George H.W. Bush funeral across the state

Former President George H.W. was honored with a state funeral that brought together current and former presidents and world leaders.
Speakers included historian Jon Meacham, former Senator Alan Simpson, former President George W. Bush and former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney as the 41st President of the United States at a ceremony in Washington.

Event order:

Organ prelude
George Fergus (Organist, Washington National Cathedral)

Musical Prelude
“Nocturne,” United States Marine Orchestra
“Lay me Low,” Armed Forces Choir
“Our Country,” United States Maritime Orchestra
“My song tonight,” Armed Forces Choir
“Hymn to the Fallen” and “America the Beautiful,” “Army Choir and United States Marine Orchestra.”

Honorary music
“Four Turns and Blooms”, “Congratulations Leaders” and “For All Saints”, US Coast Band

Reception of the body
The Evil Michael Bruce Curry, Bishop and Primate, Episcopal Church and Right Reverend Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, Diocese of Washington

Introit
“My house will be called a house of prayer,” the Cathedral choir said
Anthems in procession
Dr. Russell Levenson, Rector, Rector, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Houston

hymn
“Praise, my soul, King of Heaven”
Gather for burial
Randolph Marshall Hollerith Very Republican, Dean, Washington National Cathedral

First Reading
Isaiah 60: 1-5, 18-20, Lauren Bush Lauren and Ashley Walker Bush

Tribute
Jon Meacham, historian and author of the president

Anthem
“My pastor is the king of love,” the Cathedral choir said

Second reading
Revelation 21: 1-4, 23-25, Jenna Bush Hager

Tribute
Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada

Tribute
Alan Simpson, former U.S. Senator, Wyoming

Anthem
“The Last Measure of Devotion,” by Ronan Tynan (soloist) and The Armed Forces Chorus and U.S. Marine Orchestra

Tribute
Former President George W. Bush

Anthem
“Oh God, Our Support in Past Times,” Armed Forces Choir with U.S. Marine Orchestra

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