Amen.
As Twitchy reported, the Blue Angels tweeted out that photo last week. On Thursday, President George H.W. Bush proudly tweeted it out as well.
https://twitter.com/DrGCoroner/status/423864278425141248
Many commented on his awesome socks, natch.
https://twitter.com/timingloop/status/423867848478294017
@GeorgeHWBush @BlueAngels #nicesocks
— Jennifer Baguma (@AGVUganda) January 16, 2014
Being an ex-prez means never having to apologize for your awesome socks. @GeorgeHWBush @brithume @BlueAngels
— Bread N. Circus (@BreadNCircusUSA) January 16, 2014
Adorable.
Others offered up some warm support in the form of mutual respect, including members of our brave military.
https://twitter.com/RightWordWriter/status/423862715128365057
@GeorgeHWBush @BlueAngels I know what you mean. But you are a Blue Angel, sir. You flew. I'm an old AD(J)2 speaking to you a flying officer.
— Douglas M. Waggoner (@DouglasMWaggone) January 16, 2014
@GeorgeHWBush @MonicaCrowley @BlueAngels You were a WWII fighter pilot &deserve this honor. All the best sir!
— Jackie Langley (@jackieaxeNH) January 16, 2014
@GeorgeHWBush @brithume @BlueAngels A fitting honor for an honorable man.
— Jack Norton (@captjack1037) January 16, 2014
@GeorgeHWBush thank you sir for all you have done for us. Semper Fi.
— USMC 1stSgt (Ret) (@usmcdta) January 16, 2014
@GeorgeHWBush and to you as well Mr. President. As a lifelong Democrat, it was an honor to serve when you were my Commander-in-Chief.
— Brad G. (@jignrig) January 16, 2014
Sniffle.
@GeorgeHWBush Mr. President, this Mississippian misses you being in office. Thanks for all you did for our country! God bless you!
— Allison P. King (@aqueenof5kings) January 16, 2014
https://twitter.com/DanCummings14/status/423861857309294592
Indeed. Honor, class and dignity, always.
He’s also a uniter. The real kind.
https://twitter.com/dgmcdowell/status/423861898699083776
Truth.
Related:
George H.W. Bush made honorary member of Blue Angels [pic]
#SocksUpdate! George H.W. Bush shows off his footwear for meeting with Houston Texans’ coach