Together until the end: Heartbroken George H. W. Bush surprises mourners by sitting next to Barbara's coffin to greet
the thousands who lined up to pay their respects to the former First LadyDaily Mail/UK, Apr 20, 2018
Former President George H.W. Bush sat next to his wife Barbara Bush's coffin on Friday in Houston, greeting mourners who came to pay their respect to his late wife.
Barbara and George were married for 73-years. She passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92, with her husband by her side.
The former President was not expected to attend Friday's viewing, but took a spur of the moment decision to do so.
'He just said, "I want to go." It was completely spontaneous' an aide for George, told NBC News.
'I think he was very touched by all of the people who were taking the time out of their lives,' family spokesman Jim McGrath said.
A touching image of the former president showed him sitting in his wheelchair, quietly gazing at his wife's casket.
His daughter Dorothy is seen standing behind him, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder, also looking towards her mother.
Bush Snr also took the time to speak with some of the mourners as they passed his wife's coffin. A touching photo shows him smiling while chatting with a young girl and her family.
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