Bush was very involved with the railroad and he used to talk about fond memories he had traveling with his family on trains, local media reported.
REMEMBERED BY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS
Earlier on Thursday, an 80-minute funeral of George H.W. Bush was held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, reflecting his patriotism, faith and humor. Bush family members and friends as well as Bush's favorite sports and country music stars attended the service.
Bush was remembered as a "charter member of the Greatest Generation". James A. Baker III, Bush's chief political compatriot and friend of more than 60 years, said during a eulogy: "He possessed the classic virtues of our civilization and of his faith, the same virtues that express what is really best about our country."
Bush's eldest grandson, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, recalled his grandfather's dedication to family. "In our times together, our big, wonderful and competitive family saw the goodness that led to his greatness," he said.
Born in 1924, Bush joined the U.S. Navy upon finishing high school in 1942. After the World War II, he was enrolled at Yale University and got a degree in economics. Bush was elected U.S. president in 1988 as the successor to Ronald Reagan.
Bush passed away on Friday at his home in Houston, Texas. A state funeral was held at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, four other living former U.S. presidents, together with dignitaries from across the country and foreign leaders, attended the state funeral.
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