Talk about a sucky election eve for Obama. Madelyn Dunham, Obama's grandmother has just passed away from cancer at the age of 86. Now it's just him and his sis. It's been clear the amount of influence his grandmother had on his life and even the lives of many others was huge. Raised in Kansas, she worked on an assembly line for Boeing during WWII. She later moved to Hawaii where she and her husband, a war veteran, helped raise Sen. Obama and his sister Maya. Ms. Dunham later earned a position at the Bank of Hawaii where she later became the President.
She might not get the chance to see her grandson become President of the United States of America with her own eyes but she is in a happier place.
Statement released from Obama and his sister:
It is with great sadness that we announce that our grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, has died peacefully after a battle with cancer. She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength, and humility. 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. Our debt to her is beyond measure.
Our family wants to thank all of those who sent flowers, cards, well-wishes, and prayers during this difficult time. It brought our grandmother and us great comfort. Our grandmother was a private woman, and we will respect her wish for a small private ceremony to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to any worthy organization in search of a cure for cancer.
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