Testimonial #9

This was a letter I received from Carol Biamonte and family, after taking them out to sea for her Mothers service.

November 4, 2007

Dear Captain Johnnie Lee,

Just a note to thank you for the beautiful memorial we had for Mom (Lois Lee). You did a wonderful job, considering the bad weather and the rocking of the boat. You kept control of the boat, and found a perfect spot for Moms ashes.

Your boat was immaculate, and you were too. Everything was done very professionally. We would recommend you anytime.

Again with appreciation and love.

Carol Biamonte, and family of Lois Lee

Testimonial #8

This was sent to me via email from Mrs. Mukta Patel for my handling of her late husband's ashes.

February 26, 2007

Dear John, I just want to tell you that you did a very nice ceremony and we all felt good. I felt that my husband's ashes were treated with love, care and reverance and a good prayer. I specially want to thank you again for the whole thing. It always takes me time to recover from the whole thing and so I could not write immediately. You will be highly recommended. Thanks again. Keep well, God bless.

Mukta (Mrs Patel)

Testimonial #7

Testimonials for non-witnessed burials are uncommon since there is so little contact with the family. However, the following note was sent by Elaine Feldman for my handling of the non-witnessed burial of her late husband.

February 19, 2007

The easiest way I know how to describe my experience with Captain John is to give a laundry list of adjectives to describe him.

He was: professional, quiet, unassuming, helpful, thoughtful, charming, considerate, empathic and efficient.

To sum it up, I am grateful to Captain John for helping to make a difficult experience more tolerable and less of a nightmare.

Thank you again, Captain John.

ELAINE OSBORNE FELDMAN

Testimonial #6

This letter was written by Richard Williams of Long Beach.

August 10, 2006

Capt. Lee,

This letter is to acknowledge the receipt of our copy of the Application and Permit for Disposition of Human Remains of Mr. James Frederic Winter, whose remains were scattered on July 23, 2006.

In addition, I would like to express, on behalf of all those who were present, our appreciation for the manner in which this task was carried out. Your expert handling of the vessel, attention to our safety, and providing for our personal comfort, allowed us to focus and reflect on our reason for being there.

I have also included a token of our appreciation for your concern for us.

Thank you again, Johnnie, for your services.

Sincerely,

Richard T. Williams
Executor

Testimonial #5

November 23, 2005

Capt. Johnnie,

Thank you so much for your help in scattering my mother's ashes at sea. It was a beautiful day as was your prayer. My mother would approve, and does from a better place. May God bless you and your boat. May all your travels be pleasant.

Alan Webster

Testimonial #4

July 12, 2005

Dear Capt. John,

Thank you so very much for the beautiful last tribute that you helped me give to my husband. It was perfect in every way. It was such a comfort to know that it was EXACTLY what Dean would have wanted. Your prayer was beautiful and I do thank you for sending a copy on to me.

Again, thank you for easing what could have been a painful experience.

Sincerely,

Katherine Ross

Testimonial #3

January 30, 2005

John,

I cannot begin to tell you how pleased we were. The entire process was beautiful. You handled everything with exceptional benevolence and professionality. Thank you for making the day of sorrow one of nice memories.

Sharon

Testimonial #2

This letter was written to Ms. Kimberly Stricklin of Stricklin/Snively Mortuary, Long Beach, CA by Peter Kohl of Hemet, CA:

November 6, 2004

Dear Ms. Stricklin,

Thank you all at Stricklin/Snively for your kindness to me and my StepFather Bob Baker during our period of mourning on the passing of "our gal" Janet Baldwin Baker!

Mom wanted "a very private ending with total privacy," but my StepFather allowed me to fulfill a personal wish to be with Mom as long as possible....to be aboard the ship that took her out to sea!

I did this today, and would like you to know how very very nicely Captain Johnnie Lee handled the trip - I could not have asked for anything nicer for my Mom or me, or my StepDad. Believe me, my Mom would have been very proud and pleased with how Captain Lee handled everything with such dignity and kindness!

It is my personal pleasure to extend these sentiments to you.

Sincerely yours,

G. Peter Kohl,
Hemet, CA

Testimonial #1

The following letter was written by my past client, Carol Sutow, to Mr. Phillip White of White-Emerson Mortuary, Whittier, CA, who referred my service:

September 11, 2004

Dear Mr. White,

I just wanted to write and thank you and your staff for recommending Captain Johnnie Lee for my father's burial at sea.

Captain Lee was punctual, reliable, personable, considerate and respective of the cremains of my dad, and his beloved pets. He is an excellent captain and he made me feel safe on the ocean. He made a difficult experience peaceful.

Thank you again,

Sincerely,

Carol Sutow