RIP President George H.W. Bush

[Fenway]

Please refrain from any political comments

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Former President George H.W. Bush dead at 94

George H.W. Bush, who in one term as president reasserted the U.S. as the world's lone superpower, rallying an international coalition against Iraq's Saddam Hussein in the first Gulf War and presiding over the fall of the Berlin Wall and subsequent collapse of the Soviet Union, died on Friday. He was 94.

The announcement of his passing was made in a statement by former President George W. Bush.

"Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro and I are saddened to announced that after 94 remarkable years, our dear Dad has died," his son President George W. Bush said in a statement released Friday night.

"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," the statement read.

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[Bruinaura]

Thanks for your service, sir.

He was also an honorary Blue Angel.

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Fenway]

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

It's difficult to be non-political in this post so I'm going to do the best I can here.

I will say that while I am not on... I disagreed with a lot of Bush's ideals. But I never had the sense that he was selfish in his perspective. I think he had Americans as his priority and I'll always respect him for that.

And f***, do I ever miss respectfully disagreeing with the president.

R.I.P. and best wishes to his family during this time.

 

[Fenway]

It's difficult to be non-political in this post so I'm going to do the best I can here.

I will say that while I am not on... I disagreed with a lot of Bush's ideals. But I never had the sense that he was selfish in his perspective. I think he had Americans as his priority and I'll always respect him for that.

And ****, do I ever miss respectfully disagreeing with the president.

R.I.P. and best wishes to his family during this time.

Politics blurs into history. I didn't agree with him on many issues but he never made my blood boil either.

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Terrier]

Remarkable the number of roles he filled, the presidency, director of central intelligence, ambassador to the U.N., etc.


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[Alicat]

Rest In Peace Mr. President.

His inauguration was the first one I had ever seen. I remember my class watched it on a giant rolling tv and my teacher taught us about him because he was from Maine.

I was too young to have any opinion but I never heard a bad thing about him from my Uber political family.

He and Barbara are together again.

 

[Fenway]

 

[UncleRico]

Remarkable the number of roles he filled, the presidency, director of central intelligence, ambassador to the U.N., etc.


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And a world war 2 veteran to boot!

RIP to a very honorable, honest and respectable man, regardless what end of the political spectrum you sit on.

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

Until I met my wife I never believed in a broken heart being able to kill you. I know he was in bad health but once he lost the love of his life, he probably was lost. I’m glad he will be able to be by her side again. I thank him for his service to our country both as president and in the armed forces. Rest In Peace sir.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

A great life for a great man.

May he rest in peace.

 

[Krupp]

RIP to a good man, regardless of politics

 

[Ladyfan]

It's difficult to be non-political in this post so I'm going to do the best I can here.

I will say that while I am not on... I disagreed with a lot of Bush's ideals. But I never had the sense that he was selfish in his perspective. I think he had Americans as his priority and I'll always respect him for that.

And ****, do I ever miss respectfully disagreeing with the president.

R.I.P. and best wishes to his family during this time.

Excellent post. Well said.

He had a long life of service.

R.I.P.

 

[sooshii]

My uncle’s dad was on the sub that rescued him during the war. For years they had his service revolver & holster on display. They gave it back to him in 2007. It’s now at the Constitution Center:

Brostrom was the sonar man on the USS Finback, which rescued Bush, a Navy pilot, after he was shot down by Japanese anti-aircraft fire on Sept. 2, 1944. Brostrom brought the future president to the infirmary and later shared his bunk with him.
“It was a little grubby in there, but that’s how it was done in those days,” Bush said. He gave Brostrom the revolver in gratitude.
Ron Brostrom, 59, of Chester Springs, Pa., said his father never spoke to his family about the war, except for the kindness and sense of humor of the combat pilot who gave him the revolver.
“We only knew it was a 20-year-old lieutenant,” Ron Brostrom said.
The family did not realize who the pilot was until 1980 when Bush — then a vice-presidential candidate — announced he was looking for crew members from the submarine.
“Dad was kind of like, ’The kid did OK,”’ Brostrom said with a laugh.

 

[Chief Nine]

Enough can’t be said about President Bush’s generation. The courage, sacrifice and commitment they had was unparalleled. They are literally a dying breed and we must learn what we can from them to avoid having to face what they did.

RIP President Bush

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

My uncle’s dad was on the sub that rescued him during the war. For years they had his service revolver & holster on display. They gave it back to him in 2007. It’s now at the Constitution Center:

Brostrom was the sonar man on the USS Finback, which rescued Bush, a Navy pilot, after he was shot down by Japanese anti-aircraft fire on Sept. 2, 1944. Brostrom brought the future president to the infirmary and later shared his bunk with him.
“It was a little grubby in there, but that’s how it was done in those days,” Bush said. He gave Brostrom the revolver in gratitude.
Ron Brostrom, 59, of Chester Springs, Pa., said his father never spoke to his family about the war, except for the kindness and sense of humor of the combat pilot who gave him the revolver.
“We only knew it was a 20-year-old lieutenant,” Ron Brostrom said.
The family did not realize who the pilot was until 1980 when Bush — then a vice-presidential candidate — announced he was looking for crew members from the submarine.

Thanks for sharing this. Great story!

 

[DKH]

It's difficult to be non-political in this post so I'm going to do the best I can here.

I will say that while I am not on... I disagreed with a lot of Bush's ideals. But I never had the sense that he was selfish in his perspective. I think he had Americans as his priority and I'll always respect him for that.

And ****, do I ever miss respectfully disagreeing with the president.

R.I.P. and best wishes to his family during this time.

Great post

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[smithformeragent]

I teach civics and US History.

As a political historian, I agree that it’s difficult to separate the two at times.

Having said that, this letter has always had a special place in my heart as to what America means.

I leave it here without comment (BruinsAura beat me to it)

Dear Bill,
When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago. I know you will feel that, too.
I wish you great happiness here. I never felt the loneliness some Presidents have described.
There will be very tough times, made even more difficult by criticism you may not think is fair. I'm not a very good one to give advice; but just don't let the critics discourage you or push you off course.
You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well.
Your success now is our country's success. I am rooting hard for you.
Good luck—
George

 

[rfournier103]

A very sad reminder that the greatest generation is leaving us behind more and more everyday. He came from a privileged family, yet put his life on the line in the air; over the ocean; in very real combat against very real enemies. That to me speaks volumes.

It was a very different time, and those were very different men.

May the Lord bless him and keep him.

 

[rfournier103]

Enough can’t be said about President Bush’s generation. The courage, sacrifice and commitment they had was unparalleled. They are literally a dying breed and we must learn what we can from them to avoid having to face what they did.

RIP President Bush

I second this 1000%.

 

[Gee Wally]

I didnt always agree with his policies. But I never doubted he had country first in all things.
God bless him and may he rest in peace.