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The following is a list of e-mail messages we have
recieved from some of our customers. If you would like to contact
any of these people, let us know and we would be happy to put you
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From: "Jean Ann Wertz"
To: "CR Bronzeworks of Utah"
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 2:24 AM
Subject: Picture of Matt's Marker
Char,
Here is the marker. It's perfect. Thank you for making sure this was done on time.
The detail is lovely, and the artist who designed it is
quite please with the work your artist did.
Thanks again,
Jean Wertz
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From: tkjmilner@juno.com
To: sales@crbronzeworks.com
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 12:42 PM
Subject: Our thanks and appreciation
To Char and to the Staff at CR Bronzeworks:
The cemetary contacted me today to inform me that the bronze plaque
I ordered for Cortes Davis Price had arrived and was installed.
Ms. Davis was my ex mother in law and I was divorced from her oldest son when she passed away.
My daughters (her only granddaughters) took it upon themselves to purchase a marker for her because
Ms. Davis' two sons and her husband did not make any arrangements to get one and it
had been almost five years since she had passed.
I want to thank you for your prompt and efficient service.
It was very easy to purchase the marker and you were more than accomodating even though
I live on the other side of the nation.
Your price was also $200 less than the cemetary's price.
It was well worth the purchase and it looks fabulous and it arrived just before Ms. Davis' birthday.
They plan to have a small ceremony at the cemetary over Thanksgiving when they go to visit their father in Columbus.
On behalf of my daughters (Kay and Ja), THANK YOU! I know this will bring closure to their lives.
Sincerely
Tina S. Milner
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From: June Warren
To: sales@crbronzeworks.com
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:37 PM
Subject: Fw: Marker of Don
Char,
I just received this email with the picture of my husband's marker.
I haven't seen it yet but the picture is exactly like the picture you sent me.
I couldn't be happier. I wasn't sure at first about ordering it over the phone & Internet
but I will tell everyone about CR Bronzeworks.
Char, you were great to work with.
Even the employees at the cemetery couldn't believe your price,
1/3 of the price they wanted me to pay by ordering through them.
Thank you so much. I will be seeing it in person next week.
Thanks again, June Warren
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Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 3:03 PM
Subject: Re: marker
Dear Char, I received the marker almost two weeks ago,
but was unable to open the package for a few days.
When I finally had the courage, I opened it and it is absolutely beautiful!
My Mom's grave will now have the rememberance she so well deserves.
Thank you so much!
Donna Brown
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From: Hairsmyjob@aol.com
To: sales@crbronzeworks.com
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 8:27 AM
Subject: THANKS!
Char.....
This is Caroline Nelson.... I just wanted to take a minute to let you know how BEAUTIFUL the Marker that your
Company made for my Mom is.... It is PERFECT!
We get together every Thursday night for dinner as a family & wouldn't you know it showed up at the time
when we were all there! Mom still managed to be there with us 1 last time...
When we get the marker placed I will take a picture of it & send it to you!
Thanks again for all that you did to make this marker PERFECT!
Caroline Nelson
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From: chelseyjgregory@aol.com
Subject: Bethany's Plaque
Dear Char,
I know you haven't heard from me in a while.
We have had Bethany's bronze for quite some time.
Our cemetery finally got the granite right and had the stone installed about 2 weeks ago
(even though we have had the bronze for months).
We are so pleased that we ordered her bronze through your company.
Everything was perfect and exactly the way we wanted it.
With all the little things that the mortuary messed up on,
we can't imagine working with them to get Bethany's headstone.
We are so glad to have another choice, with better service and a better price.
Aaron and Chelsey
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From: Ron & Jenne Folck
Sent: Monday, April 07
We would like to thank you for your respected professional service for my mothers plaque.
We live in a very remote area of Oregon and have to dig our own graves in the Burnt River Pioneer cemetery.
Our ranch is about 1/2 mile from the cemetery and I can see my mom's grave from here.
The heart shaped marker was perfect for the granite stone we hauled from the mountains.
Thanks, Ron & Jeanne Folck
Windyhill Stock Dogs
Windyhill Ranch
Unity Oregon
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From: lynnmbent@aol.com
To: sales@crbronzeworks.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:33 PM
Char,
thank you for your great service.You shipped just what I ordered,
on time and at a reasonable price. It is set in place , in Sherwood, Md.
and looks great. Thanks so much for a job well done.
Yours truly,
[Mr] Lynn M. Bent
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From: Fox, Karla
To: Char Dastrup
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 3:01 PM
Hello Char,
I had meant to write you for a while but hadn't had the chance.
