Tim Russert's star by Claudia Sonea

There hasn't even been enough time for the body to get cold that the eagles are gathering. On Friday the man who joined us for a coffee and talked to us about politics had just enriched the sky with a new bright star. Tim Russert, the host of NBC News' talk show "Meet the Press", left behind a grieving son, a multitude of friends and many people that looked up to him and enjoyed his work. Tim was a part of the Sunday morning of all Americans, but he was also chief political commentator and the head of the Washington bureau. His talk show was crucial in an election year as he was an authentic leader of opinion. Both Obama and McCain paid their respects and brought tributes to him on the NBC Nightly News that lasted for a half an hour and included segments with Russert and interviews with some of his colleagues, as well as tributes of Keith Olbermann, Ethel Kennedy, Bob Schieffer, Tom Brokaw, Bob Woodward and others. CBS, ABC, CNN and Fox News dedicated segments commemorating Russert's work and life. He is so difficult to replace that everyone is watching closely NBC's decision. It's like they lost interest of what was really important: the lost of a great and wonderful person. In spite of all the preparations they made to mark his departure from this life, televisions have still kept their eagle-like side and started to storm above the free spot that is so desired and longed for. Yet, these petty businesses can't steal his shine, nor the traces left behind. For all he did, his work and religious commitment, Russert will be forever remembered as a great leader, father, friend, TV host and last but not least a former of opinion. May God rest his soul!

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by Claudia Sonea for PocketNews (http://pocketnews.tv)

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