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Jeff Greenberg's avatar

It is hard to be so far away as this unfolds. Your beautiful writing and music choice brought me to tears, but also brought me some solace. Love to you and V’s family.

Ellen Kornmehl MD's avatar

Admire you laying down new roots and making such friends

Justine Strand de Oliveira's avatar

Such a beautiful remembrance.

Alison Krupnick's avatar

Thank you. ❤️

Jeremy Hunter's avatar

What a beautiful tribute to your friend V. 60 is much too young and I am sorry for your loss.

Alison Krupnick's avatar

Thank you so much.

Ellen Hale's avatar

Oh my… 60? I am sad for you, Alison. Community is a balm in times like this. Miss you!

Judy Friesem's avatar

What a beautiful, heartfelt post. 🥀

Rebecca Sullivan's avatar

Your writing, your words are such a gift. I’m sorry for your loss of such a lovely man

Etta Abrahams's avatar

What a moving tribute. Some people stay in our lives forever, though our time actually with them was short. V is one of those. The music you chose complements your words and sentiments. Thank you.

Jim​ Dubsky's avatar

People come into your life for a reason....

The exquisite lyrics of the song "For Good" from Wicked. This song haunts me every time I hear it. I sometimes even shed a tear as I go down memory lane to reflect on those who came into my life "for a reason." And, yes, some have changed me "for the better". Yet better or not, it was so wonderful to have them in my life even for the briefest of time.

Antonia Malchik's avatar

That sky … a balm.

Alison Krupnick's avatar

And a metaphor

Lani's avatar

What a beautifully written tribute. Thank you for sharing.

Alison Krupnick's avatar

Thank you. The family asked me to read the tribute at his funeral and they had it translated. That was a very moving experience.

Stephanie Alter Jones's avatar

This is lovely and yet, such hard news! Peace to you and to V's family. It feels just right that you had the opportunity to introduce the little girl to the idea of the rainbow bridge. <3

Alison Krupnick's avatar

Thank you. The family asked me to read this piece at his funeral today with a Russian translator by my side. Of course I am honored to do it.

Ted's avatar

Alison, thanks for posting this sweet piece of writing. Our condolences to you and your community on the passing of your dear friend.

Alison Krupnick's avatar

Thank you ❤️

Susan Malcik's avatar

Omg. Lovely to hear of your new connections and lives lived so well.

Alison Krupnick's avatar

We are looking forward to welcoming you and Ed here!

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Alison Krupnick's avatar

Oh I love that! Thanks for sharing it.