Class Will Tell

CBS and ABC gave this story a little coverage, others did not.  It's not every day when a 2 year-old inspires a man who once was once at the helm of the world's greatest power to shave his head.  Former president George H.W. Bush did just that for young Patrick who, because of his treatment for leukemia, lost all his hair.  Patrick's dad is a member of Bush 1's Secret Service detail and, like others before him, is treated like a member of the family by George and Barbara Bush.  

When all of the agents assigned to the former first family set up a website--www.patrickspals.org-- to help pay for Patrick's medical bills,  the former president and first lady were the first to offer assistance.  And, when the agents all decided to shave their heads in solidarity with Patrick, Mr. Bush was right there with them.

Two of a kind:  Great man and his little buddy, Patrick

In a political era soiled by the likes of Anthony Weiner, San Diego's Bob Filner, and countless other narcissistic amoral blowhards it's good to be reminded that once we cared about character and doing the right thing.  You may not have agreed with George H.W. Bush on everything or maybe anything but you can't deny that his heart was always in the right place.  He was a war hero, good husband and father, but most of all a good and decent man.  I wish I had voted for him twice instead of throwing away the privilege on that goofy little jug-eared Martian, Ross Perot.

George H.W. Bush was our last president from America's Greatest Generation.  Our country is diminished as they take their leave. 

President Bush and Secret Service bald buddies of Patrick