George W. Bush: “I want to thank Hal Bruno and the directors of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for the outstanding…”

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.

Laura and I are fortunate to have known Andrew Wyeth and to have had the pleasure of enjoying his work.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

To you and the honored dead, our country is forever grateful.