Thousands Pay Respects to Russert in D.C.
Hundreds lined up and eventually thousands arrived Tuesday to pay their last respects to one of journalism's favorite sons, Meet the Press host Tim Russert. His sudden death at age 58 last week left colleagues, friends and fans reeling—especially considering coverage of this year's presidential election is now without one of the most respected political voices in Washington, D.C.
President George W. Bush and wife Laura were among those seen entering the refectory of St. Albans School, near the National Cathedral in northwest Washington, where Russert's wife, writer Maureen Orth, and son, Luke, received a seemingly endless stream of well-wishers during a public wake scheduled to last until 9 p.m. ET.
The private boys' academy where Luke graduated in 2004 counted Russert as a "very active and involved parent," and some of Luke's former classmates acted as pallbearers today.
A private funeral and invitation-only memorial at the nearby Kennedy Center is planned for Wednesday afternoon.





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