Eulogy for my father

[veritykindle]

I know I haven't posted here in a long time, but my father died very early on Wednesday morning, and we had the funeral for him today, and I just wanted to save the speech I gave at the funeral.

So here is my eulogy for my father, may he rest in peace.

Comments

[kerlin]

That is an absolutely beautiful eulogy.

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I remember you speaking about him and could tell then how much you loved and admired him.

[veritykindle]

*hugs you* Thank you, Kerlin!

It sounds like it's been a horrible year for a whole lot of people. I just hope whatever it is that's been going around *stops*, because I don't know if I can bear any more of this.

I'm sorry we haven't gotten to talk much lately. I hope things are going well for you! I often wonder how you are doing, and feel sad that we've kind of lost touch with each other.

[kerlin]

I agree - 2013 has had an unfairly high ratio of tragedy to joy. Especially with this past week.

I will be down in Boston occasionally over the coming months - we should meet up for lunch or a movie or dinner! Or if you ever want to get away from the city for a weekend in beautiful Vermont, please let me know at any time - we have a guest bedroom and I'd be genuinely happy to host and see you.

Are you still at the same email? I'll ping you when I know I'll be in the area.

[elishavah]

Oh no, I wondered when I didn't hear back on that last email. I am so sorry, and all my sympathies for you and your family. I am glad that I had the chance to meet him once. I will always remember how he (and you!) was so excited about math and wanted to share that excitement, and how much that was just one part of the love I could tell he had for all of you. ::hugs:: And let me know whenever I can do anything.

[veritykindle]

I am so sorry I didn't reply to your email! I was going to, but then I spent the whole day at the hospital with my dad, and he died that night, and things just... kind of got away from me.

I remember introducing you to my father! I'm glad you got a chance to meet him, too. :)

And we should still get together sometime!

[my_v_pereslavle]

Katya, I'm sorry for your loss. I have met your father only when I was a kid. And I remeber his kindness very well. I enjoyed reading his blog... My condolences to Galya and Leo.
Alex Podobryaev.

[veritykindle]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Alyosha! I really appreciate them.

I remember when we were both little kids, studying English together - it really doesn't feel like all that long ago, somehow. And yet, so much has changed since then!

[thassalia]

I'm so terribly sorry for the loss of your father (and what sounds like it's been a year of loss). You and your family are in my thoughts, and the eulogy is a lovely, loving tribute to someone who clearly touched so many lives.

[veritykindle]

*hugs you tight* Thank you so much! Yeah, it's been a pretty horrible year. I'm just really, really hoping that this is it, and nothing more will happen. I have had enough of death!

And it's so great to hear from you! I was so happy to hear about your wedding! I'm sorry I haven't been checking livejournal recently, so I missed the pictures that you posted, but I looked just now, and they are lovely. You look beautiful, as always. :)

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