Vice President Joe Biden’s Son Beau Dies Of Brain Cancer; Reactions From Twitter, Politicians

Joseph “Beau” Biden III, an Iraq War veteran who served as the attorney general of Delaware and was a son of Vice President Joe Biden, died Saturday at age 46, the White House said in a statement. He died after battling brain cancer, according to the vice president’s office.

In 2013, Beau Biden was treated at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston after he became disoriented and weak while on vacation. He was diagnosed with brain cancer, and after undergoing surgery was given a clean bill of health.

Beau Biden, 46, the twice-elected attorney general of Delaware, was planning a run for the governor’s office when he suffered a recurrence of health problems he has had in recent years.

Here are some reactions to his death:

“Michelle and I humbly pray for the good Lord to watch over Beau Biden, and to protect and comfort his family here on Earth.” — President Barack Obama.

“He was extraordinarily in tune with people. He was passionate about serving. … I think it’s important that people know what a real, genuine, decent guy he was.” — Democratic Delaware Gov. Jack Markell.

“Throughout his life, Beau never shied away from doing the right thing, even when it meant doing the hard thing. Beau served his country and community with honor, and that’s how he will be remembered.” — U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.).

“Beau had a warm and generous spirit. He was a truly giving person, and he appreciated the good in others in the way we all should. He leaves a legacy of service, and also a great personal legacy that calls on each of us to be more gentle in our judgments and more gracious with our thanks. He was one of the best of the good guys.” — U.S. Rep. John Carney (D-Del.)

“He was filled with a sense of honor, duty, and humility – to the core. He was a class act, period, ingrained with integrity, compassion, a sense of moral obligation to help others, and especially people who were hurting.” — Secretary of State John Kerry.

“Beau’s dedication to public service was deep, broad and profound. He embodied the best and most noble traits that his parents sought to instill in him. I know Joe is very proud and he should be proud because Beau was simply a joy to know.” — Democratic Senate minority leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.).

“Tonight, our country lost a committed public servant, someone who devoted his own life to making the lives of others better. Beau was steadfast in his defense of our principles, whether as a member of the Delaware National Guard or as the state’s Attorney General. … I had the privilege of knowing Beau personally. He was a ‘mensch’ in the truest sense of the word.” — DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

“As a dedicated Attorney General and soldier, Beau devoted his career to proudly serving his country and home state. It was an honor to serve alongside him as he worked tirelessly to fight for the powerless and protect the most vulnerable, our children.” — Dennis P. Williams, Democratic mayor of Beau Biden’s hometown of Wilmington.

Beau Biden, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, earned a law degree from Syracuse University in 1994. He served as a law clerk for a federal judge in New Hampshire before working for the U.S. Department of Justice from 1995 until 2002, including five years as a federal prosecutor in Philadelphia. In 2001, he volunteered for an interim assignment helping to train judges and prosecutors in postwar Kosovo.

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