I am writing in the process of designing a program for a recognition event. Inside the program, I will be including a brief bio/summary of each individual's achievements.
One recepient is recently deceased, and we will be recognizing her efforts posthumously. I'm trying to find the proper verbiage to note that she has passed away. Her brother will be accepting the award in her memory.
I hate to just put in the heading "The Late..." Is there anther way to denote this? Any help you can provide (especially if you've dealt with this before!) would be very much appreciated. Thank you!!
2007-03-29 02:07:26 · 5 answers · asked by sylvia 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Put the years first.
Mary Harper (1942-2007).
Write it just like you would if she was still alive. The events that she did, were in the past so thats obvious but when writing a sentence that is describing her personality or deeds, instead of saying present tense use past for recognizing her. She will be remembered as a great humanitarian, she was a great leader.
That will convey your message beautifully without overlooking the fact that it is her deeds, not the fact that she is dead--that is causing her to be honored.
2007-03-29 05:39:18 · answer #1 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Open by saying in memory of so and so, then go into the achievements and during the presentation of the award; say how much you and others will miss them.
2007-04-05 12:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by hazel a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do the normal verbiage - achievements, etc.
Then note that "Name" passed away on "date" so her brother, Name, is accepting the award.
The best thing is to keep it simple.
2007-04-02 00:47:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use something like "We are here today to celebrate the life of........." That's what it's really all about, not the passing of!
Sorry for your loss.
2007-04-03 11:54:20 · answer #4 · answered by Just be you. Go for the stars! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Our absent friend' is one of my favourite expressions.
2007-04-05 22:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by emmax2304 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