RIP OT: Former First Lady Barbara Bush

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Dead at 92 RIP

Mr. Elbel

April 18th, 2018 at 7:36 AM ^

Was scrolling and really impressed by the lack of politics. This usually isn't a thread we can handle. Alas, it had to happen at some point. RIP a class act and one of the best we'll ever know.

JFW

April 18th, 2018 at 12:36 PM ^

She just seemed like a very thoughtful, classy individual. Humble, yet strong. 

And after the news of the letter that President Bush (HW) left President Clinton, 

I suspect that whatever their politics, at their core they were pretty good people looking out for the best of the nation as they saw fit. Whether it was or not is open to debate, and not good fodder for this forum. 

Maybe it's because I'm older, and more crotchety. Maybe it is selective memory. But as time goes on, I remember both the first President Bush and Bill Clinton more kindly. We'll see what happens to me in another twenty years. 

Blue in PA

April 18th, 2018 at 5:06 PM ^

very classy 1st lady.  RIP Mrs Bush

 

Being together for 73 years, I would bet President #41 won't be far behind.

kehnonymous

April 18th, 2018 at 6:13 PM ^

Yeah, that's the saddest part - I've been with my girlfriend for 14 years and if I were to lose her tomorrow it'd be an irreplaceable void in my heart.  Multiply that fivefold for the 73(?) years HW and Barbara were married and I can't even imagine his sense of loss.