I was only able to get over to Florida a couple weeks ago and just got back this Saturday passed.
The plaque was there waiting for me as you promised and I wanted to say thank you again -
it was a really lovely job and my parents, although sad were also pleased.
It's strange to say but .....I hope I don't have to use your services again:-
( at least no time soon......but if unfortunately I have to, I will definitely do so and certainly recommend
you/your company to others.
Sincerely,
Karla
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From: ANN MEDFORD [mailto:amedford@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 11:30 AM
Char here are the pictures of the plaque that you made
for me . We are very pleased with it and it looks
great on the rock in the lawn at the old town office,
where Bruce was first sworn in as Mayor . Thanks again
for your help and great service. I will recommend your
services to everyone that has a need . We will stay in
touch when the need arises. Thanks Ann Medford
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From: Cary Ritter [mailto:sanannritter@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 10:33 AM
Subject: San Antonio Florida Veterans Monument
Char,
Thanks for doing such a great job on the medallions for the monument in San Antonio Florida.
It was great working with you and we appreciate all that your company did to provide us with a quality product.
Jacob went before the city commission in San Antonio and presented a project to erect a monument
to honor all veterans, not just those who have passed. His goal was to accomplish this by July 4, 2007.
He started in March and needed to raise the necessary funds and secure the necessary approvals from the city.
He presented and was granted permission from the city to place the monument in front of City Hall.
The city even donated $3000 to the project which allowed it to get rolling.
It was dedicated by the city, and Jacob, on July 4, 2007.
This was Jacob’s eagle scout project. He did not want to build benches or do landscaping like others. He wanted something to remember. With all the up’s and down’s with this project, and especially with a short time window, this is one he will really remember as will all the residents in San Antonio.
I have attached a few pictures.
Cary Ritter
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From: Kay Wireman [mailto:swireman1@woh.rr.com]
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 9:51 PM
To: Char Dastrup
Subject: Memorial Day 2007
Char, Thank you so much. Isn't it beautiful!
With deep appreciation,
Kay Wireman
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From: Benzcare@aol.com [mailto:Benzcare@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 2:53 PM
Hello Char and Russ,
Words can't begin to describe our total satisfaction with the service we received from you and your company.
The bronze companion marker for Mom and Dad arrived and we are completely delighted.
I am extremely impressed with the quality of the piece and absolutely overjoyed with its design.
Thank you for your personal attention in designing this with me.
I am amazed you were able to deliver in less than two weeks from the time I ordered.
We took the marker to the cemetery to be installed and my rep.
there said it was one of the nicest and heaviest she has seen in 9 years on the job. (I gave her your number!)
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, it was so nice dealing with a family owned and operated company
who cares about their customer. May God bless your and yours. You have earned my respect and loyalty for life.
My Best Regards,
Dwayne Crawford
Family Mercedes Specialist
7647 Investment Court
Owings, MD 20736
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From: Luna GySgt Kevin D [mailto:kevin.d.luna@usmc.mil]
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 12:55 PM
Char,
Thank you so much for your assistance on this project. We received the
plaque today and it is amazing. Everyone agrees that your artist did SSgt
Twitchell justice. I should be in contact with you again next week to close
the deal with the lettering. Look forward to working with you again in the
future.
GySgt Kevin D. Luna
Precision Weapons Section
Weapons Training Battalion
Quantico, VA 22134
(703)784-5537
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From: Benzcare@aol.com [mailto:Benzcare@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:17 AM
Subject: Re: marker for Gaines, PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Morning Char,
The bronze monument with all our changes and additions is now perfect.
We love the design and very much look forward to receiving it.
I look forward to sending you a very complimentary letter of gratitude.
Thank you for your work thus far, and thanks in advance to the rest of the family responsible for creating the piece.
I am grateful to have found your company for this very important purchase instead of having to
deal with an uncaring and greedy corporation instead. May God Bless You and Yours.
Sincerely,
Dwayne Crawford
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From: Marvin Nelson [mailto:nelsoma@msn.com]
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 3:53 PM
Thank you, it was a fine job, the marker was beautiful, well suited for my dear mother,
as predicted the cemetery was not terribly happy with us 'going off site' to get our own marker,
but I did not really care, I was persistent and they came around,
I'm sure they stuck it to us a bit extra, and claimed it violated their standard sizes
( there is not one marker the same dimension in our family plot),
and they are dragging their heels putting it in, but I've already paid them and it should be going in soon,
or I'll have a talk to speed them up a bit, if you know what I mean.
