My aunts husband died Thursday
My dad called me Friday and told me that my aunt who lives out of town in (MS) husband died. This was sad news although I’d only met him a few times but it wasn’t just a heart attack or her was home with family. No. He was riding his motorcycle at night when a car ran a red light, hit him, and kept driving. This was a hit and run killing. They are still trying to locate the guy but not my aunt has to plan a funeral for her husband of only like 10 years. I’m 20 and even now I can’t imagine the feeling, going on Facebook it’s just all over. Their church, family members and friends giving condolences, and pictures of his face.
This is the second family member I’ve lost to a motorcycle and it’s always been from careless drivers. I haven’t spoken to my aunt but I know she has the funeral set for this Saturday. I cant go because of school and work but I feel like messaging a “im so sorry for your loss” or “my condolences” seems so unfitting. Like that the wrong thing or doesn’t fit correctly. No one or their comments can bring her husband back. I don’t think that would make me feel better but I’m wondering if I should still send it. My aunt and I don’t speak often but she’s still my aunt and this is a tragic loss.
Am I overthinking this?