Presidential historian offers touching eulogy at Bush funeral

Jon Meacham touched on George H.W. Bush's military service, presidency and personal life.
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[@pattibarry9185]

Absolutely a beautiful service. Thank you Jon Meacham for your wonderful eulogy and all the other eulogies given by friends and family. So moving and uplifting. RIP. Mr. President HW Bush. You will be missed. Condolences to the Bush family and friends. Mr President I know you are in heaven with your beautiful wife and daughter and all your family and friends who passed before you .

[@brianhoward3373]

@pattybarry Thank you for that eloquent, accurate, and inspiring summary; maybe it's my own faults at root, so I won't project them on you. What I feel most important is that I could not narrow down what you said from a partisan, tribal, etc perspective... It was, quite simply, what I feel this country has unable to get back to: objective truths about subjective subjects. Sorry, this is all my personal stuff, and you've no social obligation to respond, and indeed, you can delete this without any fear of retribution. OR thank you, for making me feel like a better American, or to grasp, however fleeting, what it would be like to live in a better America.

[@edaiyin3401]

The generation of men that fought in the World War are special. Sad and an irony that one of the greatest calamities of the human race, also created some of the greatest men who understood sacrifice, bravery, valour, faith, love and hope.

[@taceyh]

Profound. Yet true

[@bubblesandchaos5688]

Eda Iyin $

[@clkgv]

I am proud of my fellow Tennessean, John Meacham. That was a terrific speech.

[@anthonycampos8057]

Did anyone else notice when Trump sat down Barack Obama was the only person to greet him? Everyone else looked straight ahead.

[@GinaTsirikos]

That's called class my friend! Something Trump doesn't have!

[@rolandkassoev7404]

it's no wonder it's these enemies

[@semyaza555]

Rosa Williamson the irony is that you seem like a classess gossip monger yourself. I didn’t vote btw, before anyone accuses me of supporting Trump.

[@tomjones5650]

I hope when Trump croaks no ex president attends his black mass. Only satan will be sad...

[@endlessnameless99]

@@tomjones5650 get a grip, Tom. You sound insane.

[@RexHrothgar1]

Perfection. From John Meacham, I wouldn't expect anything less. Especially for President Bush, I suppose. But absolute perfection! I'd leave it there but I feel I'd be remiss if I didn't at all mention my Grandfather who died in Okinawa in 1945. A man I've missed, without ever knowing him. Seeing and meeting a few of those most gallant men from the "greatest generation" , of which they're both a part of, I'm able to say with full certainty that he, my grandfather, has been very well represented by his generation and his brothers who survived. I've never met one WWII vet that I was disappointed in knowing and would be honored to have known better. George Bush Sr. was a fine example indeed! I'm only glad to be aware of his life and times and how he lived a long fruitful life even if my grandfather could not, the ones who survived served a fantastic example of living with heart, honor and dignity, sometimes as a result of being the survivors who felt a true sense of owing the ones who did not survive. What fine examples they have made to us all on how we should live!

[@brianhoward3373]

Thank you for that story, @rexhrothgar. I don't know who you are, what your politics are... I just know two things A) Rex Hrothgar is a great handle B) That story (I assume) was cathartic for you and, indeed, I hope a burden was lifted, or you wrote it with joy. Most of all, though, I think that story makes me feel like a better person, citizen, and non-ironic American... It was your story, but the best of it was, in part, my joy. Feel free to delete; you've no social obligation to respond, and since I'm ineloquent, I might well have caused it to put it on an unfortunate tangent.

[@alectang1614]

That was very eloquently written. I'm not American, but I have great respect for the America of those years, and I genuinely believe America was at its prime during that period of history - heroic, humble, noble and always fought for the freedom of the world.

[@edwardlimesq]

Love how W would laugh and nod in approval every now and then. Like he knew everything Jon was saying was true.

[@davidkariu2330]

What a speech..what a speech.

[@beazy7751]

This guy is my favorite historian his book Soul of America was a great read.

[@Lonenupe1215]

Thank you Jon for an outstanding eulogy for and outstanding man!

