The day before her grandson Barack Obama is set to face off against John McCain in the presidential election, Madelyn Dunham has passed away at the age of 86. The Democratic candidate and his sister Maya Soetoro-Ng released a statement to the press about their deceased grandmother, who had been battling cancer.
"She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world with the knowledge that her impact on all of us was meaningful and enduring," the statement said.
A small ceremony will be head for family "at a later date" for Dunham, who enjoyed a close relationship with Barack. In his book, Dreams From My Father, the presidential hopeful presented her as an integral figure in his life.
"She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world with the knowledge that her impact on all of us was meaningful and enduring," the statement said.
A small ceremony will be head for family "at a later date" for Dunham, who enjoyed a close relationship with Barack. In his book, Dreams From My Father, the presidential hopeful presented her as an integral figure in his life.
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sahar says:
it is so sad i hope to god he wins and becomes the president of united states of america.
sahar says:
he's so handsome and so charamtic.
sahar says:
he and will smith look a like he's so gorgeous and will make brilliant leader, god's love toward us will be proven if he becomes our president,
sahar says:
he and will smith look a like he's so gorgeous and will make brilliant leader, god's love toward us will be proven if he becomes our president,
ally says:
Obama described his grandmother as a "typical white person"...
So, based on the comments from sahar I guess looks alone should be the basis of one's vote.
Sheesh. The dumbing down of America continues...
Jeffrey Hurd says:
I am sad to hear about Barak Obama's grandmother.....I hope Barak Becomes president because this United States needs some change, and also to prove that african Americans have a right to rule the united states just like white men...
Sarah (NOT Palin) says:
She went up to monitor this election & make sure her grandson is treated fairly. He has some angels looking down on him today!