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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Senator Biden, you and your wife have my heartfelt sympathy during your time of bereavement.
I am so sorry to hear of the Bidens' loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Biden family.
our thoughts and prayers are with the Biden family in this difficult time...
May she rest in peace. May people leave their family in peace.
Jill, Joe and Family, our Sympathy and
Thoughts are with you, at this time of sorrow. God Bless You and Yours Always
God bless you!
My condolences to the Biden Family, and may God bless you all.
Obama/Biden '08!
My condolences go out to the whole Biden family. Take your time. the campaign will be fine. I'll be praying for you.
Our prayers are for you, Senator Biden, Jill, and all of your family.
1Thess.4:13,14
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deepest condolences to the next VP of the U.S.
I don't know the Bidens personally, but as one human to another, I extend my condolenses to the Bidens on their loss.
Challenging times to be sure on all fronts, peace and blessings to your family
Prayers are with you Biden's and Jacob's
My condolences to Senator Biden and his family.
As a Republican and McCain / Palin supporter, my deepest sympathy is with Joe Biden and his family.
Sorry for your loss Joe,,,,,
May her soul rest in peace
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you, Joe.
My thoughts go out to Jill Biden and Joe Biden and all of their family. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Dear Sen. and Mrs Biden,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers will be with the entire family. God bless you.
We love you Jill & Joe!!
Joe, sorry to hear about your mother in law. Our prayers are with you and your family.
To Senator Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden:
You and your family will be kept in my thoughts and prayers for the next few weeks. I'm sure that Mrs. Jacobs was a great woman, and she will be missed.
Our thoughts and prays are with the Biden and Jacobs family in their time of grief
Joe Biden is capable of handling the family emergency and the Nation's need for protection, both coming at the same time. He will be able to face anything that will come nationally also.