George W. Bush Delivers Emotional Eulogy for His Father George H.W. Bush

In a heartfelt eulogy George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, pays tribute to the life of "the best father a son or daughter could have," George H.W. Bush. Photo: Getty Images
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[@joym1392]

"The idea is to die young as late as possible "

[@dakota481]

Joy M that’s all he was good at doing.. Talking..

[@TheStarkman123]

Not even a good phrase either. It's practical to die young as fast as possible.

[@vika0194]

@@TheStarkman123 No, you want to die young in your mind but manage to live long....

[@TheStarkman123]

@@vika0194 thanks Mr. Technical.

[@Nesqwikz]

Dakota Clarke lol look at you nerds arguing in the comments of a mans eulogy for his father. Pathetic.

[@captainfordo2938]

The fact that he's over 70 but still had parents is beyond me.

[@MrJimmy3459]

I'm 36 I just lost my Dad who was a Vietnam Vet.............

[@captainfordo2938]

@@MrJimmy3459 I'm sorry

[@apostleintriumph1758]

Adrenochrome and blood sacrifices

[@markhenley3097]

I didn't realise he was 74, he doesn't look it.

[@captainfordo2938]

@@markhenley3097 Older or younger?

[@housing6]

“The best father a son or daughter could have. And in our grief we know that Dad is hugging Robin and holding Mom’s hand again.” I will say this has to be maybe one of my favorite George W. Bush quotes of all time.

[@birminghamblueheat4986]

I agree. I can feel his pain of loss as he struggles to speak the words with composure.

[@bigc2626]

I agree, but I will say that the bar wasn’t very high to begin with lol.

[@waduhek3988]

It’s up there. “We’ve seen the state of the union and it is STRONG,” will always get me

[@tyresemoore3536]

“Fool me can’t get fool again” one of his greatest

[@jeremywatts8134]

You had better wake up to the sickness of the Bush family. They are despicable war criminals.

[@RickRossTheBoss281]

12:08 That moment really hit hard on how important a father can be in someone's life

[@AnnieMpofu]

My name is marlvin I styng Pretoria north l need help l m not free averywey in Africa l want to come in America but my problem l don't have money and passport but my Martha who have passport.

[@mr.balawis9948]

You can tell it when a son has great respect for his father

[@stevennguyen5771]

Angela Subramanian how does this relate to this video? It George bush mourning the death of his father.

[@Joyeuse_]

Angela Subramanian ah yes, crazy idiots that believe in any conspiracy theory.

[@kylesylvester5635]

Angela Subramanian this is someone mourning there father not a president and you have clearly overlooked this

[@rubaiyatmehedi9337]

@@Joyeuse_ everything against Americans are conspiracies to them.

[@zacharypatton3713]

Angela Subramanian what is wrong with you treating the bushes like this.

[@sinistrodellamorte]

In moments like these there's no republican or democrat. Just humans.

[@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356]

Lucifero Sinistro what do you know about humans you subhuman?

[@metaprocrastinator3005]

Just mass-murderers (?

[@sinistrodellamorte]

@@metaprocrastinator3005 I agree. I hate the man. Even more, I hate most of the United States politicians in general. But as Iraqi children mourned their fathers at the time, this man is mourning his father today. Sure, he was a piece of trash. But that's still a mourning son, and I want to respect that. Feel free not to.

[@metaprocrastinator3005]

@@sinistrodellamorte fair enough. But Iraqi children didn't really kill anyone, I guess it is as you said, it's our choice how to see it

[@Simon-pl2zi]

In moments like these there's no republican or democrat. Just war criminals.

[@cindydill921]

That’s the best most loving and funny eulogy I’ve ever heard. I have watched it hundreds of times now and I can’t believe how well spoken he was.

[@terrancewyckoff]

Hate or love George Bush, but I wish my kids talk about me with that kind of admiration and love one day. That is one son, who really loved his his father.

[@CordobaGeneral1234]

He is a murderer. He used chemical weapons on Iraqi civilians

[@decentar9712]

@@CordobaGeneral1234 fake, you are a betrayer of USA!

[@CordobaGeneral1234]

@@decentar9712 you piece is trash, I have nothing to do with a nation that killed 1 million Iraqi’s. A nations that from its very beginning was founded on blood,r*pe and theft

[@markroyce7024]

"It's enough to make a grown man cry, and that's okay."

[@markroyce7024]

And shame on those who cannot hold back their own hideous remarks, at least out of respect for the dead.

[@giovannisocci8793]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@piratealeks6865]

@@markroyce7024 no respect for war criminals, bud

[@withlessAsbestos]

Pirate Aleks Guantánamo bay was a mistake, but the UN tries war criminals not that wannabe court that declared him one.

[@ohisheh]

@@piratealeks6865 "..The quality of mercy is not strained..."

[@ki-adimundi8695]

George: *delivering emotional speech* Bill: 😲

[@Jack-xz8dx]

Ikr it looked like he had a stuffy nose or something

[@mdisco10]

Jack Maybe Bill Clinton was patient zero of the ‘rona.

