I will make this short and give a heads up to those who are interested. (I didn't see a diary about this, if there is one I will certainly delete)
From NowPublic
For those following the story of the loss of journalist Tim Russert: mark your calendar for the "Today" show Monday morning. Tim's son Luke will appear via satellite from Washington, D.C.
The New York Times and multiple other sources have reported that a Catholic wake will be held Tuesday at St. Albans School in Washington. The Russert family, including his wife, writer Maureen Orth and son Luke, who had to fly home from Italy, planned the services and late today released the information.
A family funeral mass, followed by burial, will take place on Wednesday morning. A memorial service at the Kennedy Center will be held 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday afternoon. MSNBC will televise the Kennedy Center event, and has said that they will share live streaming with other media.
The link says that he will be on between 7:00-7:30 am.
I feel awful for this tight-knit family, what courage Luke must have to be in the public spotlight in such a difficult and emotional time. I will never forget the story Tim shared with the world, how Luke had his father's/grandfather's initials tattooed -- TJR --on his side after reading his father's book. "I want you on my side" he explained to his father who was upset with him for getting a tattoo.
Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.