President Bush was honored with the Patriot Award at the Helping a Hero National Gala at the Houston Americas-Hilton hotel in Houston on Wednesday, Oct 24th.
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GW and Laura were the honorary captains of the coin toss before the start of the Memphis Tigers vs. SMU Mustangs football game at SMU in Dallas yesterday (Saturday, Oct 27th).
The last two photos of Pres. Bush have watermarks on them so please click on the links to see them:
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Here’s the full article of President Bush’s appearance at the Helping a Hero National Gala dinner:
George W. Bush honored with Patriot Award in Houston as $3 million is raised for wounded soldiers
By Shelby Hodge (Culture Map Houston)
10.26.12 | 01:01 pm
Former President George W. Bush basked in the spotlight Wednesday night before a packed house of 2,300 at the Hilton Americas-Houston, where he was honored with the Patriot Award at the Helping a Hero National Gala.
The event raised more than $3 million for the construction of specially-adapted homes for seriously wounded veterans across the country.
"There is no greater cause than supporting those who are willing to sacrifice on our behalf."
Speaking for 20 minutes, an energized, upbeat Bush praised the veterans and their families, who were seated at tables across the patriotically-decorated ballroom. "There is no greater cause than supporting those who are willing to sacrifice on our behalf," he said.
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