Less Than a Month After Sharing News of Beloved Dog Ben’s Passing, Kirk Herbstreit Receives Heartfelt Letter from President Biden
Less than a month after sharing the heartbreaking news of the death of his beloved dog, Ben, ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit shared a letter he received from President Biden expressing his condolences. The news of Ben’s passing drew an outpouring of support from the college football community, with many fans sharing their condolences on social media.
Ben, a golden retriever, had been Herbstreit’s companion and constant companion for the past 10 years, often joining him on the set of ESPN’s “College GameDay” and “Thursday Night Football.” The dog had been battling cancer, and Herbstreit wrote about the difficult decision to put him down in a heartfelt social media post.
In a letter dated November 22, President Biden wrote about Ben’s impact on the community, saying, “Ben brought so much comfort and unconditional love to millions of Americans across our Nation. In your most joyful moments and most grief-stricken days, he was there, sensitive to every unspoken feeling and emotion. I know what it is like to lose a beloved pet, and I hope you can find some comfort in cherishing the beautiful memories you shared with Ben. He was a good boy.”
Herbstreit has been publicly open about Ben’s health struggles and had shared updates on his social media, providing a glimpse into the bond they shared. The outpouring of support and the letter from President Biden have been a testament to the impact Ben had on those around him, and Herbstreit has been grateful for the tributes and kind words.
