Like many, I am shocked and saddened by Tim Russert’s sudden passing yesterday. I watched the open and emotional tribute that the MSNBC staff gave him last night. Here’s what I took from it as Tim’s legacy to us all:
- Be the best you that you can be
- Serve the truth and advocate for everyone
- Work hard but have fun along the way
- Impeccable integrity speaks for itself
- Do your homework and be prepared
- Go far but never forget where you came from
- Be a mentor, cheerleader and player-coach for your entire team
- Ask for what you need to do the job you know you can do
- Being articulate’s important but sometimes, you gotta keep it simple: “Florida, Florida, Florida”
- We’re all accountable to God, country and every man we meet
And finally, as Tim’s long-time physician and friend, Dr. Michael A. Newman, put it best,
- Appreciate the uncertainty of our life
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