Supporting a friend on the anniversary of the loss of a child

[CmdrCressidaDuck]

Don't want to share too many details for obvious reasons, but I'd really like to be there for my friend. I would be grateful for suggestions/help on what would be good to say, offer to do, etc, and any definite no's.

I met the friend after they lost their little one, so I never "knew" the child, but I know the anniversary is very hard for them.

All I want on a day like this is a text from a friend saying that they're thinking of me, here if I need anything etc. Take your lead from your friend. Let them know they're not alone but also don't "over fuss", if that makes sense.

Interesting username ;)

Thank you!

It began life as an autocorrect typo on someone else's thread, and I rather liked the mental picture summoned up by Commander Duck, so I borrowed it

Do mention the child's name.
Saying their name is really important.
You are v thoughtful.

And I take your point re not over-fussing and getting all grief tourist