Barack Obama’s grandmother, Madelyn Dunham passed away today, at the age of 86. A day before the election that could make her grandson the next President of the United States.
Barack Obama revealed the information to a crowd of supporters today:
“She’s gone home,” Obama said as tens of thousands of rowdy supporters at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte grew silent in an evening drizzle.
“And she died peacefully in her sleep with my sister at her side. And so there is great joy as well as tears. I’m not going to talk about it too long because it is hard for me to talk about.”
But he said he wanted people to know a little about her — that she lived through the Great Depression and World War II, working the latter on a bomber assembly line with a baby at home and a husband serving his country. He said she was humble and plain spoken, one of the “quiet heroes that we have all across America” working hard and hoping to see their children and grandchildren thrive.
Of all times for such a tragic loss, this must be especially poignant. Rest in peace, Mrs. Dunham. My thoughts and prayers go out to Senator Obama at this difficult time.
This hurts me like the lost of my own maternal grandmother, years ago. Atleast she got to see her “Barry” making history and she’ll see him win from Heaven.
RIP Toot!
RIP toot let’s have the angels sing today…
I too was raised by my grandparents so I very much imagine how deep is this loss. I am sure however that Toot died with the serene certainty that her grandson will be President of your great nation. One more day would not make a difference.
RIP Mrs. Dunham. I know you will be rooting your grandson on from above.
RIP
My heart goes out to him and his family. There’s nothing/nobody like Grandma!!! Kudos to Bsquared86: She has a better seat then us.
I love the girl with the bag, perhaps it’s a carpet bag! Hugs, Heidi