In reaction to the 2016 shooting of Dallas police officers , Bush stated : " Laura and I are heartbroken by the heinous acts of violence in our city last night . Murdering the innocent is always evil , never more so than when the lives taken belong to those who protect our families and communities . " Since leaving office , Bush has kept a relatively low profile though he has made public appearances , most notably after the release of his memoirs in 2010 and for the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in 2011 . In March 2009 , he delivered his first post-presidency speech in Calgary , Alberta , appeared via video on '' The Colbert Report '' during which he praised U.S. troops for earning a " special place in American history , " and attended the funeral of Senator Ted Kennedy . Bush made his debut as a motivational speaker on October 26 at the " Get Motivated " seminar in Dallas . In the aftermath of the Fort Hood shooting that took place on November 5 , 2009 , in Texas , the Bushes paid an undisclosed visit to the survivors and victims ' families the day following the shooting , having contacted the base commander requesting that the visit be private and not involve press coverage
2016 shooting of Dallas police officers
2016 shooting of Dallas police officers
George W. Bush