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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 in touch with them.
April 7, 2008
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
Aug. 28, 2007
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
Aug. 16, 2007
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
July 16, 2007
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
July 16, 2007
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
May 28, 2007
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
May 09, 2007
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
May 03, 2007
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
Apr. 19, 2007
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
Apr. 13, 2007
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
Apr. 11, 2007
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
Mar. 1, 2007
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.
Feb. 20, 2007
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
Dec. 20, 2006
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
Dec. 18, 2006
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
Nov. 10, 2006
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
Nov. 3, 2006
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
Oct. 29, 2006
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
Oct. 23, 2006
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
Oct. 18, 2006
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
Sep 19, 2006
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
Sep 19, 2006
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
Sept. 05, 2006
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.
Aug 2, 2006
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
July 30, 2006
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.
July 28, 2006
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
July 19, 2006
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
July 03, 2006
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
May 12, 2006
I sincerely appreciate your care and patience....and especially the extra effort you made for the dogwood branches on my daughter's marker to match my mother's marker. It meant the world to me as dogwood was my mother's favorite... and especially because all of the dogwoods at the cemetery were in full bloom as we laid our daughter to rest yesterday.
What else can we say but "job well done...and thank you"!


Sincerely,
Ryan & Heather B.
May 12, 2006
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
May 12, 2006
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
Apr. 30, 2006
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
Apr. 27, 2006
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!
Apr. 4, 2006
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
Mar. 6, 2006
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
Feb. 16, 2006
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!).
Dec. 05, 2005
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
Nov. 23, 2005
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
Oct. 27, 2005
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
Sep. 29, 2005
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
Sep. 29, 2005
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

http://www.npsp.com
Sep. 28, 2005
Char and Russ, I received my order yesterday . I was suprised. You guys do great work. I am very pleased with my order. I showed it to my family and they were also very enthusiastic. I'll be honest, I did not know if you guys were a legitimate company. I still had faith, though. I was getting frustrated and I apologize for some of my frustration. When I heard that my order was changed it threw me for a loop. Again, I thought, am I going to get my order. I think that the biggest concern that I had was I did not know that it was going to take that long to get my order. I thought I would receive it at the end of a month, and I did not know that it is usual to wait for 8 to 12 weeks (for a custom order). My resistance is due to other people who are dishonest and ruin it for everyone else, and again, I apologize. I am happy that you guys do great, beautifiul work, and I would recommend you guys to everyone. Again, great job and beautiful work!!!!!!

Thank you, and my family thanks you

Sincerely,

Aran Ruiz
aranr2000@yahoo.com
Aug. 23, 2005
got it Monday!!! much better and thicker than i expected!!! makes the others next to it look crappy....thanks and i will highly recommend your company!! tom

taflocks@gmail.com
Aug. 22, 2005
Dear Char and Family,
It has arrived !! I just wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude. Words cannot describe the emotions that overcame our family when we saw the bronze marker you created for Dad. He was a very unique man, and this marker has captured his very essence. As my husband said, "this is truly a window in Marshgrass' heaven".



Each time I look at his resting place, this marker will be a sweet reminder that he is in heaven... with his favorite dog, in his favorite boat, doing the thing he loved most..."gone fishin". Thank you again for your kindness, dedication, and quality work! It is breath taking!!
Sincerely,

Robert & Linda (Lewis) Frisch
and Family
July 29, 2005
Name: Ericka Kulm
E-mail: erickakulm@yahoo.com
Comments: Hi Char, Just wanted to thank you and the rest of the staff at CR Bronzeworks. Rebekah's marker is now in it's final place and looks beautiful. Here is a picture of it: (click here) The local dealer that put the granite base on said that it looks great and is so heavy, he was very impressed with the workmanship of the marker and said the price was great. The cemetery owner said that he will even recommend you to others that may come and ask about marker dealers. Our local dealers only carried 3 different designs of infant markers and all from the same manufacturer.
Thank you so much, will definitely be recommending you to others.

Ericka Kulm, New Jersey
June 23, 2005
To all of you that made my husbands grave marker, I want to thank you so very much!!!!
It is great. I loved how well the semi truck emblem turned out.


