I think you are right! I was reminded of that when I saw Laura looking at Pres Bush while he was speaking and then when I looked at Nancy, she had that same look when he was talking about her Ronnie and her.
The similarities of the two couples and the two men came out so much during the last few days. I can remember when President Reagan had to attend funerals and he never made it about himself -- it was about the surivors. President Bush is the same way -- he didn't take these last few days to make it about him and get photo-ops. He could have easily went to California but he didn't -- that was a time for family and friends.
I've heard so many news shows try and downplay the obvious similarites between Reagan and GWBush. There are obviously some similarities that are undeniable. But I think the media doesn't want to point them out for fear that it could possibly make some Reagan supporters into Bush supporters.