The TV Zone

More tributes. Here's Dan on Tim and Diane. Again, nice (and we still can't believe he's gone):

"Tim’s passing is a loss not only to his family and many friends, it is a loss to good journalism and to our country.Tim, first and foremost, was devout in his faith and deeply devoted to
his family. He loved his country with a passion and became a classic example of the ideal American journalist.

Tim had become an important part of our political process. He will be especially missed in this historic presidential election year.Tim Russert was a beacon of quality journalism

At a time when quality journalism is in increasingly short supply, Tim Russert was a leader for what is best in American journalism. He was tough but fair, pulled no punches, played no favorites. As an interviewer, he had few, if any, peers."

And Diane: "No one could see Tim in a room and not smile. He brought so much joy and curiosity and sheer vitality to all our lives. As a journalist, he would set out like a great explorer. You couldn't wait to see what he discovered every day in the new world.

He was a defining American newsman. Love of country, love of family poured through him --onto the screen, into the work, into stories at dinner, into the little chuckle that reminded us ---aren't we lucky to be here in this big life."