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This js an obituary of the best kind, August ❤️

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The messiness of a parent/child relationship is in direct proportion to its depth. I envy not only your interconnectedness with your father but the gloriousness of your description. Both are awesome. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you. Know you are loved; consider yourself hugged.

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❤️❤️

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I love this not-an-obituary. And with my loving it goes the hope that someday someone will be able to be as loving and succinct with one for me. I feel like I knew him, I might not have understood him, but he wouldn't have cared. And because of that I like him. Consider yourself hugged.

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This is beautiful <3

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August, you’ve written a beautiful, compelling “not an obituary” for your Dad. Reading it, I got to know him and you. Thank you. I am very sorry for your huge loss. Be kind to yourself.

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Such a beautiful piece. A full life well lived. Condolences to you.

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Dear August, thank you for sharing this beautifull not-an-obituary with the world. I wish you all the time and comfort for grieving and living. Wish I could give you a hug.

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It's so admirable when somebody grabs life by the collar and force it to follow you, no matter what.

(Sorry for your loss)

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Apr 23·edited Apr 23

this is beautiful, and makes me want to cry, and makes me want to live. so sorry for your loss

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A perfect obituary. Sorry for your loss.

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really beautiful piece

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