Americans Remember George H.W. Bush with Touching #SocksForBush Social Media Campaign
Fans are remembering former President George H.W. Bush with one colorful tribute.
In the wake of Bush’s death at age 94 on Dec. 1, his followers have started tweeting photos of their colorful socks in recognition of the 41st president’s penchant for eclectic accessories.
The fashionable footwear became more and more visible throughout the last decade of Bush’s life. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2007 and began using wheelchairs for mobility, putting his ankles on display.
“Brandishing colorful socks is simply his way of making the best of his mobility situation and still finding the joy in life,” his daughter Dorothy Bush Koch wrote in her book, My Father, The President, Today reported.
His granddaughter, Jenna Bush Hager, once said he even referred to himself as the “sock man.”
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Posted under the hashtag #SocksForBush, Bush’s fans have been showing photos of their own socks.
“A little color today to honor 41 #socksforbush #Bush41 #lifeofservice,” wrote one user.
“His was the first election I can really remember,” said another. “We have the watch now sir.”
I have my Army Men Socks on for the President ‘s Day Of Honor!#SocksForBush pic.twitter.com/NqM6vbCjjY
— Lisa Vivino (@lisav44) December 5, 2018
Show us your socks @MikeEmanuelFox! Here are my #SocksForBush pic.twitter.com/0FwqNJHoge
— Julie Shera (@Bothered_Blonde) December 5, 2018
In honor of GHWB. #Remembering41 #SocksForBush pic.twitter.com/VhHWCFQQvo
— Jay Bush (@tn_bush) December 5, 2018
I’ve broken out my Fox socks in honor of #Remebering41 #socksforbush our last President to fight in World War II. The Greatest Generation included my late father Francis Robert Sousa, SR, a first generation American who re-enlisted after Pearl Harbor & served in the South Pacific pic.twitter.com/tkrv1RF6Tv
— Rambling Man (@Rambling33) December 5, 2018
A little color today to honor 41 #socksforbush #Bush41 #lifeofservice pic.twitter.com/YiaBMeuGSM
— C.R. Arjona (@Carlosarjona29) December 5, 2018
In honor of GHWB... Superman socks complete with red cape!#socksforbush pic.twitter.com/iGOJMUrjLc
— ChristopherT (@CBT_91) December 5, 2018
#socksforBush RIP sir pic.twitter.com/5uZFiGaCYZ
— Peggy (@DesiFlurane) December 5, 2018
?Jordan Middle School 5th and 6th graders honor former President George H W Bush by wearing their crazy socks. Thank you for your service! #SocksForBush ?@ISD717? ?@Grade6atISD717? ?@Grade5atISD717? pic.twitter.com/wjR7EVqsbO
— Heather Davis (@MsDavisMath6) December 5, 2018
#SocksForBush #Remembering41
His was the first election I can really remember. We have the watch now sir. pic.twitter.com/jj9rfPQ5Hf— bryce villa (@bvilltheopenmat) December 5, 2018
Busted out the flamingos. #SocksForBush #Remebering41 @ReaganBattalion pic.twitter.com/q7rPN8rK4a
— Jeff Ostenson (@jeffostenson) December 5, 2018
Remembering #Bush41 #SocksforBush pic.twitter.com/uHHWLwZJLx
— Stephen N. Perkins???? (@Stephen_Perkins) December 5, 2018
Wearing #SocksForBush today. One great George in honor of another great George. 1 for 41. @ReaganBattalion @DanaPerino pic.twitter.com/ZAwfbt7q4e
— Cheryl (@SeaCee15) December 5, 2018
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After four days of memorials and ceremonies in his honor, the former president was laid to rest at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Thursday.
Following his second funeral service at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas — where he worshipped for more than 50 years — Bush was buried on Thursday at the family gravesite beside his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush (who died in April at the age of 92) and their daughter Robin (who died of leukemia in 1953 when she was only 3).
According to a tweet by his spokesperson, Jim McGrath, Bush “will be carried to his final rest wearing socks that pay tribute to his lifetime of service, starting as an 18-year-old naval aviator in war. That legacy is now being carried, in part, by the brave, selfless men and women aboard [USS George H.W. Bush.]”
The 41st President will be carried to his final rest wearing socks that pay tribute to his lifetime of service, starting as an 18 year-old naval aviator in war. That legacy is now being carried, in part, by the brave, selfless men and women aboard @CVN77_GHWB. #Remembering41 pic.twitter.com/OabtK756fO
— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) December 3, 2018
The late Bush previously had an emotional state funeral on Wednesday at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., where oldest son, former President George W. Bush, gave a moving eulogy.
“We’re going to miss you,” said the 43rd president, one of the George H.W. Bush’s five surviving children who were in attendance. “So through our tears, let us know the blessings of knowing and loving you, a great and noble man. … The best man a son or daughter could have.”