I met the President Today

xxxBlakexxx · 10-06-2004, 07:29 PM

As the title says! Shook his hand at Air Force One, road in the motorcade and had near front row seats to hear him speak. It was a great experience. I found him to be very warm and compassionate.

President Bush asked to meet us to acknowledge my wife and I for our service to children with cancer. We started a non-profit organization 4 years ago after loosing our little girl to cancer. Home of Their Own provides isolation housing to children who are recovering from bone marrow transplants.

Here is a photo from today and we will be receiving an official signed photo in a few weeks.

Orange97GTVert · 10-06-2004, 09:26 PM

That is great! George W. Bush has a heart as big as Texas and the warm and compassionate that you saw was NOT put on just because he is running for president! I'd shake his hand any day

Mr 5 0 · 10-07-2004, 01:17 PM

Thanks for the nice photo and your account of the 'presidential' experience. I appreciate it, as do many others, I'm sure.

I've always believed President George W. Bush to be a warm and compassionate man and now you've seen that up close and personal. He's just a good guy.

Congratulations and may your good work continue until, hopefully, a cure for cancer is finally found and the work is needed no more.

1989GT · 10-08-2004, 03:03 PM

That's cool! I was pretty close to the front when he came and spoke at Ft. Campbell a little while back. Didn't get to shake his hand though.
-Ryan

silver_pilate · 10-08-2004, 06:32 PM

I don't usually post things such as this, but check out this link for an idea on character of GWB.

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/v/vincent.htm

--nathan

1989GT · 10-10-2004, 01:18 PM

Quote:

I don't usually post things such as this, but check out this link for an idea on character of GWB.

Great link man! It's good to see things like that.
-Ryan

Mr 5 0 · 10-10-2004, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by silver_pilate :

Quote:

I don't usually post things such as this, but check out this link for an idea on character of GWB.

Thanks, Nathan.

That account by Bruce Vincent was so moving that it had me choked up - but I've read similar accounts. It's obvious that President George W. Bush is a sincere and compassionate man, among his other qualities. This is partly why I get annoyed when he is portrayed as some sort of doofus or a sinister phony, as some on the left want to do. That's just wrong.

We can argue about the politics forever but the fact remains that President Bush really is the good man he seems to be. His character is strong and his compassion, real. If you disagree with his policies that still may not be enough to persuade you to vote for President Bush but it should at least help you top realize that the president is sincere and never wanted a war - anywhere - but simply responded to the one visited upon us on 9/11/01. He has my vote, as much for his character and integrity as for his foreign and domestic policies. This true account of a meeting with President Bush that turned into a prayer session for the author's mother, is just another example of the character of George W. Bush.

302 LX Eric · 10-14-2004, 10:46 AM

Blake - thanks for sharing your experience with us.

Nathan - thank you for posting that link.

E

mustardjohn · 10-14-2004, 06:38 PM

Pretty powerful stuff. Thanks to both for posting.

Hey the picture is great....

xxxBlakexxx · 10-16-2004, 12:42 AM

Time for a new avator? What do ya think?

10-06-2004, 09:26 PM	#2
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	That is great! George W. Bush has a heart as big as Texas and the warm and compassionate that you saw was NOT put on just because he is running for president! I'd shake his hand any day __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

10-07-2004, 01:17 PM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Thanks and congratulations Thanks for the nice photo and your account of the 'presidential' experience. I appreciate it, as do many others, I'm sure. I've always believed President George W. Bush to be a warm and compassionate man and now you've seen that up close and personal. He's just a good guy. Congratulations and may your good work continue until, hopefully, a cure for cancer is finally found and the work is needed no more. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

10-08-2004, 03:03 PM	#4
1989GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 1,511	That's cool! I was pretty close to the front when he came and spoke at Ft. Campbell a little while back. Didn't get to shake his hand though. -Ryan __________________ 89GT,Pro-Bullet 306, H/C/I and a bunch of other stuff. Sold 00GT, Vortech S-Trim, Steeda Boost Pipe, C&L intake, Mac off-road H-pipe, Flowmasters, B&M Ripper shifter, Eibach Sportline springs, Koni Struts/shocks, MM full length subframe connectors, Cobra brakes, 3.73's. My Car Domain Page

10-08-2004, 06:32 PM	#5
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	I don't usually post things such as this, but check out this link for an idea on character of GWB. http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/v/vincent.htm --nathan __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT

10-14-2004, 10:46 AM	#8
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Blake - thanks for sharing your experience with us. Nathan - thank you for posting that link. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

10-14-2004, 06:38 PM	#9
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	Pretty powerful stuff. Thanks to both for posting. Hey the picture is great.... __________________ 2003 3.8 Mineral Gray, MAC CAI, K&N, Chin Spoiler

10-16-2004, 12:42 AM	#10
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Time for a new avator? What do ya think? __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

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