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Rudy Lopez
April 4, 2019
Thank You, W.S., for your books. Your books helped many people.
April 4, 2019
I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one, who will be remembered for his contribution to the literary arts and history. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of sorrow.
CF
March 22, 2019
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Mervin family and friends at this difficult time.
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March 21, 2019
Our condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the family. May the God of tender mercies and all comfort be with you all during this most difficult time. Great legacy of poetry!
JM, Brandon MS.
March 21, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family during this time of sorrow. May the God of comfort , be ever near to give you strength and peace. Psalms 20: 1,2
March 20, 2019
To the Merwin family I extend my condolence. May you be comforted by being surround by those who loved Merwin and allow the fond memories shared to be a source of comfort to you as you face the upcoming days. Know that losing someone is devasting but as long as your love remains your love for him will never die and cherished memories will live on FOREVER. (1 Cor. 13:8)- Gladys
Lmb
March 20, 2019
Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.In this time of sadness may God comfort the family each day as needed through PRAYER, FAMILY, FRIENDS and GOD'S WORD. Psalm145:14,19. May the memories you shared bring you brighter days ahead. Deepest sympathy!
RC.
March 20, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 20, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
L J
March 20, 2019
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76
March 19, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
P D
March 19, 2019
we are so sorry for your loss, our warm condolences to the family. may the promise of seeing your loved again bring you comfort and hope. John 11:24,25
R.
March 19, 2019
To The Family Of W.S. Merwin
My deepest sympathy to the family during this time of sorrow. It's my hope that you find comfort in knowing that Almighty God is near to those crushed in spirit and that he cares about you.
March 19, 2019
May it comfort you to know that God as well as others care. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely
March 19, 2019
Sorry to hear about your lost please read act 24:15 which gives us a wonderful hope for the future.
March 19, 2019
We hope these words can & will be a source of comfort to you. While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly Father return your dear one to you.
March 19, 2019
Your loved one was very accomplished and will truly be missed. I offer my condolence and may God comfort and soothe you during this time of loss.-Psalms 94:19.
Margrete
March 18, 2019
May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.
Joanne
March 18, 2019
To the family and friends please accept my condolences know that the God of all comfort feel your pain and sorrows. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the broken hearted and to comfort all who mourn.
March 18, 2019
Condolences to the family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
JFT
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