The funeral of Tim Russert

Ethel Kennedy, wife of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, arrives at Holy Trinity Church.  (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

NBC News anchor Brian Williams, left, talks with Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, center, as they arrive at Holy Trinity Church.  (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, right, and NBC “Today” show host Matt Lauer, center, talk with former New Jersey Sen. Bill Bradley, left, at the funeral.  (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

Maureen Orth, Russert’s widow, center, and their son, Luke, watch as the casket of the beloved political talk show host is carried from Holy Trinity Church. At top right is former General Electric Chief Executive Officer Jack Welch.  (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

Luke Russert arrives for his father’s funeral.  (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

Tom Brokaw, former NBC News anchor, stands outside Holy Trinity Church after speaking at funeral services.  (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

Jack Welch, left, former CEO of General Electric, corporate parent of NBC, and NBC “Today” show host Matt Lauer, stand outside Holy Trinity Church.  (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

The casket of Tim Russert is carried from Holy Trinity Church after a funeral Mass.  (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

Russert’s widow Maureen Orth son Luke Russert watch as the casket of the “Meet the Press” host is carried into Holy Trinity Church.  (Alex Brandon / Associated Press)

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama arrives at the funeral.   (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain arrives at the Georgetown church.  (Alex Brandon / Associated Press)

The casket of Tim Russert is carried into Holy Trinity Church. Mourners at right include NBC “Today” show host Matt Lauer, former “Today” host Bryant Gumbel and NBC News President Steve Capus (next to Gumbel).  (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)