A Day in the Life of President Bush (10-07-06): Christening of the USS George H. W. Bush

www.yahoo.com & other sources ^ | 10-07-06

[silent_jonny]

President Bush and Mrs. Bush joined former President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush for the christening of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, the USS George H. W. Bush CVN 77.

Click here for a transcript of the GWB’s remarks.

Also in attendance at the ceremony were Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, General Peter Pace, Virginia Senator George Allen, Doro Bush Koch and Florida Governor Jeb Bush.

Enjoy your Saturday visit to Sanity Island

[silent_jonny]

Of course the MSM probably did their damnedest NOT to cover this awesome event

Judging by others' comments, the ceremony sure wasn't easy to find. I missed it completely :(

[silent_jonny]

Hi, Di! (always wanted to say that :)

[silent_jonny]

COLIN POWELL WAS THERE. It doesn't get a mention on the Northrup site video, though.

Yahoo had a few photos of Powell and his wife at the ceremony, but I decided not to post them.

Powell in the audience

Powell and his wife Alma

Powell waving at someone (probably not the president)

[silent_jonny]

George Allen, hopefully the next President of the United States.......

After seeing the way he fought back against dems' dirty political attacks the past few weeks, I've really started to admire Allen.

[silent_jonny]

What a great day.

Sure was :)

[silent_jonny]

Thanks, Snugs :)

[silent_jonny]

Thanks, Tom :)

[silent_jonny]

Wonderful pics, Starwise :) Thanks for posting them.

[silent_jonny]

Thanks :)

[silent_jonny]

You're new cooker is making me hungry, Snugs :)

[silent_jonny]

Thank you very much :)

[STARWISE]

Well that was certainly at the forefront of my mind.

Jeesh .. I don't know what's wrong with us ... DUH ..how could we have let that slip by .. tsk tsk tsk? The Event Media are probably writing a nasty article right now.

[STARWISE]

Powell in the audience.

Noticeably removed from select status .... again ... hmmmm.

[silent_jonny]

I don't know what's wrong with us ... DUH ..how could we have let that slip by .. tsk tsk tsk?

Join the chant, Starwise--our voices must be heard!

Lepanto!!!
Remember who won in 1571!!!

LOL

[silent_jonny]

Noticeably removed from select status .... again ... hmmmm.

Doesn't look like he was on the front row either. Heh-heh :)

[BamaDi]

Hello Jo....that's the best I could come up with!

[Majie Purple]

((((Tis a pleasure and a joy, Silent one!))))

[GretchenM]

mystery ak & fam would probably enjoy your leg of lamb with the hot crispy fat.

[GretchenM]

I have wondered if he asked not to be seated on the platform.

[GretchenM]

I commented on the thread that was dedicated to this event that the storm, the rain, and the two LOUD thunderclaps seemed portentous to me in regard to the waters into which the George H.W. Bush would sail. In the article you pinged me to, it says,

The ceremony closed with tenor Ronan Tynan singing "God Bless America," which opens with the lines: "While the storm clouds gather from across the sea, let us swear allegiance to a land that's free."

I had the strongest sense that this warship is going to be called upon to do heavy duty at some future, critical time. God bless her, and all who serve her.