[@Christian92177]

@@mdisco10 😂😂😂

[@Wade_Fucking_Wilson]

Jack Adrenochrome amirite

[@RenzoIsHereYT]

He looks high AF

[@RamBo-we9ii]

That's the best eulogy I've ever heard. It was a beautiful tribute, written in love from a son to a father. I'm sitting in bed and it brought tears to my eyes.

[@mr.x5328]

Publix called and said that your dementia prescription refill was ready for pickup.

[@tabanjoman24]

It's calming to be reminded of the civility this country once knew compared to the chaos today. This brought such joy I had to watch it twice.

[@lilrubii6434]

Think about it, this guy is 74 years old today and he was elected in to office almost 20 years ago, then think about how trump and biden are both older than Bush...

[@mrjack08722]

I am of the opinion that there has to be a specific age cap to when you can hold public office. Especially the highest office of the land. Retirement age seems like a good cap, 66 years old. That is also a good way to get some new blood into office.

[@lilrubii6434]

@@mrjack08722 this seems like a good idea, although i would say if a president is elected at 66, he or she should still be able to run for a second term.

[@mathewvanostin7118]

@@mrjack08722 now a lot of countries are elevating age of retirement to 70. Cause apparently people live longer and get old slower 😂 and i am not jocking In canada age of retirement to 70 was voted 2 3 years ago

[@nibsin]

They're probably gonna die of old age before 2024

[@stokedd]

what is there to think about?

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

I felt for him. He had to bury both parents within a year of each other.

[@KingBoomBox]

@@jellyeigenwijsneus3855 You won't be able to when Trump gets us nuked by North Korea. You are definitely a Trump supporter.

[@jellyeigenwijsneus3855]

@@KingBoomBox u don't understand a single thing about defense and nukes. not to mention your poor judgement on people's political preference. I am dutch and would vote for Bernie 24/7. He is the perfect candidate to finally smooth things over with china and russia and end this dumb weapons race. This would be one of the biggest wins for mankind in the history of people

[@wakandawildman2043]

@@jellyeigenwijsneus3855 Sanders is to old to be president in my opinion he might die in office lol

[@lordroo8484]

@@wakandawildman2043 Since Obama didn't get this stupid world politics sorted, let alone his national ones, noone can.

[@troydansburner7959]

I do not care about your political beliefs, wishing death upon anyone. Is not ok. And that shows who you truly are as a person

[@AlexWard94]

I cried watching this. I’m not American, I wasn’t alive when Bush senior was in the White House and I’m not a father. Like many others have said, I rarely cry at anything… but I cried because it served as a reminder that no matter your background, your career or your creed, we are still human. The sense of love and compassion in this speech is a bit overwhelming, but I commend George W. Bush for showing the world that despite everything that they’ve both witnessed in their lives, they clearly made so much time for each other and meant the world to one another. The charisma, humour and energy conveyed in this speech is like little else I’ve seen recently - the words we say don’t matter half as much as the way we convey them.

[@nickcurran3105]

The line about his hugging Robin and holding Barbara's hand is impossible not to tear up over.

[@sopamarucha2388]

I still choke listening him say, "The best father a son can have" .

[@christopherwooten4882]

"or daughter"

[@jyapollo]

@@Sakazuki-San we all make mistake, including you. If we were all judged by our mistakes, we would all be terrible people, and every presidents would have been the bad guys

[@hazmoses1324]

@@jyapollo thats the stupidest logic ive ever heard. Hey lets all go kill people, were all going to be terrible people anyway

[@snakeeyes6609]

Incorrect. People make mistakes, and as president, a mistake can often be much costlier and much more public. Had Trump assumed the same role during the same time, I’m sure things wouldn’t be different. George W Bush was agreeably, a pretty bad president, but he was honest and kind, and when it comes down to being a person, that’s really all that matters. Please do not let his bad decisions get in the way of this beautiful speech, at least he tries to serve his country and has good intentions.

[@contango7411]

Snake Eyes agreed

[@jediknight73]

I hope my son will talk about me like this, when I die.

[@dwergmaster]

Mostly in your own hands.

[@yunghoprincelysafeh8199]

Then mentor him to become a president of a nation. OR were u president yourself?

[@xijinping6235]

What if he dies first

[@icedmorning7610]

Wow. To the two people above me, you are absolutely horrible. Especially @Xi Jinping. The worst thing that can happen to a parent is to lose their child. You don’t bring up that possibility to people.

[@kimberlyenglehardt5770]

That hope says you already have a good start. 😌

[@josephjekel2751]

I voted for both George H W and George W. I am still proud of both of them. Two great men.

[@jenniferyowell3381]

I feel his pain, I lost my dad 5 months ago. He was 73.

[@nikg1591]

At least he lived long enough to watch his son take the same office he held

[@CBright7831]

George H.W. Bush was a better 4 year term President than Dubya was in 8.

[@dl30wpb]

Ahhhh yes...The good old father and son getting rich off the American people. Such a heart warming story lol

[@nikg1591]

@@dl30wpb have some respect

[@noworldforeric]

@@CBright7831 definitely agree with this

[@urekmazino6800]

@@dl30wpb causing the deaths of millions

[@nutmac]

No matter which political spectrum one lies, that is one heck of a speech and I can only hope to be one tenth of a father to my sons.