Thank You Again
The Flores Family
Laura, K.C., Jesse, Stephanye and Baby Ginger.
June 2, 2005
Hello, Just wanted to let you know that I picked up the plaque on Monday afternoon, so thank you for sending it! Also, it is beautiful! We had a dedication to Kim yesterday and her family was here. It was so beautiful, everyone was so happy with the plaque. I have taken pictures of it, so I will email them to you tomorrow. Thank you again for all your hard work in making our day a memorable one!

Robin McNeal, CTRS
Credentialing Specialist
NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification)
7 Elmwood Dr
New City, NY 10956
Phone: 845-639-1439
Fax: 845-639-1471
Website: www.NCTRC.org
E-mail: rmcneal@NCTRC.org
May 31, 2005
Wanted to say thank you for the great job you did on our son's memorial. Thank you for allowing us to be so specific in creating just what we wanted. I was originally very frustrated with the brochures the monument companies around our home had given us, as well as overwhelmed by the prices they would charge for a custom monument.
I thank you again.
Jada Young
May 25, 2005
Hi Russ, Char. I just wanted to write you a thank you letter and tell you how beautiful everyone thinks Lisa"s marker is. The family that has seen it loves it, yes i drove it around last night showing it off. I'm a skilled craftsman myself, ( I believe in giving my customers the best in quality and longevity in my work) if I build it, it will last. And I am very pleased with the quality and thickness of the marker. I took it to the cemetary today and the lady over at their office was really impressed with the depth of the trees and the overall quality. I was comparing it to the markers they sell, which are from one of the top companies in the region, and it felt twice as thick. Even though your price was the lowest, the main reason I wanted to go with you was that your business is based largely with your family. And I want you to let them all know that we really thank them too. I really hope that I can open some doors around here to get you more business from this area. I could go on and on about my feelings on the quality that the foundry put out on this project. But, I'll just end by saying that everyone involved in this did my sister proud and PLEASE tell them that. And Char, thank you for all your work.
SINCERELY
DONNIE MOSS
Elizabethtown, Indiana
P.S. They said if it doesnt rain tomorrow they will get it set, then i will take a picture and send it to you all together. ( oh the vase is very nicely done too)
May 24, 2005
Hello Charlene,
I just wanted to send a little thank you note. The headstone is complete and is very beautiful. I think it would have turned out just how he wanted it. We were right down to the minute on getting it installed but we made it and honored his birthday. I appreciated all that you did to make it happen.
Thanks again,
Kim Herling
Joshua's mom
March 11, 2005
Char...I just wanted to thank you and your staff for the wonderful work you did on my mothers grave marker... I was very happy when I finally saw it and felt so at peace that I had finally gotten it done and the cemetary had put it in place... once again...thank you from the family of Lynnette Knight.

Sincerley
Beverley Onajide (daughter)
Titilayo Yasukawa (grand-daughter)
Dennis Knight (son)
Claude Knight (son)
Feb. 21, 2005
Dear Char, Mama's marker came today. After a good cry, I sat on the floor and looked at it and the only two words that came to mind were perfect and beautiful. It is beautiful. The cross you suggested is beautiful. It is perfect. Thank you so much for all your help and for answering all my questions so quickly. You made a difficult time so much easier for me to handle. You can be assured that when my friends are faced with making the same purchase I will sing the praises of your company.
Gratefully, Anne Brennaman.

CBrennaman@aol.com
Jan. 10, 2005
Char, I just returned from Denver where we dedicated the marker you made for my Mother's grave. I can't tell you how pleased we were. The marker was just beautiful, and truly stands out from the more expensive yet less attractive markers surrounding it. My whole family was so impressed. Thank you.

Deb Pastern
debpastern@comcast.net
Nov. 15, 2004
To: Char & Russ
I just wanted to thank you for making my mothers marker
so beautiful and unique . It brought warmth to my heart, knowing that my mother would be pleased.

