Article snippet: The late George H.W. Bush on Monday evening made his final journey to the U.S. Capitol, where he launched a long and distinguished political career more than a half century ago that culminated in winning the White House in 1988. Vice President Pence, bipartisan congressional leaders, Supreme Court justices and Cabinet secretaries past and present packed the Capitol Rotunda as a flag-draped casket carrying the 41st president arrived for a ceremony that begins three days of mourning in Washington. Bush died Friday at his home in Houston at age 94, just seven months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. Congressional leaders hailed the former president on Monday for his heroics as a young aviator during World War II and his presidential accomplishments. But it was Bush’s devotion to family, combined with his civil approach to governing across decades of public service, that was remembered most prominently. Senate Majority Leader MORE (R-Ky.) hailed Bush as “a humble servant” and “principled leader” who governed with a “modesty and kindness that would have been surprising in someone one-tenth as tough and accomplished as he was.” House Speaker MORE (R-Wis.) praised Bush as “a gentle soul of firm resolve” who showed the world “that how we live is as important as what we achieve.” Pence remembered Bush as “a good man” who “left America and the world more peaceful, prosperous and secure.” “There was a kindness about the man … kindness, modesty and patriotism,” Pe... Link to the full article to read more