Bo Obama: The Rainbow Bridge

This afternoon was a difficult one for our family. We said goodbye to our best friend—Bo—after a battle with cancer. We are grateful for the love you showed him over the years. Please hug the furry members of your family a little closer tonight—and give them a belly rub from us. pic.twitter.com/zOk3SPABsT

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 8, 2021

Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion. For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our lives—happy to see us on our good days, our bad days, and everyday in between. pic.twitter.com/qKMNojiu9V

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 8, 2021

He tolerated all the fuss that came with being in the White House, had a big bark but no bite, loved to jump in the pool in the summer, was unflappable with children, lived for scraps around the dinner table, and had great hair. pic.twitter.com/1x4VOMsLGR

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 8, 2021

He was exactly what we needed and more than we ever expected. We will miss him dearly. pic.twitter.com/CHweCxwJ7a

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 8, 2021

My heart is with you @MichelleObama, @BarackObama, Sasha, Malia, and Sunny. Bo brought smiles to us all. https://t.co/VnSq6RlxP0

— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) May 8, 2021

"This is exactly what he does at home. He tries to beat Malia and Sasha to my lap." RIP Bo Obama 😢💔💔 pic.twitter.com/n2US4PJ2NP

— Sshae (@shae90_shae) May 8, 2021

Chasing Bo around the Cabinet Room. pic.twitter.com/25cou6g8HD

— Pete Souza (@PeteSouza) May 8, 2021

Bo lifted my spirits every time I found him lounging in the chair outside the Oval Office. He was snuggly and sweet and chill. Like many, I will miss him. https://t.co/3FkKsMd3u5

— Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) May 9, 2021

he protec, he love his mama, rest in pawradise Bo Obama 🌈 pic.twitter.com/yPuL06OOh0

— ᴘᴀᴠʟᴏᴠ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏʀɢɪ (@PAVGOD) May 8, 2021

Young, Gifted, And Black

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— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020

Angela Bassett’s touching message about Chadwick💔 pic.twitter.com/3xswOcnntE

— Makho Ndlovu (@makhondlovu) August 29, 2020

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All Chadwick Boseman gave us in the last four years. Knowing he was sick. I can’t even begin to express gratitude, let alone the anguish. Thank you doesn’t even feel like enough, but I do thank him. I hope he rests well. I hope those close to him find comfort.

— herald of alien superstar (@Steph_I_Will) August 29, 2020

https://twitter.com/ZacharyWhitten/status/1299538237573279746

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https://twitter.com/LaBeautyologist/status/1299541362677747713

Chadwick was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, per reports. During that time, he gave us Civil War, Marshall, Black Panther, Infinity War, Endgame, 21 Bridges and Da 5 Bloods. Lord only knows what he was going through on a daily basis.

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) August 29, 2020

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Chadwick Boseman getting emotional about trading letters with kids with terminal cancer who passed before they got to see Black Panther...knowing he was himself battling cancer when he said this. Jesus. pic.twitter.com/o6l6hUjanU

— David Dennis Jr. (@DavidDTSS) August 29, 2020

We never know what people are enduring. Humans...we are wonders.

Thank you, Chadwick, for gifting us with your greatness in the midst of a painful struggle. #ChadwickBoseman pic.twitter.com/YDLOLHxop6

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) August 29, 2020

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I interviewed Chadwick Boseman in 2017, and to think he was going through cancer while satisfying the physical demands of a Marvel movie...https://t.co/MAB1ZYdcGS pic.twitter.com/eLdear66IU

— Matt Jacobs (@majacobs) August 29, 2020

What he meant to Black kids everywhere. What he did for them. The worlds he helped them create and imagine, all while battling this illness.

My spirit hurts.

— Roseanne A. Brown 🎄⛄ (@rosiesrambles) August 29, 2020

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Anyone who has ever seen what cancer does to someone up close knows how debilitating & painful the disease is.

Chadwick still showed up to press runs, movie sets, screening events, fan visits, and award ceremonies in the midst of battling cancer.

Resilient isn’t even the word.

— Gia Peppers, A Virgo Grooving 💁🏾‍♀️ (@GiaPeppers) August 29, 2020

Chadwick Boseman's SNL sketch about Karen and her potato salad was freaking legendary. Dammit. pic.twitter.com/HAyBiaivMU

— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) August 29, 2020

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I keep thinking about my 3-year-old in his Black Panther costume. How he wore it almost every day when he got it, refused to take it off. The way he walked around saying “I’m the Black Panther.” How happy it made him. What Chadwick gave us was immeasurable. What an enormous loss.

