George HW Bush's dog Sully's last picture with him is leaving the internet teary-eyed; check reactions

The last picture of Bush's service dog Sully assisting him for the one last time is melting hearts online

Image shared by George W Bush on Instagram

New Delhi: Deceased former US President George H.W. Bush’s service dog is melting hearts on the internet as its picture with it lying next to the casket of his master is going viral. Sully, a 2-year-old Labrador can be seen lying next to Bush’s casket draped with the American flag, with a gloomy expression on its face. Son of George HW Bush and 43rd US President George W. Bush posted a picture of the dog on Instagram and informed that now Sully will be working at his new home Walter Reed, where he will be assisting the troops. He wrote: “As much as our family is going to miss this dog, we're comforted to know he'll bring the same joy to his new home, Walter Reed, that be brought to 41.” The dog will accompany Bush's casket on the flight to Washington, D.C, CNN reported.

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As much as our family is going to miss this dog, we’re comforted to know he’ll bring the same joy to his new home, Walter Reed, that he brought to 41.

A post shared by George W. Bush (@georgewbush) on Dec 2, 2018 at 6:55pm PST

Sully is a highly trained service dog who is named after retired pilot Chesley Sullenberger who is famous for his heroic act of saving 155 passengers averting a major aviation mishap. In the year, 2009 he successfully landed a US Airways Flight in the Hudson River after both engines were damaged by a bird strike. The picture of Sully has left the netizens touched:

Mission complete. #Remembering41 pic.twitter.com/rXdyXAS4lk

— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) December 3, 2018

Such a touching photo! Blessings to your family! #RIPGeorgeHWBush 🙏🏼🇺🇸

— Rich Cruse (@RichOnOWN) December 3, 2018

Forever faithful... Thank you, Sully. 🇺🇸

— Catherine Houser (@Catheri12106948) December 3, 2018

That is so incredibly sad.

— vivienne finch (@vfinch) December 3, 2018

Im gutted by this. Bawling like a 6 month old

— Rob Rakossy (@rakos1) December 3, 2018

So beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes! You did a awesome job Sully taking care of and being President Bush's BFF and companion throughout the years! He will be waiting for you at The Rainbow Bridge when you meet him and Mrs.. Bush again! <3

— Tracy Ede (@PrincessTKirby) December 3, 2018