Obama: US loses a patriot with Bush

washington - 'America has lost a patriot and a humble servant with George Herbert Walker Bush,' said US former President Barack Obama in response to the death of his predecessor George Bush senior.

'Although our hearts are heavy today, they are also full of thanks. Our thoughts go out to the whole Bush family tonight- and to everyone inspired by the example of George and Barbara. '

George H. W. Bush died Friday at the age of 94. His wife Barbara died on April 18 this year at the age of 92.