Russert Remembered on Meet the Press

Not a dry eye in the house--in studio or at our house.

When the opening shot of this morning's meet the press showed an empty commentator chair, you knew it was going to be a heart-wrenching 60 minutes.

A wonderful tribute to a brilliant broadcaster and a wonderful human being. Each second was absolutely riveting.

People of diverse backgrounds coming together to pay tribute to a man taken, in our eyes, before his time.

When moments like this occur, very humbling. They show us that ultimately GOD is in charge. No matter how much we want to think or believe we hold the reins, times like these tell otherwise.

Tim Russert, in my eyes, was an icon. He came from a town similar to Cleveland in many ways. He adored family and grew up Catholic. He was taught by the nuns and the Jesuits and never strayed from his religion or his beliefs. He carried a rosary in his pocket at all times and was not afraid to proclaim he was Catholic, even when and though the Catholic religion was being persecuted by so many.

He loved the game of baseball. Another plus in my book.

He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He worked hard BUT made time for his family (which was his top priority) and enjoyed life.

Everyone should look at the life Tim Russert lead and take heed. We should learn from the way he lived while here on earth but also learn that life can be plucked away at any moment, so we should live life to the fullest. We should live each day as if our last.

Love family and friends, no regrets, stick to our beliefs and convictions, and keep that playfulness and love of life in our hearts, always!

Tim Russert, you will be missed but left a wonderful legacy for all of us to emulate and live by.