Former US President George Bush Senior has shaved his head to show support for a child suffering from leukaemia.
The 89-year-old Republican made the bold decision to be rid of his familiar grey locks after he saw that all the members of his Secret Service security detail had just done likewise.
One of the agents has a two-year-old son currently undergoing treatment for the cancer, and is losing his hair as a result.
And in a display of solidarity, the president and his men got the clippers out earlier this week at his summer home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
A spokesman for Mr Bush identified the young boy only as Patrick, and said the security detail had launched a website, , to help pay for his treatment.
The Bush family lost their little daughter Robin to leukemia nearly 60 years ago. The former president got the idea when he saw everyone in his security detail had shaved their heads in support of Little Patrick.
Americans who feel their country has lost its way have to look no further than George Herbert Walker Bush. He continues to represent decency on all levels and in all that he does. His years of public service are exemplary.
