Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jaime was murdered at Parkland, on Joe Biden...

[Drunken Irishman]

Link to tweet

Biden's response:

Link to tweet

[DrToast]

1. Damn that got me choked up a bit

[LakeArenal]

2. That's Joe Biden. Really great human

[madaboutharry]

3. Joe Biden is a kind man.

He would do a lot to help the nation heal from this horror show.

[Trenzalore]

4. I cannot think of a bad word to say about Joe Biden as a human being. nt.

[NoMoreRepugs]

18. I second that statement.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

5. Fred Guttenberg is an amazing man, too.

He could have turned his grief inward, but he has taken the role of activist seriously, and in so doing, has become a leader for and mentor of many in the community.

[highplainsdem]

6. K&R!

[peggysue2]

7. Choked me up as well

Because Fred Guttenberg has been out there every day since losing his own daughter to fight the good fight, speak against gun violence, push for gun regulation so other parents don't face what he's gone through, a soul-shattering loss. Not surprised that Vice President Biden reached out with comfort and solace. Biden certainly knows what grief is all about.

As for Guttenberg, he seems to be following Joe Biden's advice from the Anderson Cooper interview last night--find a purpose. Fred Guttenberg appears to have found a profound purpose to honor his daughter.

Good one on both these men.

[brer cat]

11. They are both inspiring. nt

[Cha]

16. Fred Guttenberg is such an

amazingly strong being.. I'm so grateful for his purpose for his daughter, Jamie.

[yaesu]

8. VP Biden is a very decent human being, I believe is compassion is real & is what he is all about

The exact opposite of tRump.

[betsuni]

9. K&R

[BigmanPigman]

10. He spoke with Anderson Cooper about dealing with loss

of a loved one. When he lost his family a friend gave him good advice and it really helped him to deal with grief. He didn't think anyone REALLY understood how he felt until this time. His friend advised him to get large chart paper and mark how he felt on a scale of 1-10 and to date it then put it away for 6 months then get it out and rate his feelings and to date it again too, etc. Over time it did get better. I have a book called "How To Survive The Loss Of A Love" about dealing with any loss...a job, a family member, a relationship, e pet, etc. One page shows a chert like a lightening bolt zig zagging up and down but eventually it does end up higher and higher over time.

[BootinUp]

12. Thank you for the post. Nt

[George II]

13. He became a wonderful, kind man through his life's experience. Imagine losing....

....one's wife and young daughter at the age of 29. I can't imagine that. Instead of becoming bitter and introverted, he then devoted his life to helping others.

A truly good man, win or lose. I hope he wins.

[Cha]

14. Mahalo for Fred Guttenberg's tweet, DI

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[bronxiteforever]

15. K&R

[SCantiGOP]

17. Two classy men

[MustLoveBeagles]

19. Yep

[Thekaspervote]

20. His personal tragedies make it easy for survivors to connect. Having said that, that is not the

Only reason I support Mr. Biden... it is just one of many

[oasis]

21. Joe's for real. nt

[southerncrone]

22. We have so much more class & compassion than they do.

How can 1/3 of the nation still support the Imposter in the WH, when we have such noble choices on our side?

[JI7]

23. there are some Nice comments about Biden including people who met him in reply to that tweet

which is worth reading. usually twitter is full of troll comments but i thought this was nice.

[Cha]

24. Thank you again for this, DI