Barbara Bush Dies: 6 Reactions From Franklin Graham, Joel Osteen, America's Former Presidents
3. Barack Obama
Barack Obama, the 44th U.S. President, who succeeded Barbara Bush's son at the White House, revealed that the former first lady had helped both him and his wife, Michelle.
"Barbara Bush was the rock of a family dedicated to public service, and our thoughts and prayers are with both Presidents Bush and the entire Bush family tonight," the Obamas said in a statement published on Twitter.
"We'll always be grateful to Mrs. Bush for the generosity she showed to us throughout our time in the White House, but we're even more grateful for the way she lived her life — as a testament to the fact that public service is an important and noble calling; as an example of the humility and decency that reflects the very best of the America spirit," the statement continued.
"She'll be remembered for passing those American values on to her children, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren — and to the countless citizens whom she and George inspired to become 'points of light' in service to others."
