committee. it is a national day of mourning in the united states. today former president george herbert walker bush will be honored with a state funeral at the national cathedral. thousands of friends, former colleagues, and everyday americans have been lining up to pay their final respects at the capitol rotunda where bush 41 has been lying in state. last night members of the bush family returned to the rotunda. george w. bush and his wife laura pausing at the casket and later greeting members of the public. >> earlier in the day, a poignant emotional moment as former senator bob dole helped out of his wheelchair for a final salute to the former president. a remarkable moment. and a moment that brought a smile to many people's faces. sully, the president's loyal service dog, pausing before his casket. today, current and former presidents and world leaders will attend a service to commemorate the life of