Sully, George H.W. Bush's dog, starts new job with wounded U.S. service members, veterans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lifting his thick paw to shake, former President George H.W. Bushs service dog took an oath to serve at Walter Reed National Medical Center on Wednesday, embarking on a new job helping disabled American veterans and active-duty service members.
Sully H. W. Bush became famous as canine caretaker and constant companion to the 41st U.S. president in the final stages of his life. In the Capitol rotunda after Bushs death in 2018, Sully faithfully laid down beside Bushs casket.
In his new role as a hospital corpsman in a Walter Reed facility outside Washington, Sullys duties are to provide support, comfort and cheer to wounded veterans, their families and facility staff, thus reducing stress and increasing positive feelings, the medical center said.
Sully will go on to spread his love at Walter Reed Hospital. He was a loving companion when my Gampy needed him most, Jenna Bush Hager, Bushs granddaughter, posted on Twitter on Thursday.
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