In hushed reverence, President Joe Biden stood witness with grieving families Sunday under a gray sky, as, one by one, the remains of 13 U.S. troops killed in the Kabul suicide bombing were removed with solemnity from a military aircraft that brought them home. President Biden and his wife, Jill, met privately with family members of those killed in the suicide attack near the Kabul airport before the president became the fourth commander in chief over two decades of war to stand at attention at Dover Air Force Base, as the remains of the fallen from Afghanistan returned home.
- Now he wants to show up and act like a president? — Kylie A. Henry
- Versus Donald. — John Smith
- I would have nothing to say to him. — Leah Danielle
- If I was a family member, I would have plenty to say. — Kevin McCarthy
- Let this day be a day of respect for the families who are grieving. Save hatred and negativity for another day. — Patricia Lodholz
- Amen! All this negativity and hatred makes me sick! I don’t like the guy either, but for God’s sake, these families need to have peace and love right now. Save the politics for another day! — Barbara Kirsche Catts
- Guarantee he doesn’t even know three of the names, nor does he care, more than likely. — Nolan Jones
- “What difference does it make?” — Mary Grampp Brown
- I’m positive he knows all 13 names and will console the families in a heartfelt and sincere manner. — Dale Bert
- Shouldn’t he be golfing? Wait, that was the other guy. — John Anderson
- I don’t care what your political affiliation is, but this is an article about soldiers who risked their lives for the USA. Have a little respect! — Cal William
- Biden knows it’s his duty as commander in chief. And he has also accepted responsibility. — Austin Acocella
- Everyone’s so angry. Were you all saying the same things when GWB went to the transfer of the dead soldiers from fighting in Afghanistan or Iraq? — John Smith
- Yes. I was against all these “wars” that did nothing but made contractors rich. — Tom Small
- Thank you, President Biden, for showing your respect and empathy during this difficult time. — Jackie Zisterer
