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Bereavement

MIButterfly

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2. She had a very nice Celebration of Life for him in August.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #1)

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 07:11 PM

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It was in her backyard (which is huge) and it was well-attended. I went up to help her set it up; pick out pictures for the memory boards; and generally do whatever she needed me to do. It was really beautiful, all those people coming together to remember him and pay their respects.

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My best friend's son died last July and today is his birthday. [View all] MIButterfly Sunday OP

Maybe suggest she do something to honor his memory? SheltieLover Sunday #1

She had a very nice Celebration of Life for him in August. MIButterfly Sunday #2

Aww that sounds lovely SheltieLover Sunday #3