Obama’s grandmother dies
It appears that the biggest tragedy of Barack Obama’s life may have occurred this morning. Barack Obama’s grandmother Madelyn Dunham died early this morning. Imagine the true driving force in your life dying just a little bit more than 24 hours before you either win or lose the White House. Extremely sad.
From WaPo:
The campaign released a statement from Obama and his sister Maya Soetoro-Ng this afternoon:
“It is with great sadness that we announce that our grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, has died peacefully after a battle with cancer. She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength, and humility. She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world with the knowledge that her impact on all of us was meaningful and enduring. Our debt to her is beyond measure.
“Our family wants to thank all of those who sent flowers, cards, well-wishes, and prayers during this difficult time. It brought our grandmother and us great comfort. Our grandmother was a private woman, and we will respect her wish for a small private ceremony to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to any worthy organization in search of a cure for cancer.”
