Condolence text messages are an immediate way to reach out ... We were co-workers of [person's name] and want you to know we ...

While you probably don’t need us to state the obvious for you, we will. No one wants to send a condolence message or write a sympathy card. It sucks. Someone that you care about lost someone ...

DEAR ERIC: When I hear of a death in the family of someone I know, I send a sympathy card ... and only a few verbal acknowledgements where I work. I’ve seen email thanks from other employees ...