marty c mcdaniel (Tuesday, 20 July 2021 13:02)

Thank You Greatly

Seymore olsen (Friday, 09 July 2021 14:15)

Thank u so much for sharing. Ive been trying for the last ten years to find my fathers zippo and i have hundreds of hours trying to locate one before its to late he was enlisted 21 years. If theres a way to help me give my father the tooken he lost so many years ago..i would be so greatfull for a point in the right direction..thank each of u for ur service and the burden ur familys have served as well. God blessed

Michael Windrow (Saturday, 05 June 2021 18:23)

It is so amazing to see all the different Zippo artwork that was made for these Zippo's. John brings all to this full circle to showcase Americana and all the important history to the Navy, Armed forces Nato Space and Branches of service. This is the most incredible collection that can only be seen here. John. Thanks much for sharing this fabulous website with me. GO NAVY

ROBERT BROSA (Wednesday, 21 April 2021 14:44)

Thank you for creating a wonderful set of pages.

David Stingl (Monday, 01 March 2021 21:25)

Amazing collection !!!!!!
God Bless America

Clyde Marley (Saturday, 20 February 2021 23:21)

I served at NavComStaPhil--San Miguel, USS Ogden, Staff ComPhibPac Coronado, USS Tripoli. God protect all sailors on the sea and military personnel of all branches of U.S. services. I particularly like the Ogden & Tripoli lighters. Wouldn't matching belt buckles go well with them? I looked here this evening because I ran across a few ashtrays from the USS Idaho and USS Boise. I don't smoke so I waited to long to get them. Darn!

Richard Freeth (Friday, 12 February 2021 21:30)

Go Navy!

Yaroslav Shamray (Friday, 12 February 2021 05:55)

Hi John! I've only been to the sea a few times in my life, I've never seen the ocean . They were and remain almost your home! But i know only strong people can be in the navy! So let's hold on and know that we all need you! GO NAVY!

Pete Jovanovic (Thursday, 11 February 2021 19:21)

Cheers to you John, fight the good fight and God bless- Go Navy!

Bubba Greenlee (Thursday, 11 February 2021 16:45)

I hope and pray for you to be healed and free of any pain. Keep on fighting because God can bring you through it. I've had many health battles myself over the years and if it wasn't for God, prayers, family and friends I wouldn't have made it through. �����

Valeriy Bekker (Thursday, 11 February 2021 13:26)

Stay strong JohnNavZip. You have many friends all over the world who are praying for you.

Ruud Kentin (Thursday, 11 February 2021 09:20)

GO NAVY...!

RM2 John Sala (Monday, 11 January 2021 13:05)

What a pleasure it is looking over this collection. All the ships I was stationed on no longer exist, But they are all here in the collection. USS America, USS Independence, USS Saratoga and the USS Truxton. They Live on in this fabulous collection. Thank you John

Richard E Tatum (Monday, 14 December 2020 12:02)

I served aboard the Thetis Bay and the Essex.

Aaron Schwartz (Saturday, 29 August 2020 10:59)

Awesome collection.... as a marine corps vet I was wondering if you are willing to part ways with any of your zippos ? If so please email me at schwartzusmc@yahoo.com.
If not I understand. Either way, awesome collection and I’m jealous ! Take care

Joseph Goodrich (Tuesday, 09 June 2020 13:03)

Wow, what an awesome collection! I’m glad my old USS New Jersey belt buckle ended up in your collection. It was an honor to have served onboard her. (BB-62) ��

Chelsea Kehde (Friday, 05 June 2020 09:37)

Keep up the good work!

Lisa Cellura (Thursday, 04 June 2020 19:31)

so neat that our zippo has a permanent home in your museum, display it with our good wishes, Lisa and Joe

Jack Bragg (Thursday, 07 May 2020 15:03)

Sir, awesome collection! I am in the Air Force Recruiting Service and have been looking for the 1965 Zippo for a while without any luck. Was wondering what it would take for you to part with one of yours? If this is a possibility please email me at Jack.a.bragg@outlook.com. Thanks in advance!

Jacob Littlefield. (Friday, 10 April 2020 07:54)

I hope I'm doing this right. I don't see any options to sign your guestbook but I'm sure this will reach you, none the less. You have always been a positive and very active member of the online Zippo community and your recent absence has not gone without notice. I have always held very high respect for you as an over-all person, despite how radically different our backgrounds are. I wish you the best with your health and hope to see your posts for many years to come! Thank you for everything you've done for this community and you will never be forgotten when it's time to set sail once again.

Kainradl Alexander (Monday, 30 March 2020 10:26)

Hi and hello John,

I hope youre soon back in track and you show us the parts of your collection by yourself.
All the best from Germany

Alex

www.Zippo-Vitrine.de

Lee Sainsbury (Monday, 30 March 2020 08:17)

God Bless You John.
Psalm 55 v 22

Zippo Charly (Monday, 23 March 2020 04:39)

You are such a great inspiration for the whole group of Zippo collectors. And your collection is so amzing. Thanks for your service! God bless you!

