Posted on 07/30/2004 3:47:34 PM PDT by demlosers
Loved Ones Asked To Donate To Democratic Cause
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida woman who died this week had an unusual last request. Instead of flower or contributions in her name to a charity, she asked those who loved her to try to make sure President George W. Bush is not re-elected.
Loved ones said that Joan Abbey was committed to her political passions, even in death.
Abbey was born in Montreal, but lived for many years in Miami Beach and Aventura. Family and friends came from as far away as Canada and California to remember Abbey at the Mount Nebo Jewish Cemetery in Miami.
Abbey, who was a lifelong Democrat, died Monday -- coincidentally on the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
Her sister, Tillie Shapiro, said, "She was just a caring person … She cared about people, and people who were disadvantaged."
Abbey was buried the day after the Democratic convention ended. Her unusual death notice in the Miami Herald said: "You can honor Joan's values by voting against George Bush and contributing to a liberal or Democratic cause."
Abbey's nephew, Martin Shapiro, said, "What she cared most about was improving circumstances in this country... getting rid of George Bush and making this a better country for all people."
Coincidentally, the presiding rabbi, Brett Goldstein, is a registered Democrat but is voting for Bush, and he questioned the timing of Abbey's message at such a sensitive time.
"My contention is that if there's any situation that's sacrosanct, it should be devoid of political ramifications," Goldstein said. "Although people have the opportunity and they can do it if they want to, it is not really appropriate at this time."
Shapiro said, "It was her (Abbey's) essence. It was her core value to try to see this country become a better place and become a more just society. And I think that was the last word she'd want to leave."
Abbey did not want her age known. Many friends said she remained forever young in spirit and staunchly committed to her beliefs.
God bless your brother. My 29 year old sister died suddenly and unexpectedly a few months ago. She loved Dubya. The last day I was with her, three days before she passed away, we ate lunch in a restaurant that Dubya had ate in before and had his picture on the wall. I wasn't going to vote for Dubya because of the immigration issue. I was going to write in Tancredo or waste a ballot on Nader in protest. However, since my sister won't be here to vote for him I'll cast my ballot for him in her memory.
a smart rabbi...Ron Silver is another lib Jew who sees the handwriting in the sand.
"Young idealist --> committed socialist --> cynical Communist --> bitter old bat --> worm food."
I think "feminazi" fits in after "cynical Communist".
Yep, "worm food" accurately describes her current state, unless the hag was cremated.
Works for me too.
"Young idealist --> committed socialist --> cynical Communist --> bitter old bat --> worm food."
I think "feminazi" fits in after "cynical Communist".
Yep, "worm food" accurately describes her current state, unless the hag was cremated.
Works for me too.
Ha. The bad vibes of her misguided wish probably killed her. ;-)
....Hollywood is a biosphere for liberals.....put a bunch of people in some isolated environment, and that's what you'll get....the Michael Moores of the world spouting out sheltered 'wisdom'.
Don't get me started with Hollywood -- the biggest pack of narcissistic lowlifes and simultaneously the biggest pack of moral hams in the world. The ultimate liberals.
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