Statement on the Life of Bob Hope

Statement On The Life Of Bob Hope

America has lost a true original. There was no one else like Bob Hope. Everyone appreciated the generosity he showed to our troops.

California holds a special place for Bob Hope. In early 1941, before World War II began, he took his comedy routine to March Field, the Air Force base in Riverside. The audience loved him, and he found the troops so sensational that he went to Camp Pendleton the next week, and then on to San Diego Naval Base. During the War he traveled to camps around the world to provide a healthy and good natured distraction for American GI's, because he had the greatest respect and support for their service. In turn, this country has the greatest respect for his service.

The ability to make people laugh is a special skill that Bob Hope mastered- this world has been made richer, and more light-hearted, because of his life.