Lynn Behrends, a member of Branson Veterans of America 913, and Bob Howards, a member of Veterans of the Ozarks, each received the gift of a guitar from the singer, at a joint luncheon fellowship held at the Kimberling City Elks Lodge. 

Charlie Company is a highly decorated unit that received the Presidential unit citation for their gallantry in combat in Vietnam from 1967-1970; many members are also Purple Heart recipients.