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Trump orders US flags at half-staff for month in honour of Bush Sr.
Washington, Dec 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered the flags at the White House and in all US territories to wave at half-staff for the next 30 days in honour of former President George H.W. Bush, who died on Thursday night at the age of 94.
“I…do hereby direct that the flag of the US be displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds…for a period of 30 days from the day of his death,” said Trump in a presidential proclamation.
In a joint statement with his wife, first lady Melania Trump, the president regretted the death of George Herbert Walker Bush and noted that he “guided our Nation through the Cold War to its peaceful and victorious end.” Efe reported.
“Through sound judgment, practical wisdom, and steady leadership, President Bush made safer the second half of a tumultuous and dangerous century,” Trump said.
Shortly before issuing the presidential statement, the president cancelled his press conference at the G-20 Summit in Buenos Aires out of respect for the Bush family.
Meanwhile, the White House confirmed that the US first couple will attend the funeral of the 41st president of the US.
“The President…and the First Lady will attend the funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC,” White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement, without giving the date of the last rites.
In her note, Sanders said that Trump plans to speak this morning with former President George W. Bush, son of the late chief executive, to offer his condolences “on behalf of himself, the first lady, and the entire country.”
The White House also said that Trump will designate next Wednesday, December 5, as a day of mourning for the late former president.
The patriarch of the Bush family was a US Air Force aviator during World War II, then later a congressman, ambassador to the UN, CIA director, vice president under Ronald Reagan between 1981-1989, and wrapped up his 40-year political career as president of the United States.
From the White House, Bush 41 (so-called to distinguish him from his son, Bush 43) led the end of the Cold War, the First Gulf War and the invasion of Panama while the Soviet Union fell apart and Germany was reunited.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.