Alarmed by these actions, President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt initiated negotiations between Iraq and Kuwait in an effort to avoid intervention by the United States or other powers from outside the Gulf region. Hussein broke off the negotiations after only two hours, and on August 2, 1990 ordered the invasion of Kuwait.
1 If your Sympathy Letter concerns a death, be sure to mention the deceased's name and the circumstances that caused the loss of life. 2  Be honest; don't hesitate to use the word death or note the actual cause of death. 3  Share your personal sadness.
Florists usually help out on this with cards printed with messages such as With Deepest Sympathy.. All you have to do is sign your name, but you can include a personal message also if you wish. If you do not know what to write, read our guide to How to write a sympathy card. Florists work closely with funeral homes and also have access to the obituaries. If you provide the name of the deceased, they can help you find the time and the place for the flowers to be delivered. Flowers are a universal gift of sympathy.