Posted by DEAN SKIP RUTHERFORD – The sudden and tragic death of NBC’s Tim Russert has added a new perspective to Father’s Day this year. Russert, one of the greatest political journalists of our time, was also a devoted son and a loving father. Both survive him as does his wife and three sisters. Countless numbers of people who watched him on television are grieving.
While one would hope everyone could have the same wonderful bonds of the Russert family, we know that far too many are alone, lost, sad, orphaned, estranged and without a dad or father figure in their lives.
If you’re lucky to have or have had a father/child relationship like “Big Russ and Tim” or a father/child relationship like “Tim and Luke,” then count your blessings. I count mine every day. But don’t ever forget there are many among us who have not or who, like the Russert family, are hurting over the loss of a loved one. There are many this Father’s Day who would very much appreciate a visit, a phone call or an email letting them know that someone cares.
Happy Father’s Day.