Thanks again, M.Nelson
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From: Brian Braddock [mailto:giving@reformu.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 9:31 AM
Subject: RE: plaque
Char,
We just looked at Plaque. IT LOOKS GREAT! Thank You So Much. You Have Blessed Us with your Services and Quality.
Sincerely, Bryan
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From: Gary Hege [mailto:plugs7@lexcominc.net]
To: Char Dastrup
Subject: polly ann young marker
Just wanted to let you know marker arrived at cemetary before your estimated Monday arrival.
Completely satisfied with your work. The Marker is beautiful.
Will definitely refer anyone who needs bronze marker to CR Bronze.
Thank You for your time and the workmanship put into my Mother's Marker.
Jane.
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From: msladyike@comcast.net
To: sales@crbronzeworks.com
Subject: THANK YOU
Dear Friends at CR Bronzeworks
I can't thank you enough for your helpfulness, kindness and caring. It has
been an experience that I will never forget and you made a difficult time in
my life a lot easier to handle.
I ordered a baby marker for my baby brother who died in 1947 at the age of 2
days. I was only 17 months old when he died, but I had always felt there
was "something missing" in my life. While doing a family history I found my
baby brother, who no one ever mentioned his name or even acknowledged his
existance. Somehow, by the grace of God I found that "missing" piece in my
life. It was not easy to locate his grave as the cemetery he is burind in
was not helpful at all about helping me locate him. Their attitude was "it
has been 60 years, so what is the big deal?". This unnerved me in such a
way that I threatened them by telling them I was going to report their
ethics to the State of Washington Funeral Directors as well as the State
Attorney General. I had no idea what I was going to say to the officials,
but my threat worked. They bent over backwards to help me find my brothers
plot. They also were very upset with me when I did not order their marker,
which was nothing like I had in mind and more than five times the price I paid you for your most
beautiful work.
With your help and assistance I feel much beter about being able to give my
baby brother a marker he should have had so many years ago. I feel at peace
now and I also know that he is safe with our Lord and Savior. I cannot
thank you enough for all your help and assistance and I will be forever
grateful.
God Bless the Staff at CR Bronzeworks
Penny Eisenhower
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From: John Niblack
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 10:50 AM
Subject: NIBLACK CHINESE PLAQUES
Our two plaques arrived safely, and they came out exactly as I imagined.
I was very impressed with the beautiful job you did with the traditional chinese characters,
spacing, etc, they could have well have been made in Beijing!
Thanks for a great job
j niblack
John Niblack
jniblack2@earthlink.net
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From: Anderson, Jill M
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 12:00 PM
To: 'Char Dastrup'
Hi Char:
I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
I spoke to Brad this morning - he said the plaque was "gorgeous!!"
And that he presented it to John, the new home owner on Friday over lunch,
he said John looked at though he was going to cry! He loved it!
Thank you again for all of your hard work and effort on this.
I cannot quite find the words to express my appreciation and gratitude for everything!!!
Thank you so much!!
Have a wonderful Holiday!
Jill M. Solis
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Hi Char,
Just wanted to let you know the marker came yesterday.
It was a nice surprise to get it on the ninth as we got together for dinner
and had a candle lighting service at the cemetery. Much to our surprise,
just after we lit our candles, fireworks were lighting up the sky just over the tree line.
It was nothing we planned or arranged for;
the fireworks place not far from where we were was just doing some test sets.
Everyone liked the marker and commented that it was perfect.
Thank you for everything,
Grace M. Pogorzelski
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From: Anni Schott [mailto:anni_schott@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 12:01 PM
Char,
I just wanted to let you know we received the Plaque earlier in the week, as you promised.
We all really like the plaque and the way it turned out.
We had some very nice comments about it.
We have a Stone mason that is helping my son out by mounting the stone top to the memorial,
he is also mounting the plaque.
We will have a Dedication Ceremony coming up on Veterans Day, November 11,2006.
We will send you a picture of the completed memorial after the ceremony.
Thank you again for the speedy work and delivery.
This should be a nice addition to our township,
and hopefully people remember all the sacrifices that Soldiers and their families
make everyday on our behalf.
Thanks again,
Anni
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From: James Peterson [mailto:bifrostjames@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 3:25 PM
To: CRBronzeworks Charlene
Char and all your co-workers at CR Bronzeworks,
I wanted to let you know that the name plates were installed and everyone seemed to be very pleased with how it all turned out. I have attached a photo so show how they look at this time on the monument. You will notice that they did reposition the name plates to give the memorial a better overall look.
We wanted to thank you for getting these name plates to us in the time frame that you promised. This did allow my classmates to work on this memorial this last Saturday.
