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Who else wants to learn the art of writing effective condolence letters on the Death of a War Personnel? Here are few self-tested ways to do so.
There are brief and skillfully conceived letters. Be sincere and avoid philosophizing ‘on death’.
Express your grief on knowing the news:
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1. I am deeply grieved to learn about your husband’s death on the front.
2. I am terribly shocked to learn about your brother’s death in the war.
3. It was with great distress that I learnt about the air crash during test flight and your son’s death that was aboard.
4. I am very much grief-stricken to hear the sad news of your eldest brother’s death, while parachute landing into the enemy’s territory.
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5. It’s heart-rending to know about your pilot son’s death in the enemy lines.
Write about the good qualities of the deceased:
6. There is no doubt that he was a brave and fine young man.
7. There is no doubt that by his death, the country has lost a brave son.
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8. I still remember vividly his handsome young face.
9. Everyone at our place is deeply shocked at your tragic loss.
10. I have never come across such a man having so sincere sentiments for his country.
11. Of course, it is for the country that he has laid down his life.
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12. He has set an example for the growing generation of our country.
Express your sympathy at the close of the letter:
13. May his soul rest in peace.
14. History will remember him for his deed of patriotism,
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15. He proved himself a worthy son of his motherland.
16. His martyrdom is a great tribute to the martial tradition of your family.
17. May God give you strength to bear the burden of grief?
18. Be proud to be the father of such a great son.
19. His name will be written in golden letters of gallantry.
Sample Letter
Dear ………………
I am deeply grieved to learn about your husband’s death on the front. There is no doubt that by his death the country has lost a brave son. May his soul rest in peace.
Regards,
Sincerely,
Your Name