A number of country stars shared their condolences and remembrances of George H. W. Bush after news broke the former President and war hero had passed away on Nov. 30.
Below, read comments via social media from Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Oak Ridge Boys, Brandy Clark, Travis Tritt and more.
War hero,congressman,Ambassador, CIA Director,VP, President,father, family man,friend. Thank you for your friendship & for giving yourself so fully to these United States. I’ll miss you pal. Barbara’s got the place all organized up there by now, I’m sure. Go home. #GeorgeHWBush pic.twitter.com/iTf6joW69e
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) December 1, 2018
We’ve lost a true leader and patriot that served our nation and his family with humility and integrity.
Thank you sir pic.twitter.com/SJfxBGe71j— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) December 1, 2018
Looking back at one of the proudest days of my life. Surrounded by Don Von Tress, my dad, Bob Hope and President George H.W. Bush. He presented me the Medal of Artistic Excellence for #SomeGaveAll. Mr President, you gave all to this great country. Thoughts & prayers to loved ones pic.twitter.com/uRnsDfXGmQ
— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) December 1, 2018
Sad to hear about the passing of #GeorgeHWBush Here’s a voice mail from him on his 85th Bday as he was about to jump out of a plane with my friend @RobinMeade I sang “The Good Lord and The Man” on his message, he left this reply:) Played phone tag with the President:) @DanaPerino pic.twitter.com/eJ82llBLWV
— John Rich (@johnrich) December 1, 2018
President George H.W. Bush was such an iconic figure. In addition to all the wonderful adjectives used to describe him, he was a warm, personable and humorous human being. He will truly be missed! #RIPGeorgeHWBush pic.twitter.com/jF04348UNu
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) December 1, 2018
God bless him. https://t.co/ZQWrvQjnjq
— SammyKershaw (@SammyKershaw) December 1, 2018
Just saw that President George Herbert Bush #41 has passed away… Rest Easy Mr President… We are all better men because of your friendship… We will miss you sir!! Until The Day…. #RIPPresidentBush41
— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) December 1, 2018
Talk about CLASS. Rest In Peace George H.W. Bush https://t.co/OHjjsdpYwa
— Brandy Clark (@TheBrandyClark) December 1, 2018
Deepest condolences to the Bush family on the death of George H W Bush, a patriot and a truly nice gentleman.
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) December 1, 2018
Our friendship spanned over 30 years -he was the most generous, gracious, funny & proud American! He loved and served this nation his entire life! It has been the greatest privilege of my life to call him my friend! Sending love and prayers to the entire Bush family! #Bush41 #41 pic.twitter.com/zJHSkhsoia
— Lee Greenwood (@TheLeeGreenwood) December 1, 2018
