A FEW DAYS IN THE LIFE OF PRESIDENT BUSH (PHOTOS): June 10, 11, 12, 13, 2004

yahoo.com, whitehouse.gov ^ | June 13, 2004 | GretchenM

[GretchenM]

This is a catch-up Dose. Captions will provide the summary of events. Photos will be in no particular order other than as they appear on Yahoo News.

[SevenofNine]

What up with Vlad not attending the funeral

HEY VLAD that wasn't cool good going MR KGB agent

Why you think I call him Illya

[Kitty Mittens]

(giggle) It's a deal, (((Kitkat)))

[WVNan]

I'm just glad you're here Kitty. I guess you can see that I decided to stay home tonight. I prepared to go with my husband to his church (he's a preacher too), but changed my mind at the last minute. I'm starting a new pastorate this coming week and was at Annual Conference this week, so I took a day off. I really needed a bit of rest. Besides, I don't get to spend much time with my FRiends here any more.

[GretchenM]

Did you know that he knew before he was injured so badly (at Petersburg?) that he was going to be shot in the abdomen? In In the Hands of Providence, the author stated that and said that he had wrapped his blanket around his mid-section before that battle in an effort to give himself some protection. He was shot five or six times during the war, but this was the awful, life-long pain producing wound. He also had some horses shot out from under him. It's a well-titled book.

[speekinout]

it's been mentioned here and there on the forum that Ron Jr. is homosexual...the marriage is a sham, that she's probably a lesbian.

Remember, the Liberal media was just as nasty about the Reagans as they are about the Bushes now. And in some ways, more so.
All 4 kids were fair game for nasty rumors. If this one was true, I'm sure there would have been names and places - it wasn't like the media didn't try.

It wasn't until the clintoons entered the WH that people decided that the First Family was off limits.

[admiralsn]

Here are the official words usually spoken when a fallen serviceman's family receives the flag:

"On behalf of the President of the United States and the people of a grateful nation, may I present this flag as a token of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service your loved one rendered this nation."

I saw the Captain of the USS Reagan, the guy who presented the flag, saying some of these words, so this was probably it. And Nancy sat there, and received it, and just kept saying "Thank You," as if she has anything to thank us for.

[WVNan]

See ohio, Kitty has been praying for everyone here at the Dose and we have been oblivious to it. We are certainly happy that she has finally come out of the clo.....uh office.

[admiralsn]

[DrDeb]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR POSTING THE DOSE TONIGHT -- what incredible pixes from an incredible week!!!!

Like many of you, I was particularly touched by the President's interactions with Nancy Reagan -- the 'escort interaction' at the beginning of the National Cathedral service was particularly poignant [I also thought the President delivered a beautiful eulogy!]


I loved the photos from the 41@80 Birthday Bash last evening -- I hope the Bush Library eventually sells a video of the event!

[I also hope our very own Olliemb can give us an 'insiders' description of the event -- full of all the personal anecdotes that we Dosers love!]

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT THE 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H. W. BUSH:

WASHINGTON, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of a statement made earlier today by President Bush at the 80th Birthday celebration for former President George H. W. Bush --

Office of the Press Secretary
(Crawford, Texas)

9:30 P.M. CDT

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. As you can see, I have been given the high honor to represent my three brothers, my sister, and our respective families at the 80th birthday party for our dad, our Gampy.

You're probably wondering how I got to be the family spokesman. (Laughter.) Well, we polled the family. And rumor has it, somewhere in our large family, the tiebreaking vote for tonight's speaker was cast by a fourth
cousin by the name of Chad. (Laughter and applause.) While holding his son above the crib, Chad's father reports that the lad burped, and it sounded like, "George W." (Laughter.) Once again, my life was affected by a dangling
chad. (Laughter and applause.)

Yesterday we said farewell to a good man, our 40th President, Ronald Reagan. (Applause.) Today we honor another good man. I want to thank you all for coming to wish our dad a happy birthday. (Applause.) We thank those
who worked so hard to make this event a great success. We thank the entertainers for coming. Right before I came on the stage, I had a chance to say hello to Dennis Miller. He was somewhat disappointed. I said, "Why"? He
said, "I thought we were raising money for a thousand pints of light." (Laughter.)

