Naval Flashlight Vigil on USS George H W Bush

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

Sailors on the USS George H W Bush held a flashlight vigil Wednesday night on its flight deck to honor the departed President George H W Bush, a naval aviator in WWII. Top: President GHWBush with sons George W and Jeb at ship's christening.

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

thoughtful and appropriate...thank you for the post.

Bri369 · ‎11-03-2018

So many generations respected this man.

Very touching tribute...

SXMGirl · ‎07-07-2010

@ms traditional, thank you for posting. That was a touching tribute to such a respected man.

The next time that I hear salt and ice together, it better be in a margarita!

dex · ‎03-09-2010

I have always loved and respected George H.W. Bush.I started watching all news stories about him in Canada white my son was little and I was often at home.There aren’t many who can live up to the bar he set.

golding76 · ‎05-19-2012

Thank you, ms traditional. Such a touching tribute.

Do we have any heroes of this sort left? I don't think so.

ETA: I'm not thinking of just the heroics in wartime or the tenure as President. I'm thinking mostly of character and the caliber of human being.

Hoovermom · ‎03-19-2010

@golding76 wrote:
Thank you, ms traditional. Such a touching tribute.

Do we have any heroes of this sort left? I don't think so.

ETA: I'm not thinking of just the heroics in wartime or the tenure as President. I'm thinking mostly of character and the caliber of human being.

@golding76: Yes, we do, I know a lot of them "normal citizens".

golding76 · ‎05-19-2012

Hoovermom,

I am thinking of those who have the spotlight. You are correct, though, in saying there are many private citizens who have admirable behavior and a worthy set of values. They are aware of others and try to help where they can. They are good people. I have them in my own life, thank heavens.

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

I'm catching a bit of the service in Houston-- it's good. Lots of scripture reading by granddaughters, excellent tributes from James Baker and George P. Bush, an appropriate emphasis on George H.W. Bush's faith, which was a big component of his character.

cimeranrose · ‎03-10-2010

I've also enjoyed the use of some patriotic songs in the service. Loved hearing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" just now - one of my favorites. (I heard the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing this live several years ago and it was beautiful and spine tingling!).