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Cigar Box Guitars for Warriors! A SOS!!

Some of you may know that I've been building CBGs for the troops. Without a "official" way of communication with them(as to who or where) the CBGs are just sent to a quarter master somewhere. Anybody who has served overseas in a combat zone knows about supply Sgts. I'm reaching out to "ANYONE" who values their FREEDOM (I know I do)and would like to give back a token of appreciation, I'm offering you a chance! But I need your help big-time!! Ben 'Gitty' informed me if I can generate enough interest he'd post a group for this project! If you can give a little happiness to just 1 service member, great! 10, 20, 30....even better! If you have ever been deployed, this is way better then a box of moldy cookies.

This has been tried and failed I know! But if I don't try, I failed!! At this time I'm looking for national organizations, where you can go locally in your area and drop off your 'designated' gift! There are other things in the works that I don't want to post yet!

This also goes out to companies and organizations. If you can help, do so! Thanks, KOOL DOG

PS If you have any questions, please post.

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Permalink Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH on October 8, 2019 at 1:34am

Thank you Glenn! Right now I need the word to get out to as many as possible, so let everyone that you can know!

Thank you for the encouragement.

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Permalink Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH on October 9, 2019 at 2:37am

Wow!I find it unbelievable that with the exception of Glenn, no one else cares! Not even a comment, unreal!

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Permalink Reply by John Sawyer on October 12, 2019 at 1:14pm

This is a great thing you're doing... One of my employees is in the MC Reserves and is currently in Afghanistan. I hope the cookies I send aren't moldy!

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Permalink Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH on October 12, 2019 at 1:26pm

LOL, different place and time. Shipping and logistics has improved immensely since then, so I don't think you have anything to fear! Thank him for me!

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on October 12, 2019 at 3:31pm

Contact " Diane in Chicago" here . https://cigarboxnation.com/profile/Diane

She headed up the first CBGS for service members on the nation , Though discontinued now , I'm sure she can give you some pointers , and do's and don'ts ..tips , etc ... .. and maybe help point you in the right direction.

Here's a link to the old (closed) group , Where you may still find some helpful posts

https://cigarboxnation.com/group/cbgsforsoldiers

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Permalink Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH on October 12, 2019 at 9:30pm

Thank you Pick for taking time out of your obviously hectic day to help me. I hope all is well on your end and happy to hear Val is better (still in my prayers brother). I fired off a note to Diane seeking her help. Thank you for that! Kool Dog

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Permalink Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH on October 12, 2019 at 9:34pm

I copied this from "Diane from Chicago's" site and wanted to share it.

November 11, 2015 at 9:34am

Hi all, I am the guy in the picture on this forum. My name is Matt Borczon and 5 years ago I was stationed on Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. Wichita Sam sent me a guitar, it is in the picture. Later Diane from Chicago built me a dulcijo that is still one of my treasured instruments. This started a movement that became this group. So on this veterans day I just want to say thank you to all you builders who have helped out all our servicemen. You can not imagine the incredible feeling it is to open a package out in the desert and receive the gift of music in such a unique and incredible way. The good you do for all our troops is beyond measure. I am so proud to be a small part of all of this but it is you who build for our guys who deserve all the thanks. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.....HM1 Matthew Borczon USNR

This is why I do what I do!