Bush 41 Funeral plans

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In reply to Max06 • 5:36p, 12/5/18
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Max06 said:
Since campus is officially closed, you can park in any lot. My first choice would be the roof of the West Campus parking garage, or the roof of the new garage by the MSC. But, it would not surprise me if those positions are closed for security reasons.
You will not be able to get to West Campus Garage or Cain garage. You will essentially not be able to get pretty much anywhere on West campus, or it will have to be North West Campus.

George Bush is closed between Wellborn and 2818, and Wellborn is closed between GB and University.
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7:34p, 12/5/18
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Here are the pics I was able to snag. We setup at the Vet School close to Research Park. Since the approach came from the South, it ended up looping right over the top of us. Very neat sight to see.




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7:37p, 12/5/18
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From the Olsen parking lot. Couldn't get my tripod vertical axis loosened up enough to get it when it came from out behind the tree, but still turned out pretty good.
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9:18p, 12/5/18
Are all 30 F-18's at eaterwood? The airport they were landing at did not look like easterwood in a few of the videos I saw earlier
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In reply to Aggie_3 • 10:11p, 12/5/18
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Aggie_3 said:
Are all 30 F-18's at eaterwood? The airport they were landing at did not look like easterwood in a few of the videos I saw earlier
News said they are grouped up in ft worth
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In reply to BQ_90 • 10:20p, 12/5/18
BQ_90 said:
Aggie_3 said:
Are all 30 F-18's at eaterwood? The airport they were landing at did not look like easterwood in a few of the videos I saw earlier
News said they are grouped up in ft worth


That's what I figured, for that many jets it was either going to be ft worth or San Antonio due to security
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11:16p, 12/5/18
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Pics from Mr Dubi and I from the top of the West Campus garage.

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5:26a, 12/6/18
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Will the family travel back to Houston by train? Haven't seen anything reported about a return.
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6:05a, 12/6/18
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Do we know what direction the 4:15 flyover today (fighters) will approach from?
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In reply to Tailgate88 • 7:17a, 12/6/18
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Tailgate88 said:
Do we know what direction the 4:15 flyover today (fighters) will approach from?


Also, will it be over the train or over the library?
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In reply to TexasAggie_02 • 7:22a, 12/6/18
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TexasAggie_02 said:
Tailgate88 said:
Do we know what direction the 4:15 flyover today (fighters) will approach from?


Also, will it be over the train or over the library?


My understanding is by that time the family will be at the gravesite and the flyover will be over the private ceremony at the library. Could be wrong.
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7:49a, 12/6/18
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The flyover will be from the south over the library
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In reply to Tailgate88 • 7:56a, 12/6/18
If they are out this morning, I will watch for a path. If it was like earlier this week, the two jets I saw approached from the southeast. Regardless, if you are near campus you would have a good opportunity to see them.
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7:58a, 12/6/18
1. Once off the train, are they having a ceremony by the train or are they immediately in vehicles and going to private ceremony at burial site?

2. Is flyover going to be when they get off train or during private ceremony at burial site?

3. Once in vehicles at train site, what is the route to the library/burial site they are taking?

4 (formerly 3-2). Are any of the "viewing areas" going to be able to see procession of vehicles to the burial site?
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7:59a, 12/6/18
WTAW said this morning flyover is from south to north, but dependent on cloud cover as could be raining this afternoon.
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In reply to vwbug • 8:02a, 12/6/18
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vwbug said:
1. Once off the train, are they having a ceremony by the train or are they immediately in vehicles and going to private ceremony at burial site?

2. Is flyover going to be when they get off train or during private ceremony at burial site?

3. Once in vehicles at train site, what is the route to the library/burial site they are taking?

3. Are any of the "viewing areas" going to be able to see procession of vehicles to the burial site?
They are having a ceremony by the train. This is not open to the public.

Do not know the answer to #2

#3 - I do not think this is public knowledge. No one is allowed on West Campus, unless specifically invited and only allowed in certain locations.

#3 (2) - No.
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In reply to vwbug • 8:21a, 12/6/18
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vwbug said:
1. Once off the train, are they having a ceremony by the train or are they immediately in vehicles and going to private ceremony at burial site?

2. Is flyover going to be when they get off train or during private ceremony at burial site?

3. Once in vehicles at train site, what is the route to the library/burial site they are taking?

4 (formerly 3-2). Are any of the "viewing areas" going to be able to see procession of vehicles to the burial site?
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My understanding from a couple law enforcement buddies and this board is that the procession will leave the unloading area and travel to George Bush Drive along Olsen, making a right on GB Drive at Bluebell/ Olsen field. So you'd be able to see the procession from the viewing area that is along the south side of GB Drive, but I think it's only open from the tracks to Penberthy, and I don't know if you can cross the tracks at Wellborn once everything gets shut down.