We thank the underwriters, the sponsors and the organizing committee. We thank the Honorary Chairman, Dan Quayle. Dan's not only a good friend, he's also one of our three favorite Vice Presidents; you know, Dick, Dan and Dad.
(Laughter and applause.)

Most of you are here because over the years you have come to know and love our dad -- (applause) -- as well as his rather shy and retiring wife. (Applause.) He has touched you because of his decency and warmth, his humility and humor. You know what we know: that we are all fortunate to have George Bush as a part of our lives. (Applause.)

Some of you are here to pay tribute to a man who has made your life's calling a little easier. Because of our honoree's sense of duty and service, millions have been raised to heal hurt and disease, as well as educate our
young. Some are here to see the 80 year old dude, who tomorrow will strap on a helmet, zip up a suit, and launch forth from a perfectly safe aerospace vehicle, arms prayed, back arched, yelling at Father Time, "Take this, you old man." (Applause.) One or two of you thought the Astros were at home. (Laughter.)

Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro and I are here with our families because of our deep and pure love for our dad. We love his enthusiasm for life, and his dedication to his faith, his family, his friends and his country. (Applause.)

We respect and honor the example he has set in service to our nation, as a fighter pilot, a representative, a diplomat and a President. We take comfort in knowing he was the same caring, decent man before, during and after his
time in the arena. (Applause.)

We like to do things with him. He is a fun guy. We like to fish, throw a shoe, play peggity or play golf with him. We like to talk and laugh with him. We still get a kick out of his dirty shirt joke, or, "show him a clean one"
line. We understand his gentle tease, and have learned the art of the effective needle from him. We appreciate those times when he gives us ample material with his weird taste in clothes. (Laughter.)

We are awed by his energy, his zest for life. If ever there was a guy who could say his dance card was completely full, it is our dad. (Applause.) We love the fact that he loves Mother. (Applause.) And we are amazed and deeply
touched by his unconditional love for us. (Applause.)

So here's to you, young fella'. May God grant you health, joy and many years of happiness. God bless. (Applause.)
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WOW!!!


[I'm off to plant some flowers, will return later!]

[admiralsn]

Does Mulroney have a voice like velveted mahogany or what?

Yes, and I forgot how soothing hearing Lady Thatcher's voice can be. I was a teenager when she was PM, but I used to like hearing her speak- made me feel secure that GB was our friend.

[kitkat]

I just have to throw this question in here. Did anybody hear the name of the officer who escorted Nancy both in D.C. and in Simi Valley? He was just plain perfect for the job of escort, showing her kindness while protecting her.

When the 21-gun salute started at the grave site, Nancy jumped as though she'd been shot. So did I. I thought the worst had happened. The officer was standing behind her and instantly bent over to reassure her.

[admiralsn]

A little late, but welcome back.....

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Nan! I knew you were a preacher, but I didn't know your husband was! Wow! Our Lord's blessings on your new endeavors; I'll be praying that everything goes well. Thank You for this precious sister, dear Lord, who loves You with all her heart; thank You for allowing me to meet these people here. Bless my dear sister in her new pastorate, our Lord and our King; endue her with all the strength and power necessary for this, from Thy blessed Spirit. I thank You, O Lord, and I praise You; in Thy holy Name, amen. (((Nan)))

[Kitty Mittens]

Lol! You're cute! (((Hugs)))

[admiralsn]

Send me one too, please. Although I saw it all, I might want to purchase a tape if possible.

[texasflower]

His name is Major General Jackman. I forget his first name, but an interesting thing about him is that he has only been in that job for a year.

He looks like he's always done it. He was the one responsible for all the funeral arrangements (the military stuff).

Plus, his wife escorted Laura Bush to some of these events.

I have an article saved. I'll find it for you when I get back on line and send you the link.

It's storming here, so it will be awhile.

[texasflower]

OK. I'll send you a freep mail later tonight. I have to get off the computer right now.

It's storming and lightening all over the place.

[admiralsn]

Grab a couple of boxes of Kleenexes for when you sit down to watch.

[ohioWfan]

Wonderful! There is nothing like traditional hymnody for depth and breadth of spiritual expression.

I am really looking forward to watching all the memorial events, and I will take particular note of the music.

[Miss Marple]

Russia's independence day was on Saturday. Russia sent a representative, but I think it would be like if Bush sent Cheney to a funeral. Vlad had a reasonable excuse, as he was to precide over their festivities.