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Jen, I remember clearly all of your stories of Tendai and his brother from our Circle gatherings at Ari's house in UP. You all must be absolutely gutted. I know how hard grief is, and the loss of a child must be tenfold. I have found Mary Oliver's poetry to be comforting in times of loss; she writes so eloquently of death and grief. Many hugs to you, I am glad Ari is with you right now. <3

"I thought:
maybe death
isn’t darkness, after all,
but so much light
wrapping itself around us—” Mary Oliver."
Jen, my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family. Please count on me for anything that I can do to help you through these tough times.
Sending you lots of love, good thoughts, and peace.❤️
Bruna Oristanio
I'm so sorry to hear of your heartbreaking loss. From reading the messages here, it's clear Tendai was a very bright light in so many people's lives. Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. - Kara Hurst
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Jen and family, we are so incredibly sorry for your loss. There are no words. Addison and Gabby and I were reminiscing about times from St Joan Of Arc, the Star Wars birthday party they came to and the lake parties at St Anne’s. So many memories of laughing during car pool - usually running late! Tendai will never be forgotten! We are holding you up in our thoughts and prayers.
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Spencer, Bob, and I are sad to hear of this great loss for your family! We remember Tendai for his great smile, his politeness, those GIANT shoes in our hallway!, and what a great big brother he was! We are sending love to you!
tendai demanded some glamor s…
2017
tendai demanded some glamor shots when he saw me with my camera, 2017
Tendai demanded some glamor s…
2017
Tendai demanded some glamor shots when he saw me with my camera, 2017
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Jen - What an immeasurable loss. Tendai sounds like a remarkle young man. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Eleanor
Deepest condolences, Jen. My prayers are with you and your family.
Tendai and Jen joined my moth…
2016, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD, USA
Tendai and Jen joined my mother and our dog Strider on the sideline of one of my ultimate frisbee games in November.
Tendai and my sister Liliyah …
2016, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD, USA
Tendai and my sister Liliyah after they helped move me into my freshman dorm.
Tendai and the BenAissa famil…
2016, King's Dominion
Tendai and the BenAissa family sometime in August before school started.
Hey Jen, So sorry for your loss and hope you and family get through this and celebrate Tendai loving memories. I am here for any support you might need.
Dear Jen, I am so sorry to hear of your heartbreaking loss. Beautiful boy Tendai. Although words cannot truly help, please know you, Tendai and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending my love, Celeste.
Oh my dear Jen, I'm so sorry for this incredible loss. We're here for you and I'm sending prayers for Tendai and everyone that loved such a beautiful young man.
Jen - I really cannot believe this, so sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences and prayers from this side.
Jen, I am so sorry for this profound loss. Sending all my love to you and family.

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