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Old 04-21-2018, 08:49 AM
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Arrow In Memory of Barbara Bush - Who Passed Away on 4-17-18

In Memory of Barbara Bush 4-17-18

MRS. BARBARA BUSH
Inside St. Martin's Church for Barbara Bush's funeral
RE: The passing of Mrs. Bush - Inside the St. Martin's Episcopal Church

Inside St. Martin's Episcopal Church where the private funeral will be held for former First Lady Barbara Bush

Loyal until the end: Secret Service agents who served Barbara Bush for decades and who she treated like 'family' refuse to leave her coffin. The agents stood by the former First Lady's coffin at St Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/20...4320677231.jpg

Some have served her for decades since she left the White House and said she treated them like family Barbara's Secret Service code name was Tranquility which former agents said was perfect for her character. The 92-year-old will be laid to rest on Saturday in Houston. She passed away on April 17, 2018
By JENNIFER SMITH FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

'She went out of her way to make us feel like part of the Bush family. It was just a wonderful relationship we had,' former agent Thom Bolsch told ABC 13.

John Lopez, a local reporter who was at the church, said they were 'refusing' to leave.

'Barbara Bush's Secret Service detail, several of whom have been been with her for decades, refuse to leave her side until she is buried. Very powerful,' he tweeted.

Barbara's code name was 'Tranquility' which Secret Service agents said could not have been more fitting.

In a touching tribute to the former First Lady on Friday, written by former agent Jonathan Wackrow for CNN, he said of the name: 'It exemplified her demeanor and its calming, humanizing and gentle effect on those around her.

'She will be forever missed.'

Wackrow nostalgically described two heartwarming moments with Barbara which he said inspired him to continue to serve the 'sacred institution' of the First Lady for years to come.

Photo link of George H.W. Bush stood with his daughter Dorothy at the foot of his wife's casket on Friday then greeted hundreds of mourners who had come to pay their respects
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/20...4321558100.jpg

The first was when he had just finished an overnight shift at the Bush summer residence in Maine.

'In my world, it was better to be unseen, but in this instant, I was in the former first lady's full view with nowhere to hide.

'Mrs. Bush gave me the warmest smile and said, "Well, it is good morning for me, but it looks like you have been up all night, so I will wish you a good night's sleep." Stunned, I thanked her.'

The second was after she had left the White House and during a trip to New Jersey.

Once they had exited New York City and were in the Garden State, a large, loud, siren-screaming police escort joined their unassuming motorcade.

Wackrow wrote: 'Typically, this was not the way that the former first lady liked to travel, as it drew undue attention. However, in this instance -- with her husband's presidency behind her -- she was thrilled.

'Taking a quick glance in the rear-view mirror, I could see an amazing smile illuminating her face as she turned to her staff in the back seat, exclaiming, "They remember me! We have not had this much excitement since the White House!"

Before going back to New York City, he explained, Barbara got out of the car to thank all of the officers for giving her 'such a warm welcome to New Jersey'.

'I will never forget the image of Mrs. Bush shaking hands with the officers.

'It was a genuine moment of sincerity and unguarded kindness delivered out of the public eye, which, to me, defined this great woman,' he said.

The funeral of Barbara Bush will be held a small and private affair, with the ceremony set to begin around 11am at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston.

Among those in attendance with be her husband of 73 years and the 41st president of the United States George H. W. Bush, her oldest son and the 43rd president of the United States George W. Bush and current first lady Melania Trump.

Three eulogies will be delivered during the service from Mrs. Bush's close friend Susan Baker, presidential historian Jon Meacham and her son and former Florida governor Jeb Bush.

A short while later, Mrs Bush will be buried on the grounds of the George H.W. Bush Library and Museum at Texas A&M University in College Station.

There she will join her daughter Robin who died at the age of 3 in 1953 from leukemia.

At least four the six living presidents will attend the funeral as in addition to the two former Bush presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama will also attend the service.

Former president Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn will not be in attendance, with the couple's spokesperson releasing a statement saying: 'President Carter will be on a private trip overseas, and although she is recovering, Mrs. Carter is not yet able to travel following her recent intestinal surgery.'

President Trump will also not be attending the mass in order to 'avoid disruptions due to added security.'

This is not at all uncommon for a sitting president, with Obama opting not to attend the funerals of both Nancy Reagan and Betty Ford. Mrs Bush's son was not at the funeral for Lady Bird Johnson in 2007 when he was president.

Former first ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton will also attend, along with past first daughters Chelsea Clinton and Mrs Bush's granddaughters Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager.

The ceremony is invite only, with 1500 guests scheduled to attend.

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Personal note: May She Now Rest In Peace - she was a fine woman who loved her husband and children. I respected her in many ways for she was a down to earth woman who could laugh and have fun and took charge of her family. My heart goes out to her husband and remaining family members. In behalf of my family we send our respects and best wishes - Wayne & Kathleen Lovison (aka: Boats)
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O Almighty Lord God, who neither slumberest nor sleepest; Protect and assist, we beseech thee, all those who at home or abroad, by land, by sea, or in the air, are serving this country, that they, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore in all perils; and being filled with wisdom and girded with strength, may do their duty to thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

"IN GOD WE TRUST"
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