There has been an outpouring of well-wishes to U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden's family following the death of his 46-year-old son, Beau Biden, late last month.
Now, the White House has shared a tribute page that commemorates Beau's legacy, published on the same day as his funeral, which drew thousands of attendees Saturday. Titled "Remembering Beau Biden," it features several intimate family photos and poignant quotes from the late politician, which characterize his life and public service.
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The quotes provide insight into why Beau's death from brain cancer has inspired such a strong public response:
We must strive to recognize that moral codes matter. That we are interdependent. That the means of our conduct must be driven by our conscience, our values, our knowledge and, above all, by our laws. And that our conduct cannot not be blinded by even the most laudable ends.
Another quote seems to speak directly to the Biden family's history of personal tragedies. Beau's mother Neilia and sister Naomi died in a car accident in 1972:
Sometimes it’s not good to look too far down the road … Having longterm dreams is a good thing … but having a plan has never worked for me, because life always intervenes.
At the bottom of its tribute page, the White House directs readers to a a separate page on its website, which allows the public to send well-wishes to the Biden family.