The department extends it's deepest condolences to the victim's family and friends".
"It's not condolences," Ms. Aranoff insisted.
"We'd like to give our condolences and it's an incredibly sad time, a lot of people losing their lives," said Rooney.
"Anybody who dies at that age – and I believe he has two kids and a wife – it's devastating, so my sincere condolences to his family and close circle of friends".
The government, under opposition urging, says it is considering issuing condolences.
It was a letter of condolence from the biker.
"People would come up to her to express their condolences, and it was quite extraordinary to see how present she was in that situation.
It was a card offering his condolences; even more, it was one recognizing that I was struggling, and offering his support and encouragement as I moved forward.
Send a sympathy card - Very often it is easier to write your condolences than to say them.
"It was a nice note of condolence from Mayor Giuliani," he said.
But when suicide does occur, it should be acknowledged with a condolence letter, not buried in the shadows.