— Clint Smith (@ClintSmithIII) August 29, 2020

https://twitter.com/emotylol/status/1299531524904161280

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Chadwick was the first superhero a lot of black kids could really look up to and identify as. That kind of legacy is...unparalleled and today we found out he was a superhero in real life too, battling cancer while entertaining millions. That strength is rare, Rest in Power King.

— first-mate prance (@bocxtop) August 29, 2020

Chadwick really suffered through all of that for *us.* Think of all the stories he helped tell. All the people he helped find hope. All the Black children for whom he could be a powerful reflection?

Despite his own terminal pain.

I am astonished by the weight of that sacrifice

— brittany packnett cunningham. (@MsPackyetti) August 29, 2020

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To be young, gifted, and black. pic.twitter.com/Y8KRkadsVv

— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) August 29, 2020

He was Jackie.
He was James.
He was Thurgood.
He was T'Challa.

He was brilliant.#ChadwickBoseman pic.twitter.com/A5iig7GE2i

— The Leadership Conference (@civilrightsorg) August 29, 2020

Incomparable

If there’s one thing I love about @RepJohnLewis, it’s his incomparable will to fight. I know he’s got a lot more of that left in him. Praying for you, my friend.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 30, 2019

Dear Congressman.
You are loved.
You are respected.
You are magnificent.
Lifting you up in prayer, peace and the power of your ancestors this day.
May God continue to bless you in all the ways you’ve blessed us, sir.#GoodTrouble pic.twitter.com/vF0S9JN3pD

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 30, 2019

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https://twitter.com/PeteSouza/status/1211448117930995714

President Obama: A Truly Generous Soul

Well Wishes

John McCain is an American hero & one of the bravest fighters I've ever known. Cancer doesn't know what it's up against. Give it hell, John.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 20, 2017

John and I have been friends for 40 years. He's gotten through so much difficulty with so much grace. He is strong - and he will beat this.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 20, 2017

Vice President Biden Isn’t Going Anywhere And We Love It

Joe and Jill Biden announce The Biden Foundation in new vid, plan to focus on cancer research, violence against women, foreign policy issues pic.twitter.com/z6296Cp8wi

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 1, 2017

The Cures Act Becomes Law

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All Times Eastern

3:50PM: President Obama hosts an afternoon Hanukkah reception

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4:55PM: President Obama delivers remarks at a My Brother’s Keeper summit

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7:35PM: President Obama hosts an evening Hanukkah reception

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In signing the Cures Act into law, we're one step closer to breakthroughs on the greatest health challenges of our time. Today's a good day. pic.twitter.com/ttB3LQciwB

— President Obama (@POTUS44) December 13, 2016

The #CuresAct signed today shows government at its best. It shows that our politics can still come together to do big, consequential things. pic.twitter.com/uPueZOmJir

— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) December 14, 2016

Early Bird Chat

Early Bird Chat

For the loved ones we've lost and the ones we can still save, thank you Joe for putting us on the path to ending cancer as we know it. https://t.co/O0twPYcRSc

— President Obama (@POTUS44) October 17, 2016

The #CancerMoonshot carries the hopes & dreams of millions praying we succeed. Read the report I just handed @POTUS: https://t.co/m3r4rw4aG3

— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) October 17, 2016

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All Times Eastern

9AM: President Obama welcomes Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Mrs. Agnese Landini of Italy

10:05AM: President Obama holds a meeting with Prime Minister Renzi

11:40AM: President Obama and President Renzi hold a press conference

1:30PM: Vice President Biden hosts a luncheon in honor of Prime Minister Renzi

6:45PM: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a State Dinner and reception in honor of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Mrs. Agnese Landini of Italy

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Picture Of The Day

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden participate in a meeting with the White House Cancer Moonshot Task Force in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House, Feb. 1, 2016. Photo by Pete Souza

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CEB

Look how humble our PBO is as evidenced about where he is sitting. He does not have to be the center of attention or sitting in the front on an elevated chair (as LBJ did) to prove he is in charge. He has that natural confidence and power that is quietly evident in the way that he comports himself. His position also says that he has Joe’s back. Our guys are all kinds of wonderful.

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MadameSoph

This is a BFD 🙂

I’m so excited PBO has put VPB in charge of this. Knowing this administration and PBO, they would not set these ambitious goals if they didn’t think reaching them was possible. As VP said, “Listen, I’m not Bernie Sanders…..I’m not a populist. But I’m a realist.”

I lost my Dad and other family to cancer and quite a few of my friends are fighting or have recovered from it. I’m so grateful for the Cancer Moonshot.

So, when “curing cancer” gets added to saving the economy and auto industry, bringing justice to Bin Laden, providing affordable healthcare to millions and combating climate change, how will they spin “disappointment” then?

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GGail

Where PBO has his chair positioned says a whole lot.
Wow, what a great man.

Let the haters hate. We know the real deal when we see it.