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I am honored to be part of a group of wood carvers who make canes for American soldiers that have been wounded while serving their country in Iraq or Afghanistan. In general, these soldiers are Purple Heart recipients. They are asked if there is anything special that they would like included on the cane. Usually, it is things like unit patches, Combat Infantry Badges and such. This veteran asked for copies of tattoos that he has on his arm.

SPC Robert Kislow served as a specialist in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan. He lost his right leg to a Taliban fighter with a high-powered rifle on 10 JUNE 2005.

For more information on the Eagle Cane Project, go to http://www.eaglecane.com

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This is a fantastic cause you are involved in and a beautiful cane! You sir are a Patriot! Guys like you make me proud to be an American. I thank you for supporting PFC Kislow and all the other GI's you have helped.
 

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You are doing a great service to the injured soldiers. The cane is a symbol of what you feel about your countrymen on the battle field. You are a real patriot.
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Wonderful work and quite the badge of honor. I can think of little that would be more honorable for a woodworker than seeing his work used as a support for a solider who sacrificed so much for his/her country.
 

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VERY VERY COOL
 

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I have contacted Eagle Cane and offered my help to make a cane for a vet in need from Alabama. Thanks for the link to a worthwhile cause. I hope very few ever need one, but I will make as many as needed.
 

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Awesome cane, and what a great service you are doing, this country needs more people like you.
 

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Very cool, I'll keep them in mind. I've donated canes but not specific designs like this. Interesting….......
 
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