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Behind the scene of President Bush’s visit to Northwest Florida
by C. Kent

On a rainy and overcast day, President George W. Bush and Laura brightened the sky of Pensacola, Florida by visiting and honoring one of its own. Honor Bell, an Army veteran who works as Community Relations Director at Naval Air Station Pensacola was given a Presidential Pin for his service to the Navy and the Community. On hand were numerous dignitaries to include Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Mel Martinez, VADM Kevin Moran, and NAS Commander, Peter Frano. When asked what President Bush said to him, Bell said that the President shook his hand, Hugged him and said, "Thank you for your Service." Friends and news media were on hand to share this moment with Bell. President Bush went on to the Pensacola Civic Center to provide more encouragement and thanks to the large numbers of local citizens who turned out for the Republican Presidential rally.  

Bell has established a variety of volunteer programs in Pensacola and is an active volunteer with the Escambia County School District. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer, called a USA Freedom Corps Greeter, when he travels throughout the United States. President Bush has met with more than 550 individuals around the country, like Bell, since March 2002.

Gulf1 says congratulation to Honor Bell is the kind of citizen that we all can look up to. 

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Honor Bell

 
President Bush Visits Northwest Florida
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Air Force 1 touches down
 at NAS Sherman Field

Jeb Bush and Mel Martinez leads
the receiving line to greet the President.

Jeb Bush shakes hands with local
community leader Mike Ferguson.

Jeb Bush, Mel Martinez, VADM Moran and Capt Frano 
await the President's arrival

Senator Martinez never misses a chance to build
bridges in Florida as he talks with Mike Ferguson

Air Force 1 visits
Naval Air Station Pensacola

President and Mrs. Bush
disembark from Air Force 1

Honor Bell visits with reporters
after his presidential award ceremony

Honor Bell show off the Presidential pin presented
to him by President George W. Bush

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