Your satisfied customer,
Janoice Beard

(You can see this and other "Custom" grave markers on this page.)
Nov. 15, 2004
Name: Rida Villanueva
email: ridavillanueva@sbcglobal.net
Dear Char, I recieved the gravemarker last week. We are very pleased with it and my family and I think it's beautiful. I will make sure I refer costumers to you. Nice doing business with you. thanks again, Rida Villanueva
Oct. 23, 2004
Name: Steve McConnell
E-mail: swmavocet@aol.com
Comments: Russ and Char, I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know I received my brother's marker yesterday. I am VERY pleased! I have to admit I was a bit nervous about ordering this sort of thing over the internet. However, your timely responses to my questions and overall professionalism put me at ease. Your website is also by far the best I was able to find and help makes shopping very easy. Now that I have the real thing in-hand, I know I made the right decision! If you ever need a reference, please do not hesitate to ask me!
Steve McConnell Hartselle, AL
Oct. 20, 2004
Just wanted to drop you a note to say my sister and I are really pleased with our mother's marker that I ordered from you. It looks great. Ordering a marker on the Internet was something I really didn't see myself doing at first because of the inability to see examples of a company's product up close and personal. I took a chance and now, after seeing the quality of the marker we ordered (not to mention the significant cost savings we enjoyed over the local cemetery's offerings) I would not hesitate to recommend your company to anyone who might ask me about ordering a marker on the Internet. Even the local cemetery office personnel were impressed with the quality of the marker and the speed in which you were able to process my order and ship it. They were particularly impressed with the fact your company provided the proper mounting holes on the bottom of the marker and that they were tapped the appropriate size. The quality of the marker, your attention to detail combined with your wide selection, competitive pricing and timely delivery has earned a recommendation from me to anyone who asks me to recommend a quality marker/memorial foundry company on the Internet.
--Kelley Deatherage
Kennewick Wa
Oct. 13, 2004
Russ and Jamie, Thank you so much for the long hard work on the Morgan Family flat marker. The Morgan Family was very pleased and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you both.
Russ, I will be talking to you very soon. I have a client who want to purchase a companion marker. Currently, I'm awaiting for the family to make a selection.
Again, thank you both so much,
Rodney Jacks
Philadelphia, PA
Aug. 13, 2004
I received the plaque yesterday (Marion D. O'Neill). My sincere thanks and appreciation for a job very well done. This, as you know, is much more than an ordinary "purchase." The entire transaction was indeed a pleasure.

Sincerely,
Ed O'Neill
July. 31, 2004
Name: Melody Cockerham
E-mail: cockrham@dmrtc.net
Comments: I sent you a e-mail on Friday requesting a ship date for my order because I feared it was lost in shipping. The lost is found! Our house has 3 doors, one of which we NEVER use. Guess which door the UPS man had put the packages behind the screen door of? The plaques are perfect. They will look great on Dad's marker. Thanks again.
Melody Cockerham
Apr. 04, 2004
I just want to thank you for the grave marker you did for my mother, Josephine Frances Febinger. The cemetery called me and said they have never seen anything like it. It is like a work of art. My mother was a special lady, and this will show everyone how special she was. Thank you very much for your help and patience thru this whole process with me.

Wilda Bleakley
Feb. 24, 2004
Name: Ephraim Cadaing
Comments: Russ, our son is very special to us though he lived for only a few minutes. It was our desire to make his monument very special. My wife and I thank you for making that possible. I knew I can trust you when we first talked over the phone and when we exchanged numerous ideas over the internet. Thank you for an outstanding job. Ephraim
Feb. 10, 2004
Aloha Russ and Char, The bronze grave marker and vase that I ordered was finally installed on my mother's grave. I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and commend you for your quick delivery and quality work. Not to mention the savings. I would highly recommend CR Bronzeworks to anyone who is in need of your service. Thank you, Alex
Feb. 6, 2004
It's beautiful Russ. I'm a little beside myself with emotion at the moment. I will send you pictures once it placed. Thank you so much for the care in making it right. I am eternally grateful. Donna
Jan. 27, 2004
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!. The marker is wonderful. It represents Robert well.
Question: How do I keep the marker looking nice? I noticed the others at the cemetery had water marks from the sprinkler.

