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Jenna Bush Hager is remembering her late grandfather, the United States’ 41st president, George H.W. Bush, on what would have been his 100th birthday. On June 12, Jenna paid tribute to her late “Gampy” by reading to viewers a letter she wrote to him about his impact on her life. Dear Gampy, We miss you. We miss your letters and emails. We miss racing through the waves of the Atlantic on your boat fishing ... laughing and debating around the dinner table.
in simple acts of love ... in the smiles of your great grandchildren. Jenna’s tribute had TODAY co-anchor Hoda Kotb in tears. “The life lessons he taught that you summed up in that short piece were incredible,” Hoda said. “And what struck me so, was the kindness. It’s like, we’re better when we’re kinder.” “He was gentle,” Jenna said. “He led with kindness. He wanted to be the type of leader that listened.” George H.W.
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