I suspect 41 won't be far behind.
Barbara Bush was a fine woman; refined in taste, reserved in temperament, honorable in character, and committed to her family above all.
Rest in peace, madam.
Is that language necessary? Especially on this thread?? :shrug:
My husband and I were talking about that and agree.
I remember that they were both hospitalized and Barbara wanted to be in the same room.
The hospital staff remarked about how much they loved each other.
The Bushes are a very close family, and this will be hard for them.
Prayers!
I'll never forget seeing President Nixon weeping at Pat's funeral. I think he lived another 10 months after her funeral.
Men often die after their wives do.
I especially think that will be true of GHW.
They were exceptionally close.
Men often die after their wives do.
I especially think that will be true of GHW.
They were exceptionally close.
I am sure GHW is just devastated, they were married for 73 years!! Yes, I anticipate that he will follow soon.
When Presidents are in the White House, they frequently sleep in separate bedrooms for obvious reasons. In the case of both Bushes, the wives slept with them.
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That's a beautiful, well-lived face.
My favorite Barbara Bush quip was when she responded to the criticism that she didn’t wear nice clothes....
She said something like.... I wear very good clothes. I just don’t look good in them. ^-^
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Sometimes you wish you had the power to just stop time. Sigh. :crying:
Thanks for the pictures @Right_in_Virginia . With all the gnashing of teeth that goes on these days, it's so nice to be reminded of basic humanity. Mrs. Bush was good at that.
"'I Am Still Old and Still in Love.'
- Barbara Bush
I know what you mean. Sad ... but they had an extraordinary life together.
I hope the family's holding George Sr. real close tonight.
United States Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Barbara Bush Immediately through Sunset Saturday, April 21, 2018
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DEATH OF BARBARA BUSH
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
On this solemn day, we mourn the loss of Barbara Bush, an outstanding and memorable woman of character. As a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, military spouse, and former First Lady, Mrs. Bush was an advocate of the American family. Mrs. Bush lived a life that reminds us always to cherish our relationships with friends, family, and all acquaintances. In the spirit of the memory of Mrs. Bush, may we always remember to be kind to one another and to put the care of others first.
As a mark of respect for the memory of Barbara Bush, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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The Latest: Funeral arrangements set for Barbara Bush
Washington Post, Apr 17, 2018, Associated Press
HOUSTON — The Latest on the death of former first lady Barbara Bush (all times local):
10:10 p.m.
Funeral services for Barbara Bush are planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston, which she and former President George H.W. Bush regularly attended.
According to a post on the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation website, Barbara Bush will lie in repose from noon to midnight Friday at the church for members of the public wishing to pay respects.
The funeral service Saturday is by invitation only.
Burial will be on the grounds of the Bush library at Texas A&M University in College Station, about 100 miles (161 kilometers) northwest of Houston. The couple’s 3-year-old daughter, Robin, who died in 1953 of leukemia, also is buried at the site.
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10 p.m.
President Donald Trump is ordering U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former first lady Barbara Bush, who died Tuesday at the age of 92.
In a proclamation issued Tuesday night, Trump says Americans mourn the loss of “an outstanding and memorable woman of character.†He calls Mrs. Bush “an advocate of the American family†who “lived a life that reminds us always to cherish our relationships with friends, family, and all acquaintances.â€
The proclamation calls for flags to remain lowered until sunset on the day of her burial.
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9:35 p.m.
A spokeswoman says former President George H.W. Bush held the hand of his wife, Barbara Bush, all day and was by her side when she died.
Jean Becker, the chief of staff at Bush’s office in Houston, said in a statement released by Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath that the 41st president “is broken-hearted to lose his beloved Barbara.â€
The former first lady died Tuesday in Houston. She was 92.
