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Tim Russert, Honorary Jesuit
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16 years ago
Tim Russert also delivered the commencement address in 2004 when his son graduated from St. Albans', the Episcopal school in DC. The commencement address is a gem: http://www.stalbansschool.org/files/2004%20St.%20Albans%20School%20Commencement%20Address%20by%20Tim%20Russert.pdf
16 years ago
Excellent post - he truly embodied the Jesuit motto of ''magis''
16 years ago
Lost in the sadness we feel over Tim Russert's passing are the concerns many of us had over his role thus far in this already memorable election year. Below is an email I had sent out following Hillary Clinton's January session on Meet The Press. At the appropriate time, I trust that we'll be able to step back and assess whether Tim Russert's approach, both as a reporter and a moderator, set the proper standard. .... Senator Clinton was phenomenal this morning on Meet The Press -- crisp, clear, candid, and confident. It added up to a truly compelling appearance. As a graduate of both a Jesuit high school (Regis in New York City) and college (Fordham in the Bronx), I especially enjoyed this exchange: MR. RUSSERT: A vote for war is a very important vote. SEN. CLINTON: Well, you know, Tim, we can have this Jesuitical argument about what exactly was meant. Russert is a graduate of both a Jesuit high school (Canisius High School in Rochester, NY) and college (John Carroll University in Cleveland, OH). I believe Russert met his match in Hillary this morning.
16 years ago
Our prayers are with the family now, as the cameras stop rolling and the lights dim. It will be a tough time and as they embark on the healing process... For Tim...thanks for doing so much good for so many. You will be missed.
16 years ago
I will miss my Sunday morning date with Tim, and feel cheated that he was taken from us at such an early age. My sincere condolences to his wife, son and other family members.
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