President George H.W. Bush Has Died

George H. W. Bush, forty-first president of the United States has died.  President Bush was born on June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts, and was one of five children of wealthy businessman and US Senator Prescott Bush and Dorothy Walker Bush, and was the father of five children of his own, including President George W. Bush and former Florida Governor ‘Jeb’ Bush.

Beginning with his service during WWII as a Navy Pilot, President Bush served the nation he loved at many levels and in many posts.  First elected to public office in 1967 as a US Representative, he became US Ambassador to the UN in 1971, served as chair of the RNC from 1973 to 1974, CIA Director from 1976 to 1977, Vice President under President Reagan, and finally President in 1988.

He was a statesman and was revered internationally as a man of integrity, respect, and foresight.  Our prayers and those of the nation are with his family.  Rest in peace Mr. President. Thank you for your unending service and contribution to our great nation.