Included the following:
"Dear Friends
I was saddened to learn of the loss of your beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend - Jan. ......(edited for length - don't want to give the whole letter away!)
I am deeply honored that such a remarkable person hailed from the great state of Illinois and believed so strongly in my ability to lead. Please accept my deepest condolences for her passing,
Sincerely,
Barack Obama"
ahem. pretty sweet. Mom would be proud and is possibly jealous of this development. Or even likelier - can now pull a few strings.
