Bermuda sends condolences on Bush - Royal Gazette

News Staff

Published Dec 1, 2018 at 9:55 pm (Updated Dec 1, 2018 at 10:00 pm)

United States president George H.W. Bush and British prime minister Margaret Thatcher enjoy traditional kite flying at Government House in April 1990, with Sir John Swan, the Premier of the day, looking on (File photograph)

Walter Roban, the Acting Premier, has extended condolences to the United States on behalf of Bermuda after the death of former American president George H.W. Bush.

Mr Bush, who served as the 41st US president between 1989 and 1993, died at home in Houston, Texas, on Friday night, aged 94.

He visited Bermuda for the Good Friday Summit in 1990, along with British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, to discuss the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Mr Roban noted the two leaders had taken part in traditional kite flying on Government House grounds.

The Acting Premier wrote in a letter of condolence to US Consul General Constance Dierman: “On behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda, I extend condolences on the passing of former president, George H.W. Bush.

“As the 41st Commander in Chief, Bermuda acknowledges president Bush’s service and contributions to the United States and the global community.

“Many residents will recall when president Bush and British prime minister Margaret Thatcher met in Bermuda for the Good Friday Summit in 1990, to discuss events associated with the collapse of the Soviet Union.

“Residents will also fondly remember during that time, that the two leaders engaged in our quintessential Bermudian tradition of kite flying on the Government House grounds. Bermuda was pleased to host this historical occasion.

“Over the next several days, president George H.W. Bush’s legacy will be remembered for many things. And among them we will remember his passionate belief of collaborating with domestic and global allies to address the challenges facing our world. Bermuda’s thoughts are with the Bush family at this sad time.”

• To read Walter Roban’s letter, click on the PDF under “Related Media”

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