RIP Tim Russert

This is so incredibly sad. I love Tim Russert. How can I not? A good Irish Catholic, Jesuit educated, sharp observer of politics, loves his family, from a rust belt city and hard nosed. He went to the same college as my father, John Carroll University. He was a "small d democrat" and "big C Catholic" which is the best kind, and his politics never factored in his reporting. And he could be incredibly aggressive and do it with such a cool and focused demeanor. I listen to Meet the Press on podcast every week. Even the theme music is great, so inspiring just like Russ. I really admire the man. So sad. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.

RIP Fr. Martin Hagan S.J. 1919-2008

Father Martin Hagan passed away earlier today after complications from a fall. He was a great man who was involved in so many different ways around Saint Louis University High School. He knew all the students at the High School and was a cracker jack shot with a rifle. He always took the effort to step to the students and understand what was going on with us. He lived the mission to the fullest. He will be missed.

AMDG