Sometimes the most important things a man builds aren’t for himself.
Jeff spent days building a casket for his friend Stephen Jelinek—an Air Force veteran, traveler, man of faith, and modern-day nomad who has journeyed through 49 states, hiked the Appalachian Trail, paddled the Mississippi River from its source to New Orleans, and dedicated much of his life to serving others.
What began as a woodworking project became a story about friendship, purpose, dignity, and the legacy we leave behind.
The story behind it is one you’ll remember.
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