Reba, Brad Paisley, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Katie Couric & More Stars Pay Tribute To President George H.W. Bush

Reba, Brad Paisley, President Obama, Katie Couric and more celebrities and dignitaries are paying their respects to President George H.W. Bush. The 41st President of the United States passed away on November 30 at the age of 94.

Following his passing, many have shared their favorite memories with the President. Check them out below.

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When my family and I were invited to Kennebunkport in July of 2011 to have lunch with the Bushes, H.W. was shakier than the first time I’d met him in D.C. just a year prior, but he was still very sharp. Brad and I had carefully prepped our two young boys beforehand about proper manners in the presence of a former leader of the free world. You know, look people in the eye, don’t touch fragile things, don’t pee your pants, that sort of thing. So imagine my consternation when, sitting around the table at lunch, I looked over and saw my oldest son Huck making ridiculous faces in the president’s direction. He was sticking his tongue out, squinting up his eyes and stretching his mouth open to show off his half-chewed sandwich. Good Lord, I thought. This wasn’t what we discussed. I whipped my head around to make sure George wasn’t seeing this behavior, only to find that the president was doing the same thing. Huck was merely imitating him. I found George H.W. Bush to be funny, intelligent, compassionate and kind. He was easy to talk to, curious, and not above figuring out a way to relate to a young child. I respect his service to our country, and send love to the extended Bush family today. Rest In Peace, Mr. President. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Today, we've lost a great hero. George Bush was an inspiration to all Americans and we will miss him dearly. From the day he first put on his U.S. Navy flight suit and took off into the unknown, he always put his country first. He took on many jobs throughout his long career, and all shared one distinct trait: public service. His greatest legacy is that pure American spirit, that commitment to selflessness that drove him until the very end. He was born in a time that seemed to produce an endless supply of heroes, but make no mistake: George Bush embodies everything that made the Greatest Generation great. I will always be grateful to him for his friendship, for embracing me and imparting just a fraction of his wisdom during our time together. Some of my fondest memories are of sledding with him at Camp David and inspiring America to join our fitness crusade by hosting the Great American Workout with him on the White House lawn and listening to his speech advice as we flew between campaign rallies. I will never forget the pride I felt the day he appointed me Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. I loved to hear him surprise people with his wild side – explaining the pure joy he felt as he flew and jumped out of planes. I also loved to hear him explain his passion for this country – it was a true love that knew no petty boundaries or party lines. He taught me so much, but most of all, he taught me the power of serving a cause greater than yourself. I count myself lucky for many reasons; but for the opportunity to call George Bush a mentor, I can't help but think I'm the luckiest man in America. President Bush has left us for one last flight but his destination isn’t unknown. He’s flying into the arms of the love of his life, Barbara. This evening, each of us should take a minute to look up and offer him a silent thanks.

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