Widows & Widowers Support Group
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On Thursday October 18th, it will be 3 months since my husband passed away suddenly in his car on his way home from work. He pulled off the side of the road, parked his car and "apparently" suffered a cardiac arrest- to be confirmed by the autopsy which is yet to be complete. I would like to put some kind of marking in the parking area where he died on Thursday. It is a peaceful parking area by the river and since I didn't have a chance to say goodbye I would feel better and least putting some kind of marking there for him ,in rememberace. Any suggestions as to what I could do would be appreciated as I feel terrible that he died alone in his vehicle.
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Where I live, the wooden cross with flowers attached is typical of something left "at the site". You might considering releasing helium balloons with a note in his honor.
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People around here have put crosses with the name of the person who has passed away. Then some put wreaths. Some put balloons with them or articifical flowers and some put everything I mentioned at once. It seems it just depends on what you want to leave to honor your husband. I don't think there is a definate answer. Bon
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I saw a candle in a lovely container not long ago - you love candles, that would be good perhaps? Look after yourself on that day, will be very sad for you, but then, it is very sad all the time just now for you...Cathrynn X
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Here in LA is not unusual to drive by and see an area loaded with flowers and candles. The markets here sell these beautiful candles (intended for the hispanic community) that are a foot tall and burn for almost a week. It is very moving to drive by these memorials, one always knows that this is the site of a horrific accident that took a life. I can never drive by one of these memorials without saying a prayer.
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