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WASHINGTON -- Thousands of well-wishers lined up on a chilly Washington day for a glimpse of George Bush's flag-draped casket and the opportunity to pay respects ahead of a state funeral Wednesday that will bring together five U.S. presidents and an assortment of kings, princes and prime ministers.
The 94-year-old Bush left office 26 years ago, and his death Friday night has provided a reminder of a kinder, gentler time in the nation's political life.
Memories flowed all day Tuesday at the Capitol, where Bush lay in state.
WASHINGTON — It was a national and international crowd that came to pay homage Wednesday to President George H.W. Bush at Washington National Cathedral, but there was a distinctive Texas air about the service, as dozens of Texans joined Bush's Texas-centric family in celebrating the life of the nation's 41st president.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) will be attending the state funeral for President George H.W. Bush Wednesday in Washington D.C.
"More than anything, George Herbert Walker Bush embodied class and decency. He treated everyone with a civility and grace that frankly we need a lot more of today," said Cruz.
Cruz has known the Bush family for many years. In 2009, he went to meet with the former president at the Bush home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Dear Texans,
This weekend, America lost a great servant and I lost a great friend. George H.W. Bush epitomized everything wonderful about America and, like his country, he was tough, strong and kind. He changed the nation and he changed the world.
Admirers ranging from an ESPN writer to the Oak Ridge Boys and leading politicians issued statements reacting to the news of President George H.W. Bush's death. Here's a sampling:
"The President and First Lady were notified late last night of President George H.W. Bush's passing. President Trump is scheduled to speak with President George W. Bush this morning and offer his condolences on behalf of himself, the First Lady, and the entire country.
Reactions from local leaders and former Army generals in the Killeen area poured in Saturday as residents learned of the death of President George H.W. Bush, 94, who steered the country during the Gulf War in 1990-91.
AUSTIN — People have been sharing their favorite memories, quotes and accomplishments from George H.W. Bush.
Several Texas congressman spoke to KVUE on Saturday, sharing their memories of the former president.
For Congressman Lloyd Doggett, he said although his party is on a different side of the aisle, he said President Bush was the kind of man who served a much bigger purpose.
George H.W. Bush first became the nation's chief executive in Fort Worth, but he didn't know it yet.
In 1981, when President Ronald Reagan was shot and injured on a Washington street, then-Vice President Bush had not yet left after a downtown speech to cattle ranchers. Aboard the Air Force Two vice-presidential jet, leaving what is now NAS Fort Worth, he learned he would be needed in Washington.
For a few hours until Reagan regained consciousness, Bush led the nation at a time of heightened tension with the Soviet Union.
(KXXV) - Former President George H.W. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30.
Bush, who served as the 41st president from 1989 to 1993, was a World War II hero and had served as a Texas congressman, CIA director and vice president for President Ronald Reagan.
Former First Lady Barbara Bush had died in April at the age of 92.
In the wake of the death of Bush, President Donald Trump (45) announced the designation of Dec. 5 as a National Day of Mourning.
Secretary of Defense James Mattis released this statement:
"America has lost a great servant, and I have lost a great friend. George H.W. Bush epitomized everything wonderful about America, and like his country, he was tough, strong, and kind. He changed this nation and he changed the world.
"Many times, it was President Bush who I turned to for sage advice and wisdom. He encouraged me to follow a path to public service and has been an inspiration throughout my life.