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soldierant

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30. Possibly the ladies who were there with them.

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 04:58 PM

Jun 2025

I believe it was the head of the Minnesota Democratic (or DFL, as some states have) who posted alist of things one could do do honor Melissa and Mark,and one of those things was "pet a dog. Preferably a golden retriever, but any breed will do." And I'm pretty sure Joe saw that list also.

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President Biden comforts at least two dog at the funeral. [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 OP

Dammit. Joe Biden just will not slip into senility while TACO is taking a deep dive into it. marble falls Jun 2025 #1

Honor, dignity, respect (D) BoRaGard Jun 2025 #2

What a man we had as our President. FalloutShelter Jun 2025 #3

Is there a coffin for Gilbert? Unwind Your Mind Jun 2025 #4

There was an urn between the two coffins for the humans WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2025 #5

One of the pics I saw yesterday showed a big picture of Gilbert A Brand New World Jun 2025 #6

Beloved dog joined Minnesota lawmaker, husband as they lay in state LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #13

I'm glad the taint of trump did not befoul these somber proceedings Martin Eden Jun 2025 #7

I don't think any dog would want to be touched... PittBlue Jun 2025 #8

Not even a Golden Retriever. sop Jun 2025 #16

few things overwhelm me. this just did. peacebuzzard Jun 2025 #9

The sad thing is Mtnmama Jun 2025 #10

The majority of 'Voting' Americans! BidenRocks Jun 2025 #36

What a good, good man Grim Chieftain Jun 2025 #11

Our President Biden montanacowboy Jun 2025 #12

Seems like such a long time since we had a decent person in the White House. Paladin Jun 2025 #14

TY Kick for President Cha Jun 2025 #15

Why hasn't the White House press asked Trump about this daily? newdeal2 Jun 2025 #17

Melissa and Mark Hortman's dog Gilbert was the first dog to lie in state in Minnesota history. LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #18

Whose dog was President Biden petting in the second photo, and who were the women on each side of the dog? Texin Jun 2025 #33

The golden retrievers were part of a canine honor guard for Gilbert. nt pazzyanne Jun 2025 #34

This was all I could think about when I landed on Young American on Sirius Progress this AM, with Alice B. Jun 2025 #19

Yup. Love Joe. Joinfortmill Jun 2025 #20

What's even more disgusting about Trump... GoCubsGo Jun 2025 #21

He doesn't understand that being equated to a dog is a high honor. Ocelot II Jun 2025 #26

Dogs are loyal. BidenRocks Jun 2025 #38

Exactly! That makes me sick, too! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2025 #40

President Biden walked to the center of the rotunda without assistance. Paused. Then kneeled on one knee and stood up. usaf-vet Jun 2025 #22

Joe Biden is rateyes Jun 2025 #23

He is such a good, decent man karin_sj Jun 2025 #24

Shakespeare bmichaelh Jun 2025 #25

I didn't know the murderer shot the dog.... Bayard Jun 2025 #27

Honor guard dog kcoates Jun 2025 #28

She trained Kali999 Jun 2025 #35

Who owned the two dogs who Mr. Biden was petting? Number9Dream Jun 2025 #29

Possibly the ladies who were there with them. soldierant Jun 2025 #30

They're honor guard dogs who are there to honor their beloved Golden Retriever who was also shot and killed with them Rhiannon12866 Jun 2025 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #31

Rep. Hortman will be the first Minnesota woman, and Gilbert the first dog, to lie in state LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #32

With my apologies to the Canine Species. Maj. Dude Jun 2025 #37

President Biden comforted two dogs LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #39

Just a few seconds and I'm on the verge of tears. calimary Jun 2025 #43

I am crying and my heart is breaking. sheshe2 Jun 2025 #42

This literally brings me to tears 😪 Raine Jun 2025 #44

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The way the honor guard dog interacted with President Biden made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #46

The only thing that brings me any comfort in this is that Gilbert was with his people at the end. mucholderthandirt Jun 2025 #47