Politicians, military leaders and celebrities from across the country came to bid farewell on Saturday to former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, whose death at age 46 opened yet another chapter of grief for his father, Vice President Joe Biden.
Calling himself part of the Biden clan, President Barack Obama remembered Beau Biden as a selfless son and consummate public servant in a eulogy delivered at Biden's funeral.
"He did in 46 years what most of us couldn't do in 146," Obama said. "He left nothing in the tank."
Addressing the vice president and his wife, Jill, Obama reflected on their friendship: "Michelle and I thank God you are in our lives.