[@kinghadu9611]

Yeah you hope to be a war criminal, how lovely.

[@natelav534]

@@kinghadu9611 simmer down kid. Its not that hard to repeat what you see everyone else say on the internet

[@WaitForYouu]

neocon bootlicker

[@pablopastor508]

nutmac He was a murdering unlawful man

[@pepsicat_8538]

please explain

[@kizunadragon9]

in this moment he wasn't a former president, he was a man burying his father.

[@JohnJApanovitch]

It's absolutely incredible...the way Bush 43 gave that speech. I remember hearing about his passing, and it was so sad. It's never easy seeing anyone go, but Bush 41 and his wife seriously held on for dear life...literally. But it was time, and they have both left a huge legacy. Hats off to Bush 43 for delivering such a moving eulogy, honoring a man that changed the country and the world. It takes a lot to go up and speak at a funeral, especially if you were really close.

[@Yourunkbob]

I think Jimmy Carter found the philosopher's stone cuz I feel like he might outlive my kids that I don't even have yet.

[@Nebuchadnezzar31]

Accurate lol

[@elianirenge7198]

Gold comment 😂

[@miscellaneous.7127]

He's still younger than Prince Philip.

[@Nebuchadnezzar31]

@@miscellaneous.7127 true lol

[@MrAhkmid]

Jimmy Carter harvests life force from the fact that the biggest scandals of his were "jimmy carter rabbit incident", where a rabbit swam at him and it made his cabinet question whether or not rabbits could swim

[@nascarnut18]

12:07 Truly heartbreaking. No matter how old you get, you never stop being your parent's little kid.

[@ronnie_5150]

So true. I lost both my parents years apart as an adult in my 40's. I actually still felt like an orphan.

[@schreiendeshausvomaltschau1811]

I was 22 when I lost my father and still I can feel it! That was too much seeing Bush even lost it!

[@helenaxoxoxo1404]

I can’t deal 😭😭😭

[@jebbroham1776]

@@ronnie_5150 I'm glad you got to enjoy them around that long. My dad died at 62 last year and I'm only 28. It doesn't seem fair...

[@juanr9446]

@@ronnie_5150 I lost my mother at the age of 36 I understand you

[@catherineford7429]

The very best eulogy a father could have - he did his dad proud 👏

[@gavinhensley3743]

The best eulogy I have ever heard, this should be the new model for all meaningful eulogies.

[@Shutupplease101]

That’s crazy seeing all of the living Presidents and First Ladies in one row

[@MrUnstoppableHeart]

EVERYONE IS HERE!!!! *cue smash bros theme*

[@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr]

Lol where are the mask tho.. there not wearing any

[@MrUnstoppableHeart]

@@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr covid release date was 2020

[@Shutupplease101]

@@MrUnstoppableHeart you say that like we are bout to buy a pack of COVID at the corner store or online🤣

[@MrUnstoppableHeart]

@@Shutupplease101 i mean covid was probably in beta late 2019 but no one could have got an early copy before that

[@abstractassassin8767]

"He was born with just two settings: Full throttle, then sleep." I had a wholesome chuckle

[@maxrubert5795]

@Crossbones48 This reply made me chuckle

[@cerbmurasaki]

ok

[@choptv8223]

We are humans ...he loves his father ...my father just pass away a year ago I cry alot when nobody is watching me

[@folarinosibodu]

I watched this live at work. Tears dropped. I just faced my computer and tried to finish crying quickly.

[@noxabellus]

So jealous of this guy getting to have his dad around till he was 72. Thats incredible

[@mohanadaltamimi7468]

But he’s fat

[@mohanadaltamimi7468]

Maximilian He’s legit obese the reason he became president so he can eat hot Cheetos

[@davidcooper2589]

@@mohanadaltamimi7468 [Citation needed]

[@mohanadaltamimi7468]

David cooper George he bush is so fat he’ll make the casket break🤣

[@adhynugroho9424]

The comment section for this comment took an amaaaaazing swerve. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@papillonvu]

12:08 What a beautiful moving eulogy. He held it together until this moment. I’m a grown man, but I lost it when he broke down here.

[@Stevo_Drums]

Grown men are allowed to be man enough to cry

[@alixxander82]

Me too what a eulogy.

[@somedudeonyoutube1214]

Agreed.

[@pauladee3506]

I wonder how many fathers this devils disciple killed on 9/11.

[@leonardbasemore6180]

p.

[@gregorycarlson6632]

What a beautiful tribute from a loving son of a great man!!

[@fredkruger7355]

Murderers

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

@@fredkruger7355 I doubt anyone will care, or notice, when you’re dead.

[@larkangel1999]

I love old love stories from my grandparents and great grandparents generation My Grandpaw was 77 when his dad( my great-grandfather) passed away just shy of his 102nd birthday in 2015 and my grandpaw mom is still alive and doing well she will be 100 in September, they were married 76 years at the time of his passing She was 14 and he was 25, and then my great grandparents had their first child my Grandpaw When my Great grandmaw had just turned 16 ❤️ I’m so blessed and grateful to have had the privilege of knowing them up until I was 16 years old, not many people can say that ❤️

[@nicholas8240]

I will literally lose it when I have to give my fathers eulogy someday

[@frankiekimberlin148]

I gave my dads eulogy 6 years ago and it was very hard to do. Last Sept i gave my little brothers eulogy and it was the hardest thing that I have ever had to do. But I did them out of respect and to honor the good men they both were.

