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2. I read that Beau Biden, Joe's son, died of the same brain tumor as McCain.

Sat Aug 25, 2018, 10:14 PM

Aug 2018

Note how Biden does not mention that because he is honoring his friend, not making it about himself.

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Joe Biden's statement: [View all] The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2018 OP

Yes. That is correct. Biden went down there. Upthevibe Aug 2018 #5

I read that Beau Biden, Joe's son, died of the same brain tumor as McCain. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #2

Teddy Kennedy too. eom Control-Z Aug 2018 #3

+1 dalton99a Aug 2018 #4

Biden's book about his son's battle and death is powerful. Pacifist Patriot Aug 2018 #11

I remember him on The View a few months ago xmas74 Aug 2018 #6

A wonderful statement. They were really friends. :( nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #7

Kick Hekate Aug 2018 #8

Thank you, sir. What a wonderful tribute. Stinky The Clown Aug 2018 #9

What a beautiful, graceful tribute from VP Joe Biden. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2018 #10

What a beautiful tribute. Thanks to Joe Biden R B Garr Aug 2018 #13