Be sincere and express your feelings of sympathy. Meaningful, personal, and compassionate letters of condolence can be both a tribute to the child who died and a source of comfort to the parents.Make sure you include the name of the person who died or mention the specific incident that caused sorrow for the person. A letter offering sympathy for the death of a child respectfully acknowledges the reader's misfortune while offering comfort and support. "I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathy for your sad loss. To the family who have lost a child. Learn more about the Fairfax County Office of Elections and our procedures through a collection of commonly asked questions. 1. Complete and send the Summary of Benefits checklist (Attachment 2 of this BAL), with a condolence letter, applicable claim forms and annuity estimate. Obituary Services Memories and Condolences.