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re: Friends son just passed away in a car accident
Posted on 3/18/24 at 10:00 pm to jscrims
Posted on 3/18/24 at 10:00 pm to jscrims
This exact thing happened to me four years ago except my 22 year old son died instantly. So I speak from experience when I say just being there is the first thing to do. They will remember that you showed up in their time of greatest need. Truly, nothing has to be said but words do matter. If you can say anything about the son, by all means, do it. At least from my experience talking about my son helped. I don’t even mind talking about details of the wreck. Just anything that tells them you’re thinking about the son that died. I’ve heard the “I know how you feel” and that’s probably not the best thing to say. Be there. Listen. Talk. Share pictures. Cook or bring food. Mow their grass. Clean their car for the funeral. Literally do these things. They won’t forget it and you won’t regret it. And remember, talk about the son. Remembering him because of his life is better than ignoring him because of his death. I wasn’t trying to make this about me I was just speaking from experience. God bless this family and their friends.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 10:04 pm to JoBo68
Im sorry your family has had to..and Im still are dealing with tragedy
Posted on 3/19/24 at 7:03 am to JoBo68
Remembering him because of his life is better than ignoring him because of his death
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This is so well said. We do okay as a society talking about those who’ve passed after a long life, but are not good about talking about those who pass too soon. It’s hard and sometimes awkward but talking about our children, wives, husbands and others who have passed is so important to grieving and honoring their legacy.
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This is so well said. We do okay as a society talking about those who’ve passed after a long life, but are not good about talking about those who pass too soon. It’s hard and sometimes awkward but talking about our children, wives, husbands and others who have passed is so important to grieving and honoring their legacy.
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