Tim Russert

Tim Russert, died at work, on Friday, June 13, 2008 from an apparent heart attack.

A private funeral for Meet the Press moderator Tim Russert at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. was attended by a wide array of politicians and journalists Wednesday, June 18, 2008.

Presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain sat next to each other as they mourned. Tom Brokaw, Brian Williams, Maria Shriver, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and John Kerry also attended.

A private memorial will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Kennedy Center. The service will be broadcast on MSNBC.