Balloon Release Ceremony in Memory of our Little Son
Adi
2002-2008
Our little and only son, Adi, recently died in a tragic accident. He was 6 years old and an awarded Nature photographer.
Always ready camera in hand
I invite the RB community to join us in a balloon release ceremony on the 14th of April. We are releasing the balloons at 9:30 AM EDT (Boston time) sending our dear Adi messages to his cloud.
As it is midnight or later in Australia and New Zealand, it would be lovely if the local community would join us throughout their daytime on the 14th of April in spirit, thoughts, releasing a balloon or just in any small symbolic act in memory of a little child.
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A heartfelt thank you.
Missing him dearly,
Carmen and Omri Mandel
Celebrating Adi blog
In Loving Memory poem
Nic Relton
I will light a candle in remembrance of such a promising nature photographer. I hope both Omri and yourself are ok.
Carmen Mandel-... replied
Thank you Nic for your kind gesture
Ellen
My condolences Carmen, I dont know what to say…...I am so sorry for you and your husband. Wishing you a lot of strength.
Carmen Mandel-... replied
Thank you Ellen for your sympathy
Deborah H. Ben...
OMG I am so sorry for your loss. You have my condolences for the loss of your beautiful son. You and your husband will be in my thoughts and prayers sending you the strength so go forward.
Carmen Mandel-... replied
Thank you Deborah for your kind note and support
Bandicoot
Will be with you in spirit at that time.
Bevan
Carmen Mandel-... replied
Bevan, a heartfelt thank you for joining us
Wendy Slee
I will be with you and thinking of you, from my heart to yours….and to that cloud where the special little soul still captures the most amazing images….... (hugs)
Carmen Mandel-... replied
Wendy, thank you for joining us and for your tender message.
Christopher E...
Love the blog, I am sure it was tough doing it, hearing his voice saying mum, no this should go here and that should go there. A beautiful tribute, he wil be thought of here in the smoky mountains of east tn. Peace be with you both
Carmen Mandel-... replied
Thank you, Christopher, for reading the blog and taking a glimpse on Adi’s zest for Life. Yes, it was written with tears.
At his tender age, Adi left behind an impressive nature photography portfolio that runs in exhibitions at several places here.
I am glad you join us in the smoky mountains.
liliana
My heart goes out to you and your husband. You and beautiful angel Adi will be in my thoughts and prayers on that day.
Carmen Mandel-... replied
My heartfelt appreciation, Liliana, for having you remember little Adi.
DoreenPhillips
What a Beautiful Son and What wondrous Images he Created for everyone…....A sad time…..x…....A Cloud Child that will be looking at all the Wondrous Colours of the RainBows…...x….I will remember Him and his Love for the Earth and Animals…...x
Carmen Mandel-...
Yes, Doreen, how true and beautiful words. I called Adi my rainbow for the many colours in his Life and the light he shone on me when he smiled.
He took great care of the Earth and all her dwellers.
Thank you for remembering our darling Adi.
Mary Campbell
So hard to loose a child, especially one as special as Adi.. Our hearts go out to you.
Carmen Mandel-... replied
It is so, Mary. No words can convey it. My heartfelt appreciation of your sympathy.
Anne van Alkemade
I will release a balloon or two Carmen. I don’t think it matters if it’s midnight here, what better way to spend the evening than to send a message to an angel.
xxx
Carmen Mandel-... replied
You are very kind, Anne. Adi is getting ready to pick up the balloons.
Cathleen Taraw...
I’m so sorry for the loss of your boy.We will have our own wee balloon memorial here for Adi. Tell him in your prayers to expect at least 3 coming his way (four may be a stretch; our two year old prefers to pop than let go).
Carmen Mandel-... replied
How nice, Cathleen, thank you for joining us in sending Adi balloons, he loves them.
Sally Omar
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss….I will light a candle for your little boy…I am sure he
will be dancing in Heaven that day…and what a beautiful tribute…My love & tears
to you both, Sally xoxoxoxoxoxo
Carmen Mandel-... replied
How sweet, Sally, thank you for joining us. Adi is awaiting in anticipation to dance round and round in his impish smile …
Rose Moxon
im so sorry … i read the blog, what a beautiful child. will be thinking of you and your husband on April 14. x x x
Carmen Mandel-... replied
It is very kind of you, Rose, thank you for joining us.
artbyakiko
Thank you for posting Adi’s pictures. What a beautiful child! I will light a candle for him.
Carmen Mandel-... replied
This will make Adi very happy, Akiko. Thank you for remembering him.
Midori Furze
I’m so sorry to hear your loss…
My heart goes out to you and your husband.
I will make a mark on 14th April on my diary!!
Carmen Mandel-... replied
Your message is very touching, Midori. Thank you for marking your calendar to remember my little one.
Carmen Mandel-...
Thank you all who joined us today remembering our little son Adi.
The baloon release was beautiful. In a crisp and sunny morning, the heavens were filled with messages of love and remembrance.