was america's last great soldier statesman. a 20th century founding father. >> i believe it will be said that no occupant of the oval office was more courageous and more principled and more honorable than george herbert walker bush. >> he loved a good joke. the richer the better. he would throw his head back and give a good laugh, but he never, ever could remember a punch line. i mean never. >> in the inaugural address, the 41st president of the united states said this. we cannot hope only to leave our children a bigger car, a bigger bank account. we must hope to give them a sense of what it means to be a loyal friend, a loving parent, a citizen who leaves his home and town better than he found it. so through our tears, let us know the blessings of loving and knowing you.