George H.W. Bush's service dog Sully 'remembers' owner on Memorial Day

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Sully, the service dog and companion for former President George H.W. Bush, paid tribute to the late president, as well as those who lost their lives defending our nation.

A photo of Sully, posing next to the World War II Memorial featuring President George W. Bush’s name and the year the memorial was dedicated, was featured on the dog’s Instagram page, along with a quote from his former master.

The senior Bush was a U.S. Navy pilot during World War II

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Sully, who was named after the hero pilot who landed a passenger plane in the Hudson River, Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, works at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, as a rehabilitation dog, the "Today" show reported.

For his service to Bush, Sully was awarded the Paw of Courage by the American Kennel Club,

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FILE PHOTO: President George H.W Bush's service dog Sully stands with members of the Bush family during a departure ceremony to Washington D. C at Ellington Field on December 3, 2018, in Houston, Texas.