Do you know about Hero Cigar? Hero Cigar is one man’s mission to send good quality cigars over to the men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. We’re betting this is the first time you’ve heard of them, since it’s reported that only around 1% of Americans know someone serving in armed forces. But hey, if we’re wrong drop us a comment and let us know how long you’ve been hip to the Hero Cigar cause.

Happy troops with a box of Hero Cigars

Image courtesy of Hero Cigars

Personal opinions aside, Hero Cigar is making sure that those stationed in war-torn and battle-ridden countries can find a few moments peace each day as they puff on one of the cigars included in a weekly shipment sent by Hero Cigar owner John Michaels. Michaels has a Cuban friend hand-roll the cigars, making them as close to the real deal as possible.

Sending along care packages to troops that include boxes of cigars is not a novel idea, and the cigar industry has been working to take care of the men and women fighting in other countries in this way for years – even working with the USO to get stogies over to those who could really use some R&R. Nonetheless, Hero Cigar is a cut above – the outfit is truly dedicated to making the weekly military shipment happen. Those interested in sending troops a good smoke can jump online and order right through the Hero Cigar website,  www.herocigars.com, and choose between two basic donation options, include a personal message, and select a particular unit to receive the shipment. In the absence of a particular unit, Michaels will make the selection himself – checking off the next regular company set to receive their weekly shipment.

At the end of the day, who doesn’t deserve to kick back and take a few minutes to draw the simplest of pleasures from the end of an expertly rolled stogie? CigarLibre proudly congratulates Hero Cigar on the effort they’re putting in to taking care of the men and women who are taking care of us.