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Bush Family Mourns Passing of Patriarch, 41st POTUS George H.W. Bush

posted onDecember 1, 2018
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Article snippet: Former President George W. Bush: “Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable years, our dear Dad has died,” President George W. Bush said in a statement. “George H. W. Bush was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for. The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41’s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad, and for the condolences of our friends and fellow citizens.” Former Flordia Gov. Jeb Bush: “Nothing gave my Gampy more joy than service to others, especially supporting and caring for those who risk making the ultimate sacrifice everyday,” Jeb Bush, Jr., tweeted. “His leadership taught us to be kinder and gentler, to love each other. We will miss him dearly.” Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush: “My grandfather was the greatest man I ever knew,” Bush wrote in a statement shared to Twitter. “His life spanned the American Century—he fought in World War II … took part in the Texas oil boom … served out a distinguished career in public service including serving as president during the final days of the Cold War. “Along the way, he married the love of his life and was a father to six, including a president and two governors. But to me, he will always be Gampy,” Bush continued. “The man who taught me to fish in Maine, to throw a horseshoe and to swing a baseball bat lefty. “He was more than a great man; he was a good man. His courage was matched by ... Link to the full article to read more

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