[@mangomanlassi7779]

I had to give my grandmother's eulogy just two weeks ago and it was really tough to keep it together.

[@skraka98]

I did not have the PRIVILEGE of Giving the Eulogy to my Father, i was so young. What i remember is the love, norturing and absolute devotion he had shown to us. I hope when the day comes you'll be able to tell how great your father was.

[@georgebush8131]

Nice.

[@billypoppins9138]

Jordan Peterson helps

[@LAK_770]

This right here was W's greatest speech, hands down. The best eulogy anyone could ask for. His dry Texas humor was perfect. Truly moving.

[@MarshallRedmon01]

We Texans when someone passes we don't look at the sad moments, we look at the funny moments and stupid moments so we can remember the good times of that person

[@loganjulig6227]

@@MarshallRedmon01 I wish to be more like that when I lose somebody. It's just such a hard thing to go through

[@SpecialEDy]

​@loganjulig6227 Texan here of Scottish decent. We have a funeral, and immediately aftwards go to a wake. The wake is a small party celebrating the life of the deceased, all of the friends and family. A time to tell funny stories, happy memories, meet all of the other people involved in their lives, and otherwise have a joyful moment of celebration for a life we'll lived instead of sadness. Wakes are amazing.

[@anthonyjohnson9453]

I was never a big fan of Bush but i understand the love of son for his father...and the eulogy was beautiful

[@paulndayisenga4799]

This man speaks so well. What a eulogy a son can give to his father. Such a great speaker and certainly a great man gb junior

[@vxenon67]

When my father's coffin was slowly lowered into the ground, I could not stop crying. The end of an era. Life can be so grievous.

[@scaggly9239]

Hope you're good now.

[@milk9613]

dayum son.

[@sirsquirrel6176]

I’m so sorry man. 😭

[@CSRLaunchpad]

Just remember, our fathers always want us to live a long, peaceful and successful life. So when they pass away old having done lots in their lives, feel happy that they accomplished that great life achievement. And that you can and will too.

[@cybercaptain9346]

I wasn't able to see my dad's burial, he passed away when I was 11.

[@scottbeaudry121]

When George W Bush broke down at the end of the eulogy there was no doubt in my mind that he thought the world of his Father !

[@stretchscreamers]

He really did

[@andrewpaz]

A truly beautiful and heartbreaking moment. No doubt he will be missed by his family

[@hrares9334]

We all miss our father, when our father dies, we ... i don't know, man, there are no words .... I just know what G.W.Bush felt when he broke at the end of the speech. I did the same when my father died, and I think the break down is because at that moment he, I, anyone else, fully felt and realized that their father is no more. He told his father story, because the father's story is rarely said, most children do not know who or what their fathers were and did. The father's story needs to be told too.

[@okaunis]

@@hrares9334 So Bush's children may be proud of his destroying the US causing the death of thousands of US soldiers and tens of thousands of innocents. Hitler loved children and missed his father. You confuse good and bad.

[@Isa-Ramos13]

He made me cry. A bush made me cry my god😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@florianwolf9380]

What a wonderful eulogy - that guy knows how to give a good, no, a great speech. RIP Mr. President, and God bless you. I hope you’re happily holding hands now, wherever you are.

[@talbotd27]

Man my dad hated George Bush with a passion, but I think I’ve come to like him as a man. Idk about his politics, but many people said he seemed very compassionate and human in the moments when it mattered. And that’s what I would want in a president, somebody who’s down to earth and still cares about people

[@JF-bv6vc]

Whether you liked his 8 years in office or not, it’s safe to say that we all felt his pain in having to bury his father and mother in the same year. Godspeed Mr President and First Lady

[@dmitri8117]

At the end of the day, we're all people with lives and goals, and people seem to forget that. You don't have to agree with someone's politics to respect the pain and struggle of losing a loved one, because it's something that we all share together.

[@HardWorkingandHouseProud]

Wasn’t a fan when He was in office, but I often wished he’d be back over Trump during the past 4 years. Despite of his faults (we all have him), he had dignity.

[@miloszjstm7981]

@@seanrea8281 Noone cares about these wars. Countries don't have to justify their actions. USA is far more superior than any of the Middle East countries.

[@okaunis]

Yes, respect a murderer.

[@okaunis]

@@miloszjstm7981 Wow. You are incredibly clueless. Must be some kind of record.

[@raymondgolan105]

No politics here, just a son that loved his father giving a great Eulogy. Edit: Thank you for 500 likes this is my first time having this many!

[@raymondgolan105]

@Aegor Rivers My boy, I just said no politics here...

[@Longshore79]

@Aegor Rivers liberalism is a mental disorder.

