Thanking the Dead People

kelly6273 Posted: May 21, 2003 11:31 AM

Thanking the Dead People

Strange subject title...I know.

I am writing a Thank You at the end of my program and I would like to make some reference to the people who have passed away. Anyone have any ideas?

Misty Posted: May 21, 2003 11:32 AM

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I thought you were going to talk about some new horror film out or something!

kelly6273 Posted: May 21, 2003 11:34 AM

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And I thought you were going to have an idea for me...

I don't think I'm going to get any responses on this one!

danigirl0 Posted: May 21, 2003 11:34 AM

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how about something like:

in loving memory of those people who touched our hearts and changed our lives.

then list names and relation

NYCMeghan Posted: May 21, 2003 11:35 AM

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oh I like that dani!

nrvbrd Posted: May 21, 2003 11:36 AM

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There are quite a few people on here who are doing this. I know Lizlen for sure is.

You could do something like:

In Memory of at the bottom of the program and list who the person is and their relationship to you.

kelly6273 Posted: May 21, 2003 11:41 AM

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I really don't want to put specific names. I feel that this would make it too sad. My best friend died 11 years ago and I don't want her parents to see her name on there...it would be too sad. I just want to make reference to those who are no longer with us.

yabbobay Posted: May 21, 2003 11:42 AM

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what we did

We Remember:
The loving memory of John’s father, Jean Augustus F.

And the loving memory of our grandparents: William and Martha S, Earle and Josephine E, and Simun C.

Jordan Posted: May 21, 2003 11:44 AM

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I like Danigirl's suggestion...you could do a variation of that, leaving out the names if you desire.

danigirl0 Posted: May 21, 2003 11:50 AM

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thanks girls...i hadnt actually thoguht of that yet, im glad you brought it up. ( : thats a good idea to just leave the names off then. hope we helped!!

JoRo Posted: May 21, 2003 12:08 PM

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we just said something like: we would like to thank all our friends and loved ones who could not be here today but who are here with us in spirit. we love you.'
(or something like that). but i like the 'In loving memory' too.

Marnles Posted: May 21, 2003 12:11 PM

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In memory of all those who are here in spirit and who helped lead us to this very special day...

HappyEverAfter Posted: May 21, 2003 12:19 PM

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I am thinking of writing something like this in our programs:
Our departed loved ones walk with us today, and though they are not here in body, they are with us in spirit. We would like to specifically celebrate in memory of our grandparents (names here).

july5bride Posted: May 21, 2003 12:43 PM

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I am putting:

In loving memory of XXX, brides brother, who is with us today in thoughts, prayers, and memories.

kelly6273 Posted: May 21, 2003 12:58 PM

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I am totally shocked at the number of responses I got on this one...THANK YOU ALL!!!

mlp924 Posted: May 21, 2003 01:28 PM

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We are putting a reference to my FI grandfather on the flowers placed at the altar and the Blessed Mother.

kmcwed Posted: May 21, 2003 01:51 PM

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I'm not mentioning anyone who's passed away in my programs, but I did make a Memory Candle for our grandparents.

It's a light blue pillar candle, and I used special decal paper to put their names on it. It says:

In Honor and Loving Memory of Our Grandparents...

names

You are with us in our hearts,
Today and Always.

It will be placed on the sign-in table. Simple, subtle, but a way to honor and acknowledge them.