[Kaslin]

President George W. Bush spends a moment with a Patrick Wright during his walking tour Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, of Biloxi, Miss. "You know, there's a lot of sadness, of course," said the President of the devastated area. "But there's also a spirit here in Mississippi that is uplifting." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush embraces victims of Hurricane Katrina Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, during his tour of the Biloxi, Miss., area. " The President told residents that he had come down to look at the damage first hand and to tell the "good people of this part of the world that the federal government is going to help." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush comforts Bronwynne Bassier, right, and her sister Kim after landing in Biloxi, Miss., Friday Sept. 2, 2005, as part of his tour of the Hurricane Katrina-ravaged Gulf Coast. Their family lost everything in the wake of the devastating storm. White House photo by Eric Draper

[4integrity]

This man’s genuine compassion shows through on his face....no fancy words were needed.

[4integrity]

Thank you, Kaslin, for these pictures showing a President who truly cared about his fellow citizens.

[CAluvdubya]

We know what really happened and on whose shoulders the responsibility for folks not evacuating NO during Katrina lies....and it's not GWB!

I hate that he has been blamed when we know it was Nagin and Blanco!

Whew! Now that I have that off my chest....Thanks for posting this.

I adore that "W" is beating Biggie O in the polls. I believe that history will be kind to him and that he will be known as one of the best POTUS's!

[caww]

His expressions while holding people are priceless to say the least. How we miss a president who shows love and compassion toward those who are and have been hurting. Unlike others we have know who only use people for photo ops.

Very touching thread...thanks so much for reminding us what can be and will be in the future.