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A friend of mine asked me to make a cremation urn for his son who was killed in a traffic accident a year ago yesterday (03-14-15). He and his family have been really struggling with the death over the past year, so I felt honored that he asked me to do something so personal for them. Craftsmanship wise, it is nothing special at all. Just a box made from curly cherry. But he had the crowning glory (in my opinion) added by having the laser engraving done by someone. I wish I could take credit for that, but I can't. Anyway, here it is.
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A fine job!! You're a good friend.
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Great job! Coal mining is a hard, dirty job, but it pays well. My grandfather worked in a coal mine in Kentucky in the 1910's. We found a pay stub after he passed away. He was paid $0.50/hour. There were deductions for some toiletries he'd bought at the company store. In 1917 or thereabouts, that wage was REALLY good for a working man. He quit the coal mine to become a pastor.
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You're a good man Charlie Brown!
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Very nice work. It looks similar to the urn design for The Urns For Vets Project.
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Well done!
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Very well done Jim, what are the dimensions?
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What a great thing, to be asked to build something so personal and special. Well done. Good man.
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Jeez man, that's an emotional project I have no desire to fulfill.
Good on ya for doing it.
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Jim hopefully that will be part of what allows them to heal. You've done good work in trying. I'll say a prayer for all involved that they may find peace.
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