“ This copy of the notification is to be sent as a follow-up to the original notification, and is to be written by the deceased's commanding officer within 48 hours of the death.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jones
123 Main Street
Somewhere, CA 95123
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Jones
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of your (Relationship) , (Full Name and Rank of Deceased) and allow me to tell you what we know about the circumstances surrounding (His/her) death. ”