[@PastorVicente-VerdadeiraPaz]

Momentos triste! Watching from Brazil.

[@janetheiple6166]

Took my breath away...

[@MichaelJohnson-lz7rk]

Meachum=Class! #SOULOFAMERICASEARCHFOROURBETTERANGELS

[@krestainwatsonjr.]

I remember watching this in class. This was a good service. Rest easy George H.W. Bush

[@EST1990]

For the 1% of people casually scrolling through the comments... Have a nice day 😊

[@imWillJ]

Matthew 25: 36-40 "I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'"

[@gwenmarie7311]

Amen

[@nmaslabey1]

Amen

[@JustJayC]

TheLance3185 I choose to believe...have always believed. I will not play holier than thou, but even if you don't believe you would be crazy to think that is not a great truth to live by.

[@mr.flintlock1555]

Amen

[@semyaza555]

The Bushes tried their hardest to turn the Middle East into glass. I wonder how the Lord will judge him.

[@charlienelson2002]

Jon Meacham is perfection in motion. Just good enough for President G H W Bush. Sublime speech..

[@anniec86]

So beautiful!! So much respect!!

[@deanlangloss3798]

i will truly always remember George Herbert Walker Bush as a good decent man that did the right thing for the right reasons, he balanced his heart with his wisdom, and did his best for all, not just the few, he loved america, that love was unconditional his hands were always ready to get the job done. knowing the way he lived I am sure he went full throttle to be by his Bar's side again. A life lived and shared with Love and kindness for his fellow man.

[@mikeVyh915]

Wow!! What an amazing story!

[@carlo6930]

Thank you for everything Commander Rest In Peace

[@TheMajestyD]

He did a great job with that speech

[@Kerkopes]

Meacham's line 5:57 "a wall fell in Berlin; a dictator's aggression did not stand" made t'rump uncomfortable.

[@ningenJMK]

Charles Garber ugh. That was in reference to Saddam and Kuwait.

[@maxdegrom6907]

Perfect.

[@marcusnl66]

You gotta love Jon ... respect how he elegantly steps on Trump’s pride and makes him feel obsolete during the ceremony.

[@blinderII]

R.I.P. President Bush.

[@allterraindistributing9698]

May he rot in hell for the death he has dealt. And even more so, more apparent to you over time, how he deceived the American public. God bless you.

[@MG-jj3pn]

RIP Mr President

[@polynesia8733]

thank you for your service Mr President...may you rest in the arms of Jesus.

[@thisisnotmyusernameo1985]

I truly wonder what trumps eulogy will be like.

[@letstalktotorri]

Great eulogy!

[@allterraindistributing9698]

No, blood on his hands. He decieved.

[@diyeverything2177]

R.I.P President BUSH

[@darthsith321]

Rip

[@luckymale00]

8:33 President Clinton fell to sleep.

[@Aprilme2]

As I listen to this, I can't help but think how different 41 was and is from 45. One of the last great Republicans.

[@rpieces5461]

was the orange one listening? did he learn a lesson?

[@michaelfreidmam6174]

A beautiful service for a great American hero rest in peace the 41 st president of the United states of america he was the man and what a beautiful life and a great family. God bless all of them

[@JDMCONNECTIONPR]

So @ 8:37 clinton was like...

[@countd5955]

It's the work people like Bush put into our country that makes surviving Trump possible.

[@PhilipReeder]

7:36-7:41, I don't watch ABC. But since when, or how long has ABC News used the Russian flag pattern as a header? (Bottom of screen) It should be Red (top), White (middle), and Blue (bottom) for the Stars and Stripes. Interesting.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Incredible eulogy.

[@jsmcguireIII]

Did Willie Horton offer any touching words?

[@SC-101]

Tell the truth don’t blame people...I wonder if #45 thinks it’s about him 😂

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

SC Lim Everyone knows who he meant.

[@dwood5252]

SC Lim trust me, that WAS about him.

[@joshuax5930]

I am confused..didnt see Trumpel, tweet anything...but he sitts there, so unrelaxed...he just is a Person always out to insult and attack....

