Biden Pays Tribute to Late Son Beau in Personal Memorial Day Message

President Joe Biden has marked his first Memorial Day weekend as commander in chief by honoring the nation's sacrifices in a deeply personal manner.

He paid tribute Sunday to those lost while remembering his late son Beau, a veteran who died six years ago to the day. Biden attended the ceremony alongside his grandson Hunter.

"As many of you know, this is a hard day for us. Six years ago today, Hunter lost his dad and I lost my son," Biden said.

As a cold rain fell, Biden made his annual appearance at the commemoration in New Castle, Delaware, not far from his Wilmington home.

The memorial service is hosted by the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs at Veterans Memorial Park at the Delaware Memorial Bridge and is held every May 30.

"Beau didn't die in the line of duty, but he was serving at the Delaware National Guard unit in Iraq for a year, that was one of the proudest things he did in his life. So, thank you for allowing us to grieve together today," he said.

The death of Beau Biden from brain cancer at age 46 is ever-present for his father, and the loss has defined much of the president's worldview.

On Monday, Biden plans to do the same at Arlington National Cemetery on the official observance.

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[loriejoy]

'Hunter lost his dad and I lost my son"??? WT ??? I thought Beau and Hunter were brothers ???

[jomanthekiller]

How did Hunter Biden lose his dad when Joe is Still alive? Is Beau Hunters dad? What the hell is he going on about anymore?

[BORNGEARHEAD]

"She's 9, but she looks like she's 19." -Joe Biden May 28, 2021

[computerproducts]

Joe lost a son and Hunter gained a girlfriend...

[LifeScapeCustomDesigns]

"Puff Piece" Really? He didn't even acknowledge Memorial Day. Or thank our veterans. And we are feed this tribute garbage. #joebidenisnotessential

[crashcorrigan]

It's not about you, Joe. Every once in a while, like Memorial Day, it's not about YOU! God, what an insufferable fool.

[hammerk]

All I heard was what his personal losses..Please thank our great veterans. Something I don't think I heard corn pop Junior do.

[jetjet]

This country needs too wake up. This guy cant even carry on a memorial speech. The people who voted for this guy shouldn't be allowed to vote

[walterheisenberg]

Biden and Pelosi must be passing the same jug. Both sound drunk.

[joe]

Hunter "hooked up" with Beau's wife after his death. There's something wrong with that family. Smh...

[Patriotic]

His son never died in combat, why is this happening?

[swimminginthoughts]

Hunter is obviously Joe's second favorite son.

[georgegerswin]

It must be hard for hunter to know his dad is gone yet somehow he is the president....

[bigfundonttrip]

Hold up now Memorial Day we honor those patriots that gave there life in battle, not those who died of brain cancer 🙄 Veterans Day we honor those who served, sir bumbles is acting like bo died in combat, not the case, thank you for your service bo we remember you and all veterans (like myself, navy ‘80-86) on Veterans Day

[jcclayton]

It's all about you ain't it Big Guy. BTW, where's Hunter?

[downtherabbithole]

What did he say about that little girl?

[randyflamethrower]

Good thing Hunter was there to start hooking up with Beau’s widow

[downtherabbithole]

Well we know how respectful hunter is huh?

[carlfisher]

Dear Mr. President, a quick civics lesson for you. Memorial Day is reserved for honoring those who gave their lives fighting for our country. Please do not appropriate this day for your SON, who did not die defending our Nation.

[aggnal]

Memorial day?

No, let's make it about me making it about Beau.