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Usually, when an elderly person dies after living a good, long life, it's sad but not tragic. But this is tragic - she died just a few hours too soon.
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lisab said:Usually, when an elderly person dies after living a good, long life, it's sad but not tragic. But this is tragic - she died just a few hours too soon.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27522679/
lisab said:Usually, when an elderly person dies after living a good, long life, it's sad but not tragic. But this is tragic - she died just a few hours too soon.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27522679/
Ivan Seeking said:His grandmother was able to cast her vote for Barack, and it will count.
I am sure that she died knowing [convinced] that Barack would win.
Obama's grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, passed away due to complications from cancer on November 2, 2008.
Yes, Obama was very close to his grandmother and referred to her as his "rock" and "a guiding force in his life."
Obama was deeply saddened by the news of his grandmother's passing and took a brief break from his presidential campaign to visit her in Hawaii before her death.
Yes, Obama's grandmother was a strong influence on his political views and values, instilling in him a sense of empathy and compassion for others.
While Obama has mentioned his grandmother in various speeches and interviews, her death has not had a significant impact on his presidency. However, he has continued to honor her memory and the lessons she taught him throughout his career.