Texas man offers free caskets to church massacre victims

Texas man offers free custom caskets for victims of church shooting

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (WPVI) -- A Texas man is reaching out to help the families of the deadly church shooting in Sutherland Springs.

KTRK-TV reports, Trey Ganem launched his business, Trey Ganem Designs, 24 years ago. He builds and designs custom caskets and creates unique pieces to bring families some joy during a difficult time.

After learning about Sunday's church shooting, Ganem says his heart was heavy and he had to help.

He decided to give all 26 victims' families free custom built caskets.

The custom-built caskets range from $1,500 to possibly $15,000.
"God has blessed me to be able to bless families and I'm trying to pay it forward," Ganem said. "We're here to help and comfort them in any way we can."

PHOTOS: Mass shooting at Texas church kills at least 26

Local resident Jamie Rose (L) is hugged by church member Raymond Antonio as she delivers flowers, at the entrance to the First Baptist Church on November 6, 2017.none

Local resident David Cesillas, who says he helped wounded churchgoers, reacts at the entrance to the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.none

Local resident Meredith Cooper (L) and her daughter Holly arrive to place flowers at the entrance to the First Baptist Church with nurse Heather Rostrom.none

FBI agents search for clues at the entrance to the First Baptist Church, after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 6, 2017.none

Mona Rodriguez, Jayanthony Hernandez, 12 and Juanita Rodriguez, from left, participate in a candlelight vigil held for the victims of the shooting.none

Community members come together for a candlelight vigil for the victims of a deadly church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.none

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott attends a candlelight vigil held for the victims of a fatal shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.none

From left are Christopher Rodriguez, Esmeralda Rodriguez, Mona Rodriguez, Jayanthony Hernandez, 12, and Juanita Rodriguez participate in a candlelight vigil for the victims.none

Mourners participate in a candlelight vigil held for the victims of a fatal shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.none

Mourners participate in a candlelight vigil for the victims of a fatal shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.none

A candlelight vigil is observed on November 5, 2017, following the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.none

Annabelle Pomeroy, 14, was killed in the mass shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, her parents confirmed.none

Texas state troopers erect a barricade to control traffic near the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Sutherland Springs, Texas.none

Law enforcement officials gather near the First Baptist Church following a shooting on November 5, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas.none

Members of the FBI walk next to the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs after a fatal shooting, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Sutherland Springs, Texas.none

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