I managed, somehow, to get through it.

I was able, with great difficulty, to conduct Avi's unveiling service this afternoon in front of at least 40 people. It took me a long time to finish reciting some of the prayers, including the Malei.

People, including three of Avi's classmates, lingered around Avi's grave in silence for quite a while. What could anyone say?

I made it known towards the end that I'm not looking forward to Rosh haShana and that I would find the Unetaneh Tokef prayer especially difficult, even more painful than Yizkor. I may simply go home before its recitation.