(First mother)

We meet here today to honor the life of MelissaShion. We give thanks for her life and wish her well now that their time in this world has come to an end.

For Melissa Shion, the journey is now beginning. But for us, there is loss, grief and pain. Every one of us here has been affected - perhaps in small ways, or perhaps in transformative ones- by Melissa Shion. Hers life mattered to us all.

It is important for us to collectively acknowledge and accept that the world has fundamentally changed with her passing. We are all grieving. Life will not be the same - nor should it be. Together, let us open our hearts and commemorate the impact Melissa Shion had on us.

Members of Melissa Shion's family will be coming forward to share thoughts on her life, but first let us sing together (or listen to) a song that she loved.

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I would now like to invite to the front anyone who would like to share some remarks about Melissa Shion

"....."
"*insert totally funny and original joke cuz why the fuck not yaaay*"

And now I will invite (close friend/family member) to share their thoughts.

"NAAJHSIAHAKAJQIJAIS I LOVE BTS"
- Her brother

Please stand.

Melissa Shion has safely crossed the barrier and is now free to experience another reality, along with all the joys which await there. For us, however, it is important to say this final farewell to her body as we commit Melissa Shion's physical form to its natural end.

Melissa Shion, we wish you well and thank you for being a part of our lives. We honor your life and we trust you will find ever-lasting peace. We will not forget you. Go well.

Please sit.

We have been remembering with love and gratitude a life that touched us all.

I encourage you to help, support and love those who grieve most. Allow them to cry; to hurt; to smile and to remember. Grief works through our systems in its own time.

Remember to appreciate each day and to live it to the full in honor of Melissa Shion. We often take life for granted and yet it is the greatest gift we have.