Tim Russert...Dead...Hear Attack...

[Henry Hawk]

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...

[Palehorse]

Cripes! He was only 58! 

[Locutus]

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. 

[Dexter Morgan]

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.

[Locutus]

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.   

[Dexter Morgan]

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. 

[Bo D]

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

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.

[Dexter Morgan]

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? 

[Locutus]

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. 

[Locutus]

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

[kimmi]

Right before the real meat of election season.  I always enjoyed him.  Bless him and his family.   

[News1]

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/
         

[Henry Hawk]

This rainbow appeared immediately after the funeral of Tim Russert...........the song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was playing........




http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=5suKuq1fd4s


Ya gotta watch this........it is amazing....


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?"

[Locutus]

To answer Luke's question, yes. 

[Henry Hawk]

To answer Luke's question, yes. 

had a feeling that would be your response.........