My heart is heavy this afternoon after learning of the death of my favorite journalist and political broadcaster. Tributes were pouring into the nbc.com station and announcements were airing immediately to report his sudden collapse while preparing for his Sunday show, “Meet the Press.” Customarily, I looked forward to watching the show each week. Tim Russert knew the right questions to ask, and was fair-minded and respectful of all of his guests, even those with whom he disagreed.

He always seemed to come up with appropriate quotes from newspapers, as a lead-in to further questions. I never enjoyed politics until I got “hooked” on his show, and I always especially appreciated the words of his guest, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, who would occasionally be invited to share her thoughts.

Tim, we miss you already. I burst into tears upon hearing this sad news. Your passing has left big holes in the hearts of those who knew you, and who faithfully watched your program. It’s a shame that you never had the chance to see this election become finalized, but your life is a reminder to us, to do the very best we can and then, like you, be remembered well.

Patricia Cummings

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