[silent_jonny]

Photos of the Day:

President George W. Bush leaves the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, for his last trip to Camp David, Md. as President.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice waves and bids farewell to a lobby filled with employees after her last scheduled work day at the State Department in Washington, January 16, 2009.

White House Press Secretary Dana Perino waves good-bye to a reporters after giving her final daily briefing, Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the White House in Washington.

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[MamaB]

Hi.

[MamaB]

The photo of the day is great. We are going to miss him.

[silent_jonny]

Dose Ping!

Please Pray for President Bush & Our Nation
&
Please Continue to Pray for
Snugs and Her Dad

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[SnarlinCubBear]

Fabulous Jonny - I love getting to peek inside their lives. Last day of work - whoo hoo!

[silent_jonny]

Photos from Last Night's Farewell Address

(Many thanks to Kaslin for helping me sort through these :)

Vice President Dick Cheney sits next to first lady Laura Bush as they await the final address of President George W. Bush to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington January 15, 2009.

The presidents daughters Jenna Hager and Barbara Bush and his sister Doro Bush Koch, right, attend President George W. Bush's farewell address to the nation, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.

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First Lady Laura Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney await the arrival of U.S. President George W. Bush to make his final live television address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington January 15, 2009.

President George W. Bush walks to the podium in the White House East Room for a primetime live television address to the nation in Washington January 15, 2009

President George W. Bush arrives to deliver a nationally-televised farewell address from the White House East Room in Washington, January 15, 2009.

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President George W. Bush speaks publically for a final time as president from the East Room of the White House January 15, 2009 in Washington, DC.

President George W. Bush is applauded during his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room of the White House, where President Bush said it has been a privilege to serve the American people. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

[retrokitten]

Love the PotD of Condi waving!

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush speaks publically for a final time as president from the East Room of the White House January 15, 2009 in Washington, DC.

President Bush: Tonight I am filled with gratitude -- to Vice President Cheney and members of my administration; to Laura, who brought joy to this house and love to my life; to our wonderful daughters, Barbara and Jenna; to my parents, whose examples have provided strength for a lifetime. And above all, I thank the American people for the trust you have given me. I thank you for the prayers that have lifted my spirits. And I thank you for the countless acts of courage, generosity, and grace that I have witnessed these past eight years.

This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this house -- September the 11th, 2001. That morning, terrorists took nearly 3,000 lives in the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor. I remember standing in the rubble of the World Trade Center three days later, surrounded by rescuers who had been working around the clock. I remember talking to brave souls who charged through smoke-filled corridors at the Pentagon, and to husbands and wives whose loved ones became heroes aboard Flight 93. I remember Arlene Howard, who gave me her fallen son's police shield as a reminder of all that was lost. And I still carry his badge.

As the years passed, most Americans were able to return to life much as it had been before 9/11. But I never did. Every morning, I received a briefing on the threats to our nation. I vowed to do everything in my power to keep us safe.

[snugs]

Some poignant farewells they will be missed.

Thanks for the dose - love the way Dana put it about Scott

[RichInOC]

I always thought Scotty just missed out on the perfect title for his book:

WHAT HAPPEN?

[celtic gal]

One last weekend at Camp David..all bitter sweet.. I suppose they are having their personal things loaded on moving vans today and over the weekend. I feel like this is a funeral. I’ll miss Dana’s press meetings with that annoying bunch..she can handle em for sure. Condi and the rest of the troop too all for different reasons.
I hate to see the carpetbaggers moving into 1600...makes me ill. I hope there will be photos of President Bush and Laura as they return to Midland..I have no interest in seeing what the black widow will wear to the balls..none of it.. Historic maybe ..too bad it isn’t a person of color who has merit.

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush, delivers a farewell address from the White House in Washington, January 15, 2009.

President Bush: There is legitimate debate about many of these decisions. But there can be little debate about the results. America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil. This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe -- law enforcement officers, intelligence analysts, homeland security and diplomatic personnel, and the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

Our nation is blessed to have citizens who volunteer to defend us in this time of danger. I have cherished meeting these selfless patriots and their families. And America owes you a debt of gratitude. And to all our men and women in uniform listening tonight: There has been no higher honor than serving as your Commander-in-Chief.

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President George W. Bush speaks publicly for a final time as president from the East Room of the White House January 15, 2009 in Washington, DC.

Mrs Laura Bush smiles as she listens to President George W. Bush deliver his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President Bush: It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President. There have been good days and tough days. But every day I have been inspired by the greatness of our country, and uplifted by the goodness of our people. I have been blessed to represent this nation we love. And I will always be honored to carry a title that means more to me than any other - citizen of the United States of America.

And so, my fellow Americans, for the final time: Good night. May God bless this house and our next President. And may God bless you and our wonderful country. Thank you. (Applause.)

God bless you, Mr. President.

Once again you demonstrate your Grace, Class and Love of Country--all things your successor lacks.

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush gestures to the crowd after giving his final scheduled speech as president from the East Room of the White House January 15, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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President George W. Bush walks down the cross hall as he departs his final address to the nation from the East Room in White House in Washington, DC, January 15, 2009.

[silent_jonny]

But the President soon returns, after the network cameras are off, to greet the guests and his family.

President George W. Bush grasps hands with Former Homeland Security Advisor, Tom Ridge, as he receives applause following his address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009, from the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush kisses Arlene Howard on the forehead following his farewell address to the nation Thursday evening, Jan. 15, 2009 in the East Room of the White House. The President met Ms. Howard shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, where she gave him her son’s police badge after he perished in the terrorists attacks on the World Trade Center. President Bush still carries the badge with him today as a reminder of all that was lost. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush holds the badge of a police officer killed in the September attacks. "And I will carry this," said President Bush during his address to Congress Sept. 20 [2001]. "It is the police shield of a man named George Howard, who died at the World Trade Center trying to save others. It was given to me by his mom, Arlene, as a proud memorial to her son. This is my reminder of lives that ended, and a task that does not end."

[this is my country]

I have never written on this thread. but I have enjoyed looking at the pictures for the last 8 years. Like some of you, my heart is breaking and will forever hold this president dear to my heart. Thank you for all your work in updating this everyday.

Hail to the W!

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush hugs a member of the audience after his final address to the nation from the East Room in White House in Washington, DC, January 15, 2009.

President Bush shakes hands with his former attorney generals, John Ashcroft and Alberto Gonzales.