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There was a catastrophe in my community about 15 years ago, and people gathered the same evening for an impromptu memorial service in an arena. Bush the Elder had been in Europe, but he flew back immediately and was seated on the stage...but he never spoke a word; he was simply there. Ever since, I have admired him greatly. It was not his place to speak (even though he was a former President)...and if he had, then the service would have become about him. But he was there, and this meant the world to me and others then and now.