If this story was not true, it seems that it could have been taken directly
from the script of a B-rated science fiction movie, when immediately
upon his death in Florida at an elderly age, a once outstanding baseball
star and hero is whisked away in a private jet to be cryonically frozen
at a laboratory somewhere in Arizona.
Should this plot be in another Austin Powers movie, or in a
film such
as "Sleeper" by Woody Allen? Or, perhaps it was derived in
part from
the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley.
NO ONE CAN CREATE LIFE AFTER DEATH
The plot thickens, whereby the laboratory indicates eventually at some
future date they will be able to revive, repair, and restore to
life deceased,
decapitated and frozen individuals (see the "Questions" and "Treatment"
pages). At the same time, family members attempt to secure the
release
of this hero's body from its cryonics condition, have the remains
given
proper treatment with respect and dignity, and handled in accordance
with
his final 1996 will. As the scenes continue to unfold, family
members are
unsuccessful with a custody case and exhaust their funds in the
process.
Here is where you come into this modern American tragedy, and
now
it is "your turn at bat" to help correct this injustice.
JOIN THE INVESTIGATION TEAM
The objective is to have Ted Williams' body released from this laboratory
by requesting that the Attorney General of Arizona investigate its
operations
under the state's Consumer Protection Fraud Act, which is administered
through that office. Many visitors to this website have already
done so,
and their interest and support are appreciated.
At issue here is the claim of being able to revive, repair, and restore
an
already deceased, decapitated, and frozen individual.
Whether one's
viewpoints are secularly or biblically based, it is impossible
to recreate
life once it is gone and an individual is clearly deceased.
The claim of
such restoration is unproven and should be subject
to investigation.
You can send investigation
request forms to the Arizona AG's office,
either a Support Form by email or mail, or detailed Complaint
Form
by mail. Forms are posted on this website (see navigation
bar).
Several articles on this website provide additional information
on the
disposition of Ted Williams.
MISUSE OF LIFE INSURANCE
Another issue concerns the promotion of life insurance for use by
cryonics
clients to finance the treatment process. There appears to be
a
potential conflict in the purpose of such applications as outlined in
the article,"Vinny, Vidi, Vici," February 2005, posted on this website.
Investigation of this questionable insurance practice should be of
interest
to national regulators and private policy providers.
FROM A RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVE
The technical aspects of cryonics are highly questionable, and from
a
religious perspective it is impossible.
For individuals who are knowledgeable about biblical verses, they
should
be aware of this notable passage in Luke 16:26 which states in
Jesus' words the following regarding the hereafter, "And
besides all this,
between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those
who would pass from
here to you may not be able, and none may cross
from there to us."
For those who follow doctrine
of the Seventh Day Adventist Church,
such as the former CEO and President of the cryonics firm, they should
be familiar
with SDA Fundamental Belief #26, "Until that day death is an
unconscious state for all people." [until Jesus appears] Once deceased,
the human spirit
or soul cannot return to its previous form.
For additional information see, "Say It Ain't So Joe," July 2006,
and,
"Playing on Abraham's Side," May 2006, posted on this website; and
the
webpage "Hereafter" (see navigation bar).
OBSERVATIONS AND REFLECTIONS
As in this case, no one can create life after death, especially when
an
individual has been declared legally dead, then decapitated and
frozen.
Promises of immortality are just that, and have endured for millennium,
this being a more recent technological version.
However, this "promise" is further complicated by the cryonics firm's
promotion of life insurance for its clients to finance such treatment.
The objective of cryonics is directly contradictory to the purpose
of
life insurance, and is of questionable legality.
When an organization and individuals engage in actions which are clearly
incorrect,
it is difficult to achieve modification of that behavior. In fact,
given human nature, they often become more entrenched in that activity.
The concepts and approaches regarding these issues presented herein
to achieve resolution need to be expressed.
Note: Action Agenda and posted articles have additional information.
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PUBLICATION:
"SAVING TED WILLIAMS"
"Saving Ted Williams," by Richard C. Jaffeson, April 2005,
164 pages, paperback. ISBN: 1-4134-8950-8
Available from the publisher 888-795-4274
ext. 479, and online.
(book description, chapter excerpt, author biography, order form)
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RELATED ARTICLES ON TED WILLIAMS
The following are a variety of articles on Ted Williams
by Richard C. Jaffeson
many of which are related to this
subject and are included
in the aforementioned book.
"Abbott and Ciullo Meet Ted
Williams,"
Volume XI, Number 33, November 28, 2008.
"Bases Loaded Remake,"
Volume XI, Number 02, February 2, 2008.
"Tributes or Tribulations
for TeddyBallgame,"
Volume X, Number 25, July 9, 2007.
"Where Have You Gone Ted Williams?"
Volume X, Number 24, July 3, 2007.
"Return of Young Frankenstein,"
Volume X, Number 23,
June 30, 2007.
"Fenway Bats and Panther Jets,"
Volume X, Number 16, April 27, 2007.
"Great
Caesar's Ghost,"
Volume X, Number 09, March 15, 2007.
"Case of the Ruthian Ball,"
Volume IX, Number 36, December 22, 2006. "Eephus, Eiphus,
Ophus," Volume IX, Number 30, November 20, 2006.
"Magnus Force --Make My Day,"
Volume IX, Number 29, November 2, 2006.
"Saving Ted Williams,"
Volume IX, Number 20, August 8, 2006.
"Ted Williams Action Agenda,"
Volume IX, Number
19, August 4, 2006.
"Say it Ain't So Joe,"
Volume IX, Number 18, July 11, 2006.
"Playing on Abraham's Side," Volume IX, Number 13, May 25, 2006. "To Be or Not to Be," Volume IX, Number
07, February 24, 2006.
"Teddy Ballgame Still Suspended,"
Volume VIII, Number 22, September 22,
2005.
"Nightmare of the Living Dead," Volume
VIII, Number 06, February 13, 2005. "Vinny, Vidi, Vici," Volume VIII, Number 05, February 1, 2005. "Natural and Supernatural,"
Volume VIII, Number 04, January 24, 2005.
"Ted
Williams' Disposition,"
Volume VIII, Number 02, January 7, 2005.
"Daughter of Frankenstein,"
Volume VII, Number 11, March 30, 2004.
"Off With Their Heads,"
Volume VII, Number 09,
March 12, 2004.
"Double Indemnity,"
Volume VII, Number 08, March 6, 2004.
"The Heart
of Darkness,"
Volume VII, Number 07, February 28, 2004.
"Back to the Future,"
Volume VI, Number 34, December 23, 2003.
"Cool Hand Luce,"
Volume VI, Number 08, March 27, 2003.
"Inherit the Wind,"
Volume VI, Number 07, March 11, 2003.
"Wag the Kid,"
Volume VI, Number 05, February 10, 2003.
"You Only Live Once,"
Volume V, Number 22, July 17, 2002.
"Theodore Samuel Williams,"
Volume V, Number 20, July 5, 2002.
"Double Super Grand
Slam,"
Volume V, Number 09, March 29, 2002.
"Still the Kid Again,"
Volume IV,
Number 22, May 19, 2001.
"Catching Those Old Linesides,"
Volume IV, Number 11, March 3, 2001.
"The Spy That Shagged Baseball,"
Volume IV, Number 09, February 16, 2001.
Courtesy of Andy Anderson,
Lynden, WA, August 29, 1996
Photo was taken by Arthur "Buzz" Hamon,
former Director, Ted Williams Museum
and Hitter's Hall of Fame
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