With warmest regards,
James
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From: Tom & Ellen Komadina mailto:komadina@nvbell.net
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 10:35 PM
Subject: Ann Komadina Memorial Plaque
Hi Char:
I just wanted you to see the final product of your and our hard work. We
think you did a great job, we are very pleased. Two weekends ago, I cut a
recess in a granite rock so that the plaque would fit in it. We shipped it
(all 127 pounds of rock and plaque) to Gonzaga University where our daughter
Ann was attending school. The University agreed to plant a tree in front of
the Hopkins Honors House where Ann studied. This photo shows the plaque at
the base of the tree.
Thank you again for the good service and beautiful job.
Tom Komadina
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From: Anne Addis anneaddis@bak.rr.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 3:50 PM
To: Charlene Dastrup
Subject: Image of bronze memorial
Hi Charlene-
I just thought you might like seeing a picture of our daughter’s bronze in it’s final mounting on the pink granite.
We think it’s just beautiful, the prettiest in the entire cemetery.
Thank you for helping me create a truly custom piece to honor our little girl.
Thanks again,
Anne
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Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 1:09 PM
Name: David Johnson
E-mail: mrplym@yahoo.com
Comments: I just wanted to say, you did One Hell of a Job, and my
Grandparents Grave Marker, as you know you couldnt even read it before,
with all the layers of Polyurethane on it, and I know you worked hard on
it, to get it off...if you need references, tell them to write me as I am
Pround of the job you did.
Thanks David Johnson-The Kositzky Plaque
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From: tsenko2@aol.com
To: sales@crbronzeworks.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: marker
Hi!
We went by the cemetery today, and although the marker hasn't been set yet, we went to the office and they have received it and were able to show it to us.
It looks very nice - we are quite pleased.
Thank you!
Terry Senko
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Char, Thank you so much for helping me do my mother's marker. I received
it today & it is absolutely beautiful. I looks just like what she picked
out for my dad so they match perfectly. Again many thanks for your
beautiful work & your kindness to me in this trying time. Sincerely, Jill
Overcash, Mooresville, N.C.
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From: "John Cavey" john.cavey@verizon.net
To: "Charlene Dastrup"
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 6:47 PM
Subject: John Cavey
It set off a lot of emotion, for my wife and I, but we certainly want to
thank you for the plaque your company did for our son John. It's so nice,
simplistic and beautifull. As I mentioned earlier in our talks, we will be
having you do another for our first child, but I need some time as there
was no insurance on my son and we are just getting back on our feet. Thank's
Char for all your help.
John Cavey
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Name: Don Richards
E-mail: drichardsd@yahoo.com
Comments: My family and I were able to see our Dad's new marker yesterday and very pleased .
He was very special to us and thanks to your company was able to upgrade to add Vietnam.
Thanks again from Jim, Dave, Don and Alan Richards.
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Hi Char, I'm finally sending you a picture of the marker! I have a question.
The cemetary has very hard water and it is staining the marker. What can I use to remove the water stains,
but not ruin the paint? Thanks again for doing a beautiful job for us.
Amy
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Just a note to let you know my order arrived yesterday.
My family and I are VERY well pleased!
It is beautifully done and arrived in a timely manner.
We thank you for your services.
Diana Anderson
gramfreddie@sbcglobal.net
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Russ, We recieved Mom's bronze marker today.
It is pure quality and will serve to mark her grave for many years to come.
I will pack it in my suitcase to take with me to Alaska later this month for placement.
After looking around at the Wasilla cemetary, this plaque will be among the very best there,
and the price was really reasonable.
Thank you so much.
Joe Rambish
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Dear Russ and Char,
Just wanted to take a moment and tell you how happy I am with the marker you cast for my mother Artella-Small-Kulhanek-Rosen.
I personally appreciate the effort and patience you put into the marker. Your understanding and professionalism is the epitome of customer service.
Thanks again!
Darrell Kulhanek
360-482-4083
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Name: Dagmar Brizee
E-mail: dagmar.brizee@agedwards.com
Comments: This winter I got a Seabee's Bronze Plaque from you people for my husbands gravesite.
As soon as the ground softened we placed it at his grave.
I want to thank you for the beautiful workmanship.
The plaque makes my children so proud and all kinds of people have asked me
where I found a place that could do such beautiful work.
You people are amazing and we will be forever grateful everytime we look at the plaque.
Thank you so much.
The Brizee Family
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From:lybug_hanna@sbcglobal.net
To: Charlene Dastrup
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 10:31 AM
Subject: Re: Loretta Hanna
Thank you so much for the beautiful grave marker.. I saw it yesterday..
