Thousands of people, including former President Biden, went to the Minnesota Capitol Friday to mourn Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, and their dog, Gilbert.

Melissa and Mark Hortman’s beloved golden retriever, Gilbert, honored at the Capitol alongside his owners Between 20 and 25 service dogs and trainees took turns standing guard at the edges of ...

Hundreds gather to honor Melissa, Mark, and golden retriever Gilbert, who were fatally shot. The trio's service and companionship touch many at the state capitol.

Gilbert was injured in the attack and had to be euthanized. The family’s love for their 4-year-old golden retriever was woven into their tribute at the Capitol on Friday.

The urn carrying the remains of the Hortman's dog, Gilbert, sits nexts to the caskets of Melissa and Mark Hortman in the State Capitol Rotunda on Friday, June 27, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman to lie in state with their dog, Gilbert, on Friday Rep. Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state in the Minnesota Capitol on Friday, before a private ...

Despite his best efforts, Gilbert didn’t graduate from the service dog program; he failed. He was just too friendly.

Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, husband Mark, to lie in state with their dog, Gilbert, on Friday The Capitol rotunda will be available for the public to pay their respects from 12 p.m. to 5 ...

Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, will lie in state on Friday in the Minnesota Capitol rotunda in St. Paul, along with their golden retriever, Gilbert. Gov. Tim ...

Melissa, Mark, and Gilbert were killed when a man impersonating a police officer came to their front door, and shot them in the early morning hours of June 14.