Along with the statements from world leaders and celebrities, the people who worked directly with President George H.W. Bush are remembering their boss.
Jim McGrath, the post-White House spokesman for President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, posted this photo of Bush’s dog lying beside his casket.
Mission complete. #Remembering41 pic.twitter.com/rXdyXAS4lk
— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) December 3, 2018
Bush will be buried next to Barbara Bush, who died this summer, and Robin, their daughter who died at the age of 3, on Thursday.
Here’s a recording of Barbara Bush reading a letter the President sent to his mother, speaking of Robin.
Listen to Barbara Bush read #Bush41’s letter to his mother about their daughter Robin who died of leukemia at age 3. President Bush will be buried next to to his wife and daughter on Thursday. Another selection from “All The Best” ⬇️ #Remembering41 pic.twitter.com/GzcC6y4rt3
— Bush Foundation (@Bush41) December 2, 2018
McGrath has been posting updates about the arrangements.
Air Force One has arrived in Houston for what will technically be called “Special Air Mission 41” tomorrow and Wednesday. A beautiful day In Texas — “ceiling and visibility unlimited,” Mr. President. #Remembering41 #CAVU pic.twitter.com/F1xWzDxd04
— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) December 2, 2018