Some anonymous tips we've gotten over the past few days...

-Loved watching this big "munchskin" - he was the best....

-Tim was the best ever, he will always be the best!

-I have been tearful this entire Sunday watching so many tributes on MSNBC. I religiously watched Meet the Press, it brought the week's news to a better understanding and cleared my thoughts about the political journey. I don't know where I am going to find a replacement, for the knowledge that he provided me weekly. I liked him so very much. Every Sunday...without fail. What a loss. For me and many Americans.

Loads more after the jump...

-Tim Russert was the only political analyst who could make me late for work in the mornings because I HAD to listen to what he had to say on TV. Very classy. Very intelligent. Rest in peace, Tim.

-God speed my Catholic Brother "Family" is truly the center! Pete Bracci Delhi, NY

-My heart is so saddened by the loss of Tim, he was such a great person and set wonderful examples for all of us to live by. My prayers goes out to his family, he will truly be missed. There will never be anyone like him. Luke , I know you are so proud to have had such a wonderful father. May God Bless Your Family. Charlynn Truitt, Dodge City, Kansas

-My Sunday morning activities revolved around Tim's Show. He was 'My Sunday Morning'. I know he is in heaven and at peace. My prayers and sympathies to his wife, son and family. Every now and then someone truly greater than others comes along and stays all too briefly. Tim was one of those 'someones'. He will be greatly missed. He left too soon. Barbara H. Covington, Ohio

-Sunday, will never, ever be the same! Tim's son Luke, I can onlt imagine the love, step away, your pain must be to great to imagine.

-I am not into politics, but every time I watched Meet The Press I found myself saying how interesting it was! I now wish I had watched every single Sunday...I just thought he would always be there. Let that, and Tim's life be a lesson for us. Catherine in Missouri

-All I can do is cry. He was my favorite at MSNBC. Can never be replaced.

-I let out a large audible gasp when I heard the horrific news of Tim's passing . I have been glued to the set for coverages since Friday . My Sunday mornings , in a word will be VOID without him . I was saddend beyond words to see the Meet The Press words and music this morning and then the show opened with all chairs removed and his empty chair pulled up to the desk . Wherever he appeared I always listened up with the highest regard for his input . I'm of Irish descent and I always loved that Irish twinkle and forever smile all over his face . I can't imagine how Maureen , Luke , and Big Russ are coping , but I will also mention my disappointment that his siters have only mentioned once . I have four brothers ( me being the only girl ) and I would be down on the floor devastated if something happened to any of them . I think all news programs were insensitive in their lack of mention of their tremendous loss . I strongly feel if Tim didn't get right to heaven , who could ? I know I never met him , but I feel such a personal loss . Best wishes to the Russert family for strength . Sincerely , Pat Costigan Akron , OH.

-As I watch the coverage of Tim Russert it just reaffirms what I have always felt. Tim was beloved by all who knew him personally and also by the public at large. He represents the best in all of us. He was the boss we always wanted, the coworker we would love to work with, the friend we treasured, the son we hoped to have, the father, husband, and faithful servant we hoped to be, and the American we wanted the world to know. Our tears are sorrowful, but we must also celebrate the fact that Tim Russert lived to represent the best of us all. May his family find peace in their memories of him and may his NBC family carry on in his honor.

-I got to know Tim Russert once I read his Book "Big Russ", having grown up in similar time the 50's and attending Catholic school, St. Alexander's in Villa Park, IL, I felt as if I had known him all my life. What a wonderful human being he was. He was so full of life, always laughing with a twinkle in his eye. My heart goes out to his wife and son and I cry for his father. This is heartbreaking. I can only hope that if I should be so lucky to get to heaven, Tim will be one of the ones to welcome me with a pat on the back and a chuckle, "welcome home". from Diane in Naperville, IL

-Timm Russert was the American citizens Olympic Champion Journalistically to keep us enlighten. Now the light has gone out. I feel that this election is going to be very difficult (understatement) without our Media Leader to keep us "fairly, in the know". I for one, have followed Tim Russert his whole career and cried with the world that knew him over this devasting loss. Tim and his family and NBC family are in my thoughts and prayers everyday now. I am an American Servicemember Woman of 27 years. I could depend on Tim, always to get to the bottom of the bureacracy we as Americans deal with constantly. Again, my deepest sympathies and prayer go out to the Tim Russert Family, wife, and Luke. As well as Big Russ. I cried this morning on "Meet the Press". It will never the same. Although, I will continue out of respect for the Giant, Tim Russert, to watch this American Treasure, Tim Russert built. Love and Gods Blessings and Grace Again to Tim Russert, Big Russ, and the Entire Russert Family aND nbc/msnbc In Christ, MSG Lesa E. Smith, USAR, Little Rock, AR

-Our entire family is saddened by the loss of Tim Russert we counted on him each week to ask the questions no-one else would. we felt as though we knew him personally because of his magnificent approach to politics. I am so sad that after all of the work from him that he himself will miss out on this amazing historic election. Condolences to his family and co-workers. I'm just a regular person and still can't believe it!!! Lynn W. - Utah

-I just knew him from TV but my heart goes out to his wife and son Thank God for Tim's faith in God that will help the family know where he is. You both have wonderful memories of your husband and father those will never go away. I am so sad for your loss

-My condolences to Tim's family and the people who's lives he touched. I feel as though I have lost a member of my immediate family as do many of my friends. I am still trying to imagine understanding politics without Tim Russert helping me. Especally in THIS election year. Sharon Rinehart, Fullerton, CA

-I never met Tim, but I feel like I've just lost my brother. He was the cool, calm head in this maddness of politics. Who will get us through this election? I will miss him greatly.

-Tear flowed down my cheeks for this "friend" I had never me. I thought it was just me until Iwent to my Baptst church this morning and heard my pastor's grief at America's loss of this fine man! My condolences to his family and friends.

-Politics and journalism in the United States will never ne the same. The death of Tim Russert has changed the road map of leadership in the United States. Tim's influence on viewers and his "real" ability to convey information to help viewers make informed and responsible political decisions will change the course our country's leadership for a very long time. J. Rose, SF, CA.

-We want to join so many in saying that our hearts ache at the passing of Tim Russert. We will miss his smile and words of great wisdom. Lucille and Janet Nunley, Murfreesboro, TN

-I didn't know I was a Tim Russert fan until now. Even though I watch his show every week. Nothing can be said that it hasn't already been said except for this note that allows me to say Iwill miss him.

-When I was 23 and smack dab out of college I got hired as a producer at Wisconsin Public Radio. I wanted to be on the air more than anything and watched Tim and idolized him and modeled my interview style after him. I eventually moved to Washington, fire in my belly, determined to watch it all unfold first hand.

I never met the man and I feel like a beloved member of the family has passed.

"The door's open, but the ride aint free" -Thunder Road

The news biz will never be the same.

Go Bills!

Kate Brown
The Washington Times

-I just wanted to say that the loss of Tim has been felt around the world. I live in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia Canada and feel your loss, our loss. We have lost the best interviewer and journalist but it is safe to say that we have even moreso, lost an extraoridnary human being whose sense of decency, kindness and the love should be mirrored by all. He is up there saying "I cannot believe all this for me" as he was so humble. May God Bless him and his extened family at NBC your pain is in the celebration of a wonerful man.