Have a wonderful day!
Ethel
Jan. 18, 2004
I wanted to thank you for your work on my parents markers. They are both beautiful. They are both exactly what I had envisioned. I will certainly recommend your company to anyone I know that is in need of affordable, top-quality bronze work.
Sincerely,
Michelle Bradford
alaska@ev1.net
Jan. 11, 2004
Dear CR Bronzeworks,
Our bronze home marker (Pelican’s Perch) arrived last week and is now proudly installed. It looks great! Thank you! I know it was only a very small job for you, but it has a big meaning here with the Case Family. Please count on any referrals I can send your way.
Thanks again,
Skip Case
CASE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS, INC.
p: 410-884-3400
f: 410-884-3405
e: sc@caseindustrial.com
w: www.caseindustrial.com
Dec. 8, 2003
Russ, Thank you so much! We received the plaque today. It looks wonderful!! And Heavy!! Someone will think twice before trying to rip that off!! Thanks again for your help in putting this together. Your check is being processed and should be in the mail within the next day or two!. Sincerely, Glory Martin
Nov. 26, 2003
We received the plaque yesterday. It is beautiful and just what we had in mind. Thank you for doing such a beautiful job. It would make "our" Hazel proud.

Cecile C. Flora
School Associate I
Attendance Secretary
Thalia Elementary
757-431-4141 - 757-431-4641 Fax
Nov. 18, 2003
Russ, The emblem arrived this afternoon and I want you to know that it is just beautiful. Thank you for bearing with us on the rework of the drawing. I think you will agree that it made a difference.
Sincerely, Dave Miller
Nov. 5, 2003
Russ- I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that the plaque was gorgeous! Everyone said it looked incredible. As a matter of fact, it was such an event, that it made the papers. Here’s the website if you would like to read about the location and see the plaque. http://starbulletin.com/2003/11/06/news/story3.html

Thanks again for all your hard efforts, your quick turnaround time, and your excellent work. It was MUCH appreciated!

Catherine R. Kohler Washington Demilitarization Company 1311 Continental Drive, Suite G Abingdon, MD 21009 (also here is a PDF file showing the event and photos)
Sep. 29, 2003
Char, we are very happy with the way it turned out. The family who it is in memory of, were moved to tears at the ceremony. We achieved what was intended and it will be a constant source of pride for all of us that were involved. We will refer any future business to you. Thanks again.
Monte Foster
Columbia Bath and Tennis
Sep. 29, 2003
Hi Russ and Char, I really appreciate the hard work you did in getting the plaque done and too me in the timeframe I had given you. Yes I received the plaque on Friday and it was dedicated to the church yesterday and everyone loved it. You did a wonderful job and I personally appreciate you for such a pleasant attitude, working with me on it and making it happen for me. We did take pictures of it, its not on the wall yet but I will send you photos.

