Biden's mother-in-law dies
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WILMINGTON, Delaware (CNN) - Joe Biden's spokesman said the Delaware senator would be canceling campaign events Monday and Tuesday in the wake of his mother-in-law's death Sunday.
"Other details will follow, but we appreciate everyone's respect for the family's privacy during this difficult time," wrote Biden spokesman David Wade.
Bonny Jacobs, Jill Biden's mother, had been sick for a long time and was living in a hospice.
Wade announced Saturday that Sunday and Monday's events were canceled after doctors told the family to stay close by. He said the family is now together at home in Wilmington.
The death comes the same day Biden's son Beau deploys with his National Guard unit to a mobilization station in Texas before a tour in Iraq.
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Poltics aside....we should all pray for the entire Biden Family. My family's prayers are with Joe and his family.
No campaign is more important than taking time to be with family in difficult times. I hope everyone respects Joe Biden's privacy while his family grieves for their loss. God bless America.
sorry for your loss.. wishing the best for you and your family.
Condolences to Mr. Biden and his family.
Our Prayers are with you and your family Joe.
This is a time for you, your wife, and your children to console each other.
Wednesday lets put back on the gloves.
God Loves you!
Our prayers are with the the Biden/Jacobs family. God bless you all during this difficult period.
With our condolences to Jill and Sen. (soon to be VP) Joe Biden on the loss of Jill's mother, Mrs. Bonny Jacobs.
I am a McCain supporter and I personally really do like this man. His entire family seems like good people and I pray they have peace in this time.
To Andrew....Shame on you .....no wonder you are voting for the Mcsame-Payless ticket...God have mercy on you!!
Obama-Biden for sure,
My thoughts are with you Jill and Joe and family. Nanny
Hey Scott L.,
You're a real prince.
ANDREW PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN YOUR HOE OF A MOTHER DIES, SO WE CAN SAY WHOOOOO..... CARES
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss.
Our sympathy to the Biden family. May this lady rest in peace.
Rest in Peace Mrs. Jacobs. Very sorry to hear of your loss Senator and Mrs. Biden