Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Doing the Lord's Work

 Sometimes in the midst of horror arises a tragic beauty.  Such is happening in Edna, Texas.  Casket-maker Trey Ganem stepped up and told the families of those killed in Uvalde that he would take care of the caskets, free of charge.  



However, Mr. Ganem just didn't provide a final resting place for these fallen angels but created each casket with a special inspiration.  No words are needed as these pictures are worth millions of words. 














16 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is a wonderful and very generous thing to do. God Bless him.

Anonymous said...

All you assholes here, bitching every day have nothing nice to say. Kingfish, fuck you. This is the backbone of your shitty life and "blog".

Anonymous said...

That’s a beautiful gift he’s done, but man that would rip me apart seeing those personalized caskets and knowing those kids. That’s heavy.

J Caldwell said...

Simultaneously uplifting and horrendously sad, these pictures made the killings real to me. We are, I think, getting numbed to this, and we should not be getting numbed to this. A civilized society, such as we are, can surely put an end to this. But I guess I’m just like most of us… confused yet II have no solutions to offer.

Anonymous said...

What a generous and loving thing to do. I pray that these special coffins bring some comfort to the parents and loved ones of those who died.

11:39 - You're sick and need to consult a mental health care expert.

Anonymous said...

Wow, what great work and gift in these tough times.

Anonymous said...

Man! That's some excellent work and a great offer by this man. I don't understand the second post, above.

Anonymous said...

@11:39am Good Lord fella, this story and the images leave most of us speechless. Put down the pipe and give people a chance. Many thousands in MS wouldn't know about these kinds of realities if KF didn't post them.

Ya want my take you angry troll?

This is the real manhood that's missing in today's world.

Anonymous said...

@11:39 ...You good, man?

Anonymous said...

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" - Mr. Rogers

Very appropriate in this context. Glad to see someone helping out these families.

Anonymous said...

Damn, 11:39.....maybe we are asleep like most well-adjusted and productive individuals should be. Sounds like you might could do with some rest yourself.

Bravo to this man....what a tribute and self-less act. I can only imagine the tears he shed while making these caskets.

Anonymous said...

This team and the border patrol guy with his barber's gun.

We need more of these men.

We need more media coverage of this and less of the divisive political drivel.

There really are good people mixed quietly in with the loud idiots.

Anonymous said...

I hope 11:39 seeks therapy.

And I mean that whole heartedly and with kind intentions.

Untreated mental illness is precisely how we end up here time and time again.

Please reach out to someone.

Anonymous said...

This act of selflessness by Trey Ganem shows God is Alive & Well. It matter how much darkness Satan tries to shine. The light of Jesus will win just keep reading your Bible. Trey I cry just seeing these lovely caskets you are making. May God bless you

Anonymous said...

2nd poster may qualify as one of those Red Flag issues.

Anonymous said...

The company is Soulshine Industries. You can give them a shout-out at 'Courtney.soulshine@gmail.com'


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