For Toot!

Posted on 11/03/2008 at 4:46 pm by Bob Cesca

Senator Obama’s grandmother, who he referred to as “Toot,” has passed away at age 86.

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Our condolences to the Obamas and the Dunhams.

It’s such a shame that she won’t be around to witness tomorrow.

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  • http://jennydemilo.blogspot.com JennyDemilo

    so sad. :(

  • ceu

    I feel so badly for the family. They need time in private to grieve and they won’t get it for days yet. :(

  • http://watergatesummer.blogspot.com/ enigma4ever

    so so sad…that this remarkable woman will not see Obama get elected tomorrow….but as my son said…it’s not a bad thing to have one more angel on Obama’s shoulder looking out for him and this election….( teenagers are so damn wise)…Here is the address if you still wish to send condolences and messeges, post cards only….( this address is what we used the last weekend of October when Obama went and visited her…but we can still send messeges).”Many Obama supporters are sending her a postcard. Here”s the address (From DailyKos).send ONLY postcards. Please send best wishes so they know how much they are loved and appreciated by so many Americans.Condolences for Obama Familyre ….Mrs. Madelyn DunhamIn care of: Obama for AmericaHonolulu Headquarters1050 Ala Moana Blvd Ste D2690Honolulu, HI 96814

  • dontpanic23

    Just one more day. One more day. What a shame, indeed.

  • McWolcott

    My heart goes out to the Obama family.This country owes her so much.I’m really happy that Barack took time to go see her a few days ago.

  • http://obamaproject.windonwater.net QueenTiye

    Thanks for the info enigma4ever. I agree – I trust that she is watching over him now.QT

  • http://livefreeordie08.wordpress.com LiveFreeOrDie08

    Just imagine, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln, FDR, Kennedy…all there to congratulate Obama’s family on a job very well done.

  • http://www.osborneink.com Matt Osborne

    You couldn’t write a tragic ending any better. Truth once again outdoes fiction.

  • The Colonel

    I can only think of one way to properly salute this remarkable woman …

  • lovetheblue

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh…………..That makes me incredibly sad. I wanted so badly for her to witness her grandson making history.I’m glad he was able to visit her one last time, however. I know that’s been important to me when losing loved ones.RIP Mrs. Dunham, and thank you for the incredible gift you gave us – your grandson and our next President.

  • Tbest609

    It is terribly sad that Toot will not be around to physically watch tomorrows events. However, she will be watching and i’m sure with a sense of pride that few will ever feel. It is tragic though that this could not have happened two days later. Thoughts and prayers for the obama/dunham family.

  • Groobiecat

    Yes, it’s sad, but here’s the thing–at least she saw her grandson rise to heights no one in her family ever foresaw or thought possible. Pretty amazing thing, that; I’d guess that filled her with a sense of joy at the end . . .

  • CupcakeCult

    I wish she had made it at least a few more days. RIP Toot.

  • http://www.ieatgravel.com/ Alaska

    Yes, terrible news and Obama’s big day tomorrow can only be bittersweet.That asshole Rush Limbaugh questioned Toot’s illness, as did Hannity.My warm thoughts go to Obama and his family.What a sad week for Illinois Senators.

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  • incredulous72

    How sad. My prayers go out to the Obama/Dunham family. And the Durbin family as well.

  • pooleallair

    I truly believe that “Toot” is watching over her beloved grandson. That photo of a young Barack graduating from Punahu School (where, I believe he was a student of my dear Aunt Tsulan) says volumes. She was so very proud of him and I think she held on as long as she could. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I agree, she did a wonderful job raising an amazing individual.

  • http://UfpbARTWL74YJCjH0bfS Readytohurl

    Such sad news …. she must have been an amazing lady.

  • Poleezz

    Really bad news. It reads like it’s been a rather bumpy afternoon here. I’ve been out for a spell at DH. Spirits were high and people were pouring in the door. Seriously I couldn’t believe it!Bob, roll the thread brother, time to talk.

  • Gina

    Enigma4ever,Thank you so much for posting the address to send condolences. I sent a postcard right away this afternoon.

  • CycloCynic

    Part of me’s thinking that Toot held off dying long enough to know that her death wouldn’t affect her grandson while he was campaigning.