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Bereavement

delisen

(7,290 posts)

13. Thank you for sharing this. It means so much

Reply to cksmithy (Original post)

Mon Feb 2, 2026, 07:09 PM

Feb 2

I honor your sister. I am glad too know about her life and her caring. I can feel the warmth she brought to you, and to the world.

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My older sister died 20 years ago today. [View all] cksmithy Feb 2 OP

Deepest condolences. SheltieLover Feb 2 #1

Thank you. cksmithy Feb 2 #8

Sending hugs on this sad anniversary date. May the livetohike Feb 2 #2

Thank you cksmithy Feb 2 #9

Wonderful tribute, thanks.. Permanut Feb 2 #3

Thank you. I always think of my sister, especially when I hear Twist and Shout sung by the Beatles. cksmithy Feb 2 #10

That's good for a smile every time. Permanut Feb 2 #34

You have honored your sister's memory very well. brer cat Feb 2 #4

Thank you. cksmithy Feb 2 #11

I hear you KT2000 Feb 2 #5

Yes we were. cksmithy Feb 2 #7

"I just wanted to honor her." And so you have. 3catwoman3 Feb 2 #6

Thank you. cksmithy Feb 2 #12

Thank you for sharing this. It means so much delisen Feb 2 #13

Thank you, she did bring warmth to me. I light a candle for her every year, a little warmth. cksmithy Feb 2 #14

Thank you for this testimonial, cksmithy. calimary Feb 2 #15

Thank you. She is definitely frolicking, she took her tap shoes with her. cksmithy Feb 2 #27

Condolences. Your post was a lovely tribute and I believe your sister is smiling. Best. c-rational Feb 2 #16

Thank you. cksmithy Feb 2 #23

I am sorry for your loss. stage left Feb 2 #17

Thank you. Yes she was. Second born, first daughter, she was a real mom to me and my three younger siblings. cksmithy Feb 2 #24

I am so so sorry irisblue Feb 2 #18

Thank you. cksmithy Feb 2 #25

So sorry IbogaProject Feb 2 #19

Thank you. cksmithy Feb 2 #26

To beloved sisters! Wild blueberry Feb 2 #20

Thank you. Her memory is a blessing I keep close to my heart. cksmithy Feb 2 #28

Your beloved sister Clouds Passing Feb 2 #21

Thank you. I light a candle for her every year too. cksmithy Feb 2 #29

Reminded me of my older sister Jarqui Feb 2 #22

Thank you. I don't think anybody could hear the Beatles at a Beatles concert, but it was fun and a wonderful memory. cksmithy Feb 2 #30

I am sorry for your loss, but know, she'll always be with you, in heart and spirit. Fla Dem Feb 2 #31

Thank you. cksmithy Feb 2 #33

You were blessed to have a wonderful sister Grim Chieftain Feb 2 #32

Thank you. cksmithy Feb 2 #35

Sending you hugs and warm thoughts ❤️ MLAA Feb 2 #36

Thank you. cksmithy Tuesday #43

I am sorry for your loss. It sounds as if she was a lovely big sister. The fact LoisB Feb 2 #37

Dear cksmithy, I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly Feb 2 #38

Thank you. cksmithy Tuesday #44

That is a beautiful tribute DeeDeeNY Feb 2 #39

Thank you. cksmithy Tuesday #45

You were very lucky to have such a sister. She sounds amazing. applegrove Feb 2 #40

Thank you. cksmithy Tuesday #46

Thank you Dear_Prudence Feb 2 #41

Thank you. cksmithy Tuesday #47

Really beautiful tribute to your sister JudyM Tuesday #42

Thank you. cksmithy Tuesday #48