Kennebunkport neighbors give thanks to George H.W. Bush with 6,000-pound Navy anchor

Maine neighbors honor Bush with Navy anchor

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Former president and World II naval aviator George H.W. Bush has been honored by some of his neighbors in Kennebunkport. The group unveiled a Navy anchor and a plaque acquired as a way to thank Bush for his service as president and for being a good neighbor.

Bush spoke briefly Wednesday to his neighbors in Maine after they surprised him with the 6,000-pound anchor and plaque. They were placed at a turnout that overlooks Bush’s Walker’s Point coastal estate.

Bush also was given a painting showing the anchor in the foreground with Walker’s Point and his speedboat in the background.

After talking with neighbors, Bush invited them on a tour of his family’s estate.