Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush has been celebrated with high praise at his state funeral in Washington. <br />For more on this and other news around the world we turn to our Ro Aram…<br />Aram… what sort of tributes have we been seeing…. <br /><br />Well Mark… all surviving U.S. presidents attended Wednesday's funeral, sharing a pew at the National Cathedral.<br /> Among them was George W. Bush who started his eulogy with some loving humor. <br /><br />"Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro and I, and our families, thank you all for being here. I once heard it said of man that the idea is to die young as late as possible."<br /><br />He also described his father as a warrior-statesman and his voice broke with emotion as he ended his eulogy…<br /><br />"…….When the history books are written, they will say that George H.W. Bush was a great president of the United States, a diplomat of unmatched skill, a commander in chief of formidable accomplishment and a gentleman who executed the duties of his office with dignity and honor….. A great and noble man. The best father a son or daughter could have (crying). And in our grief, let us smile knowing that Dad is hugging Robin and holding mom's hand again."<br /><br />The funeral was also attended by several world leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Jordan's King Abdullah II.<br />The American public also lined the streets of Washington to pay their respects.<br />Wednesday has also been declared a national day of mourning, with many government offices and the U.S. stock exchange closing.<br />George H.W. Bush will be buried in his home state of Texas, alongside his wife Barbara. <br />
