Biden's mother-in-law dies
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/10/05/art.bidenslean1005.gi.jpg caption="Jill Biden's mother died Sunday. Sen. Biden has canceled his campaign events planned for Monday and Tuesday."]
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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RI.P. God bless you Biden. Get back to work soon WE need you
RIP granny ....My heart and prayers goes out to the entire family .
Poor Jill and Joe. I hope their family can find some comfort knowing that Jill's mother is finally at peace after her long illness.
So very sorry Joe – sending good thoughts to you and your family in hard times. Wishing you all peace.
Our Heartfelt Sympathy to Senator Biden, Jill and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers for Biden's Family
My thoughts and prayers are with the Biden family during this very sad time.
My prayers to Joe, Jill and their family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jill, Joe, and the whole family.
My condolesences for your loss and prayers are with the Biden family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Joe and Jill. Stay strong!
My sympathies to the family.
Joe,
We love you brotha and you and your family are in our prayers.
Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God bless your family at this time. And may you find comfort in knowing that she no longer suffers but has found a home where there is unspeakable joy.
What inappropriate remark will the RNC, Palin and McCain say about Jill Biden's mother's death?
God bless you and your family...
Obama/Biden 08
That's rough. Best wishes.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Mr. Biden, during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Biden family at this sad time in their lives. Also, my prayers are for the safe return of their son Beau.
Joe Biden is going to be the best V.P. – all his efforts to date have been wonderful, culminating with the debate. He did the Obama campaign a huge service in the statesmanlike way he denounced John McCain and the Bush administration, without patronizing Sarah Palin or using personal attacks.
I wish him and his family the best at this difficult time, and Beau Biden Godspeed.
Our deepest condolences go out to you and yours Mr. Biden.
It's too bad your mother n law couldn't live to see you make to the White House. She would be very proud of you. My prayers are with you and your family. Much love and God Bless America.
Bless you, Joe and Jill. Please take the time you need away. The campaign will be just fine.
Thoughts & prayers are with the Biden family during this time.