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Tanuki

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21. What a wonderful tribute to your dearest friend.

Reply to Emile (Original post)

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 08:18 PM

Jul 2

I am so sorry that you have lost such an important person who walked by your side through most of your life journey. Incredible that he survived that horrific accident to live and thrive another 70 years! It sounds as if he did indeed have a rich and full life. You were lucky to have had each other and I hope you will always find comfort in those cherished memories of a remarkable friend and friendship.

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Post funeral eulogy. [View all] Emile Jul 2 OP

... alwaysinasnit Jul 2 #1

A very sweet story of your friendship ((💐)) Deuxcents Jul 2 #2

Thanks for sharing Botany Jul 2 #3

Gorgeous scene! calimary Jul 2 #24

It's hard sometimes to be thankful when the loss is so profound Easterncedar Jul 2 #4

I can imagine your pain malaise Jul 2 #5

You're lucky SuzyandPuffpuff Jul 2 #6

Condolences. Amazing long friendship. Onthefly Jul 2 #7

Sincere condolences, Emile gademocrat7 Jul 2 #8

Thank you gademocrat7. Emile Jul 3 #34

You wrote about your friend with such care. democrank Jul 2 #9

Being friends for that long, sounds more like losing a brother. 70sEraVet Jul 2 #10

Hey, Emile, thank you for sharing this difficult time you're going through. calimary Jul 2 #11

Great suggestion. I can't sleep, so I just now had a thought that made me laugh. Emile Jul 3 #32

Now yer talkin'! calimary Jul 3 #33

Emile.. I am so sorry for your loss. mountain grammy Jul 2 #12

💙💙💙 godsentme Jul 2 #13

That is so wonderful. warmfeet Jul 2 #14

Nothing prepares us. Holding you in my heart, Emile. ❣️🫂 littlemissmartypants Jul 2 #15

Beautiful memories of a lifelong friendship Grim Chieftain Jul 2 #16

My deepest sympathy Emile. Fla Dem Jul 2 #17

What was your friend's name? BaronChocula Jul 2 #18

Thanks, I sent you his first name. Emile Jul 2 #20

Thank you for sharing that beautiful sentiment. oasis Jul 2 #19

What a wonderful tribute to your dearest friend. Tanuki Jul 2 #21

Sending you love and peace.💙 PittBlue Jul 2 #22

My deepest condolences for your loss Emile. What s KPN Jul 2 #23

Friendships that last that long are so rare. Laffy Kat Jul 2 #25

Delightful tribute.. Permanut Jul 2 #26

My deepest condolences on the loss of your friend. HeartsCanHope Jul 2 #27

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dearest friend choie Jul 3 #28

🫂 UpInArms Jul 3 #29

The hardest part of living long is the losses IbogaProject Jul 3 #30

Memories are a wonderful thing Figarosmom Jul 3 #31

I am very sorry for the loss of your dear friend, Emile. May the memories that you shared, be a blessing to you. He will debm55 Jul 3 #35

I'm so sorry for your loss. Trueblue Texan Jul 3 #36

There was no funeral 70 years ago The Blue Flower Jul 3 #37

I am so sorry and thank you for the heartfelt post. 70 years is an amazingly long friendship. Evolve Dammit Jul 3 #38