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When the Republican National Convention began in New Orleans in 1988, The Times-Picayune had an army of journalists ready to cover it. As part of the team, I was perched behind the stage in the Superdome. I was surprised like most of the crowd – but ready – when George H. W. Bush lifted his granddaughter in the air to the applause of thousands. Today we say goodbye to our 41st president. He held the office with dignity and it is with great respect that the world acknowledges his life.