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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My condolences, Sen., er, excuse me, Vice-President Biden.
Take care, Joe and Jill. So sorry.
God be with you Biden family.
John and Sheri,
Fresno California
Joe Biden and his family represent America to me. Our thoughts are with them as they get through this difficult time.
May she rest in peace Sen. Biden.
Now is time to take care of the fam. as you´ve been doing all these years. That´s why I laughed when Paling talks about parenting. You are just unbeleavable human being.
Obama=Biden 2008
It would be an unfortunate choice if McCain's attack mongrel from Alaska decided to smear Biden over the next couple of days, but that is what I fully expect from her. The McCain campaign, and Palin in particular, have lost all dignity and will use this sad occasion to denigrate Joe and Barack.
Condolences to Jill Biden and her family.
our prayers are with you joe, and your whole family.
My sincerest codolences to Senator and Mrs. Biden and their entire family.
My sincere condolences go out to the family of Bonny Jacobs of whom the Bidens are a part. My prayer is that the Lord would strengthen you at this time and that you would be comforted by the happy memories of your beloved Bonny.
May God be with the Biden family during their time of bereavement. My family's thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time!
My sincere condolences to the Biden Family for their loss. I am glad to see that your family comes first at a time like this.
gecondoleert Joe,
strength in this time.
success in everything
Dear Friends:
Hypocracy of McCain when he says business would loose their license if they hire foreign illegals action is more than words.
In every thing. Citizens what are your constitutional rights to protect your ability to practice and attend services. Whether in one city of the USA or another as a citizen?
Dear Biden and family.
We are with you in this sad time. May her soul rest in peace.
May her soul rest in peace
gecondoleert Joe,
strength in this time.
success in everything.
Holland
Senator Joe Biden: All our prayers and respect go to you and your loving family.
My condolences to Jill and Joe Biden and their family. The entire Biden family is an inspiration for true family values and love.
Saying a Prayer for the Biden Family, hang in there :}
Our sympathy and prayers go out to the Bidens in their time of grief.
senator biden,, my deepest sympathy is with you and your family ,,, may god bless you and keep you all safe,,,^i^ ^I^
We wish you peace in this time of sorrow. God Bless Joe, Jill and the entire family.
My sympathies and prayers are with Joe & Jill Biden and family at the loss of their loved one. May God bless you all and be with Beau Biden and the National Guard unit he is with, as they head out for their tour in Iraq.
My condolances Senator Biden and family. I wish you all strength and support in these trying times of your loss.