write a letter of sympathy or condolence
A Letter of Sympathy
——to the Parents of the Columbia Astronauts
Dear parents of the Columbia astronauts.
I am a student from X X Middle School in China. My name is Li Ming. I was very sorrowful when I learned from TV that SpShuttle Columbia broke up during re-entry and seven astronauts all lost their lives. You have lost your lovely sons arid daughters. You must be very grieved. However, you must also be proud of your children, because they have done great contributions to space projects. So please restrain your sorrow.
Although this time they thiled, we could I get some experience from their failure. We will continue developing space projects, because we can explore the space through those projects and search for more information about sion that they haven' t done.
Yours Sincerely’
Li Ming
一封慰问信
——致哥伦比亚号宇航员的父母们
亲爱的哥伦比亚号宇航员的父母们：
我是一个来自中国xx中学的学生，我叫李明。我从电视上得知哥伦比亚号宇宙飞船在返航过程中解体，七位宇航员全部遇难，我感到非常悲痛。你们失去了可爱的儿子和女儿，一定非常悲痛。然而，你们一定也为你们的孩子感到骄傲，因为他们已经为航天事业作出了巨大贡献。所以请节哀。尽管这次他们失败了，但我们可以从他们的失败中汲取经验。我们会继续发展航空事业，因为通过它们我们能够探索外层空间，搜索有关这个世界的更多信息。我们会继续完成他们未完成的任务。
你诚挚的朋友 李明
A Letter of Sympathy-慰问信
Dear Joe,
I was sorry to learn that you had not been successful in the examination. Although I‘m sending you my sympathy, I feel you ought not to be unduly distressed at the result. You are still eligible to sit again for the examination and I am confident that this time next year, I shall be sending a letter, not of sympathy, but of congratulation.
My kindest regards and best wishes.
Sincerely Yours,
Luke
Example 1: Lincoln’s letter of sympathy
（林肯的慰问信）
Dear Madam,
I have been shown in the files of the Wars Department a statement of the Adjutant-General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of 5 sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you for the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks o
f the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Very sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln
亲爱的夫人：
我由作战部门的马塞诸塞州民兵团长记载的公文中，得知你是在战场中光荣殉国的5位孩子的母亲，企图安慰你此种巨大的伤痛。我觉得我的任何字语是多么乏力而无助的，虽然你可由你的孩子光荣殉国而拯救全国大众的诚挚感谢者中得到安慰，但我无法抑制自己来安慰你，我祈祷仁慈的天父减轻你的痛苦，而留给你所爱而失去的爱子的可爱回忆，以及为自由而作如此巨大的牺牲的荣耀！
林肯 谨上
Example 2: Condolence on somebody’s death (1)
（悼念亡者）
April 9, 20--
Mr. Howard Doe, President
Howard Doe Corporation
1816 Broad Street
Metropolis, Calif.
Dear Mr. Doe,
My associates and I at United Book Co. were saddened at the news of Mr. Green’s death, and we wish to extend our condolences to you and to the family. The wise counsel and good company of your Board Chairman will be sorely missed in this city’s business circles. Mr. Green had many admiring friends, and we were proud to be numbered among them.
Sincerely yours,
亲爱的窦先生：
联合书刊公司同仁与敝人对格林先生逝世甚为忧伤，特向您及其家属致以哀悼。当地商界为失去这位董事会主席的英明指导，良好合作而深感悲痛。
敬佩格林先生的人士良多，我辈也在其中引以为自豪。
Example 3: Condolence on somebody’s death (2)
（悼念亡者）
Dear Sirs,
I was deeply distressed to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Thomas Wilson who served on your company for so long. His passing must mean a great loss to your company and his associates.
We have cause to be grateful to him for the kind patronage and advice that he gave us unreservedly. My staffs join me in conveying our sincere sympathy to members of his family.
Yours faithfully,
我听说服务于贵公司多年的汤姆斯·威尔森先生突然去世，深感悲叹。他的去世对贵公司及其同事必然是一大损失。
兹深深感谢他率直地给予我方关爱及忠告，本公司全体职员与我，同向其家属表示由衷的哀悼之意。
Example 4: Letter of Sympathy to patient
（安慰病人）
Dear Sirs,
When I heard from a friend of mine that you are ill in bed and will not be able to keep our appointment, I was deeply concerned.
I sincerely trust that the medical attention you have received is quite successful, that your progress continues to your benefit and to the satisfaction of your medical treatment, and that your stay is as comfortable as possible in a pleasant place
.
Please accept my very best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.
Yours faithfully,
我从朋友处得悉贵方卧病在床，无法赴约，感到非常关切。
我真诚地相信，您所接受的药物治疗非常成功，病况顺利恢复，药物治疗很令人满意，而您所住的病房也极为舒适、快乐。
祝您早日痊愈。
Dear victims,
The earthquake which happened two weeks ago in Sichuan province is an enormous disaster for our whole nation. It has caused both financial and life loss. Until now, fifty thousand people lost their lives due to the earthquake and much more injured seriously. Five million people have no homes to return as the majority of the buildings were collapsed.
We are sorry about this accident. It’s a pity that many children lost their parents and many couples lost their lovers. I could not help but cry when hearing of the moving stories that happened during the disaster.
Our whole nation is a big family, every member would like to give a helping hand to the people who suffered from the earthquake. We must show our warm-heartedness and make donations to the stricken area so that their broken heart can be warmed.
A series of actions has been taken since the earthquake happened. I believe the stricken area will soon be restored with the soldiers and other warm-hearted people’s help. The future will be bright, cheer up!
Yours sincerely
ZZIA (WJ)
Dear victims,
A week ago, I was shocked at the news about the earthquake in Wenchuan. And I’m very sorry to hear that this earthquake was the greatest disaster after 1949. And there are 40075 people who are found dead in the disaster till now and there have been more than 500 million people who are homeless. The floor was ripped through, many blocks and houses were seriously damaged, and even were as flat as a pancake.
I’m deeply moved by the volunteers and the international rescue teams who are in the frontline. I, standing for my school, comfort your victims and survivors with our warm heart. Moreover, we contribute a large amount of money to you. And our school will try our best to help you.
Last but not the least, I hope we all have the confidence to rebuild your home after the disaster. Only we have the perseverance can we defeat the natural disaster.
Good luck and best wishes to you!
Yours sincerely
ZZIA (JY)
Dear victims,
On the 12 of May in 2008, an incredible and unknown earthquake suddenly happened in Wenchuan, Sichuan province. Almost half of China was affected. It was a huge calamity to Chinese people.
Until now, there are nearly 50 thousand people who died in this earthquake and more people injured. Many people lost their relatives and fell into the deep sorrow. And they also lost their homes and hometowns. A large number of buildings were damaged. What’s more
, many children and students lost their lives because of the collapse of schools. And their parents who suffer from this big calamity can’t accept the fact until now.
All of the Chinese people begin to act and do everything they can when they hear the news. Almost every one of us contributes a great number of money and goods which people in Sichuan need. As students, we don’t have enough money to donate, but we should do all that we could do. What’s more important, we consider that we can help Sichuan people rebuilt and their home and live happily.
Yours sincerely