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Topic: Farewell, Barney! George W. Bush
announces death of his beloved
former first dog after a bout
with lymphoma |
Farewell, Barney! George W. Bush
announces death of his beloved
former first dog after a bout
with lymphoma
Daily Mail [UK], by Snedjana Farberov
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Original Article
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Posted By:pineledger, 2/2/2013 7:10:48 AM
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| Former President George W. Bush announced Friday that his beloved Scottish Terrier Barney has died after a battle with cancer. In a statement released to the press, Mr Bush wrote that the former first dog had been suffering from lymphoma, and at 12-and-a-half years old, his body could not fight off the disease. ´He never discussed politics and was always a faithful friend. Laura and I will miss our pal,’ Bush said of Barney. Barney was inseparable from the president and his wife, Laura, going on frequent walks and accompanying Mr Bush when he fished for bass
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Comments:
Great pix. Bo, take note.
Bad link fixed. LCom Staff.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
GrandmaP, 2/2/2013 7:21:02 AM (No. 9153690)
Bad link?
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
rolfnader, 2/2/2013 7:28:00 AM (No. 9153700)
Pretty sure we didn´t pay $100k per year for babysitters for Barney.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
SpencersMom, 2/2/2013 7:53:52 AM (No. 9153736)
RIP Barney. He was a sweet little guy.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
Deedo, 2/2/2013 7:58:24 AM (No. 9153742)
You can reach the original article with this URL:
http://tinyurl.com/bbrlqte
Thank you for supplying correct link. LCom Staff.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
dwillyc, 2/2/2013 8:27:05 AM (No. 9153785)
I always looked forward to the Christmas "Barney Cam" The Bush´s had fun, could laugh at themselves and had class. "Miss me yet"?
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
bpl40, 2/2/2013 8:31:39 AM (No. 9153794)
At one time the only friend the Bush Administration had in Washington.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
DCGIRL, 2/2/2013 8:39:00 AM (No. 9153809)
Rest in peace Barney. You will be missed and aways remembered.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
rollingcow, 2/2/2013 8:42:02 AM (No. 9153812)
I saw this on FB yesterday and felt like one of my own little guys was gone. I posted it on The Connection saying Barney was, without a doubt, my favorite WH dog and I know the Bush´s are very sad. Guess biting that reporter finally got to him.
Mrs. Cow
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
skedaddle, 2/2/2013 9:06:30 AM (No. 9153878)
Seeing the photo of Barney biting the reporter just makes my day (hope he got a biscuit for it). RIP Barney.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
kayjaymac, 2/2/2013 9:27:56 AM (No. 9153927)
Hugging my Scotties more often and a little closer today.
Barney, may you rest in peace, little guy.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
Chuzzles, 2/2/2013 9:29:12 AM (No. 9153932)
I bet Mrs. Beasley is missing her buddy too. RIP little buddy, and thank you very much for your service to the nation.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
TigerLilly, 2/2/2013 9:58:03 AM (No. 9154016)
RIP Barney. You were a jaunty little dog that put smiles on our faces in perilous times. Always loved the Barney-Cam.
The portrait that GWB painted of Barney is amazing.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
EnsignO´Toole, 2/2/2013 10:02:34 AM (No. 9154029)
Barney was probably like their third child and his death hurts almost as if he was. I know how it feels to lose "man´s best friend." My sincerest sympathies to "W" and Laura.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
pomom, 2/2/2013 10:08:33 AM (No. 9154049)
Saw this on Twitter a while ago and it made me very sad. He brought a lot of joy with his antics at Christmas with his Barneycam. Rest in peace, little guy.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
nonsense, 2/2/2013 10:21:53 AM (No. 9154079)
The Russians did not "get" Barney. A little dog that was fierce and tenacious with a Big Heart. I wish him a good passage over the Rainbow Bridge.
Sure do miss good ol´ Americans living in Our House. A family that loved each other and America. Will we ever have that again?
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
zeldafitzg, 2/3/2013 10:47:54 AM (No. 9155688)
A sad occasion for all who remember him. A sweet story, however, to read. A reminder of the Bushes and their ability to maintain a perspective on life that included family as central, and this precious little fellow that enhanced their lives.
What fine people. I miss their presence in the White House,but am grateful they can enjoy private life now.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
MattMusson, 2/3/2013 11:17:41 AM (No. 9155730)
Obama´s response - "You gonna eat that?"
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