[@Longshore79]

@Aegor Rivers I think you’re a moron , pure and simple. The man lost his father and all you have to say is “oh he’s a war criminal”. Go crawl back in your hole

[@Longshore79]

@Aegor Rivers I’m shocked . You call out Obama for his countless drone strikes that killed innocent civilians ? War criminal too??

[@abcd-xr1fh]

You thank people for likes? What a sad life you must have

[@andreasmissiroli6915]

He is still free and alive and he doesnt deserve AT ALL to be

[@edquispe1]

That was beautiful, I'm not crying thinking about my dad passed away, you are.

[@baggingstruetoyou5881]

Say what you will about Bush as a president, but this was a beautiful and moving eulogy

[@JMichael2x2]

And Trump’s way wiser.

[@baggingstruetoyou5881]

@@JMichael2x2 how did you work that into my comment?

[@no_bitches0621]

Baggings Truetoyou Trump fans always find a way.

[@THEJPR]

@@no_bitches0621 The sadly always do

[@JMichael2x2]

Baggings, I was just taking the liberty to finish your comment with what came to mind. Unfortunately while the Bush family has taken good care of themselves they didn’t care for the American people, or the president they elected in 2016.

[@dragonballz4998]

Losing a child is the worst thing on earth that can happen. Losing a loving parent that raised you is a special grief. No matter the age we see them as mom and dad, thankful that they gave us life and loved unconditionally

[@asha4102]

Iraqis lost children by the millions just saying by this man and his father.

[@dragonballz4998]

@@asha4102 I kept my comment non political but now that you have opened this door. Are speaking of the Iraqi children that died by the orders of the Saddam regime? Or the insurgents that blew themselves up taking Iraqi children with them? American forces don't target children or innocent civilians, did some die yes but not intentionally. And those who did target the innocent ones are evil.

[@grietensJ]

Losing any parent is a special grief. Even the ones who failed at their job.

[@MrArsen6]

Similar were the feelings for Saddam and his wife when Uday and Qusay (their sons) were killed by US forces. And the same would have been felt by Raghad, Rana and Hala (Saddam's daughters) when their father was hung. All of this due to George Bush's stupid and foolish decision to invade Iraq on the pretext of democracy, without thinking of the chaos that would follow. If you wish to say that Saddam was a killer, isn't George Bush one too ? Sending US troops to kill Uday and Qusay, and US soldiers raping young women and murdering entire families, how's that even justified ?

[@glupshitto5019]

look up abeer qassim hamza al janabi she was gang raped at 14 and her parents were killed along with her. their two sons were left orphaned, all by united states marines who were found guilty thankfully in a US court. this would’ve never happened if it wasn’t for this man. now imagine being nine and having your entire family murdered how do you think those kids felt.

[@mabelperezgamez6863]

As a human being I feel proud of having in this planet, Mr. George Bush Jr. and family. I am from Venezuela, but my second country is the United States of América. I completed my high school studies in U.S.A. God bless América and the whole world!🙏💕🙏💕

[@hervengoie3380]

ONE OF THE BEST EULOGY EVER MADE ABOUT A PERSON YOU LOVE

[@unryzenTTV]

Literally how is Jimmy carter alive.

[@bingbongsby]

Adrenochrome

[@urekmazino6800]

Immortal

[@mdrocks7842]

he was about obamas age when he left the white house in 1980 so its just about living a good life

[@magistrepigeon4020]

Perks of being a reptilian

[@bigboiblue]

For every house he builds, his life span extends by 2 years

[@slatt2915]

“Leave the community better than you found it.”-George H.W. Bush

[@Augfordpdoggie]

Too bad he killed lots of innocent ppl

[@lolekbolek916]

He left a better community alright after he carpet bombed millions of Iraqi civilians.

[@slatt2915]

Car Gone of Assad not talking abt what he did, i know he did very bad things, but the quote rlly got to me

[@Corey-gb1rx]

initiate the new world order the order of the ages................

[@Marco81blues]

jfk...

[@thomasedwardharrison2879]

I may have a very complicated relationship with the Bush’s but that’s a very good speech. Loosing a love one is a tragedy no one wants to go through but will have to at some point in time.

[@franciscovillalobos415]

How many children's fathers did Bush Jr kill, just wondering. Not feeling sorry.

[@thomasedwardharrison2879]

@@franciscovillalobos415 I did say I have a complicated relationship with him.

[@iche9373]

It’s not complicated, Bush should be sent to the international UN court for his Iraq War in the name of UN Justice 🇺🇳. If we don’t do that we are not better than Putin’s Russia.

[@ricddewbe54]

Great tribute and recognition of honor and respect to a loving father. It is not about the party it is all about our love for one another and country.

[@Miamiflow885]

that wasn't an ex president giving that speech, it was a son who just lost his dad

[@jacobyo99]

magiccarpet Oh shut up. It’s a funeral for God’s sake

[@vibragarden]

@@jacobyo99 he doesn't care. he can't take two seconds to read the room.

[@bree_glitter2377]

Hope their victims in the middle east had the same opportunity for speechmaking.

[@johnjivar5834]

magiccarpet way, karma he was going to die anyway You are like a little child

[@shittymcrvids3119]

Both

[@Blackmongoose-WOH]

Even in grief George W. Bush can be funny, that´s certainly a gift and something to respect.

