Apologies. Ever since a close family friend died I've always used the present tense when describing her characteristics. I don't believe that those qualities sh

Apologies. Ever since a close family friend died I've always used the present tense when describing her characteristics. I don't believe that those qualities she had ceased to exist after she passed away. Although technically she was kind, loving, and supportive. In my mind she still is that way. The person I remember is still alive in my head.