Here is a great article, (see file attachment), that appeared in the local paper for Ventura County, California.  It's on our vision impaired  club member, Gary Hensley, and the cane he carved for one of the wounded heroes.  He did a great job and the recipient was very appreciative.

This article led to a request from a reader to make a cane for his uncle who served in WWII and was wounded.

When Gary brought up the request to our club we found out that Lou, the clubs vice president had the same uncle. Lou and Gary took the cane project on.  Lou carved the eagle head of a screaming eagle.  This was the unit his uncle was in.  Gary carved the cane.  They did this without Lou's cousin knowing he was also working on the cane.  When the cane was presented to Lou's cousin and the sons of the uncle at a family reunion, they were surprised and very grateful.

The Eagle cane project has been very rewarding for our club.  Our carving skills are improving and we are being blessed by honoring our wounded heroes.

Alan Plasch

President of the Channel Islands Carvers

Note: the URL for the article will not transfer but if you want to see it let me know and I will forward the Email that contains it.   jack