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LETTER: Surrey dove release is healing after heartbreak

“I encourage anyone experiencing loss, to attend this year’s Dove Release Ceremony on Sunday.”
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Surrey’s Susan McCulloch (in blue) and her niece Sarah Underwood of North Delta release two white pigeons during the Surrey Hospice Society’s annual Dove Release Memorial at Bear Creek Park in November of 2016. (File photo)

The Editor,

Re: “Dove release in Surrey,” the Now-Leader.

I want to give my many thanks and gratitude to you, Tom Zillich, for writing this article. Thank you for supporting the Surrey Hospice Society, who sponsors the Dove Release Ceremony, and for supporting people like myself who have lost someone dear – my beloved son Luke passed away 10 years ago.

After I participated in last year’s Dove Release Ceremony, and saw and met others journeying through loss too, I noticed I slowly began to have more strength to speak about it, which I found healing. I encourage anyone experiencing loss, to attend this year’s Dove Release Ceremony, held this Sunday (Nov. 5).

I also really appreciate you and your staff, for supporting and writing heartfelt stories from people in the community, supporting the arts and culture, and giving everyone a voice, which truly helps us all to foster a greater sense of community. Thank you!

Rhayne, Surrey