An FBI agent told us yesterday morning that he though access across the tracks would be closed. But according the a DPS friend, he said last night the secret service has the final say/ plans, and it wasn't clear to him at this point. His team is set up along GB from Olsen to the Library entrance, but he wasn't sure of the closings/ details yet.
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In reply to JMac03 • 8:26a, 12/6/18
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JMac03 said:
vwbug said:
1. Once off the train, are they having a ceremony by the train or are they immediately in vehicles and going to private ceremony at burial site?

2. Is flyover going to be when they get off train or during private ceremony at burial site?

3. Once in vehicles at train site, what is the route to the library/burial site they are taking?

3. Are any of the "viewing areas" going to be able to see procession of vehicles to the burial site?
They are having a ceremony by the train. This is not open to the public.

Do not know the answer to #2

#3 - I do not think this is public knowledge. No one is allowed on West Campus, unless specifically invited and only allowed in certain locations.

#3 (2) - No.
From what I can gather:

1) They'll have the ceremony where the honor guard loads the coffin into a hearse as always. Prob televised but that will be n the other side of the train from the viewing areas, which are all on the east side of Wellborn Rd.

2) At the burial site (over the library)

3) I bet they will go down John Kimbrough, left on Olsen, right on George Bush, and up the main drag of the library. (The Corps will be lining the last part of that route. Should be some cool video that comes out of that.)

4) Officially, no. But your best bet is to be on the south side of George Bush between Wellborn Rd. and Penberthy if you want to see the procession. You will be standing behind perimeter fencing I think. And you better get there EARLY.

More info:

https://www.kbtx.com/content/news/Everything-you-should-know-about-this-weeks-events-in-Bryan-College-Station-501742851.html

https://transport.tamu.edu/Parking/events/files/georgebush-map.pdf

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Thursday's Arrival in College Station

The Union Pacific train carrying President Bush from Houston to College Station is scheduled to arrive on Thursday at about 3:45 p.m.

An arrival ceremony for family and invited guests only will take place on the west side of the railroad tracks, across from the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center.

The procession from the train to the Bush Library and Museum grounds will not be open to the public.

The graveside will be open to the public beginning Saturday, Dec. 8.

Where To Watch In College Station

There are three locations where viewing will be safe and ideal, and the College Station Police Department recommends you arrive at one of these locations as far ahead of the train's estimated 3:45 p.m. arrival as possible:

Spectators are urged to stand on the east side of Wellborn Road (behind perimeter fencing) either in front of the Kyle Field parking lot (Lot 62) or between that location and George Bush Drive.

The third viewing location is along the south side (behind perimeter fencing) of George Bush Drive, between Wellborn Road and Penberthy Boulevard.

Those electing to view the train arrival outside these designated, safe locations are instructed to do so only from the east side of Wellborn Road. Do not attempt to cross to the west side of Wellborn Road.

\The train will pass between 3:30 p.m. and 3:40 p.m.
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8:33a, 12/6/18
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So if we want to be on south of George Bush and west of Wellborn for viewing area 3 where should we park?
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8:51a, 12/6/18
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NEW DETAILS ABOUT TODAY'S EVENTS:

Funeral:
Singers are Reba McEntire & Oak Ridge Boys
Honorary pallbearers are Bush 41's grandsons
Eulogists are James A. Baker, III and George P. Bush

Bush 4141 Train:
2.5 hour ride
Family will be on train
Arrival to Texas A&M Lot 61 scheduled at 3:25 p.m. (Across from new hotel & conference center next to Kyle Field)

Arrival Ceremony:
Positioned at the arrival location will be 20 Honorary Pallbearers, 120 Ross Volunteers, 96 members of the Fightin' Aggie Band, and
60 Singing Cadets.
Honors are rendered (Four "Ruffles and Flourishes" and "Hail to the
Chief" by the Aggie Band.

