Biden Mourns Loss of His Mother-In-Law
(CBS)
(WILMINGTON, DEL.) - Joe Biden has cancelled his events for early this week after the passing of his mother in law.
"The Obama-Biden campaign today cancelled Sen. Biden's schedule Monday and Tuesday because of the passing of Jill Biden's mother, Bonny Jean Jacobs, this afternoon after a long illness," Biden spokesman David Wade wrote in an e-mail to the press.
"Other details will follow, but we appreciate everyone's respect for the family's privacy during this difficult time."
Biden had already dropped plans to campaign in Washington, D.C., on Saturday and Virginia today when his family realized the seriousness of Mrs. Jacobs' condition.
He had planned to speak at rallies in New Hampshire tomorrow and begin a Florida bus tour on Tuesday, which was to last a few days.
Members of Biden's travelling press corps learned yesterday afternoon of Jill Biden's mother's illness and were asked to keep a respectful distance from the Biden family as they spent final hours together with Mrs. Jacobs, who lived in nearby Pennsylvania.
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GOD BLESS the Biden/Jacobs Family
May the Almight God grant you the strength and the courage to bear this tragic loss. We are all with you and behind you as you march forward. Victory is only a few weeks away.
Although I do wonder what the Alaskan lose cannon moronic idiot will have to say about this though...
You have a nation full of friends and supporters who will give you strength during this sad time.
Our prayers and love are with you.
Keep the faith.
--Erin Medlicott (Biden For President online comm. mgr.)
- by leighg1 October 5, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
- Sen. Biden, my prays with you!
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