This is the Itinerary for the Memorial for today: your opinion on it will be most useful

[La Lioness Priyanka]

As some of you know, a friend passed away on Saturday. Here is the news report http://www.newsday.com/news/local/suffolk/ny-lidrow2012984749jul19,0,5453400.story

Anyhow, as he is gay, his family has sort of excluded his chosen family from the real funeral.

So we are doing a community memorial to him.

Here is the itinerary since its informal, it is amenable to change

1. Introduction of current status regarding his body, funeral arrangements etc

2. Non-denominational prayer

3. Four of his best friends speak about him in any way they see fit (speech, poetry, prayer etc)

4. Open Mic Time

5. Poster/art making session (supplies provided)

6. Drinks/Appetizers etc

[Rosie1223]

1. I'm so sorry about your friend

Its even more sad that his bio-family chose not to include those he held most dear. Hugs to you and all involved.

[seemunkee]

2. I'm very sorry for loss of your friend

The memorial sounds great. Shame his family doesn't want to celebrate the man that he was.
I like services like this that let those who cared for the person remember them and share their feelings.

[MountainLaurel]

3. I think it sounds lovely

And you have my heartfelt condolences on losing your friend.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

4. My condolences on the loss of your friend. It sounds like you have

prepared a lovely, fun and repsectful Memorial. :hug:

[SidneyCarton]

5. It looks good Pri.

I hope it brings comfort to you and those close to your friend.

[fight4my3sons]

6. I am so sorry for your loss.

I think that your memorial sounds beautiful.

[fizzgig]

7. that sounds lovely

i'm so sorry to hear about your friend :hug:

[Zomby Woof]

8. My condolences to you and all of his loved ones

It is a shame that there is any exclusion at all, but we all know how it is with people... :-(

I think that it will be a very moving and fitting memorial for him. :hug:

[ismnotwasm]

9. I think that is wonderful

Especially the art making session. What a perfectly lovely, and loving idea.
I'm very sorry for your loss. My husband has something he always tells people during times like this; "There is no statute of limitations on the grieving process"

[tainted_chimp]

10. Wow. What a cool thing to do.

I hope some of his biological family members will be present.

They will finally get to fully know (and appreciate) how beautiful this young man was, through the eyes of his nearest and dearest friends.

I predict an epiphany.



Fuck!
22 years old.
So tragic.





:(

[tigereye]

11. that's sounds very moving - again, I am so sorry.

[Swede]

12. Sorry for your loss.

22 is way to young to die. May he rest in peace.

[Phentex]

13. You are a good friend!

Sounds really nice. Again, so sorry for your loss.