Guest Groups:
200 VIP guests including Texas A&M leadership and Library Foundation supporters
500 guests including: Current Bush Foundation staff, Library staff, volunteers, Bush School faculty, staff, and students

Honorary Pallbearers:
Mr. Donald A. Adam, Library Trustee
Dr. Ray M. Bowen, Former A&M President
Ambassador Ryan Crocker, Former Dean of The Bush School
Mr. Warren Finch, Museum Director
Dr. Charles Hermann, Former Dean of The Bush School
Mr. David Jones, George Bush Foundation Chief Executive Officer
Mr. William R. Lemmons, Library Trustee
Mr. Fredrick D. McClure, Former George Bush Foundation Executive Director
Mr. Louis Newman, Founding Library Supporter
Mr. Bookman Peters, Founding Library Supporter
The Honorable Donald E. Powell, Former Bush School Board Chair
Mr. Charles Schwartz, Texas A&M Chair of Board of Regents
Chancellor John S. Sharp, Texas A&M Chancellor
Mr. R.C. Slocum, Former Texas A&M Coach
LTC Tyson Voelkel, Texas A&M Foundation President
Dean Mark Welsh, Current Dean of The Bush School
Mr. John White, George Bush Foundation Trustee
President Michael K. Young, A&M President
Miss Amy Sharp, Texas A&M Student Body President
Miss Jasmine Walia, The Bush School Student Ambassador

Departure:
Bush family motorcade departs Texas A&M University Lot 61 en route George Bush Presidential Library Center.
The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets (1650 people) line the motorcade route on Barbara Bush Drive approaching the George Bush Library Center.

Family Arrival at Bush Library:
The family is escorted into position by Major General Howard.
Honors are rendered (Four "Ruffles and Flourishes" and "The National Anthem") concluding with a 21 aircraft Navy Flyover Missing Man Maneuver.

Gravesite:
Bush family proceeds to gravesite at 4:20 p.m.
Closed to open press
There will be a tent with 20 chairs provided for the family at the gravesite.
A service bulletin will be handed out to the family.
The casket is placed on the bier
A private service begins
Just prior to the Concluding Prayer, the family is invited to stand as a 21-gun cannon salute is fired.
The family is invited to stand for Military Funeral Honors including the Firing of 3 Volleys and the Sounding of "Taps."
The family departs the gravesite.

5:00 pm The Bush family concludes participation in the Committal Service and proceeds to Annenberg Presidential Conference Center.
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9:19a, 12/6/18
So no flyover?
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In reply to Big12Champ06 • 9:21a, 12/6/18
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Big12Champ06 said:
So no flyover?

"Honors are rendered (Four "Ruffles and Flourishes" and "The National Anthem") concluding with a 21 aircraft Navy Flyover Missing Man Maneuver."
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9:23a, 12/6/18
Ah...missed it. I assumed that would take place at the graveside.
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In reply to Big12Champ06 • 10:02a, 12/6/18
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With all the trees around the graveside, the flyover would be difficult to see.
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In reply to aggielawyer00 • 10:35a, 12/6/18
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aggielawyer00 said:
What path was that?
The radar tracker somebody posted earlier in the afternoon seemed to show the plane traveling in a direct line from DC toward College Station. I incorrectly expected it to pass from east to west over campus before turning back southwest toward Houston.

Since I've been wrong so much lately, I'm guessing my assumption that today's F/A-18 Hornet flyover will follow the same path as Tuesday's practices (west-northwesterly from Towerpoint area to the library) is also wrong. Others are reporting south to north, which will take my location out from under the path.
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10:47a, 12/6/18
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So if we want to see it from South College Station, is 3:00 a good time to be in position?
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11:22a, 12/6/18
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FYI If you are in CS, I would suggest NOT flying a drone today. Or at least near campus.
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In reply to BradC34 • 11:27a, 12/6/18
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FA18's are flying South to North for flyover.
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In reply to dubi • 11:29a, 12/6/18
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Hopefully will see them over the trees from here then. Was hoping we'd get another direct flyover to rattle the building.
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In reply to JMac03 • 11:29a, 12/6/18
Notam has been out awhile says no op within 3nm of easterwood and is considered national defense airspace and they will use deadly force if the consider it a threat. But real aiplanes over 5000 ft and scheduled arrivals at easterwood are exempt
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In reply to Gigem314 • 11:34a, 12/6/18
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Gigem314 said:
So if we want to see it from South College Station, is 3:00 a good time to be in position?
I hear folks are already in position at Wellborn / 159 in Millican.
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In reply to dubi • 11:56a, 12/6/18
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dubi said:
Gigem314 said:
So if we want to see it from South College Station, is 3:00 a good time to be in position?
I hear folks are already in position at Wellborn / 159 in Millican.
Some people have already come near campus.
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In reply to dubi • 12:22p, 12/6/18
dubi said:
Gigem314 said:
So if we want to see it from South College Station, is 3:00 a good time to be in position?
I hear folks are already in position at Wellborn / 159 in Millican.


Just went through that area..
quite a few folks already at that intersection
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12:30p, 12/6/18
There are actually quite a few people all up and down Wellborn Road on Millican/ wellborn area

I assume there are a lot in town
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1:26p, 12/6/18
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They didn't leave spring intil 1:05 or so. Anyway to guesstimate when the train will make it into town?
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