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Margaret Anna Alice's avatar

There you are, Steve! We've been worried about you after your unusually long silence. So glad you're okay 😅

Steve, I emailed you this, but in case you missed it:

I wanted to make sure you're aware of Etana Hecht's story (https://etana.substack.com/p/a-peasants-revolt) about one of the largest North American casket manufacturers reporting a 400% increase in child-sized caskets since December 2021. They're being bought in bulk for the first time after 30 years of being in business. This seems like a significant lead to pursue via your usual comprehensive diligence—interviews with casket manufacturers, whistleblowers, surveys, what-have-you.

Maybe Richard Hirschman, John O'Looney, or any of your other funeral industry contacts can help you find whistleblowers in the casket industry. We need more concrete evidence than something confided in Etana (as she knows and stated in the comments).

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David Ford's avatar

Steve, wow, I guess I have to say that I am a little embarrassed to admit that I too was getting worried about you due to your atypically long silence on your substack. So please add me to the list of your virtual friends and subscribers who were hoping and praying for your ongoing safety and well-being and are so glad to have you back and in our lives. :-)

On that note, what would be a good "emergency" email (and/or physical) address to use that would insure you or a high-ranking officer in your organization would receive it? I ask because I am currently putting the wraps on a very special project that I would like to put into your hands which may be useful in the advancement of your cause.

Thanks again for everything and Godspeed to you now and always.

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