Former President George H.W. Bush was remembered on Wednesday with a funeral service held at the National Cathedral — but while only a select few were able to attend that service, many Americans paid their respects from home with a fashion trend borrowed from 41 himself.
For years, Bush had made statements with his socks, whether they simply added a bit of color in a world of black, gray and navy blue or they spoke to some deeper meaning.
Special visit today with a great friend — and now, a best-selling author. Luckily I had a freshly laundered pair of @BillClinton socks to mark the occasion. pic.twitter.com/v9jb4sRexh
— George Bush (@GeorgeHWBush) June 25, 2018
Yesterday I was inspired by my friend John Cronin to wear these beauties from @JohnsCrazySocks marking World Down Syndrome Day. A great sock supporting a wonderful cause. #johnscrazysocks #worlddownsyndromeday #happiness #downsyndrome pic.twitter.com/3ulu8ORsta
— George Bush (@GeorgeHWBush) March 22, 2018
Encouraging my fellow Texans to do your civic duty by early voting today. Election Day is next Tuesday the 6th. While I am at it, this very proud grandfather will also put in a plug for @georgepbush for Texas Land Commissioner. A good man doing a great job. pic.twitter.com/qqTao47iaO
— George Bush (@GeorgeHWBush) March 2, 2018
Properly attired for my meeting with new @HoustonTexans head coach Bill O’Brien. #socksupdate pic.twitter.com/jHMO4vcm9i
— George Bush (@GeorgeHWBush) January 15, 2014
Bush even chose special socks, covered with books, to honor his late wife Barbara when she passed away. It was a nod to her tireless work with children’s literacy programs.
The hashtag #socksforBush soon appeared, along with dozens of photos of Americans breaking out their wildest footwear to honor his memory. (RELATED: 95-Year-Old Bob Dole Stands From Wheelchair And Salutes Fellow WWII Vet George H.W. Bush)
Here are some of the best.
Peter’s #SocksForBush pic.twitter.com/jKwKhcioMM
— Dana Perino (@DanaPerino) December 5, 2018
Truth be told, my son wears crazy socks just about every day. But today, he’s paying homage to the era when #GeorgeHWBush was our VP. #SocksForBush #BackToTheFuture pic.twitter.com/C2JlmGvy80
— John A. Daly (@JohnDalyBooks) December 5, 2018
I know my socks game needs some work but still…..#SocksForBush #Bush41 pic.twitter.com/jJfNxC7jOC
— Jay Caruso (@JayCaruso) December 5, 2018
I have my Army Men Socks on for the President ‘s Day Of Honor!#SocksForBush pic.twitter.com/NqM6vbCjjY
— Lisa Vivino (@lisav44) December 5, 2018
No politics today. Celebrating the life of a great American who dedicated his life to service to our country. #socksforbush @AthleticBos pic.twitter.com/QkPp0McXvH
— Doc Reed (@creed3000) December 5, 2018
And if you found yourself without a pair of crazy socks today, fear not: John Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks, who sent Bush his superhero socks for World Down Syndrome Day, has designed a special tribute pair in honor of the former president who became his friend after they bonded over — you guessed it — socks.
John’s Crazy Socks introduces a tribute sock for #GeorgeHWBush. https://t.co/osMCsTb2xv pic.twitter.com/IffBMINwZe
— John’s Crazy Socks (@JohnsCrazySocks) December 4, 2018