[@pablopastor508]

paco pietsch He had a script writer...but go ahead

[@Blackmongoose-WOH]

Pablo Pastor Well... we understand they "all" do right?. From profesional comedians, actors or any public figure for that matter. The point here is something different and not the obvious. And to be honest G.W. Bush it is indeed a funny guy, and that has nothing to do with your perception.

[@pablopastor508]

paco pietsch Both father and son should be tried for war crimes and traitors to the Constitution of the United States.

[@Blackmongoose-WOH]

@@pablopastor508 Yeah i´ve saw your intention to take it politicly. And since im not the judge in this world neither the country. I´ll refrain to make those sort of statements. Have a good night and enjoy life, in any way you are capable of understanding.

[@pablopastor508]

paco pietsch He's not funny...what's left to respect?

[@AmeisterAmerica]

Respectfully rest in peace former President George H.W. Bush and I love you George W. Bush; the only president that I voted for that served 2 terms in office faithfully and admirably!

[@chrisquiett1776]

That was an amazing eulogy.

[@letimoore]

He keeps saying dad instead of my father. That means alot

[@jeremyuchihasasuke6666]

That's moment when he broke down and started crying...I wanna hug him

[@graciousweasel1696]

It takes a man to cry. My father of 63 cried when his mom died and it broke me down. Realized that maybe he isn’t the invincible father I thought. We are all human.

[@cbence96]

@@graciousweasel1696 I can relate to that. My father became an orphan at age 20 and his grandparents took care of him afterwards. I've always had this tough as nails image about him. The first time I have seen him cry was at the funeral of his grandmother.

[@Filipeeno]

I was stoic until that moment. First time watching this and I'd never seen the man cry.

[@manasuk1972]

Ikr

[@hussainmemon2719]

i laugh so hard when he start crying like a baby 😂 😂

[@shivinunitholi2493]

That was one of the most emotional, honest spruced with some humor eulogy. RIP Bush Sr.

[@breed187]

George mentioning his sister at the end broke my heart. The fact the 50+ years after she died he still thinks about her. It is truly a amazing that people live with that their entire life.

[@FedExpress66]

Whether you agreed with his politics or not, this was beautiful. Well spoken by Jr and brings a tear to the eye.

[@angelasubramanian4428]

yep, killing 1 million innocent people was beauitful as well right? ahh such an emotional moment lets all be silent for it

[@Joyeuse_]

Angela Subramanian which has no correlation nor evidence but ok.

[@suiheng3695]

@@angelasubramanian4428 ah let idiots be idiots

[@ATCguy1973]

Who else wanted to give George W. a hug at the end of his eulogy? I did! What a great family 🤗

[@user-py4oh6kg6d]

God bless you always former Mr. President. ❤👏

[@bgrady24]

W.’s best speech of his life.

[@smashdracs]

He nailed it.

[@curcumin417]

Too bad he didn't write it.

[@LiterallyGod]

I'm Just Saying I’m gonna get every one bro

[@kellymoe8475]

Curcumin you know this to be a fact?

[@divyadijay2709]

W had a lot of great speeches but the hateful assholes in the media made sure everyone thought he was a tyrant. A very good man and in the age of Trump and all these socialist idiots running for president, I miss him very much. If only Jeb had 1/100th of the charm of HW or W.

[@jefferymcculloh6902]

I live in Kennebunk. I used to see President Bush around a lot. He and Barbara used to sneak away from his Secret Service escort in an old beaten up white Honda they borrowed from their housekeeper to go to the Kennebunk Inn or Boulongerie for lunch. A stupid neighborhood cat often lays down right in the middle if the street in the Summer when its hot. I watched one day from the top of my roof, where I was paining, as the Bushes drove down the street, stopped at the cat, which refused to move and then waited. The cat, still refusing to move and the Bushes, unwilling to beep their horn and disturb the quiet neighborhood, waited and waited and then President Bush got out of the car, scooped up the cat, petting him and calling him an " idiot cat" and placed the cat in the middle of a yard. Then they drove off. I heard Barbara say out the windiw, " make sure its safe, George" and he said, " yes dear". Its the stuff you do when you don't think anybody is watching that shows your character. I watched him pick up a lot if trash off the beaches in the morning too as he was out walking his dogs. God Speed Sir and rest well. I am going to miss you.

[@jefferymcculloh6902]

painting - sorry and Boulongerie is the local bakery.

[@sethr6962]

Nice fake story bro

[@DivineSimply]

I live in North Carolina now, but lived in Kennebunkport - and then a nearby town, North Berwick - for 20 years. I remember him too. Like the time I was sitting on Parsons Beach, off-season and quiet - and all of a sudden, NOISE!! I looked up and it was President Bush, zooming close into the beach in his cigarette speedboat, buzzing the shore, then taking off again, with the poor Secret Service trying to keep up, just like his son spoke of here. He was definitely a Presence and a Force. But kind.

[@taceyh]

What a beautiful story. About his character. Ignore hater trolls who have no decency even at this somber celebration of a true American patriot.

[@artiethewackpack5157]

Beautiful anecdote. If only he could've shared that same compassion towards Iraq.

