Memorial services honor former President George H.W. Bush (146 images)

A state funeral for former President George Herbert Walker Bush took place Wednesday at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Family, longtime friends and world leaders attended the services for the 41st president. He died Nov. 30 at age 94.

George W. Bush smiles with his brother, Jeb Bush. Photo by Alex Brandon.Pool

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Members of the clergy pray over the casket. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Former Sen. Alan Simpson, R-Wyo (R) speaks with former President George W. Bush (L) as he walks to a podium to speak during. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI

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George W. Bush touches the flag-draped casket of his father. Photo by Andrew Harnik/UPI

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