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re: Have you ever given a eulogy?
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:33 pm to fallguy_1978
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:33 pm to fallguy_1978
I did my nephews who died of Leukemia at the age of 5...I cried before during and after and it is one of my proudest moments in my life.
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Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:33 pm to fallguy_1978
I'm actually a very good public speaker but this funeral got the best of me. He was my best friend and hunting/fishing buddy. I broke up bad
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:34 pm to RogerTheShrubber
If you didn’t show emotion it wouldn’t mean anything man
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:35 pm to The Mick
I did for my grandfather last year.
I make my living speaking in front of people. Giving his eulogy was the hardest speech I ever gave. I had a hard time keeping my emotions in check. I had an even harder time conveying to the audience exactly what that man meant to me.
I'm honored to have done it. My grandmother, father and his siblings all were moved by my words. That's a win in my book and I hope I did my grandfather proud.
I make my living speaking in front of people. Giving his eulogy was the hardest speech I ever gave. I had a hard time keeping my emotions in check. I had an even harder time conveying to the audience exactly what that man meant to me.
I'm honored to have done it. My grandmother, father and his siblings all were moved by my words. That's a win in my book and I hope I did my grandfather proud.
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:36 pm to The Mick
Yep
College friend/fraternity brother
College friend/fraternity brother
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:37 pm to L S Usetheforce
quote:
I did my nephews who died of Leukemia at the age of 5
There's no way I could do that.
I really struggle at funerals of those I was close to but a child's funeral, that would put me to drinking again
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:39 pm to The Mick
Did my fathers, tough as hell but would not be at peace with myself if I had not, was it worth a damn? I have no idea, but 12 years later I would not change a word of it, even if I could 
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:39 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Man if I didn’t tell his story I’d have regretted it the rest of my life.
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:39 pm to The Mick
I have. I actually did my nephew in first person per what I thought was requested by my sister. I gave highlights and stories of his life as if I was my nephew.
Later my sister told me that was the greatest eulogy she ever has witnessed and was perfect for them. She said I made her feel as if her son was in the chapel for those few minutes I spoke. She said she had no idea I was going to do it that way.
She said I turned what at first was a heavy sadness into a celebration of his short life.
Later my sister told me that was the greatest eulogy she ever has witnessed and was perfect for them. She said I made her feel as if her son was in the chapel for those few minutes I spoke. She said she had no idea I was going to do it that way.
She said I turned what at first was a heavy sadness into a celebration of his short life.
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:41 pm to The Mick
My grandmother. An incredible woman.
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:45 pm to Wolfhound45
Did my Dad’s a few years back.
He had done his FIL a few years earlier over my Mom’s only brother. Lost some respect for my uncle that day. Decided then nobody else but me was going to give it for my father.
#frickpancreaticcancer
He had done his FIL a few years earlier over my Mom’s only brother. Lost some respect for my uncle that day. Decided then nobody else but me was going to give it for my father.
#frickpancreaticcancer
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:54 pm to bamaphan13
Ive spoken at 2, 1 for a close friend the other for a family member.
But, Its more of a testiment to the individual and a honor at the same time, given the circumstances.
Usually Ive had good things to say about most people I know and Im fortunate for that.
But, Its more of a testiment to the individual and a honor at the same time, given the circumstances.
Usually Ive had good things to say about most people I know and Im fortunate for that.
Posted on 11/13/18 at 5:56 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
quote:Beautiful man, good stuff.
She said I turned what at first was a heavy sadness into a celebration of his short life.
Posted on 11/13/18 at 6:00 pm to The Mick
I have not and don’t look forward to it.
Posted on 11/13/18 at 6:02 pm to The Mick
Split my fathers with my brother, I was the opening and my older brother closed. Was a great way to show some respect to my father but was also very much a healing process for myself
Posted on 11/13/18 at 6:02 pm to fr33manator
Fr33, close to what you have done.
At the time, speaking for my best friend in high/roommate at LSU at his funeral was the toughest thing I had ever done. 24 years old.
Looking back, I am very glad that i accepted the request to give the eulogy.
It takes a little effort in convincing yourself of certain things to not allow yourself to lose your sh!t in front of a church full of people.
ETA. Not meaning for it to sound like a competition. Just comparing the ages we were when these things happened.
At the time, speaking for my best friend in high/roommate at LSU at his funeral was the toughest thing I had ever done. 24 years old.
Looking back, I am very glad that i accepted the request to give the eulogy.
It takes a little effort in convincing yourself of certain things to not allow yourself to lose your sh!t in front of a church full of people.
ETA. Not meaning for it to sound like a competition. Just comparing the ages we were when these things happened.
This post was edited on 11/13/18 at 6:04 pm
Posted on 11/13/18 at 6:07 pm to The Mick
3 all grandparents
Posted on 11/13/18 at 6:12 pm to The Mick
I did it for a close friend. I had time to prepare for it as he had cancer and his death came more as a blessing and relief from the suffering he endured.
Posted on 11/13/18 at 6:17 pm to The Mick
Yes. Best friend signed up with me. I came home and he didn't. Talk about their life. That is what it is all about. Bear witness to their life. Good luck. 
Posted on 11/13/18 at 6:18 pm to The Mick
I had spoken at a few without trouble, but at my Dad's very large funeral I was a blubbering fool. My brother kept getting up to drag me off the lecturn, but I would momentarily regain control and he would sit back down. I never lose it, and I was mortified. But I had a good excuse I guess.
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