Melissa Hortman was a lawmaker in Minnesota. She worked for the state. She lived with her husband, Mark. They had a dog named Gilbert. Gilbert was a golden retriever.
Sadly, Melissa, Mark, and Gilbert died. This happened at their home. It was a shooting. The people of Minnesota felt sad.
Now, people want to honor them. Melissa, Mark, and Gilbert are at the State Capitol building. This is a special way to remember them together.
It is not common for a dog to be honored this way. But Gilbert was part of their family. People are coming to say goodbye.