Woman's Dying Wish: Bush Defeated

[malatesta1137]

Loved Ones Asked To Donate To Democratic Cause

POSTED: 5:27 pm EDT July 30, 2004
UPDATED: 6:17 pm EDT July 30, 2004

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.

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."

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[Zinfandel]

1. That would be my last wish as well, (and my first).

[malatesta1137]

2. too bad

we lost her. If she were a Republican though, they would find a way to let her vote.