George Bush, 41st President, Dies at 94 - Thoughts and Prayers Thread

[observor 69]

He urged Americans to be a “thousand points of light.” When fighting an election, he promised, “read my lips — no new taxes.” And once in office, he put his foot down: there would be no more broccoli for President George H.W. Bush.

The former U.S. president, vice-president, ambassador, congressman, director of the Central Intelligence Agency and patriarch of one of America’s most successful political families died November 30, 2018. He was 94.

<a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2014/12/23/former-us-president-george-hw-bush-patriarch-of-one-of-americas-most-successful-families-dies-at-94.html">Link</a>

 

[Journeyman]

Joining the USN on his 18th birthday, he flew 58 combat missions in Grumman Avengers, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross and three Air Medals.

 

[tomahawk6]

Former PM Brian Mulroney spoke.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwX2KhS1PlU

 

[Czech_pivo]

Mulroney has spoken at the funerals of Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush and now George Bush.
Never has such an honour been bestowed upon a former CDN PM, an honour that I dare say will never occur again.

 

[Infanteer]

What a eulogy.  Mr Mulroney is a gifted orator.

 

[Rifleman62]

Article and photos re the 21 air craft fly past including a short video of the Missing Man Tribute.

https://theaviationist.com/2018/12/08/here-are-the-photographs-of-the-u-s-navy-super-hornets-departing-fort-worth-for-bush-memorial-flyover-under-inclement-weather/

Here Are The Photos Of The U.S. Navy Super Hornets Departing Fort Worth for Bush Memorial Flyover Under Inclement Weather - 8 Dec 18