Becker says it’s a “very challenging time†for the 93-year-old Bush, but “he also is stoic and strong, and is being lifted up by his large and supportive family.â€
More: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/the-latest-son-says-barbara-bush-a-woman-unlike-any-other/2018/04/17/1d43e6d2-42a0-11e8-b2dc-b0a403e4720a_story.html?noredirect=on (https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/the-latest-son-says-barbara-bush-a-woman-unlike-any-other/2018/04/17/1d43e6d2-42a0-11e8-b2dc-b0a403e4720a_story.html?noredirect=on)
I just saw an interesting piece of trivia. Mrs. Bush was only the second woman to be the wife of a president and the mother to another.
Neat, huh?
Jason Beale @jabeale
A friend of mine who was in the Secret Service told me this story about Barbara Bush, God rest her soul. He said he used to stand post in the Rose Garden (I think - it's been awhile) and Barbara would usually walk out in the morning to get some fresh air.
She would usually greet him by name and they occasionally chatted, but she usually just went on her walk. One morning she walked out, said "Hello", then said something else that my friend couldn't hear clearly due to either sprinklers or a water-feature making noise.
So he just nodded his head and said, "Yes, Ma'am" thinking she was commenting on the beautiful morning, as she often did. She wasn't. She stopped, turned back, and said, "Really? That bad?" My friend then noticed that Mrs. Bush's eyes appeared bruised and swollen.
Mrs. Bush had undergone a radiation procedure on her eyes, apparently related to Grave's disease, the day before. My friend said, "I'm sorry, Mrs. Bush, I really didn't hear what you said to me." She laughed and said, "I asked you if I look as horrible as I feel."
My friend said he felt horrible and apologized profusely, but that Mrs. Bush just stood there laughing, then told him not to worry about it - "We both know your first answer was right."
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My husband worked on Marine One with the Bush Sr admin. When they were at
at Camp David, specially during winter, she would personally bring them cookies and hot chocolate. 😊
Sharing some random tweets I've read:
My favorite story was when someone mad e comparison between her and Nancy Reagan. She replied they much in Common, Nancy was a size 12 and so was her (Barbra's) leg.
LOL! ...but there's no way that Nancy Reagan was EVER a size 12.I'm a man I probably have the numbers wrong.
I'm a man I probably have the numbers wrong.
I'm a man I probably have the numbers wrong.
I'm a man I probably have the numbers wrong.
@Right_in_Virginia thanks for the post. I'm glad she didn't die alone.
Still watching the coverage here in Houston. Channel 2 is doing an hour-long program. The one film clip I really want to see is when she and Bush 41 were trying to make an ad in support of the Astros and they kept getting tickled. It was so cute they way they were with each other, and I've longed to see that video again. I hope someone finds it in a vault somewhere and plays it to show how much fun they had together. I could use a little levity right now.
From today ... GHWB with daughter Doro. When one picture is worth a thousand words :crying:
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My friend and I missed getting to see them by about 20 minutes. 8888crybaby Even so, we got to pay our respects, so we don't regret a thing. Logistically, the whole thing was flawless (for us). We met some wonderful folks on the buses to and from 2nd Baptist. Most all the women were in blue and sporting pearls. Some of the guys had on Bush 41 socks. The cathedral was gorgeous, as was the little peaceful little courtyard just outside. I'm very glad we went.
This thread is dedicated to Barbara Bush and the people here who loved her.
If you want to bash all the Bushes start a new thread somewhere else..just not here..
My friend and I missed getting to see them by about 20 minutes. 8888crybaby Even so, we got to pay our respects, so we don't regret a thing. Logistically, the whole thing was flawless (for us). We met some wonderful folks on the buses to and from 2nd Baptist. Most all the women were in blue and sporting pearls. Some of the guys had on Bush 41 socks. The cathedral was gorgeous, as was the little peaceful little courtyard just outside. I'm very glad we went.
@AllThatJazzZ
I'm sure.
That picture...it's hard to look at it for long.
Indeed.
And now President Bush 41 is hospitalized.......