President Donald Trump and former presidents are praising Billy Graham’s life work after the evangelist died Wednesday.
Graham was 99.
“The GREAT Billy Graham is dead,” President Trump tweeted. “There was nobody like him! He will be missed by Christians and all religions. A very special man.”
Graham was a counselor for many U.S. presidents. He also spread the Gospel message on his worldwide crusades.
“Billy Graham’s ministry for the gospel of Jesus Christ and his matchless voice changed the lives of millions,” Vice President Mike Pence tweeted. “We mourn his passing but I know with absolute certainty that today he heard those words, ‘well done good and faithful servant.’ Thank you Billy Graham. God bless you.”
Former President George H.W. Bush called Graham “America’s pastor” and said he was glad to have known the evangelist.
“His faith in Christ and his totally honest evangelical spirit inspired people across the country and around the world,” Bush said. “I think Billy touched the hearts of not only Christians, but people of all faiths, because he was such a good man. I was privileged to have him as a personal friend.”
Graham was counselor to presidents from Gen. Dwight Eisenhower’s term to George W. Bush.
“Rosalynn and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death of The Reverend Billy Graham,” said former President Jimmy Carter. “Tirelessly…
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