It's really beautiful. You all did a great job!!! Thanks so much.
Kimberly Hanna
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Name: Kevin L. Hill
E-mail: lydell2b@yahoo.com
Comments: Dear Dastrup Family, I wanted to take the time to thank you for the excellent bronze work
that you have done for my mother's grave marker.
It is a beautiful site and our family and friends who will visit on mother's day will surely
see it as a breath of fresh air, for it will remind them of the great woman she was.
I have shown this work to many of my co-workers and recommended your site,
if they need such work done in the near future. Your company is definitely a shining star in my eyes
and I will be back for other projects. Thanks again!
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Just a follow-up... The plaque arrived, was approved by family with great fanfare, and was installed in the newly poured concrete slab on Sat.
Now just awaiting the "Bench" for all to be good.
Thanks for your excellent work, communication, and professionalism.
Gregg Henry
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Dear Char Dastrup,
I wanted to thank you and the CR Bronzeworks Company for such a beautiful
bronze marker for my mother.
I went to see it installed last week and it has turned out better than I
ever expected. It outshines all the rest of the markers at the Acacia
Memorial Park.
Thank you for doing such an outstanding job. The quality and pride in
your work shows!!!
Sincerely,
Patricia Honeycutt
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Dearest Family & Friends.....
As of last week, Cocalina's grave marker was installed. Thank you for supporting us through this all and thank you sooooo much for all the contributions to her marker! We love you and know that Cocalina loves you too.
Paul and I sat down one day shortly after she came into this world and really thought about what Catalina represented to us. We also thought long and hard as to what she would want on her grave marker.
We came up with a heliconia, the bird of paradise flower. It is our favorite flower that we see frequently while traveling throughout Central America and we had a lot growing in our yard in Italy where Catalina was conceived.....it represents her short life here on Earth, and since these are very sturdy/hardy plants, it also represents her struggle on this world and stubbornness to give up.
Then we chose to border it with the infinity symbol.....because she is part of our eternal family and will be with us forever in our hearts until we meet her again.
Blue Morpho Butterfly....this represents the fragility of life and her beautiful spirit that lives on. Butterflies are only on this Earth for a short time, just like Catalina. The Morpho also represents her loveliness inside and out. After all the horrible things we read about her genetic condition and deformities that could occur, we were awed by her beauty, big eyes, soft skin, and gorgeous curly black hair (Don't forget her chubby little chin!) Every now and then we feel her presence and get the chills….her spirit is alive and doing great things!!
Once again, thank you for everything and keep crossing your fingers, Paul & I have been busy trying to make her a sister or brother (or one of each!).
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Oh my goodness!!! I didn't expect it to be done so soon!
I called the cemetery and they do indeed have it and are ready to place it...
It is my sisters birthday today and this was her baby that the marker is for.
The lady said it was very pretty and appropriate for the baby.
I thank you so very much for helping me with this...
Karen Shinault
emsmomma6@yahoo.com
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Dear Russ and Char,
Just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful job you did on my parents marker. It's installed and everyone is very pleased with it.
Please know that your work has made a difference for us and we appreciate it. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and may God continue to bless you.
Best wishes,
Steve Mast
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Hi Char and Russ,
My daughter and I think Doug's headstone is absolutely beautiful and perfect.
It is a big part of closure for us.
I would recommend your company to all my friends. I will get a digital picture to you soon.
It will be nice to get the picture of Doug and place it on his headstone.
I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your work and letting us create a memorial for
my son that is fun, beautiful, and represents him.
With much appreciation,
Rhonda
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To Whom It May Concern;
My mother's bronze grave marker arrived today. I am
almost overwhelmed at the high quality of both the
lay-out and the casting -- particularly when compared
to some of your competitors. It's nice to see some
firms still care about their products and their
customers.
Thank you for taking a huge concern off my shoulders.
My mom would be proud at the plaque that will be
marking her grave site.
Rest assured that we will do business again.
Very sincerely and respectfully;
Matthew Herrera
mtdherrera@yahoo.com
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Thank you so much for your attention to each detail, the beautiful quality of the plaque and the secure mounting to the stone.
Also, thank you for noting the artist of the horse. This was meaningful to us and would have been to Pat
Freston as we have traditionally supported and encouraged Utah artists.
It made the final piece all the more fitting.
With warmest regards, (click here to view this project)
Vaughn Marie
Vaughn Marie Gouff
Manager,
Corporate Identity
NPS Pharmaceuticals
383 Colorow
Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 U.S
dir (801) 883-2382 main (801) 583-4939
fax (801) 583-4961
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