Simon
March 22nd 1956 - July 19th 2022
Farewell, farewell to you who would hear
You lonely travellers all
The cold north wind will blow again
The winding road does call
19 July 2022
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I know you are not a hugging person, so I am not offering you a virtual hug, but my heartfelt sympathy. Phew.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I was not aware that Simon and I were born on the same day, although 12 years apart.
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DeleteI had a feeling when I logged on to my blog just now that your brother would be gone. My sincere condolences to you, Neil, and your family.
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace, Simon. <3
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DeleteNo more suffering now. My condolences to you and your family Mr P.
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DeleteSincere condolences. X
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DeleteMy condolences to you and your family, and may your complicated grief journey be made smoother by time.
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DeleteRIP Simon. Sorry for your loss xx
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DeleteI am sorry for your loss. For Simon, he is at peace now.
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DeleteMy condolences on your loss.
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DeletePeace at last for your brother. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
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DeleteI am glad you have honoured Simon and his passing, Neil.
ReplyDeleteThe photograph of Simon was unexpected: I wish I had met him.
J. Haggerty
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DeleteCondolences to you and all Simon's family.
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DeleteBe gentle with yourselves. Grief can have the strangest and most profound effects. I wish peace for you, now that Simon has found his own peace.
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DeleteWhat a nice picture you chose to remember him. You can see the sparkle in his smile. You must be comforted to know his struggle is over.
ReplyDeleteYes I am Melinda. Thank you.
DeleteI am sorry for your loss and glad that Simon's suffering is done.
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DeleteI am glad that Simon is no longer suffering. Cherish your family, Neil, and find comfort there. Wishing you peace.
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DeleteSo sorry for your loss Neil. Those beautiful words of grief for what was and what might have been. Sending you love from the chilly South.
ReplyDeleteThank you Adele. Thanks for calling by again.
DeleteSo sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteMay Simon RIP.
Thank you Bob.
DeleteSorry for your loss not very often I'm comment
ReplyDeleteVery sorry
ReplyDeleteThank you Orly.
DeleteHeartfelt condolences for your loss. RIP Simon, no longer suffering.
ReplyDeleteJo
Thank you Jo.
DeleteYou knew it was coming but even so, it is a very sad time for you.
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DeleteHe looks a bit of a character. I'm very sorry, Neil.
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DeleteI'm sorry for your loss. I like your farewell message.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is a piece from a song by Fairport Convention.
DeleteGoodbye to Simon as he goes on a more peaceful and pain free journey. My sympathy to your family and you.
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DeleteI’m sorry for the loss of your brother. Take care Cathy
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DeleteI'm so sorry Neil.
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DeleteSad thoughts but Simon is at peace somewhere. Condolences to you and your family.
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DeleteThinking of you. So sorry.
ReplyDeleteThank you Frances.
DeleteIs it wrong of me to say I'm glad he is gone and no longer suffering? I know you will miss him.
ReplyDeleteNo. Not wrong at all River.
DeleteDamn! Tears are falling here. I wasn't expecting that!
ReplyDeleteYou have a soft centre River.
DeleteWith deepest sympathy on the loss of Simon. May he rest in peace.
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DeleteSending loving thoughts to you and Shirley as you grieve for Simon. From all you have written, Simon was a complicated man--not always easy to understand or sometimes, to even love--and yet, you did. Be kind to yourselves in the days to come. x
ReplyDeleteYour comment reveals wise insight Mary. Thank you.
DeleteHe has found peace at last. My sincere condolences to you all YP.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol.
DeleteI remember your kind words after mybrotherAndrew died l
ReplyDeleteTake care YP
My thoughts are with youxx
Thank you John.
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