George HW Bush remembers late wife on her birthday

In this 1990 photo, first lady Barbara Bush appears at the White House in Washington. Bush’s widely praised commencement address at Wellesley College is being released as a book. Scribner told The Associated Press on Thursday that “Your Own True Colors” comes out June 12, 2018. An audio edition of the 1990 speech will be published the same day. The former first lady died in April at age 92. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File) — In this 1990 photo, first lady Barbara Bush appears at the White House in Washington. Bush’s widely praised commencement address at Wellesley College is being released as a book. Scribner told The Associated Press on Thursday that “Your Own True … In this 1990 photo, first lady … more >

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times - Friday, June 8, 2018

Former President George H.W. Bush remembered his late wife on her birthday Friday morning.

Mr. Bush tweeted several photos of Barbara Bush, thanking those who “are helping carry forward the selfless work” of the former First Lady.

Sending our gratitude and family love on this special day to all who are helping carry forward the selfless work of one Barbara Pierce Bush. She loved helping others and did so with a joyful heart. Knowing there are so many out there who share her passion puts joy in our hearts. pic.twitter.com/ilPN2tmHIG
— George Bush (@GeorgeHWBush) June 8, 2018

Mrs. Bush passed away in April 2017. Today she would have been 93 years old.

• Gabriella Muñoz can be reached at gmunoz@washingtontimes.com.

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