[@jonathanmorris7209]

Such a good man regardless of politics. A good dad and a good son.

[@apollopursuingdaphne2976]

The way he cuff it off perfectly at the end was the ultimate “Mic drop” moment . I’ve said many a negative things about Bush but to make sure I add one positive thing to that out of respect; what a beautiful & perfect eulogy. R.I.P ❤️

[@vigenlona]

say whatever you want about mr Bush, but this man really loved his father dearly with all his heart.

[@chimpo6437]

I'm canadian, never really knew much about Bush, and as much controversy as he had throughout his time in office, you can see in this video that he's just as human as the rest of us. Super emotional video.

[@jackrockwell6698]

I’m no Republican but George W seems like your Uncle that you just love no matter what. He’s a classy guy.

[@YA-nc6yl]

@@jackrockwell6698 He’s a war criminal.

[@99Malinga]

@@YA-nc6yl ok

[@YA-nc6yl]

@@99Malinga Your dad.

[@elainemorris4074]

I could have never given my Dad's eulogy. George W did a good job. 🇺🇸

[@ontologicallysteve7765]

The amount of strength and courage it would take is daunting. My father has been sick and I've been forced to think about things like this. Love him or hate him: it took an awful lot of character and courage to eulogize his dad like this.

[@elainemorris4074]

@@ontologicallysteve7765 I totally agree. It also took love. I'm so sorry to hear about your father. Lifting him and you up in prayer. I lost my father 20 long years ago to a heart attack. While he had 2 small ones years prior, this was a total shock. He had turmed 65 four days prior. I pray for you to have strength and courage for the day your phone rings. God bless you and your father. ❤

[@MrMoore-lr4fn]

Sure u could.....be strong.

[@Randomyoutubevideosforyou]

Agree

[@Dextline]

Losing a father isn't just tough, it's also draining. All the focus and energy spent on simply being there. To be there AND deliver a speech like that? That's in itself is an achievement worth the praise and applause.

[@Ella-xw2jf]

this wasn't a former president speaking, this was a son speaking from the heart. My condolences 43

[@adambrooks7137]

Ella how are you . Are you from the states. ?

[@jensonhuang7576]

the little tap at the end. very touching

[@manin5082]

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[@teevee512]

I didn’t politically agree with the Bush family, but my heart goes out to all of them. W gave a great eulogy, and you can hear the love in his heart.

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[@zakarias1592]

You didn't politically agree? What is political about murdering countless lives, kids, women, and elders? Tell me, please? That man is burning in hellfire and you will be judged in front of God for being sorry for a murderer.

[@teevee512]

Zack S k

[@Sealclubber420]

@@zakarias1592 thats a yikes from me buddy

[@AvatarOfBhaal]

@@zakarias1592 Doesn't the bible say more about not throwing stones/forgiveness than who's going to be judged? Haven't read it in a while since most of the people using God's name seem to believe they dictate what the character wills far more strongly than he does.

[@DevilFrog61]

Incredible strength and control being able to hold back tears until the very last line….I personally know that is very hard to do, respect.

[@c.rutherford]

I never liked "W" as President but its hard not to like the person here. Great eulogy, very well delivered.

[@adambrooks7137]

Ruth are you from Florida

[@c.rutherford]

@@adambrooks7137 Thats Charles Rutherford nope! Too swampy down there. There's enough humidity where I live I couldn't take any more.

[@kellyharper8072]

He loved and admired his father. That’s the best legacy ever. H.W. left with a lot of love. Much respect.

[@colleenross8752]

George and Barbara are holding hands again with police shows on high

[@MelHyde]

Breaks my heart. May not have agreed with him in office, but his speech is so human. We are all humans

[@larrysilverfish7548]

Okay Mr. Hyde 🙄🤡🤠

[@somerandominternetuser9172]

@@larrysilverfish7548 People like you are a disgrace to society. It’s so unfortunate in this age of politics that we cannot even have the least respect for politicians left, right and centre. Being a politician is becoming more of a thankless job everyday.

[@rccola5073]

Gets me every time I watch it. Just beautiful.

[@SirDexus]

That was a really wonderful speech. You and your father are good men. God bless.

[@mr.x5328]

please seek professional help

[@Sepheriel]

When he broke down for just those few second, so did I. I felt this man's heartbreak.

[@birminghamblueheat4986]

Me too.

[@someone6162]

Heartbreak?? This man has no heart!! A million Iraqi women, children and american soldiers perished under his presidency because of a lie!! Weapons of mass destruction aye George?? This man slept soundly in his bed at night without shedding a thought or tear while those innocent people perished and suffered!!!

[@birminghamblueheat4986]

@@someone6162 How about all of the Afghanis who have died as a direct result of Biden pulling out without any viable transition?

[@birminghamblueheat4986]

@@someone6162 A million? Really?

[@someone6162]

@@birminghamblueheat4986 My bad we are talking about Bush here but yes you can also mention Biden in the same terms with his actions in Afghanistan. He was in such a rush to end the Afghan deployment so that he could pivot to what he has been planning for years in Ukraine!! So much for that BS about fighting for the freedom and democracy of all those women and people in Afghanistan!! What a load of rubbish!! You can include Biden into that same category my friend. Another war mongering criminal who is directly profiting from the suffering and deaths of innocent Ukrainians!!

