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In reply to the discussion: President Biden comforts at least two dog at the funeral. [View all]Kali999
(289 posts)35. She trained
guide dogs. They were probably her pupils. Such a soul. And she got free lunch passed.
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Dammit. Joe Biden just will not slip into senility while TACO is taking a deep dive into it.
marble falls
Jun 2025
#1
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
This was all I could think about when I landed on Young American on Sirius Progress this AM, with
Alice B.
Jun 2025
#19
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
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
Rep. Hortman will be the first Minnesota woman, and Gilbert the first dog, to lie in state
LetMyPeopleVote
Jun 2025
#32
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