Biden's mother-in-law dies

[jefferson_dem]

Source: CNN

Biden's mother-in-law dies
Posted: 04:53 PM ET

From CNN's Alexander Marquardt

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.

Bonnie 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.


Read more: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/05/bidens-mother-in-law-dies/

[msongs]

1. our best wishes to Joe and his family nt

[jwirr]

2. K & R. Sympathy to the family.

[maddezmom]

3. very sad news

Prayers and thoughts for the family.

[midnight]

4. Sorry to hear that the grandson........

was to mobilize in Texas. I understand nothing about this administrations use of our military, but would it be justifiable to allow this young man to be with his family at this time?

[Bobbieo]

5. Condolences to the family!

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

7. May she rest in peace. Condolences to the Bidens at this difficult time.

[Catch22Dem]

6. He wouldn't be allowed even in peacetime service

When I was in the military, the only way you could get out of duty for a non-immediate family member death was if that family member had raised you for a period of time. Like if your grandma or aunt died, but she raised you, you could go home for the funeral.

[AwakeAtLast]

16. Good question

I know that when my husband was in Iraq, the only way he would be granted leave would be in the event of an immediate family member's death, i.e. Mother, Father, sibling, wife, child. Grandparent was not on the list.

[humbled_opinion]

36. AMCROSS

They have a process where the American Red Cross sends an authorization to the military unit and then based on the Commanders assesments the person can travel home to be his family.

Thoughts and prayers with the Biden Family.

[TexasProgresive]

41. If things aren't too screwed up the Red Cross will

arrange an emergency leave- in the past this was automatic for immediate family members-grandparents included. My maternal grandmother died while I was in tech school. The Red Cross and my squadron had me on the road back to San Antonio so fast that I was in New Orleans before I knew what was happening (I was driving from Biloxi, Miss.).

[jennied]

8. Aw, that sucks! :( I wish Biden and his family the best.

[liberal N proud]

9. Our hearts are with you and your family in this sad time Joe

[goclark]

22. Our hearts are filled with prayers for your family

Jill's mother must have been a really special lady because you can see the home training she displays so easily.

[crossroads]

10. Sorry to hear that sad news... sending good vibes to Joe and family!

My deepest sympathies go out to them...
CR

[iamahaingttta]

11. My condolences to the Senator and his family.

Very sad...

[Warpy]

12. My sympathy to Senator Biden and his family

but especially to his wife. Losing Mom is hard.

[cui bono]

13. Aw. Condolences to Joe and his family.

:grouphug:

[hamsterjill]

14. Sorry to hear this.

My sympathies to the Biden family.

[Trajan]

15. My sincerest condolences to Senator Biden and his family.

[PatSeg]

17. What a sad week this has been for the Bidens

[glinda]

28. I agree

[StopTheNeoCons]

18. Warm and thankful sympathies for true patriots Joe and Jill during their time of loss

[Triana]

19. Damn sad. Poor Joe and Jill. That's far too much for them to have to endure...

..in one day - losing a son to a tour in Iraq and a close family member.

My thoughts are with them - I hope they find strength in each other to endure.

[oldtime dfl_er]

20. Condolences

to the whole family, and especially to Jill.

[CherokeeDem]

21. In the flurry of this Campaign ...

to have to deal with such personal grief has to be very difficult. They are already under such pressure. My thoughts and condolences to the families.

[krispos42]

23. Ah, jeez... :-(

Good vibes to the Biden family

[maxpower]

24. My thoughts are with you Senator and Mrs. Biden

I know you will be strong.

[pleah]

25. I'm very sorry to hear that.

:-(

[Fire1]

26. My deepest sympathy to the Biden family.

[EFerrari]

27. My prayers and wishes for Senator Biden's family.

[Faygo Kid]

29. A life well lived. We all end up there, my friends.

Sympathy to Joe and Jill and the family. This is not a tragedy, it is an expected part of life. Goes with the territory.