[@brendamunoz9174]

He lost his father and mother this same year . 😞 I pray that God gives him strength to deal with his lost .

[@madsnovember1614]

That happens a lot with old married couples. When you share a soul, it yearns to be whole. Just look st how soon Johnny Cash died after June Carter.

[@tc8733]

H

[@dogfather865]

Yeah, Barbara Bush,the daughter of Aleister Crowley..she was a devil too !

[@MeredithAnne88]

I can only imagine his feelings right now. God be with him and his siblings. This is going to be a tough Christmas.

[@curcumin417]

Yeah I hope you also pray for the thousands of innocent lives lost across the world, including those of women, children, and American military men, thanks to Bush's neocon Lies and deceit.

[@briansmith4694]

He loved his dad.❤

[@kyletroxell63]

The image of all the living presidents and First Ladies sitting together in front will never leave my memory. That moment will never happen again.

[@waynefoolxify]

I think this is the greatest eulogy I've ever heard. I don't care about politics or who's right or wrong. This is just great writing and a great speech from a man who loved his father. RIP

[@lurkintomgaming397]

It was beautiful truly

[@Gonzooo69]

Amazing eulogy. I watched Dave Grohl’s for Lemmy and that was great too

[@ssuebunch5639]

For criminals I guess. All was EXECUTED.

[@maryanndavis8580]

A son giving a beautiful eulogy. That's all. I don't understand any negative dislikes. Most everyone will grieve the loss of their parents. I lost my husband 12 years ago, followed by my dad 5 months later, then my beloved mother 7 months later. It was a rough time but life goes on and my hope is to make them proud of me.

[@adambrooks7137]

Mary are you from Florida

[@vichikes]

Surprised he didn't start with "Is our children learning?"

[@RubyBandUSA]

What more could a father want than to lead a life and leave a legacy where your son says that about you at your funeral.

[@Joseroland21]

Seeing over 2.4 k dislikes. Assures me how bitter people can be. We’re all broken but a speech like this should bring some healing to our hearts

[@williampitt1537]

You do know we have still no idea why they disliked the video? Therefore there is yet no evidence to prove these people were "bitter".

[@deebo865]

some people just dont like bush

[@imperial7873]

How many Middle Eastern civilians and American soldiers did his policies kill

[@i8akaratekid449]

Some people dislike these things as a “this made me sad” gesture. Also, really not the place for complaining about political policies IMO

[@Joseroland21]

In moments like this one. Politics are aside or away from. We have to just focus on the most human of the moments

[@Pranks313]

The end gets me every time.

[@lanceemerson3842]

Seen more people turn there lives over to the Lord due to the good ol book of genesis' quotes "and then he died" kings, herdsmen and generals. We all die.

[@savetheplanet2982]

Pranks313 me too

[@conniepoo9279]

Sweet to hear him talk about his dad 😍

[@torenoleary8489]

If you dont love this, no matter what side of the aisle you are on, you are not an american. this is beautiful

[@mr.x5328]

please seek professional help

[@torenoleary8489]

@@mr.x5328 youre sad

[@mr.x5328]

@@torenoleary8489 This traitor to America ruined our lives......but I'm the sad one?? ... get bent.

[@juanr9446]

I cried when he mentioned the last words

[@chrisnenshati7400]

Dont cry for war criminals

[@PiperAtTheGatesOfYourMom]

Chris Nenshati ur just a sad human being filled with hate, arent you?

[@chrisnenshati7400]

@@PiperAtTheGatesOfYourMom and you are a charlatan

[@windmillwilly]

@@chrisnenshati7400 Classic Chris!

[@robloxtriothecommenter6639]

@@windmillwilly hahaha

[@odh3424]

I don’t like George W Bush as a politician, but I believe he is a good person still

[@georgew.bush4372]

@Emavee Quantum I did not commit any war crimes. We had to fight!

[@nathan55LG]

@H London he is a good person and was a great president.

[@user-ir8hc5sb4o]

Tell this to the orphans of Iraq.

[@mackavelly]

you obviously havent lived in iraq then

[@mackavelly]

@H London exactly

[@justinrad5073]

That was beautiful. God bless the bush family ✝️🇺🇸

[@TheTolz0]

It was political to make fun of W....after his tenure we found out what an incredible human being he is....one of most endearing leaders!!

[@dahalofreeek]

I'm amazed there's so little crying in the audience. A great eulogy like that turns me into a facial fountain hose when I'm at funerals.

[@victoriac847]

I love that Hillary and Donald are the farthest from each other and the poor Obama’s have to sit between them

[@anonymoussecret5948]

haha that's pretty funny, although it may just be a coincidence from the alternating order of first lady and presidents

[@blemblem4502]

Makes me think why they didn’t spread them out. That’s a pretty big room

[@jiaying4277]

@@blemblem4502 They can’t, the president and former presidents have to be seated up front.

[@anthony923]

jimmy carter doe

[@chadbearb7357]

To bad the Clinton's and obamas going to jail