Being summoned for jury duty at the George L Allen Sr Courts Building in downtown Dallas was anything but dull for Sheri Coleman.
In fact, Coleman and other jurors were in for quite the surprise Wednesday morning when former President George W. Bush also showed up for jury duty at Judge Eric Moye’s court on the 14th civil district.
“They made it seem like it was an anonymous juror that never showed up and then they brought him in,” she said.
Coleman, of Dallas, said Bush spent time talking to the other jurors and took photos and spoke with everyone. She said the president’s visit was “awesome” and “surprising.”
“He was very personable, very friendly, just ‘hey I’m here to serve,’ he asked questions and was very nice,” she said. “I loved it.” …
Moye said he found out this morning that the former president had been assigned to his courtroom and said having Bush in his courtroom was “quite an experience.”
“It would be great if everyone took their jury service the same way [Bush] did,” he said. “He understood it was important, he took it in good nature and he was engaged and talked to the lawyers.” …
Moye said Bush was “incredibly gracious” to all of the court staff and took photos with bailiffs, clerks and even the summer interns.“He made sure it was a wonderful experience,” he said.Joel Ehambe, another potential juror, said he sat just in front of the former president.“I turned around and he was seated right behind me and I said, “I think I know that guy,” he said. “Then the judge introduced him and said it was an honor to have the former president of the United States in the court.”Ehambe said he was nervous at first to be in the same room as the former president, but Bush helped put everyone at ease.“He was laughing and talking and it helped ease the tension,” he said.
Class act, through and through.
Both he and his father.
ReplyDeleteYep. Although I had my issues with some of his policies, I never doubted his integrity, unlike the current occupant of the oval office.
DeleteGeorge Bush was always a gentleman. Obama is a cur.
ReplyDeleteGeorge and Laura Bush would always be welcome at my house for dinner. Barack and Michelle wouldn't be. I'm sure that they'd try and make away with the silverware place settings.
George W loves America, unlike the present Oval Office occupant. I always admired GW and his wife, too.
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