Any time someone dies and leaves a grieving family, it is evidence of a life well lived. Bless her and her many admirers.

[llmart]

46. Very well put....

and my sentiments exactly.

[Swede Atlanta]

30. DU Response?

Is there a way we can collect condolences from the DU community to send to Senator (and soon to be VP) Biden and his lovely wife on this unfortunate event?

[chill_wind]

31. Sorrowful news.

My prayers and sympathies from a sad heart to all of Senator Biden's family..

[Dangerously Amused]

32. Love and peace to the BIden family.

Always, and especially at this difficult time.

[Haole Girl]

33. My thoughts and prayers go out to their whole family. nt

[stlsaxman]

34. my thoughts and prayers to Jill and Joe, and all thier loved ones.

[ann_american2004]

35. My sympathies are with you, Senator Biden

and my prayers are for the safe return of your dear son.

[Window]

37. Condolences to and prayers for the Biden and Jacobs family and friends.

May Mrs. Jacobs rest in peace.

[AnnieBW]

38. Condolences to Joe, Jill, and their family

You know, this sounds like one of those things where the person hangs on until a specific event happened. :(

[Delphinus]

39. We hold you

and your family in our hearts as you grieve.

[MissDeeds]

40. Very sad news

Our thoughts go out to the family at this difficult time. May angels light your way, Mrs. Jacobs.

[susanwy]

42. Our heartfelt condolences

to the entire Biden and Jacobs families.

[OhioChick]

43. My Condolences to the Family. n/t

[nradisic]

44. Best wishes to the Biden family....

That is very sad. Our prayers are with you.

[Hekate]

45. Condolences to the family. May they find comfort. nt

[George II]

47. Biden’s Mother-in-Law Dies

Source: New York Times

Bonny Jean Jacobs, 78, the mother-in-law of Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr., the Democratic vice presidential nominee, died this afternoon after a long illness, according to a spokesman for the Biden campaign.

Mr. Biden has canceled all campaign appearances Monday and Tuesday to be with his wife, Jill Jacobs Biden, and their families.

Mrs. Jacobs had been in hospice care in the Philadelphia suburbs, not far from the Bidens’ home in Wilmington, Del.

Mrs. Jacobs was the widow of Donald C. Jacobs, 72, a savings and loan executive from Willow Grove, Pa., who died in 1999. Mrs. Jacobs stayed home to raise Jill and her four younger sisters. The couple was married for 50 years.



Read more: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/05/bidens-mother-in-law-dies/

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Let's all show our sympathy and support for a great American and his family.

Thanks.

[Ilsa]

48. Sincerest condolences to Joe and Jill and all of Mrs. Jacob's family. nt

[NoSheep]

49. Oscar Wilde said: "Where there is sorrow, there is holy ground"

Senator Biden, my thoughts are with you and your family. I hope we will all soon see brighter days.

[RamboLiberal]

50. My deepest sympathies to the Biden Family

[Faeya]

51. My prayers...

First of all, for the Biden family, especially Jill, who lost her mother, and Beau for safety while he's in Iraq. Second, for the media to leave them alone in their time of grief. Finally, for the McShame campaign not to try anything stupid while Senator Biden is taking care of him family.

:grouphug: to you, Joe, and may there be many O8) looking over you and your family.

I'll pull out my rosary and say a few decades for you this weekend!

[Blaq Dem]

52. Heartbreaking

My thoughts and prayers are with the Biden family.

[Maat]

53. Our positive thoughts and prayers go out to Joe Biden and his family ..

they have faced some tough challenges recently.

[Eurobabe]

54. Condolences to the entire Biden family

Special thoughts go out to Jill. :grouphug:

Stay safe Beau-man. :patriot:

[newtothegame]

55. So sorry to hear this...best wishes to his family in this difficult time...

[WePurrsevere]

56. Our hearts & sympathy go out to the Bidens & all who loved her, n/t