Yes Mam,

If I may for a moment distract you? Over coffee this morning I made a few comments about a recent experience I had with the Red Cross.

My friend Shep Hoffman asks that I contact you and I include his name here.

He lays claims to knowing you and after a brief read about you on Google I can see why he was quick to say so. Surprised that Shep sent me straight to the top, but he said you would appreciate hearing from me. I will do my best to express myself in hopes the trickle down effect makes it all the way back to your people; which in turn comes back in kind to somebody like me all over again. They should know their effect, even on the little things, which are far more reaching than they might expect. The total words exchanged would not fill a crossword puzzle, but their effect will be lasting. My attendance to the spirit imparted will not fail on my watch, their contribution on my lips at every chance I get.

Back ground: My son Matt is in the reserves, now called up for his second deployment. I as his father need not say more about what it means to have loved ones in harms way. The reality of each day, even more the current state of mind father and son share in moments of truth such as times like these leave me humbled and grateful to many such as he. The supreme sacrifice of a life given in service to one another is never more exemplified than those in battle, under fire. So also are the members of the Red Cross as they wade into a sea of suffering where human anguish is the enemy. A type of courage I did not know of until now.

Family matter arises unexpectedly so we call on the Red Cross for help.

We get word of Matt’s grandfather, my father has cancer. Tough times at our house each of us reconciling to ourselves what exactly this means, Matt especially.

Now comes the story I want share with you.

Never new what the word Red Cross meant, not really and I especially did not realize what they meant to me. I recalled their presence in human tragedy over the years so I already have a healthy respect.

The moment I made one call to the Red Cross it was if God himself had moved on my behalf. The Army marches to it’s own beat and that is as it should be.

The Army in it’s wisdom interfaces with the Red Cross giving them authority to cut through all the red tape was my first clue something special was happening.

Yes they made sure Matt saw his grandfather. (ref #645079 I was given) I know it was complicated since the timing was just before they were to ship out. Much appreciated but it is not the reason I am writing to you.

I couldn’t believe one phone call, one request, one person like me among so many could get so much help. My phone rang before and after each step of the process with the same person day or night as if someone had their hand leading me. Compassion in her voice, tender like still float through my head. It was as if we were family. Nine hours after my initial phone call Matt was here with us. I acknowledge in the big scheme of things mine is, relatively speaking, insignificant compared to the many needs our armed services have. Then is when it hit me the hardest.

I set down and wept, a grown man crying tears of joy. Not for myself mind you though turning to my own troubles would seem the norm. There was more to it than that. As I sorted through my feelings I realized I wept for all those men women and family’s the Red Cross touches each and every day. Day in day out they are there silent until needed. As my tears puddle on the floor beneath me I felt a rush of well being. Just to know you are there emboldens me knowing our world has such caring people doing such loving things. Yes I was touched that day by the Red Cross. A person I knew by first name only and never met. What grabbed me at my depths was knowing what it feels like to be touched so, followed by the awareness of all the people you touch, and have touched. To experience the strength in a gentile voice was a comfort to me, but the greatest gift of all is the empathy I feel for all those who find themselves in need, who will have a sanctuary where love conquers all.

To those unspoken heroes of the Red Cross THANK YOU

God’s speed

Richard Carey,
Stone Legends

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stone-Legends/143464699048245#!/pages/Stone-Legends/143464699048245?sk=photos

http://www.linkedin.com/company/stone-legends/products 

An Architect from a Local firm visited our factory and met with the owner, Richard Carey and his response follows. We helped him find ways to coordinate and simplify his job, reducing mistakes and wasted effort, as well as creating a unique look for his project within a budget.

Richard –

I do appreciate your time and discussion. It is easy to see that you are passionate about making a high quality product. From a construction side you were able to show high level of quality control and product tracking.

On the architecture side the most important items that I took away from the meeting was the willingness to engage the architect early in the design process for a more efficient process. For me this would be helpful so that I am not wasting time drawing cast stone details that are either wrong or not needed. Also, you mentioned ways to provide a unique design or shape that might not add cost to the project. This area that I would spend the most time with your team if we are all selected for TRT building or another project in the future.

Thanks again for your time.

Ed McGonigle, AIA

Beck Architecture LLC

We put this level of quality and customer support into every stone we produce, and we always stand behind our work. See our website for more testimonials. Read about some of our best projects (Like the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion)

Whether huge commercial buildings or residential properties, we make every effort to get customers the stone they need. We work closely with architects, builders, stone masons and ordinary customers to help them realize the design they envisioned.

We also provide a resource where an architect can use our library of CAD an architect can drop right into his work. He doesn’t have to draw the cast stone units, we’ve done the work for him, free of charge.

You can view the commercial with this link, http://www.closeuptvnews.com/videos/stonelegendstv/.

Jamie Tardy is a business and personal wealth coach and has herself been interviewed on CNN and other business and news outlets.
See her website at http://www.eventualmillionaire.com/.

Click here to read Transcript of Interview

… Our Stone at the Grande Del Mar Hotel

        Click to see the ad larger

You can see the video profile online here as well.

This documentary has had everyone at Stone Legends, Stone Magic and Cast Stone Commercial Services very excited. The film team did a wonderful job of capturing our production plant, and our services, and they edited it all into a very well done program. Doug Lleyellyn was an excellent host and interviewer, and he brought out the best in our Owner/General manager, Richard Carey. We can’t thank the Close up TV news team enough, but we’ll try. Thanks to everyone who help produce the program.