[silent_jonny]

The nuclear aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush, sits tied up at the pier Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va., Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. The ship will be commissioned Saturday.

Former President George H.W. Bush, right, talks with Capt. Kevin E. O'Flaherty, left, as he arrives for a tour of the USS George H.W. Bush nuclear aircraft carrier at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va., Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.

Former President George H.W. Bush, arrives for a tour of the USS George H.W. Bush nuclear aircraft carrier at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va., Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.

[21twelve]

I wonder what his thoughts are? I know when I do some things that bring back memories of my youth it would bring thoughts of “Boy - back when I walked on board ship that first time and didn’t know diddly squat, and spent that one night scrubbing the showers with a tooth brush, who woulda thunk I’d be touring one 3x as big and named after me!?”

That must be quite the honor!! Glad he got to see the day.

[luvie]

Biiiiiiiiig boat! LOL!

[Humal]

What a memorable day for the Bush family. They have had so many honors and achievements in their lifetime.

Question: Once a ship is named is that name ever changed?