I immediately went over in front of everyone, told her how sorry I was for her and her family and gave her a big hug. I made sure everyone would see me also. I would have rather lost all my "cong. privileges" than to be so cruel and insensitive like the majority of the JW's there

No wonder we all love having you here with us Mitch! Knowing how the average and not-so-average JW reacts to the whole 'shunning' thing ... I'm really pleased that you stepped over that line and made that girl feel less like a stranger at her own father's final hurrah! Good on you!