IN MEMORIUM

“Bob McNair wasn’t just the brightest point of light in Houston. He was one of the kindest and most generous people anywhere. Nobody cared — or helped people — more, and that’s just one of the reasons I will be proud Bob was my good friend.”

President George H.W. Bush

“Football was not the only good thing Bob McNair gave to Houston. He and his family were very generous to many community and local philanthropic causes. He was a bold and visionary Houstonian who will long be remembered here.”

Mayor Sylvester Turner

“Rest in peace Mr. McNair. Thank you for giving myself and so many others an opportunity here in Houston.”

J.J. Watt, Texans defensive lineman

“I will be forever grateful to Mr. McNair for believing in me and caring about me as a player and a person. It was an honor to know him and witness all that he did to give back to our community.”

Brian Cushing, former Texans linebacker

“He was an exceptional man that taught me a lot about life and is going to be missed.”

Kevin Cooper, former Texans official

“The man changed the lives of so many people in this great city and around the country.”

Christian Covington, Texans defensive lineman

“As much as he cared about winning, I think the thing I will remember most about Mr. McNair is the way he cared about the players.”

Bill O’Brien, Texans coach

“He was an amazing champion for Houston and worked hard to make sure our city received maximum value from the presence of the Texans and the NFL.”

Jamey Rootes, Texans president