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Dogs truly are a man’s best friend, and for Kirk Herbstreit, his dog Ben was something special.
Like ESPN’s College GameDay co-host and commentator for both college and NFL Monday night footballHerbstreit is on the road a lot. Are dog Ben would always be by his side through it.
“Some people (have) said, ‘He’s sick. Why are you taking him on the road?’ It’s because it feeds his soul to be out and about with people and meeting people,” Herbstreit said. “His tail is constantly wagging and he’s just going up.”
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On Tuesday, Herbstreit gave a health update about Ben that turned into his worst fears on Thursday and Ben had to be put to sleep at the age of 10. The first Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback took to X (formerly Twitter) to pen a heartfelt memory of his dog.
This is really hard to write, but so many of you have loved and cared about Ben that I wanted to let you know. We found out today that the cancer had spread through Ben’s organs and there was nothing more we could do: we had to let him go. I’ve had dogs all my life, but Ben was 1 in… pic.twitter.com/jDvPTbNv2M
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) November 7, 2024
So sad. Hopefully Herbstreit finds comfort in the fact that Ben had a great life and gave him so many memories.
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The full quote reads:
“This is really hard to write, but so many of you have loved and cared about Ben that I wanted to let you know. We found out today that the cancer had spread through Ben’s organs and there was nothing more we could do: we had to let him go. I’ve had dogs all my life, but Ben was 1 to 1. He was smart, loving, gentle, patient, curious and welcoming to everyone. Always a big smile and a gentle wag of the tail. He and I could communicate. He and I understood each other and had each other’s backs. He was home with me more than anyone else and traveled with me for work. Such an easy companion. Difficult day, but it will live in all of us forever. Please God bless his majestic soul and thank you for putting him in my life these past ten years – a true blessing.
I love you Ben. ”
Ben is in doggy heaven and our hearts go out to Kirk and his family in their time of grief.
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