Thank you so much,
Kaye Sandifer
DPAS
Naval Oceanographic Office
Sep. 15, 2003
Dear Char, we received the September 11th plaque from you several weeks ago. Thank you for delivering it to us in time for a community celebration on 9/11/03. We had city dignitaries, representatives from a number of religious faiths, several music groups and about 125 spectators. The groups also planted 23 trees in memory of the victims and their families.
In Christ's service, Ron Holdsworth
Co-minister
Sep. 04, 2003
Comments: Russ, WOW! The picture on the web looked really good but, when I opened the package I was really impressed. After looking at it for a minute I bacame very relaxed, knowing how peaceful it made me feel and how it would make my parents feel. Thank you for your help and the special attention you gave to my brother's marker. I cannot express in words how appreciative I amm.
Diane Henderson
E-mail: dhenderson@carrollsheriff.com
Sep. 02, 2003
Hello Russ and Char, The bronze marker arrived today. The Chinese characters, the roses, and the border are excellent. The workmanship is superb.
Thank you very much,
Richard Chin
Aug. 20, 2003
Russ & Char, The first anniversary of my sister's death just passed and I wanted to send you a picture of the tablet placed at Forest Lawn in Covina, CA. I wanted to take this time to thank you for everything you did to make the tablet as beautiful and reflective of my sister's life and beauty as you did. I will be forever grateful for your help and professionalism in my time of utter need. You had asked for a picture of her tablet long ago. I am not sure it will send properly but I'll try. Thanks again for a "forever" memorial to my beautiful sister. The tablet brings such pleasure and peace to all that go up to visit it.
Melinda Matus
email: matusfive@aol.com
Aug. 19, 2003
Dear Char and Russ, The grave marker got installed yesterday, and I wanted you to know how nice I think it looks. You did such a beautiful job on it, and I am looking forward to it staying that beautiful as time passes. Thank you for all your diligence and hard work in making it what I wanted. Shannon
July 31, 2003
Thank you for doing a wonderful job. The marker looks great. If the occasion arrises I will recomend you to friends and family because you do good quality work. Have a great day, and thanks again.
Sincerely,
Arthur Gringle
July 31, 2003
Russ/Char, We are most grateful for the work you have done for us and the professional manner that it was done in. We are always at your service as a result. The casting looks WONDERFUL and it is as promised. Please feel free to use this work as well as my family's name as a referral for your fine organization. We will attempt to recommend you as often as we can. My family and I thank you again for your fine work and remain Sincerely Yours, Michael A. Toone, Sr. and Family
July 15, 2003
Howdy, I've already had your marker installed. It's a perfect bronze Veterans marker. Even the UPS guy said it got here very quick. Thanks for your help.
Bob Kuntz Tekoa, WA
E-mail: Arabicide@PalouseNet.Com
June 30, 2003
Dear Char:
Thank you and CR Bronzeworks. You did a great job for my mother's grave marker. Thank you again. I am glad that I turned to you and CR Bronzeworks for the delicate and so important final memorial for my mother. Thanks again.

Mark Sneed
Oakland, CA

June 12, 2003
Dear Russ & Char, I just want to share with you the news that the bronze marker is in place. My father went to view it yesterday with sunflowers in hand (mother's favorite flowers) to place in the vase. My sister who was with him and who also viewed the marker for the 1st time, remarked that it was the most exceptional, shiny and beautiful of any marker around. She loved it. Dad remarked about the elks. The vision of my father driving to see the marker with sunflowers in his hands for his wife, our mother brings tears to my eyes.

Thank you so much for doing an exceptional job of getting the marker there on schedule, and making it perfect for our family.

Thank you again, Joan
June 11, 2003
Char and Russ, I just emailed my daughter the page with the picture of the plaque (4 photos towards the bottom of the page) that you've made for my wife and thought you might like to see her reaction.

(Daughters reaction: It looks AWESOME!!!! I love it!!!!! It was so worth the wait and I'm so glad you took the time to come up with the design!!!! I started crying when I saw it! It's beautiful!!!! Mom will love it!!!)

It's a great job and we couldn't be happier with the results.
Thanks very much for your patience and help with the design. The craftsmanship is superb and the price is terrific. Count on me for a great recommendation if you would like to direct any potential customers my way.

Best regards,
Rich Zablocki
June 10, 2003
Dear CR Bronzeworks, Thank you for the extra effort to finish the memorial plaque for in time for the dedication. The plaque is very attractive and received many complements. The pavilion dedication for my wife went very well and we even had a sunny day. I will send you some pictures.(see the photos of the "Sharon Ann Spencer Marcin Memorial Pavilion")

Thanks again for a job well done.

Tom Marcin
June 2, 2003
Dear Russ: Park Lawn received the marker late last week and Dad immediately wrote a check. We were both amazed that you trusted "unknowns" by shipping prior to payment. Actually, we were planning on a credit card payment before shipping. Anyway, we don't trust leaving checks in the mailbox so I had it in my front seat for the P. O. and thought it had gone out same day. I just found it still in the front seat this a.m. and now it is in the mail (regular) 6/2. I apologize for the delay. Thanks for doing such a good job on something that is so personal. My sister is LDS and lives in Gilbert. She and her husband know many LDS people and when they return from Turkey I will show her your good work for us and how you trusted us to ship prior to paymant. I hope that will bring you some business.

May God Bless You and Yours,
Ken Grider, II
May 29, 2003
Char, Just wanted to let you know that we had received the marker for our daughter Mackenzie. It is beautiful. Thanks for all your help. We are very satisfied. I will be in contact with you soon to order one for my father. I will definitely give your phone # to anyone I run into that has a need for your service.

