George H.W. Bush shaves head in solidarity for young cancer patient

KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE — President George H. W. Bush this week joined members of his Secret Service detail in shaving his head to show his support for the two year-old son of a detail member who is being treated for leukemia and started losing his hair.

The 89 year-old commander-in-chief took the unusual step earlier this week after learning, and seeing, that many members of his security detail had already gone under the razor to show their support for young Patrick.

BPD members have also launched a website atwww.patrickspals.org to assist with Patrick’s medical bills.