Beau Biden’s wife, Hallie Biden, is mourning along with the rest of America the passing of a great politician, veteran, son, father and husband. Beau Biden, the son of Vice President Joe Biden and the former Attorney General of Delaware, died on Saturday of brain cancer.
Beau Biden‘s wife, Hallie Biden, is surrounded by a strong and loving family as she prepares to say a final goodbye to a great man. On Saturday, Vice President Joe Biden announced the passing of his son, Beau Biden.
Beau Biden, who was in an accident in 1972, which killed his mother, Neilia Hunter, and younger sister, Naomi Christina Biden, died at the age of 46 after battling brain cancer.
Beau Biden, who served as the Attorney General of Delaware, and was a major in the Delaware Army National Guard, married Hallie Biden née Olivere in 2002. The couple has two children – daughter, Natalie, 10, and 9-year-old son, Hunter.
Vice President Joe Biden released a statement where he said that “Beau Biden was, quite simply, the finest man any of us have ever known.” The grieving father said:
“It is with broken hearts that Hallie, Hunter, Ashley, Jill and I announce the passing of our husband, brother and son, Beau, after he battled brain cancer with the same integrity, courage and strength he demonstrated every day of his life.”
“The entire Biden family is saddened beyond words. 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,” Biden continued.
“Beau‘s life was defined by service to others. As a young lawyer, he worked to establish the rule of law in war-torn Kosovo. A major in the Delaware National Guard, he was an Iraq War veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star. As Delaware’s Attorney General, he fought for the powerless and made it his mission to protect children from abuse.
“More than his professional accomplishments, Beau measured himself as a husband, father, son and brother. His absolute honor made him a role model for our family. Beau embodied my father’s saying that a parent knows success when his child turns out better than he did.
“In the words of the Biden family: Beau Biden was, quite simply, the finest man any of us have ever known,” Mr. Biden concluded the emotional statement.
Hallie Biden, 41, who is an admission counselor at The Tatnall School in Greenville, Delaware, has not yet publicly spoken about the passing of her husband.
However, in the past, she was always present at his political events and praised him when she was quizzed by reporters. Hallie Biden said at a rally few years ago:
“He’ll drop whatever he’s doing to help out a friend or family member. He runs out the door just as he’s about to sit down to dinner if his grandmother calls and needs him. If one of Hunter’s three daughters forgets her lunch, Beau happily drops it off at school.”
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are beyond saddened by the death of Beau Biden and have offered their thoughts and prayers to Hallie Biden and Joe Biden.
Last call for the @DelStateFair. Skip the beach traffic and spend the day in Harrington. #DSF2013 #NetDE pic.twitter.com/MsiPqR3hen
— Beau Biden (@BeauBiden) July 27, 2013
Say hello to Indi, our adopted 10 month old Lab #rescuedog & newest member of the family! – BB http://t.co/TOyuqrb0f3 pic.twitter.com/K4tV3hzhGf
— Beau Biden (@BeauBiden) December 5, 2014
.@BeauBiden was a friend and force of positive change. His passing is hard news to take. Strength and love to his family.
— Chris Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) May 31, 2015
My thoughts & prayers are w Vice President Biden @VP, Dr. Jill Biden @DrBiden & the entire Biden family on the tragic passing of Beau Biden
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) May 31, 2015
So sad for the Biden family. Everyone loved Beau pic.twitter.com/euY7Y60WBI
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) May 31, 2015
I never met Mr. Biden, but since moving to DE. from NJ in 2007 I have admired the work that he has done. I have 2 sons, both who have served in the military, and are close to his Beau’s age. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his wife, children, parents and family in this time of loss.
I never meet Mr. Biden, but have followed his family for a long time. He was a great Man, Great Son and Man to look up to. He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Biden family.
Dear Mr. Vice President,
As a staunch Republican and devote Catholic I send you and your family all my thoughts and prayers. May God hold your son in his arms and never allow him to suffer again.
Vice President Biden,
I did not know about your sons illness.
I lost my wife to GBM same Brain cancer 3 years ago at 42 years old.
We have three little girls.
It was a tough thing for the kids to go through. No one realizes how much pain the family has to endure watching this monster take someone so close to you away. you have faced some tough times in your life…
Beau is in a better place. No more stress living MRI to MRI every month.
His wife and kids will be strong just like Beau would want.
Plus they have a crazy Grandfather to look up to 🙂
God Bless
I never met Beau but feel a tremendous sense of loss for him. The world will miss this man. My thoughts and prayers are for Beau’s father and his wife and children.
Words cannot express my sadness at the death of this marvelous young man. What a loss for the family, Delaware and the country.
The title of a great hymn defines who he was “Great is thy faithfulness”
Brenda tildon
Overall great family. May God see them through this difficult time.
To the Biden:
My prayer for you is that you will find God’s comfort in the midst of your pain and grief.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless!
My prayers for the Biden family as they deal with their insurmountable grief!
God Bless you all!
Vice President, Joe Biden, I send my condolence to you, your wife Jill Biden and your son wife H. Biden. My prayer is for the whole family strength.
May God bless you all in such away that you never known.
Sharon
My thought and prayers are with the Biden’s Family. May God Bless the
family.
I was fortunate to meet Beau Biden in Orlando, FL during the 2012 presidential campaign. He was so warm and friendly. I often thought of him being an asset to his father’s campaign and his positive presence in public service.
The state of Delaware was in a good place with Beau Biden as a public servant. I have often read stories about Vice President Biden and his amazing close relationship with his family.
God’s blessings on this wonderful family and the people of Delaware. I will continue to pray for strength and peace for all.
My heartfelt sympathy is with the Biden family. I watched the funeral on television, and I was inspired by the strength of the family. Beau was a man who really made a difference in the world although he lived only 46 years. I pray that his wife, children, parents, siblings, and friends will find comfort in the days ahead. May God continue to give strength to the Biden family.
My heart is filled with such sadness, can’t understand why the good die so young! What a amazing man that gave to our county and to all that he loved! My heart hurts for this family, yes live goes on but it’s never the same! These kids will grow up and always miss there dad!! You just can never get over that kind of lose.. With deep sympathy to this family I’m so very sorry for your lose!! Rip Mr.Biden I’m sorry you could live like you should have!!!