Dear Gayle:

I extend my condolences to you and your family in the loss of Bernd.
Although I never had the opportunity to get to know him, I know he was the love of your life and that you were really enjoying your retirement years together. What a shame to have all of the end so quickly.
I'm sorry I was not able to attend his Celebration of Life on Saturday as I had planned but I have been battling a terrible cough from my allergies.
I keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

With sincere sympathy, Mary Alice Marchand