[h=3]GEORGE H.W. BUSH'S SERVICE DOG, SULLY, CAN PERFORM TWO-PAGE LIST OF COMMANDS[/h]
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Sully is seen above with the former President in this undated image posted on social media
Sully, George H.W. Bush's yellow Labrador service dog, is not done doing his duty for his country.
The loyal canine, who was photographed mournfully lying beside his friend's casket in Houston on Sunday, will accompany him on the plane to Washington, D.C., on Monday, CNN is reporting.
Sully was named, appropriately enough, after Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III, the heroic pilot who successfully landed a damaged passenger jet on the Hudson River which saved the lives of 155 people in 2009.
He is a specially trained dog who is capable of following a lengthy list of commands, including answering the phone and fetching items.
'As one person said, he can do just about anything except make you a martini, but not to worry, he can go get you someone to make you a martini,' Bush family spokesperson Jim McGrath told CNN.
The Bush family has grown especially close to the dog, as evidenced by an Instagram post by former President George W. Bush.
'As much as our family is going to miss the dog, we're comforted to know he'll bring the same joy to his new home, Walter Reed, that he brought to 41,' the 43rd President wrote on Instagram.
The post was shared by the dog's Instagram account, 'sullyhwbush.'
Sully was given to the elder Bush by America’s VetDogs, a New York-based nonprofit group which provides service dogs to veterans in need.
After news broke of Bush’s passing on Saturday, America’s VetDogs tweeted a statement, saying: ‘America’s VetDogs is deeply saddened by the loss of President George H.W. Bush.
‘Our condolences go out to the Bush family at this time.’
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After news broke of Bush’s passing on Saturday, America’s VetDogs tweeted a statement, saying: ‘America’s VetDogs is deeply saddened by the loss of President George H.W. Bush. Our condolences go out to the Bush family at this time.’ The tweet was attached to an image showing Bush being pushed in a wheelchair while holding a leash as Sully walks beside him
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Sully (seen above in this undated file photo posted to Instagram) will continue his service to America after the death of the 41st President
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America’s VetDogs, an organization which pairs specially trained service dogs with wounded veterans, will return Sully to its Smithtown, New York headquarters, where he will stay for the holiday season
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He is then expected to be transferred to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Facility Dog Program in Bethesda, where canines help wounded veterans as they undergo physical and occupational therapy
The tweet was attached to an image showing Bush being pushed in a wheelchair while holding a leash as Sully walks beside him.
America’s VetDogs told KTRK-TV that Sully will return to its Smithtown, New York headquarters, where he will stay for the holiday season.
He is then expected to be transferred to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Facility Dog Program in Bethesda, where canines help wounded veterans as they undergo physical and occupational therapy.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bush family during this difficult time,’ said John Miller, President and CEO of America's VetDogs.
‘It was truly an honor to have provided service dog Sully to be by the president's side for the past several months.
‘As a true patriot and a visionary, President Bush will forever be viewed by people with disabilities and their families as a hero through his efforts to enact the Americans with Disabilities Act.
‘We are forever grateful to his service to the American people.’
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Sully is seen above with the former President in this undated image posted on social media
Sully, George H.W. Bush's yellow Labrador service dog, is not done doing his duty for his country.
The loyal canine, who was photographed mournfully lying beside his friend's casket in Houston on Sunday, will accompany him on the plane to Washington, D.C., on Monday, CNN is reporting.
Sully was named, appropriately enough, after Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III, the heroic pilot who successfully landed a damaged passenger jet on the Hudson River which saved the lives of 155 people in 2009.
He is a specially trained dog who is capable of following a lengthy list of commands, including answering the phone and fetching items.
'As one person said, he can do just about anything except make you a martini, but not to worry, he can go get you someone to make you a martini,' Bush family spokesperson Jim McGrath told CNN.
The Bush family has grown especially close to the dog, as evidenced by an Instagram post by former President George W. Bush.
'As much as our family is going to miss the dog, we're comforted to know he'll bring the same joy to his new home, Walter Reed, that he brought to 41,' the 43rd President wrote on Instagram.
The post was shared by the dog's Instagram account, 'sullyhwbush.'
Sully was given to the elder Bush by America’s VetDogs, a New York-based nonprofit group which provides service dogs to veterans in need.
After news broke of Bush’s passing on Saturday, America’s VetDogs tweeted a statement, saying: ‘America’s VetDogs is deeply saddened by the loss of President George H.W. Bush.
‘Our condolences go out to the Bush family at this time.’
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After news broke of Bush’s passing on Saturday, America’s VetDogs tweeted a statement, saying: ‘America’s VetDogs is deeply saddened by the loss of President George H.W. Bush. Our condolences go out to the Bush family at this time.’ The tweet was attached to an image showing Bush being pushed in a wheelchair while holding a leash as Sully walks beside him
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Sully (seen above in this undated file photo posted to Instagram) will continue his service to America after the death of the 41st President
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America’s VetDogs, an organization which pairs specially trained service dogs with wounded veterans, will return Sully to its Smithtown, New York headquarters, where he will stay for the holiday season
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He is then expected to be transferred to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Facility Dog Program in Bethesda, where canines help wounded veterans as they undergo physical and occupational therapy
The tweet was attached to an image showing Bush being pushed in a wheelchair while holding a leash as Sully walks beside him.
America’s VetDogs told KTRK-TV that Sully will return to its Smithtown, New York headquarters, where he will stay for the holiday season.
He is then expected to be transferred to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Facility Dog Program in Bethesda, where canines help wounded veterans as they undergo physical and occupational therapy.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bush family during this difficult time,’ said John Miller, President and CEO of America's VetDogs.
‘It was truly an honor to have provided service dog Sully to be by the president's side for the past several months.
‘As a true patriot and a visionary, President Bush will forever be viewed by people with disabilities and their families as a hero through his efforts to enact the Americans with Disabilities Act.
‘We are forever grateful to his service to the American people.’
