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Hi Billi,
Of course, it's perfectly normal to feel sad when someone you know is lost, even if you didn't know them well, particularly in tragic circumstances.
You are not alone in feeling this way, many others experience the same feelings. I know that I do. I work with the military and over the past few years have lost some guys in the regiment that I work closely with. Both of these soldiers I knew only in passing, I had instructed them at various stages. Nevertheless, the manner of their deaths affected me. In both cases I travelled interstate to attend their funerals, I found that it helped me greatly. Attending the funerals also allowed me to grieve with their family and friends.
You may not feel comfortable attending the funeral, but if you think you can, I would say that it might help you.
Cheers
Stuart
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