Woman's Anti-Bush Obituary Draws Money

[Tatiana]

(I didn't see this anywhere, but if it's a dupe, sorry!)

NEW ORLEANS - Gertrude M. Jones didn't want flowers or cards when she died. She wanted to get rid of President Bush (news - web sites).

The 81-year-old woman's obituary asked that memorial donations be given "to any organization that seeks the removal of President Bush from office."

And people around the country are following her wishes.

In an online memorial book to Jones, dozens of people posted messages of support. Many wrote that they would contribute to the Democratic National Committee (news - web sites) or one of the presidential contenders.

(more)

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=536&ncid=536&e=5&u=/ap/20031107/ap_on_re_us/death_notice_bush

This story really inspired me. We need more patriots like this dear woman. God Bless her!

[fishnfla]

1. This is a dupe, I think, but so what

this is the best obit I've read in awhile (OK I'm wierd, I read obits) pump it up.

Hey cant we make donations to DU in her name, its her last wish after all? Hmmmmmmm.......

[peacetalksforall]

2. Now that is a legacy wish with dignity and honor.

I really hate to say that.

It is pathetic and a void of patriotism that Republicans started this war of hate against Americans and the world.

[einniv]

3. Awwwww

She raised some money to boot 'ole whistle-ass after all :)

[newyawker99]

12. Hi einniv!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[proud patriot]

4. I think this is the second obituary like this

may their wishes come true

[Pastiche423]

6. It is the second obit

Sally Baron of "whistle ass fame, was the 1st.

We MUST listen to our elders. They are wise and right.

Thank you and safe journey, Ms. Gertrude Jones!

[Tatiana]

7. Our elders have been a saving grace.

When I think about people like this woman and Senator Byrd, I realize that it's the older generation that is paving the way for us to take back our democracy. Look at how the senior citizens respect the right to vote. One of the most powerful organizations in this country is the AARP. I remember in the aftermath of Election 2000 when the senior citizens in Palm Beach were furious with the fact that they believed their votes weren't counted.

The respect our Constitution and are fighting (even in death) for the rights of the younger generation to have life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

I only hope the rest of us follow their example.

[burrowowl]

5. Damn!

An activiist beyond her dying days!
Shame she died before seeing the WH squatter out of the WH.

[Catshrink]

8. I checked snopes on these

when I saw two that were so similar. This has urban legend written all over it. But, they are both true according to Snopes.

WOOOOHOOOOO ladies!!

[grasswire]

9. yeah dupe...

....but still welcome. The other thread was several days ago, long gone. The title was Sally Baron, meet Gertrude Jones.

Two of these is a trend, isn't it?

[Catshrink]

11. I sure hope it's a trend.

These grand ladies may have started a trend.

(and don't forget the Kroc bequest to NPR!)

I am woman, hear me roar.

Yeah baby.

[xultar]

10. God Bless her soul!

Freepers are you gettin a load of that...People are goin to the pearly gates with a mission.