Obituaries
The latest Obituaries coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our News section.
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George H.W. Bush final farewell takes on personal, distinctly Texas feel [video, photos]
George H.W. Bush's family and friends praised his faith, humility and patience Thursday, saying the former president embodied courage and grace along with his unique brand of humor and kindness as days of national mourning in Washington took on a more personal feel during a final Texas farewell.
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Bush’s funeral a farewell to WWII’s ‘greatest generation’
It wasn't just a salute to a president, it was a tribute to a generation.
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Former President George H.W. Bush remembered for enjoying a joke, even aimed at himself
Memories of George H.W. Bush's underappreciated sense of humor drew laughter and brought smiles to the sorrowful mourning of the death of America's 41st president.
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Nation bids goodbye to former President George H.W. Bush with high praise, cannons, humor
The nation bid goodbye to George H.W. Bush with high praise, cannon salutes and gentle humor Wednesday, celebrating the life of the Texan who embraced a lifetime of service in Washington and was the last president to fight for the U.S. in wartime.
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Crowds honor H.W. Bush for long service, from war to White House
Soldiers, citizens in wheelchairs and long lines of others on foot wound through the hushed Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday to view George H.W. Bush's casket and remember a president whose legacy included World War military service and a landmark law affirming the rights of the disabled.
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In photo, Bush’s service dog honors the late president
Former President George H.W. Bush's service dog has honored his master with his own tribute in front of the late leader's flag-draped casket.
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At Capitol, Bush saluted as ‘gentle soul,’ ‘great man’
The nation's capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike.
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President George H.W. Bush returns to U.S. Capitol to lie in state [photos]
George H.W. Bush came back to Washington for a final time Monday, heading for the Capitol to lie in state as the nation paid tribute to the 41st president for a lifetime of service that began in the Navy during World War II, ended with four years as president and was characterized throughout by what admirers say was decency, generosity and kindness.
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Four days of events planned to honor George H.W. Bush
Former President George H.W. Bush will be honored during several public and private events in Houston and Washington before his burial Thursday in Texas.
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Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94
George H.W. Bush, a patrician New Englander whose presidency soared with the coalition victory over Iraq in Kuwait, but then plummeted in the throes of a weak economy that led voters to turn him out of office after a single term, has died. He was 94.
