X-Message-Number: 18206
Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 00:06:23 -0500
From: "Henry R. Hirsch" <>
Subject: Keep trying

A few months ago, when it became apparent that my cousin was suffering from 
terminal cancer, I wrote to him suggesting participation in clinical trials 
of promising new drugs and in cryonic suspension. I am unhappy to report 
that he did neither and has died. His wife told my mine that they had a 
good laugh after reading my letter. Well, it is good to know that I brought 
a little happiness into their lives.

I have never succeeded in persuading any member of my family, including my 
wife, to sign up. My  wife has given cryonics a good deal of attention. She 
has visited Cryonics Institute, Alcor, and Transtime and has talked to Bob 
and Mae Ettinger, to Fred and Linda Chamberlain, and to other cryonics 
people. She remains unconvinced.

Despite a record of 100% failure, I am going to keep trying to get people 
to believe that cryonics is an advanced and potentially beneficial form of 
medical treatment. Even if there is only a small chance that cryonics will 
succeed, it is the only way to save the lives of those who have no alternative.
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Henry R. Hirsch
Department of Physiology                   Phone: (859)323-5438
MS508 Chandler Medical Center              Fax:   (859)323-1070
University of Kentucky                     E-Mail: 
Lexington, KY 40536-0298
USA

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