This really takes the cake for "puffery," I've got to say:
“Tommy was pure magic. His brilliance and compassion knew no bounds. He passionately loved his family, friends, and animals, and was devoted to the cause of the global poor,”
My reaction is a combination of, "Really? That seems improbable," and "What does that even mean?"
If my 24-year-old son died, and I said, "Tom was turning out pretty well, actually. He had beautiful hair. He was an excellent student, when he wanted to be, and he was a diligent and honest employee. He made everyone laugh," would people think I didn't love him?
I’m kinda pondering that ‘demolished without him’ part. Devastated I can see, but demolished?
And this ‘...asks everyone to observe strict COVID-19 protocols during this time of grief’. Do they think they’re going to be mobbed? Or did the kid contract COVID because he was sneaking out to raves and they don’t want to admit it?