<p>Now that I am gone,</p><p><br></p><p>Remember me with smiles and laughter.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you need to cry,</p><p><br></p><p>Cry with your brother and sister</p><p><br></p><p>Who walk in grief beside you.</p><p><br></p><p>And when you need me,</p><p><br></p><p>Put your arms around anyone</p><p><br></p><p>And give them what you need to give to me.</p><p><br></p><p>Look for me in the people I’ve known</p><p><br></p><p>Or helped in some special way.</p><p><br></p><p>Love does not die, people do.</p><p><br></p><p>So, when all that’s left of me is love,</p><p><br></p><p>Give me away as best you can</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you note</p><p><br></p><p>Parting away from a loved one is a grief too heavy to carry alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Your attendance has been a huge support and helped lighten our load.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for being there for us.</p>
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