I was watching CNN awhile ago, and they were reporting about Tim Russert’s funeral earlier today. Anderson Cooper mentioned that as the mourners left the service the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” was playing - and then when they walked out, there was a rainbow. The Russert Rainbow! RT and I looked at each other and simultaneously said, “Wow!”
The video they showed of the Russert Rainbow was beautiful - parts of the rainbow were double. I’ve searched for a story or photos of the rainbow, but I haven’t been able to find it. A video of Judy Garland singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz is below.
June 19th, 2008 at 6:24 am
June 19th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
The music played, “Over the Rainbow” was the version made famous by Isreal “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole, Hawaiian. BTW: Rainbows have very significant sacred meaning in the Hawaiian culture.
June 19th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Google “Tim Russert Memorial” and “Double Rainbow” and you will see 2 photos; the last hit on p.3 from Fordee shows an 8 minutes video tribute with the rainbow portion beginning about 7:25 into the video.
June 22nd, 2008 at 1:35 pm
June 24th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Seeking good photos of Tim’s rainbow over the NBC studios. Please send them to:
Prayers@TimRussertMSNBC.com
http://www.TimRussertMSNBC.com
Thank you
September 26th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Truly one of the most touching inspiring stories. I was a big admirer of Tim. I am sure that he would not want any of you to overlook the miracle of that rainbow appearing. That was God’s Amen to Tim’s testimony.