AHEPA statement on the passing of George H.W. Bush

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) has issued a statement on the passing of former US President George H.W. Bush.

The statement, by Supreme President George E. Loucas is as follows:

"Ahepans mourn the passing of President George H.W. Bush.

"President Bush exemplified a lifetime of service to America as a World War Two combat pilot and during his tenure in public service.  However, AHEPA will always remember him for making the call to public and community service a centerpiece of his life.  In his 1988 acceptance speech for the Presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention in New Orleans, then-Vice President Bush cited the Order of AHEPA as one of the ˜Thousand Points of Light' that brighten and diversify America through a ˜Nation of Community.'  We are thankful for his lasting commitment to service, the spirit of...