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Bereavement

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ChazII

(6,326 posts)
Tue Sep 7, 2021, 10:25 PM Sep 2021

The final good-bye, finally. [View all]

My son passed March 6, 2020. This Saturday, on what would have been his 37th birthday had he lived, will be his celebration of life service. Covid prevented the first two attempts to have the ceremony. Masks will be handed to people who are attending. The sanctuary is large enough to have people sit every other row if need be.

I was able to have his ashes placed earlier this year with 10 family members and close friends. Now the final chapter is at hand and friends and family will be gathered for the final good-bye.

If you have the chance to read the book or watch the movie, Wonder, do so. Almost everything that happens to Auggie happened to my son. In your mind's eye see Disney version of Quasimodo. That is my son, too.

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The final good-bye, finally. [View all] ChazII Sep 2021 OP
I have no words. sheshe2 Sep 2021 #1
Sending you love 💗💗💕💕💖. MLAA Sep 2021 #2
Sending you love 💗💗💕💕💖. MLAA Sep 2021 #3
Every day of this long wait must have felt endless. 3catwoman3 Sep 2021 #4
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2021 #5
It did seem endless. ChazII Sep 2021 #6
So sorry, Chaz. marybourg Sep 2021 #7
So sorry. I hope you find comfort in the happy memories he left behind. ❤ littlemissmartypants Sep 2021 #8
I'm so sorry for your loss. Beacool Sep 2021 #9
... alwaysinasnit Sep 2021 #10
so sorry, must be so hard. Sending you a hug. Hamlette Sep 2021 #11
I'm so very sorry. cate94 Sep 2021 #12
Sending you strength and love. calimary Sep 2021 #13
🕯️ irisblue Sep 2021 #14
To all my fellow DUer's ChazII Sep 2021 #15
.... Duppers Sep 2021 #16
What a good Mom. Wishing you happy memories and a warm morning sun. (Nt) FreepFryer Sep 2021 #17
Living here in Phoenix ChazII Sep 2021 #20
oh honey. i'm glad you are finally able to actually lay him to rest. mopinko Sep 2021 #18
It has been a difficult time for those ChazII Sep 2021 #22
yeah, the only way forward is through. mopinko Sep 2021 #23
Your mantra is shared by ChazII Sep 2021 #24
even just sit with it. mopinko Sep 2021 #26
You have common ChazII Sep 2021 #27
For what it's worth, you occupy a place in my heart today. nt Atticus Sep 2021 #19
Being held in someone's heart ChazII Sep 2021 #21
My heart goes out to you, Chaz... many of us will be thinking softly of you and Jay on Saturday. JudyM Sep 2021 #25
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