Toot Sweet

It is tragic that Obama's grandmother passed away the night before he wins the election—he will have none of his parents or grandparents to share in this historic moment and be there as he crosses this unlikeliest of finish lines.

She did the hard work and her greatest contribution thirty years ago when she helped shape this man, but Toot got to do one last thing—she was able to cast a vote for her grandson to become the first black President. And it will count.