Joe Biden and his family are experiencing yet
another tragedy.
Newsmen confirms the vice president's son,
Beau Biden, passed away Saturday after a
battle with brain cancer.
"The entire Biden family is saddened beyond
words," Joe said in a statement. "We know
that Beau's spirit will live on in all of us--
especially through his brave wife, Hallie, and
two remarkable children, Natalie and Hunter."
The statement continued, "In the words of the
Biden family: Beau Biden was, quite simply, the
finest man any of us ever knew."
According to NBC News, Beau was
hospitalized this week at Walter Reed Medical
Center. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in
August of 2013, which ultimately contributed
to his death. The vice president's office said
that Beau died when surrounded by his family.
"Beau Biden believed the best of us all,"
President Barack Obama said in a statement
shortly after learning the news. "For him, and
for his family, we swing our lanterns higher."
He concluded, "Michelle and I humbly pray for
the good Lord to watch over Beau Biden, and
to protect & comfort his family."
Beau was attorney general of Delaware from
2007 to 2015 and was a major in the Delaware
National Guard where he earned the Bronze
Star. He also served one year in Iraq while on
deployment with the Guard. Last year, he said
he planned to run for governor in 2016.
The passing is another tragic loss for Joe
whose first wife and 13-month old daughter
passed away in a car wreck in 1972. Our
thoughts and prayers are with the entire Biden
family.
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