Barney Bush, RIP
A painting by George W. Bush of Barney, courtesy of the Bush family.
President George Bush and Laura Bush have released the following statement:
Laura and I are sad to announce that our Scottish Terrier, Barney, has passed away. The little fellow had been suffering from lymphoma and after twelve and a half years of life, his body could not fight off the illness.
Barney and I enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to accompany me when I fished for bass at the ranch. He was a fierce armadillo hunter. At Camp David, his favorite activity was chasing golf balls on the chipping green.
Barney guarded the South Lawn entrance of the White House as if he were a Secret Service agent. He wandered the halls of the West Wing looking for treats from his many friends. He starred in Barney Cam and gave the American people Christmas tours of the White House. Barney greeted Queens, Heads of State, and Prime Ministers. He was always polite and never jumped in their laps.
Barney was by my side during our eight years in the White House. He never discussed politics and was always a faithful friend. Laura and I will miss our pal.
Great picture of Barney.
I hope Mrs. Beasley will be ok and doesn’t pine away missing her old friend.
I was just talking about Barney with someone. Anyone remember who?
It’s impossible to say too much about a good, loyal dog. They certainly make us look small.
@Scout
today is a 2 lapdog day also. brrrrrr
My favorite Barney story remains the one about him biting the reporter. Some reporter over-stepped his boundaries and reached out and touched Barney. Barney whirled around and snapped at him. Go Barney go.
For me it is a two fireplace day. My dogs are too big for anyone’s lap this side of Andre the Giant (who is, alas, no longer with us).
RIP Barney. Losing a beloved pet is so painful. Some remain in our hearts forever……