Tim Russert Honored By Patriotism Museum

The family of revered U.S. newsman TIM RUSSERT will have something to smile about as they bid farewell to the late broadcaster on Wednesday (18Jun08) - he'll be among the first celebrity recipients of a patriotic honor.

Officials at the National Museum of Patriotism in Atlanta, Georgia had agreed to give Russert an award before his death last week (13Jun08).

The host of America's political news show Meet The Press will join country singer Lee Greenwood and actor Lou Gossett Jr. among the first celebrities to claim national patriotism awards.

The honors will be handed out at the end of the year (08).

A private funeral mass and burial for Russert took place on Wednesday (18Jun08) in Washington, D.C. A televised memorial service will take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington,

D.C. later on Wednesday.