a memorial service has been taking place at washington national cathedral for place at washington national cathedralforent place at washington national cathedral for president george hw bush. america's 41st president who died on friday at the age of 94 has lain in state since monday in the rotunda of the us capitol. his son, george w bush, who came the 43rd president, led the mourners. wednesday was declared a national day of mourning, a host of presidents attended the service along with dignitaries including prince charles, the former prime ministerjohn major who was also there. a little earlier george bush junior delivered a eulogy. in it he praised his father for political achievements and his devotion to his wife, former first lady barbara bush. he married a sweetheart. he adored her, he laughed and cried with her. he was dedicated to her totally. in his old age, dad enjoyed watching police show reruns. hi! all the while holding mum's hand. after mum died dad was a strong but all he really wa nted mum died dad was a strong but all he really wanted to do was hold mum's hand again. of course, dad tau