Why was there a motto at a memorial service? That’s just weird.

And even if you DO have a motto at a memorial service, why would it be “together we thrive”?

I’m thinking “together we remember” would’ve been acceptable for the event, if it absolutely HAD to have a motto – it has an air of comfort for the living and grieving for the lost.

But “thrive”? WTF?

I checked Webster’s, and now I get it.

See, I was thinking of thrive as def. 1 or 2:

1: to grow vigorously : flourish
2: to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper

I forgot about 3:

3: to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances — often used with on

So, what do you suppose that goal is?

Other than, perhaps, slouching toward Bethlehem to be born.