The President of the United States of America Barack Obama, "one of the Biden Clan," eulogized Beau Biden, "who did in 46 years what most of us couldn't do in 146 years." Condolences, thoughts and prayers are extended to the Biden Family. May God bless and keep them through these moments of grieving and always.
Beau Biden, VP's son, remembered for life of service
By Josh Lederman and Brian White
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Politicians, military leaders and celebrities from across the country came to bid farewell on Saturday to former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, whose death at age 46 opened yet another chapter of grief for his father, Vice President Joe Biden.
Calling himself part of the Biden clan, President Barack Obama remembered Beau Biden as a selfless son and consummate public servant in a eulogy delivered at Biden's funeral."He did in 46 years what most of us couldn't do in 146," Obama said. "He left nothing in the tank."
Addressing the vice president and his wife, Jill, Obama reflected on their friendship: "Michelle and I thank God you are in our lives. Taking this ride with you is one of the great pleasures of our lives. Joe, you are my brother."
Beau Biden, the vice president's oldest son, died a week ago after a two-year battle with brain cancer that played out mostly in private, in contrast to the intensely public life that the Bidens have lived for decades. An overflow crowd of more than 1,000 packed St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wilmington to pay their respects. Local residents sat among political luminaries such as Hillary Rodham Clinton, former President Bill Clinton and Attorney General Loretta Lynch.
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