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George H.W. Bush Receives Final Funeral In Houston

Bush's grandson George P. Bush remembered his grandfather as gracious, decent and humble, in the final public memorial ceremony for the 41st president.
George P. Bush gives a eulogy during the funeral service for his grandfather, former President George H.W. Bush, at St. Martins Episcopal Church in Houston on Thursday.

Former president George H.W. Bush was remembered by his grandson as gracious, decent and humble, as he received his final public memorial ceremony at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston on Thursday. The funeral came after several days

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