SSG Michael W. Brown, Jr
C-1/104th Cavalry
Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA 17003
brownmw@pa.ngb.army.mil
May 17, 2003
Dear Char and Russ: Thank you so much for your caring effort in the creation of my mother's grave marker. I was told by my mother's sister, my aunt, that the marker arrived last week and she saw it last Sunday. She was pleasantly surprised at the marble stone and bronze marker. Thank you so much. Mark T. Sneed
May 13, 2003
Good afternoon Char, I have been meaning to e-mail you to thank you for a wonderful job on my brothers headstone. You guys did an excellent job. Thank you!

Joy Henderson
CEJN Industrial/Vacula Automotive
Operations Assistantz
April 21, 2003
Russ, I have not yet seen them, but one of the people who have been working on this project with me, Raphael Ngotie, from the City of Phoenix Arts Commission said they looked really great. I can hardly wait to see them. We are building fixtures right now to hold them on the inside of the bridge, and printing a brochure that contains all the statements from all the individuals who participated in the project and are planning a grand opening on either May 24th or May 30th.

Thanks for your speedy work! It has really helped us. I was afraid that we were going to run long, but your efficiency with the order has really saved the day. Kim
April 11, 2003
Char- I apologize for the misunderstanding... I had no idea the plaque had arrived... I was not informed. Thank you so much for checking though, I really appreciate it. The plaque looks gorgeous. I love it. You did a tremendous job. Thank you so much for your excellent work. Again, I apologize for the email about not knowing it had arrived, but it all worked out. Thanks again. Maggie Craig
April 9, 2003
Hello Russ and Char,
I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how beautiful my fathers gravemarker turned out. I cried when I saw it. It is just as I had hoped it would be. I can't thank you enough for all your help during this difficult time. Once again thank you so much and God Bless... Carole Vander Most

April 5, 2003
Hello, This is Ann Magnuson...just got a plaque from you about 4 weeks ago......today was the tree memorial ceremony....the plaque was absolutely gorgeous and everyone commented on it...it was the nicest plaque in the park. I passed your website address on to friends that are interested. I am so pleased with the fast turn around and thank you again. Sincerely Ann Magnuson

Mar 14, 2003
Thank you for the beautiful plaque for my client! Truth be told, you were the only trade/vendor on this project that did what they said they would do — the plaque is far more beautiful in person! Thank you so much. Just keep your fingers crossed that I don't crack the mounting rock (unfortunately, it has several fisher cracks). I'm going to install the plaque this weekend.
Many thanks,
Hannah Eisenberg, Atelier III, Design & Build
Feb 19, 2003
It has been some time since we received our order. My Mom stayed in Colorado and then visited with some friends and relatives, so I didn't get to see the pictures she took of the bronze markers until around Christmas. Through January and February, my Mom has been ailing, so I was short on time. I wanted to let you know that we were all very happy with the appearance and workmanship of the markers, and the prompt service and attention to our order. We put the markers on the inner side of the eave of the deck on the cabin, overlooking Vallecito Reservoir. They aren't immediately visible, but we know they are there. The bronze markers are exactly what I hoped they would be.
Thank you.
Martha Robbins
Jan 29, 2003
I received Justice's marker yesterday, it was perfect. Even though Justice will always have a place in my heart, be thought of daily, I'm glad it will be a chapter of my life I can get closure on now. Shortly after Justice was born, I got pregnant with my daughter and I couldn't even look at headstones, panic and fear dwelled inside of me thinking that the same thing might happen to my baby girl. We now have a healthy baby girl, and now the marker for our son. Thanks for a job well done
Sincerely, God Bless
Rebecca Jones
Dec 17, 2002
We received the Natalie Wheeler Plaque for the Town of Westfield today. All of the people here in our office who have seen it have agreed that it looks great and admired the wonderful workmanship. It is one of the best bronze plaques they have seen. The President of the Westfield Town Council will be here on Wednesday to see it and I am sure he will agree.

Thank you for doing such a outstanding job in so short a period of time. Your work is tremendous!