Former President George H.W. Bush died last Friday at the age of 94.
Bush was widely respected for his lifelong dedication to public service and calm, quiet demeanor.
Over the course of his long, distinguished life, Bush served his country in an array of capacities. He was a war hero, US congressman, diplomat, CIA director, and vice president in the years before he ascended to the highest office in the land.
Here are some of the more striking images as the nation remembers its 41st president.