George H.W. Bush's service dog Sully was among the dozens who gathered to pay their respects to the late president as his casket lies in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday.
The yellow Labrador was cast into the spotlight after he was seen lying by his late owner's American flag-covered casket in a photograph that went viral over the weekend as the nation mourns the passing of its 41st president.
The casket is now lying in state at the US Capitol before it will be transported to the Washington National Cathedral for a memorial service on Wednesday.
George H.W. Bush's service dog Sully paid a visit to his late owner's casket in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday morning as dozens gathered to pay their respects to the late president, who will lie in state until Wednesday morning
The yellow Labrador gifted to Bush in June wore an American flag-themed service animal vest while visiting the Capitol
Sully laid patiently in front of the flag-draped casket as dozens of mourners looked on during the somber occasion
Bush will lie in state until Wednesday, when his casket is brought to Washington National Cathedral for a memorial service
A steady stream of thousands of visitors - including President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania - flowed through the rotunda on Tuesday morning.
Dressed in an American Flag therapy vest, Sully was escorted into the rotunda by a woman who stood by the dog's side as cameras clicked away.
In attendance were a number of veterans, many of them in wheelchairs, and current military personnel standing at attention.
The CIA also honored its old boss, the only spy chief to become president, with visits the rotunda Tuesday, joining members of the public who had lined up before dawn to pay respects to the 41st president.
CIA Director Gina Haspel and former directors John Brennan and George Tenet visited Bush's casket, as did Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff when Bush assembled the coalition that rescued Kuwait from Iraq's invasion in the Gulf War.
Sully, who was cast into the spotlight when a photo of him lying by his late owner's casket went viral over the weekend, drew the attention of photographers as he waltzed into the rotunda
Sully visited with many of the veterans who had gathered to pay their respects to Bush, who was a key advocate for the Americans with Disabilities Act and himself a World War II veteran
The pup wore a mournful look on his face at the somber scene, though witnesses around Washington, DC, say Sully has been cheerful during his visit to the capital
Also attending the rotunda gathering was the late president's son Neil Bush (center)
Neil Bush appeared to be fighting to keep his composure as he left the gathering Tuesday
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, center, leads Desert Storm Commanders to pay their respect on Tuesday
Two members of the military stands watch over the American flag-draped casket of as Bush lies in state on Tuesday
After leaving the rotunda, Sully took a moment to pose with fans in Statuary Hall, including Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge (pictured)
Sully - named after the heroic pilot who successfully landed a damaged passenger jet on the Hudson River which saved the lives of 155 people in 2009 - was gifted to Bush by nonprofit organization America's VetDogs in June after the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush.
The president had a form of Parkinson's disease, and Sully could open doors, pick up items and summon help.
The beloved pup accompanied Bush's remains aboard Air Force One as they were transported from Houston to the capital on Sunday.
The heartbreaking viral image of Sully lying next to the 41st president’s coffin in Houston on Sunday is pictured above
Bush’s official Twitter account posted an image of Sully and former President, Bill Clinton, on June 25 after Sully’s arrival. The tweet read: ‘A great joy to welcome home the newest member of our family, "Sully," a beautiful - and beautifully trained - lab from America’s VetDogs'
Sully will soon go back to work alongside two other service dogs helping wounded military personnel at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, DC.
He will assist with physical and occupational therapy to wounded soldiers and active duty personnel - a tribute to his late owner Bush - a decorated World War II veteran.
‘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.’
GEORGE H.W. BUSH'S SERVICE DOG, SULLY, CAN PERFORM TWO-PAGE LIST OF COMMANDS
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.’
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
Sully (seen above in this undated file photo posted to Instagram) will continue his service to America after the death of the 41st President
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
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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Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.
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