Sad news of his death Kirk Herbstreitdear dog, Bencreated The way to the Oval Office… with the President Joe Biden Sending his condolences to the football announcer and his family in an emotional letter following the loss.
“Ben brought so much comfort and unconditional love to millions of Americans across our country,” Potts wrote in the note. “In your happiest moments and your saddest days, he was there, sensitive to every unspoken feeling and emotion.”
“I know what it’s like to lose a beloved pet, and I hope you can find some comfort in holding on to the beautiful memories you shared with Ben. He was a good boy.”
The former Ohio State quarterback said he was honored to receive the letter from No. 46 — because it’s not every day someone hears from the folks at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Politics aside – truly honored to receive this personal note @POTUS Sharing his appreciation and sympathy for the loss of our beloved Ben.
I can only hope that Ben knows how many people he has touched. pic.twitter.com/OQogRAH7oX— Kirk Herbstreit (@kirkherbstreit) December 4, 2024
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Ben was a favorite in the college football world … with the pooch roaming the sets of ESPN’s “College GameDay” as well as countless stadiums across the country.
The Herbstreit family was forced to lay low after Ben’s cancer spread to his organs … a loss that was crushing for the TV personality — but he never missed a day of work.
“God please bless his great soul and thank you for having him in my life for the past 10 years — a true blessing,” Herbstreit wrote At that time.
