Dear (insert name)

Words can not express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. (insert name) will be missed terribly.

Throughout the years, we/I have valued his/her friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. We/I will sorely miss all of our laughs, friendly competition, and evenings of comradeship. We/I will always keep (insert name) memories held deeply within our/my hearts(s) reminding us/me of how life should be lived.

(include paragraph below if you can't be with them because of distance or other circumstances)

We/I wish we/I could be with you to comfort you, to help you, to hold you, and to pray with you. But, we/I am here at any time to talk with you, to listen, to comfort you - just give us/me a call (insert phone number).

Our/My thoughts and prayers are with you.

With love and sympathy,

(sign your name and surname)