In George H.W. Bush’s final moments, gentle words from his son

On Thursday, the day before he died, former President George H.W. Bush had taken a significant turn for the worse. He had not been out of bed for several days and had not eaten anything except for a couple of spoons of applesauce. Those close to him thought the end was near. On Friday morning, his close friend, former Secretary of State James Baker, dropped by for a visit. Bush was alert, sitting up in bed, and had a large breakfast — three 5-minute soft boiled eggs, a large cup of yogurt