With the news of Barbara Bush’s death at 92 on Tuesday, Houston Public Media asked locals about their memory of the former first lady. We went out along a trail at Memorial Park, where the former First Lady and former President George H. W. Bush used to jog.
"It's a sad day, she was a great first lady, I think she brought a lot to the White House, I think she brought a lot to the nation, particularly in terms of what she did with education and literacy. And, you know, she's an icon and an example for everyone I think," said Bob Kalin.
“I think she was one who kind of spoke her mind. You know what I mean? She didn't really... I don't want to say conform, but she kind of paved her own way as First Lady. But yeah she gave me empowerment as a woman to believe that I can do anything, regardless of race, color, creed,” said Bridgett Joe.
"I think that when we look at where we are politically today, I think we need another family like that, another leader like that, another leader of families to step up and lead the country. I think she was definitely a leader in that family and the sons pulled those leadership qualities from her, no question. She led by example," said Eric Justason.
“At the office — I was cleaning the office — and I wanted to throw out a newspaper and they said "Oh, no, hold on! This has a picture of Barbara Bush!" And my boss said he wanted to keep it,” said Gaza Badasz.