President George H. W. Bush. 
Lower Macungie Township flags will be flown at half staff in honor of his life.
The last veteran of World War II to serve as president. He enlisted on his 18th birthday and later was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery. A businessman, congressman, ambassador and family man who loved deeply his wife of 73 years. One of the most qualified candidates to ever assume the office of President. Most important George H.W. Bush was the epitome of steadiness and calm during a time of great uncertainty.
Much will be said about the role he played in the peaceful ending of the cold war over the next few days. But what’s remarkable in hind site and also critically important was his refusal to gloat after the collapse of the Soviet Union. This was representative how he personified a dignified strength which was for most of our history a hallmark of our nations moral leadership.
On this day, put whether politically you agreed with his policies, both foreign and domestic aside. What cannot be argued is the quality of the man’s character. Who he was. His values, ethics. The way he treated other people. His leadership. Self sacrifice.
George H.W. Bush skydived on his 85th and 90th birthdays. He lived an extraordinary life. We will honor this at the Lower Macungie Twp. building by flying flags half staff.