Members of the public view the casket containing former President George H.W. Bush's remains as he lies in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday night.

President Trump gave Bush, a decorated WWII naval aviator who flew several combat missions, a brief salute before the first couple left the Capitol.

A military honor guard waits to stand watch over the former president's remains.

An American flag flies at half staff in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

Bush was eulogized during a Capitol ceremony by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who called him "a humble servant who loved his fellow citizens."