[@mymatemartin]

Every uplifting word about GHWB is equally a deserved and damning indictment of Donald Trump - a man incapable of love and self reflection.

[@81794mn]

How about we talk about what's gonna happen at the Clintons burials...i really hope monica pisses on bills grave, also hope the men who lost there lives in benghazi thanks to that evil bitch that there family's piss on her grave. Also really hope the family of the children killed in Arkansas when they saw drug smuggled in mena and were stabbed to death and the Clintons covered it up because they didn't want to lose there drug money I really really hope they shit all over there headstones

[@thomassalois3508]

You know for the rest of his life Bush 41 thought of his crewmen

[@lauraschoen5860]

He managed to get a dig in about #41's big strong hands.....lol I am dying. Poor little #45 and his tiny hands, I wonder if he is think about what they will say about him, when he dies.

[@LenaBradMartin]

@Rosa Williamson Totally- the big, strong hands statement!!!

[@rosemorris7912]

And talked about the falling of the Berlin wall

[@pibbie807constantine6]

I wondered that myself, trying to compare his life against HW. But trump got a lesson today in humanity, kind to each other, something we were taught in pre-school. I'm certain his parents never taught him that. What an uncomfortable moment between the former presidents when the trumps sat down.

[@johnabbott257]

@Rosa Williamson You people are pathetic, inbred C.H.U.D.s. Do something meaningful with your miniscule lives other than eat cheetos and be classless.

[@pibbie807constantine6]

@Rosa Williamson Amen Rosa

[@alejandromatias7149]

Great job on not letting Trump speak .

[@rgwak]

I wonder who they'll get to eulogize t'rump when he passes? I wonder if anyone will attend the service?? I wonder if it will be held at a Hooter's???

[@collinsje5]

Hooters is too classy for that cretin.

[@dwood5252]

Ro G HOOTERS!!!!😅😅😅you my friend,just got a big PHAT juicy LIKE.

[@81794mn]

Wonder that about the Clintons? Think monica will piss on bills grave? Or think the men's family who died under killarys watch will piss on her grave? Or the family of the kids killed during the 80s in mena arkansas when the Clintons were covering up the drugs coming in from central and South america?

[@rgwak]

D wood Hooters orange is the look t’rump is going for with his tanning regime! It’ll be a fitting tribute for sure!

[@ranvijaysinghkaliraman5476]

trump is sleeping

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

Did no one hear the very subtle jabs at Trump? The wording is the key point.

[@dwood5252]

Conebone John Meacham hates trumps guts,almost every morning on the MORNING JOE SHOW he keeps reminding Americans that this imposter does not represent the true values of America.

[@34entertainment90]

George Herbert Bush..kinda looks like Billy Graham!!..RIP ...

[@wongscp1701]

DDump being there is an insult.

[@TheOnlyJuann]

8:37 Clinton is clearly asleep

[@Mairo4111]

Mechem forgot JFK and Carter as Veterans of the WW2 Generation. Get it right.

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

And Carter was sitting right there in the front row.

[@davidparker8221]

He didn't forget them. He was speaking in terms of chronological ly. JFK and Carter preceded Bush.

[@cherylpeevy5010]

@@davidparker8221 agreed. I believe he said GHWB was the last of the soldier statement.

[@mustseeyt8528]

First

[@patriotamerica581]

He was somewhat shady!

[@carlton2361]

This shit is sad.

[@lpsemilija7461]

:(

[@whateverrrrrr123]

Trump don’t look qualified sitting in the front row.

[@djtwelvetwenty2939]

RIP JFK

[@andrewiraianbu]

Is Clinton sleeping

[@robfuzz]

No "sympathetic tear" though for the thousands dying of AIDS under his watch.

[@aaronhughes5913]

Didn't hear any thing about the bushes family connections to the bin Laden family?

[@stewmeat92]

I know I'm about to get a lot of hate for this comment but it's the truth. Did President George HW Bush repent of his sins and put his faith in the only hope of salvation The Lord Jesus Christ? Being good and doing good saves know one.