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Thinking of saying a few words.
Any advice?
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Mainly just celebrate his life, too much is made about being sad at a death.
Be positive imo. |
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I tried it at my Dads funeral and couldn't get a word out.
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I keep listening to this song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxAAspHOfF4 So sad |
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dont do that mr C
no good, best not to think just plan imo. |
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Best of luck mate.
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I'd agree with Ibra, focus on a few aspects of his character that he should be remembered by. Don't go on too long though.
Also, plan out properly what you are going to say and if you aren't used to speaking infront of people run through it a few times, maybe infront of a friend. Just to help with you delivering it smoothly on the day. |
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Was thinking something along the lines of:
"Howard was one of life's great characters, loved by so many. You couldn't walk through the town without eight or nine people stopping to chat to him. He was a massive part of Mum's life for 20 years and without him, I don't think she'd be here today. He stuck by her through thick and thin and loved her to bits. He treated me and my two younger brothers like his own and we couldn't have hoped for a better role model. He loved his football and especially Newcastle United. He hated my team Manchester United, but knew I love them and respected that. Looking back now I wish Newcastle had won the title in 95-96, it would have made him so happy. I know he wouldn't want us to be sad on this day, he always told me life is too short to be unhappy, so let's celebrate his life today and say goodbye to a great friend." |
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Nice one Clarky
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very good clarkey.
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Maybe 'I would have LOVED it' instead of 'I wish'?
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That's very good, Clarky.
Go with it. |
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Very moving mate.Agree with the suggestion of i would have LOVED IT if Newcy had won the league.Should deffo raise a smile.Good Luck.
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All the best. :D
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Thats a nice piece you have written,he sounded like a wonderful man.Now i`m a bit older i tend to refer to my mother as my mother instead of calling her my mum when i`m addressing somebody else.just a thought.i wish you all the best .Sorry to hear of your loss .All the best
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clarky, whatever you say your beloved stepdad will love you whatever, i feel for you so much m8, the main thing is the love will never die, i lost my beloved mum, i know oneday i will give her hug and tell her i love her so much. take care m8.
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GR8 M8
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:( my mum is always in my thoughts, i can't explain how much i miss her, it breaks my heart. :(
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sorry,wrong thread
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My heart goes out to you Larrence i`m so sorry to hear about your loss,it can`t be easy :-(
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wd clarky, great that you are planning to say a few words
maybe instead of saying "I don't think she'd be here today" about your mum, change it into more of a positive statemnent ie "he gave so much strength to my mum to help her through the difficult times" or something of that ilk.. just a thought, Pete |
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Got a funeral tomorrow, mate of 44, not looking forward to it, gl Clarky.
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no-one exactly looks forward to a funeral
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my dads is on friday.
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Spoke at my Dad-in-law's a couple of months back. I did a brief history of his life. Many, many people there had no idea of his youth, WW2, early careers and so - 'they' said they enjoyed it as they knew little or nothing of his 8 decades.
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BAMBOO thankyou for kind words m8, but she was taken from me when i was just 4, i am 39 now, but not a day doesn't go by and i think about her, oneday i do hope i can tell her i love her :x
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Wedontneednostinkinbadges 15 Nov 13:25
my dads is on friday. chin up lads, lost a great friend yesterday .. |
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Clarkey................so good that you want to say such positive things. Hope ypu and your family get through the day. Just a thought, try to always remember the good times.
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yeah so sorry to hear casemoney, about your good friend's loss (life is so cruel!!). But try to stay strong m8, your friend would want it that way. Take care and sorry to hear anyone else on this thread who have lost someone. good luck all......
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Wedontneednostinkinbadges 15 Nov 13:25
my dads is on friday. Been there mate...................be strong !!!!!! |
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Got some flowers spelt out in his name in black and white.
Think he would have liked it. |
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clarky, i lost me mam a year ago. i ike to listen to this song and think of her. I hope tuesday is the best it can be for you, take care
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBjXWm_n4Ak |
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Good luck Clarky.
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Went to my close nans grave today, she passed away 20th Aug this year.
Was a berra at her funeral along with 2 brothers, cousin, dad & uncle, Very proud moment :) |
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Clarky, dont do it
it will be emotional enough withought you having to go through that |
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Brilliant speach and very personal. A great tribute to an evidently lovely man.
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great words clarky,he would have been proud of you
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Be generous. Say nothing at all (realistically) negative. They say we should not speak ill of the dead - but the dead were often lacking. Give them a fair hearing, whatever. But this was not the case with you. Sorry. Future generations, and all that. Mother - is that you?
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also clarky ask your mum how she feels about you doing it
dont for one minute think you have to do anything you are not comfy with, the day will be bad enough, or the service will. |
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Found out today that the flowers I ordered are 5 1/2 ft long!!!
Big day tomorrow. I hope it all goes well. |