Thousands of people spanning multiple generations witnessed history Thursday as the funeral train carrying Pres. George H.W. Bush made its way to his final resting place at his presidential library on the Texas A&M University campus.
Through tears, cheers and waving American flags, the crowds honored the 41st president as he made his final trip to College Station.
The Honor Guards of both @CCEMSTX and @Springfdtx paid tribute to our 41st president in Old Town Spring today. Here's a quick video. pic.twitter.com/Sm1pnASaK6
— Cypress Creek EMS (@CCEMSTX) December 6, 2018
In the Spring area, crowds saluted and waved to the Bushes as the train passed by.
You can always count on #Texans to do it right. Look at the crowds who came out to salute and say thanks to #Bush41 #Remembering41 https://t.co/4w6Z0IH9A1 #abc13 pic.twitter.com/uKcuivQYaU
— Jessica Willey (@ImJessicaWilley) December 6, 2018
From SkyEye, we watched as crowds swelled in towns like Magnolia and Navasota, the train slowing each time to allow mourners the chance to see the president's casket.
Students of all ages were also present for this historic moment in Texas, as they watched as Bush 4141 traveled over its two-and-a-half hour course.
INCREDIBLE! This is a SkyEye view of the crowd in Tomball as #Bush4141 passes through. #Remembering41
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) December 6, 2018
Watch live: https://t.co/fkI3ddFUvU pic.twitter.com/XtfmvzGK2r
They just had to pay their respects. The #Bush motorcade is scheduled to come by soon. #abc13 https://t.co/dro40LaZo0 pic.twitter.com/byU3A3WOIo
— Pooja Lodhia (@PoojaOnTV) December 6, 2018
This little boy, 2-year-old Lee Padilla, lifted his little hand in salute to President Bush as his motorcade made its way to Spring for that final train ride.
This is so heartwarming🇺🇸2-year-old Lee Padilla salutes President George H.W. Bush’s motorcade #Remembering41 pic.twitter.com/49Rji4OHd3
— Marla Carter (@MarlaABC13) December 6, 2018
Watched @abc13houston live coverage of #41s procession in anticipation for this moment. Farewell Mr. President. pic.twitter.com/87QMyynskm
— Jeremiah Morales (@jmorales311) December 6, 2018
Patriotic viewers patiently waiting for the the train to arrive here in College Station with George H.W. Bush. Live continuous coverage on @abc13houston ➡️ https://t.co/4IqserHsOG pic.twitter.com/UYsyaPkbXj
— Chris Nocera (@13ProducerChris) December 6, 2018