http://www.nypost.com/seven/06132008/news/nationalnews/tim_russert_dies_from_apparent_heart_att_115384.htm (http://www.nypost.com/seven/06132008/news/nationalnews/tim_russert_dies_from_apparent_heart_att_115384.htm)
I am shocked....I always thought he was one of the few good guys left in journalism on the main stream media....
very sad news...
Cripes! He was only 58! :spooked:
Yes, they're saying that the cause of death was either a heart attack or a pulmonary embolism. I agree with HH. Russert was a class act in journalism.
I was shocked too. I've always thought of him as fair, and balanced in his reporting. I never have watched "Meet the Press" but saw him many times on "World News Tonight". They did a segment about him taking care of his elderly father a couple of months ago, that was very touching. I feel sooo bad for his family.
These are the bullets on CNN's website.
- Veteran journalist collapses at work, according to NBC
- Russert best known as host of NBC's "Meet the Press"
- Russert just returned from trip to Italy with family
- Mayor of Buffalo, New York, orders flags to fly at half-staff
See the bolded one. I know the mayor thinks he's doing the right thing and people will comply with his request, but I doubt a mayor has the authority to order the US flag flown at half-staff.
Quote from: Locutus on June 14, 2008, 02:33:57 AM
These are the bullets on CNN's website.
- Veteran journalist collapses at work, according to NBC
- Russert best known as host of NBC's "Meet the Press"
- Russert just returned from trip to Italy with family
- Mayor of Buffalo, New York, orders flags to fly at half-staff
See the bolded one. I know the mayor thinks he's doing the right thing and people will comply with his request, but I doubt a mayor has the authority to order the US flag flown at half-staff.
I'm not sure on the protocol for flying the flag at half staff. :confused:
Quote from: Locutus on June 14, 2008, 02:33:57 AM
These are the bullets on CNN's website.
- Veteran journalist collapses at work, according to NBC
- Russert best known as host of NBC's "Meet the Press"
- Russert just returned from trip to Italy with family
- Mayor of Buffalo, New York, orders flags to fly at half-staff
See the bolded one. I know the mayor thinks he's doing the right thing and people will comply with his request, but I doubt a mayor has the authority to order the US flag flown at half-staff.
http://www.gettysburgflag.com/FlyFlagHalfMast.php (http://www.gettysburgflag.com/FlyFlagHalfMast.php)
Only the President and state Governors can decide when and how long the flag should be flown at half-staff.
Thirty days after the death of a president or former president
Ten days after the death of a vice president, the chief of justice or a retired chief of justice or the speaker of the house of representatives.
Until the burial of an associate justice of the Supreme Court, secretary of a military department, a former vice president, or the governor of a state, territory, or possession.
On the day of and the day after the death of a member of Congress.
On Memorial Day, the day set aside to honor all the people who have died while serving the United States & originally called Decoration Day, the flag is flown at half-Staff until noon, then raised to full staff until sundown.
When is it permitted to half-staff the U.S. flag?
Only the president of the United States or the governor of the state may order the flag to be at half-staff to honor the death of a national or state figure. Unfortunately, many city, business and organization leaders are half-staffing the flag upon the death of an employee or member. Instead, it is suggested to half-staff (if on a separate pole) the city, business or organizational flag. The federal flag code does not prohibit this type of half-staffing.
I've seen it a lot of times as a tribute when someone dies. I think there's a difference in requesting, and actually ordering ,the flag to be flown at half staff? :confused:
Quote from: Bo D on June 14, 2008, 02:01:30 PM
http://www.gettysburgflag.com/FlyFlagHalfMast.php (http://www.gettysburgflag.com/FlyFlagHalfMast.php)
Only the President and state Governors can decide when and how long the flag should be flown at half-staff.
Thirty days after the death of a president or former president
Ten days after the death of a vice president, the chief of justice or a retired chief of justice or the speaker of the house of representatives.
Until the burial of an associate justice of the Supreme Court, secretary of a military department, a former vice president, or the governor of a state, territory, or possession.
On the day of and the day after the death of a member of Congress.
On Memorial Day, the day set aside to honor all the people who have died while serving the United States & originally called Decoration Day, the flag is flown at half-Staff until noon, then raised to full staff until sundown.
When is it permitted to half-staff the U.S. flag?
Only the president of the United States or the governor of the state may order the flag to be at half-staff to honor the death of a national or state figure. Unfortunately, many city, business and organization leaders are half-staffing the flag upon the death of an employee or member. Instead, it is suggested to half-staff (if on a separate pole) the city, business or organizational flag. The federal flag code does not prohibit this type of half-staffing.
Thanks Bo. I didn't think he had that authority.
Back to topic, anyone who missed today's Meet the Press which was a tribute to Russert, it can be found in its entirety here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25173667#25173667
Right before the real meat of election season. I always enjoyed him. Bless him and his family. :'(
Bushes attend Russert wake
WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush and his wife Laura attended a wake in Washington Tuesday for Tim Russert, moderator of NBC "Meet the Press" who died Friday.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/06/17/Bushes_attend_Russert_wake/UPI-85701213741771/
This rainbow appeared immediately after the funeral of Tim Russert...........the song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was playing........
(http://animalnewyork.com/sssdc_2591482250_d02c1831ee_b-1.jpg)
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=5suKuq1fd4s (http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=5suKuq1fd4s)
Ya gotta watch this........it is amazing.... :yes:
When asked his reaction to explain the sudden appearance of the rainbow at the exact moment, Luke Russert, his sparkly smile so reminiscent of his father's, said: "Is anyone still an atheist now?"
To answer Luke's question, yes. :wink:
Quote from: Locutus on June 24, 2008, 11:20:43 PM
To answer Luke's question, yes. :wink:
had a feeling that would be your response......... ;D
I heard Tom Brokaw will be hosting Meet the Press up until election time.
Yup! That's a good choice for them, but I don't know what they're going to do when the election is over and they have to find a permanent replacement for Russert.
Being in DC, I stopped by to pay respects to Tim Russert this afternoon. He is interred at Rock Creek Cemetery here in Washington. Here is a picture of the gravesite.
(http://i33.tinypic.com/kb410g.jpg)
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2yljzoh.jpg)
Tim is resting quietly underneath very large shade trees. I'm glad I got a chance to come by and pay my respects.
RIP Tim. I will miss you.
:'(
For the record, as I stood there and paid my respects to Tim, this is what was playing in my mind.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25174721#25174721 (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25174721#25174721)
It's a short video. Watch it and you can see what I was thinking about while standing there.
thanks locutus........i miss the guy too!.... :(