[DollyCali]

Cigar Guy Update

Hello Dolly,

It's been a while since our last correspondence. I wanted to share a wonderful thing that has taken place. Nick was officially notified that he has been awarded the Silver Star. I know you would appreciate that news. He is at the top of his class and is doing well. We are in the process of getting him a Guide dog, probably a retriever like the one in your pictures. Having a Guide dog with give him back so much more independence. He has a hard time at night because the 8% remaining vision is totally diminished. I can't wait for the day when I can see this great big Marine, jogging down by the beach with a Guide dog.

Nick will be in a book sometime around Christmas, honoring the sacrifices of our American military families. Also in the book will be a father of a fallen soldier who I hear from the people at the book was on CNN a few times. They say he is a testament to the strength and loyalty to our country.

I will keep you updated as to when it will be out. I hope you are doing well. We haven't visited Free republic for a while, I will make sure to log in and see what has been happening.

Best wishes,
April Popaditch

received in email yesterday from April (Nick/Cigar Guy's wife). check out the Memorial Day thread featuring Ceegar Guy AKA Nick & others

Memorial Day Ceegar Guy Thread

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Thanks!

[Cboldt]

Cigar Guy Update

-bump-

[prairiebreeze]

Hero bump!

[umbagi]

Thanks, Dolly -- you're a Doll!

And thanks, April, for the update on our hero.

[Billie]

Thanks for the update on Cigar Guy! Great to hear more from his wife and how he's doing now!

[maica]

What a nice message to receive on Veterans Day. Cigar Guy and his wife will always be on our list of heroes.

[The Mayor]

Thank you!