3109. Up to the heavens © Bruce Goodman 7 February 2025

Clifford had died aged seventy-seven. He left behind a widow, six children, and seventeen grandchildren. Adrienne, his widow, thought hard about what could be done to help the grandchildren. At the graveside each grandchildren would be given a helium-filled balloon, and they will let them go as grandpa’s coffin was lowered into the grave. Let the balloons fly all the way up to grandpa in the heavens! Two weeks later Adrienne got a letter in the mail. Dear Mrs. Fraser, It has been brought to our attention that helium-filled balloons were released at you husband’s funeral. This is damaging to the environment. It is utterly irresponsible. These rubber balloons take centuries to decompose. They get tangled in trees and deform growth, not to mention animals and birds choking on them. We’re sorry, but lessons have to be learnt. We intend to pursue this negligence legally. You shall hear from us in due course. Harry Markle Soliciter Contact Author Back to Index Next Story Previous Story