tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post116862517726500124..comments2024-02-29T00:12:44.710-05:00Comments on Grave Matters - A Journey Through the Modern Funeral Industry to a Natural Way of Burial: Ed McKenna: 1918 - 2006Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440578684662717304noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post-1169222402580728142007-01-19T11:00:00.000-05:002007-01-19T11:00:00.000-05:00Really nice to hear from so many of the McKennas! ...Really nice to hear from so many of the McKennas! I'm pleased that YOU'RE pleased with the book. I wrote it in part to show that Eddie's choices were possible for others, but also to show Eddie -- and Evelyn -- as the honorable people they were. And, as I write in this blog, they have touched --and, I hope, will continue to touch -- readers. It's one of the many, wonderful gifts they've left us. All my best wishes, MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post-1169177449096441942007-01-18T22:30:00.000-05:002007-01-18T22:30:00.000-05:00Thanks for this book. Joan has shown a lot of us w...Thanks for this book. Joan has shown a lot of us what you wrote, and opened a lot of eyes to an alternative process. I will be ordering this for my sisters and I as we contemplate our mother's final days.<BR/>Thanks so much<BR/>ElmasueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post-1169048383033220002007-01-17T10:39:00.000-05:002007-01-17T10:39:00.000-05:00Mark:Another McKenna here...I'm Kathy...Ed and Eve...Mark:<BR/><BR/>Another McKenna here...I'm Kathy...Ed and Evelyn's third child (of 10). <BR/><BR/>I have been the designated person to send thank you notes after both of our parents funerals. The sentiment most often expressed on the cards we have received about my Dad was that he was a wonderful man...and that he did so much good in our community. <BR/><BR/>My parents taught us (by example)how to live.....to believe in God, to tell the truth (this was a biggie in our family!)<BR/><BR/>We had a good childhood on the farm. We did our chores then had the freedom to run and play and explore to our hearts delight. <BR/><BR/>It has been an honor to be Eddie and Evelyn's daughter. When life is over and done...what else is important except the people in your life?<BR/><BR/>Love your book! <BR/><BR/>KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post-1168890887648981162007-01-15T14:54:00.000-05:002007-01-15T14:54:00.000-05:00Mark. It's me again, the niece that wrote you abou...Mark. It's me again, the niece that wrote you about two weeks ago and told you about Eddie. I wanted to thatnk you for all the kind words and for telling my grandpa's story of simplicity. He is the finest man a person will ever know and we all miss him and Evelyn dearly. He talked about how they grew up not having much, but having eachother was always enough. It was sad to see him go but I know he is with Evelyn now and will be watching over all of us. Thank you for everything, you will always hold a special place in the hearts of all the McKenna's.....KimiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post-1168885154054035762007-01-15T13:19:00.000-05:002007-01-15T13:19:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for the touching way our parent'...Thank you so much for the touching way our parent's story was portrayed at such a fresh time of loss for us. As we go forward in a time of missing our parents, we all feel enriched during the time they were with us, as well as the people they met during their life journey. Thank you so much ...Jean AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post-1168825401705126372007-01-14T20:43:00.000-05:002007-01-14T20:43:00.000-05:00Thank you Mark for bringing my Grandpa to light af...Thank you Mark for bringing my Grandpa to light after he has gone. He is great man with honesty and kindness many will never be blessed with. This man and his wife; my grandmother raised me for a couple of years. Just as their youngest left home and retirment was a reality, they took care of me. No questions asked and many teachings taught.I am thankful for being blessed with such a great man and family, he will forever be my hero. Thank you for letting others get a small glimpse of being humble and simple. We all have a lot to learn from Eddie and others like him. TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post-1168699582930153442007-01-13T09:46:00.000-05:002007-01-13T09:46:00.000-05:00Mark. Eddie would have really enjoyed your book ha...Mark. Eddie would have really enjoyed your book had he been able to read it. The attention his burial has created might have overwhelmed him a little, but the enlightenment it has generated would have pleased him. The most frequent comment I have heard is, "I didn't know you could do that". Thanks...JoanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post-1168698830621357622007-01-13T09:33:00.000-05:002007-01-13T09:33:00.000-05:00Mark. I'm the youngest of Eddie's 10 children. T...Mark. I'm the youngest of Eddie's 10 children. The honor and kind words you have shown my parents will stay with me forever. We were raised to not be afraid of death, we were taught that death was simply the next step. I am very sad that they are gone, but am so happy they are together again. Your book and comments are such a comfort. Thank you so much......judyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post-1168644326806888712007-01-12T18:25:00.000-05:002007-01-12T18:25:00.000-05:00Thanks Mark for the kind salute to Eddie. It is g...Thanks Mark for the kind salute to Eddie. It is greatly appreciated by his entire family.....janeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com