Beau Biden

Joseph Robinette 'Beau' Biden III (February 3, 1969 – May 30, 2015) was an American military officer, lawyer, and the eldest son of President Joe Biden. Beau served as the Major in the Delaware Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq in 2008-2009, where he served with distinction. After his military service, he worked as the Attorney General of Delaware and built a legal career focused on helping working families and protecting vulnerable populations. He married Hallie Jacobs and had two children, establishing himself as a respected figure in Delaware politics and law. Beau was widely regarded as a man of integrity and principle, inheriting his father's commitment to public service and community. His death from glioblastoma brain cancer at age 46 profoundly affected his father and the nation, with President Biden frequently speaking about the profound loss and his son's legacy of service. Beau's life epitomized dedication to family, country, and public service. He was remembered not only as the son of a future president but as an accomplished public servant in his own right, whose character and values influenced his father's political priorities and personal philosophy throughout his subsequent presidency.