Georgians were quick to react on social media to the passing of former president George H. W. Bush. Below is a sampling of some of the remembrances shared on Twitter from notable Georgians, elected officials, and regular every day folks.
As a reminder, Georgia voted solidly for Bush in 1988, but favored Bill Clinton in 1992.
ONE OF THE GREATEST days of my life getting to stand with Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams & President George H.W. Bush at The White House. #AmercanHeroes #RIP41 pic.twitter.com/6OqTHOfziQ
— Paul Byrd (@PaulByrd36) December 1, 2018
Husband. Father. Grandfather. Patriot. Hero. President.
— GAGOP (@GaRepublicans) December 1, 2018
More than his titles, President George HW Bush was a leader with an incomparable drive to move America forward. Rest in Peace, 41. Mission completed. #gagop pic.twitter.com/U6d0MlVZjI
Babe Ruth with a young George Bush who was the captain of the Yale baseball team in 1948. pic.twitter.com/ODiapgSNwY
— Knight Nation Est.09 (@KnightNation_09) December 1, 2018
“His administration was marked by grace, civility, and social conscience.” Jimmy Carter on the death of George H.W. Bush. #gapol pic.twitter.com/81HjeGcfup
— Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) December 1, 2018
A sad day for the Bush family and for America. President Bush was a great man who selflessly served his nation. He made his community, country and world a better place. @jkirchnercarr & I offer our condolences to the Bush family & all of President Bush’s many friends & supporters pic.twitter.com/OePGjIiWFl
— Chris Carr (@ChrisCarr_Ga) December 1, 2018
I have been trying to compose a tweet in honor of President George Herbert Walker Bush. CIA Director, VP, President and Leader during Dessert Storm. But I have decided I can’t do him credit, so my tweet Wouldn’t be Prudent.
— Joseph Greiveldinger (@JosephGG) December 1, 2018