Jacques (Sunday, 22 March 2020 11:07)

Dear John...
It is an honor to know you by fb and love to see all the Zippo you showed us.
An Amazing collection you have.
Thanks to give me insight of that great collection.

Best regards, Jacques

José Antonio Alcamí Jaunzarás (Sunday, 22 March 2020 09:49)

Incredible collection. My respects.

Andreas Böckmann (Saturday, 21 March 2020 15:03)

Dear John!
It's an absolutely pleasure to see your fantastic collection and this wonderful page!
I'm so proud what you did for your country and also for us Zippo collectors!
Stay strong and all my best wishes to you!
Best regards from Germany from Andreas

Steve Davos (Saturday, 21 March 2020 14:13)

It's an hour. *salute*

Tom Bacon (Saturday, 21 March 2020 09:13)

Good Morning John

I will sign your book again, just watched your video and was very happy to see a donated zippo, each and every item in your vast collection has a place in your heart . You have generously shared your knowledge with everyone and have taught us all how to become a better person.

A true giant of a man - “always showing us the way”

My friend forever

fumitaka nishimura (Saturday, 21 March 2020 08:16)

I'm nishibun on Facebook
I'm collecting the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's tail.
Do you have the old JMSDF zippo?
I am collecting the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's tail.
Do you have the old JMSDF zippo?

Florian Jung (Saturday, 21 March 2020 04:52)

Dear John,
it‘s a pleasure to read your explanations and see your awesome collection of Navy-Zippos.
I wish you a lot of strength,
fair Winds and following seas.
Florian

Kelvin.Khuyen (Saturday, 21 March 2020 01:14)

Dear John,
Thank for your service ! Being a man born after the war , but I know lots of stories from my dad also was in the Vietnam war !
Your work is very great ! Your Zippos collection is wonderful!
Hope you get on well soon !
Kelvin.Khuyen from Vietnam .

Küx Michael (Friday, 20 March 2020 23:59)

Hi John,
Thanks for sharing the best and largest Collection of Navy-Zippos I‘ve ever seen. Enjoying your daily posts in the morning was as important as the coffee and the newspaper. I‘ll miss it......

Dale Benson (Friday, 20 March 2020 18:14)

John, I have enjoyed learning about your time in the Navy and your Zippos from your posts.

It’s fantastic to learn more everyday and I Thankyou for that. You have friends the world wide that care about you and that shows the type of person you are.

Dale

eric stockon (Friday, 20 March 2020 15:27)

thank you for your service and sacrifices defending the freedoms the rest of us get to enjoy.

Dennis H de Vries (Friday, 20 March 2020 15:26)

Dear John...
It is an honor to know you by fb and love to see all the Zippo you showed us.
An Amazing collection you have.
Thanks to give me insight of that great collection.
I learned a lot.
Hope I see more of it on fb.
Thank you
Regards Den

Paul Thomson (Friday, 20 March 2020 14:37)

You’re a legend peace out ✌�

Valery Becker (Friday, 20 March 2020 14:25)

Hello John. I am Valery Becker from Russia. Know that in Russia there are people who think and pray for you.

Loizos Christou (Friday, 20 March 2020 13:54)

John, it's my honor that i met you, even from the zippo page. People like you, are rare in our days!! May God be with you at this difficult time. Greetings from Cyprus!!

Brandon Lupica (Friday, 20 March 2020 12:07)

Thank you for all of your wonderful posts and abundance of info accompanying each one! It has been greatly appreciated! Hoping that you get better John!

Jeremy Sherman (Friday, 20 March 2020 10:58)

Best wishes and prayers for you John. I know we didn't talk alot but I truly enjoy your passion for Zippo's and the information that you pass on to everybody. I hope you make a full recovery and get back to what you love quickly. I'll be looking forward to seeing more info and more wonderful Zippo's from you.

Dayna hodgson (Friday, 20 March 2020 10:39)

Hey john always come here and read diff parts, thank you so much for all your knowledge and all your service over the pond, wishing u all the best and prayers my friend

Mark Grubic (Friday, 20 March 2020 10:11)

It is an honor and privilege to know you sir. A great men, patriot, God fearing man that has inspired, educated and befriended an uncountable number of people. Stay strong John, thank you for your service to God and country and this little community of Zippo enthusiasts.

Herman F Doster (Friday, 20 March 2020 09:44)

Many happy memories of my time in the navy, Uss Charles P Cecil DDR 835

Bob Beatty (Friday, 20 March 2020 09:39)

What an impressive collection . A true labor of love.
Thank you for sharing it with us and thank you for your service.

Remo Danielzik (Friday, 20 March 2020 09:38)

Dear John
You delight me every day with your Zippo pictures in various Facebook groups. I am always amazed how great your collection is. You are a great role model for me.
Godd bless you.
Greetings from Switzerland

Richard Nowell (Friday, 20 March 2020 09:24)

I am thinking of you John in this trying time and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May the peace of the Lord bless you always. Your collection is an amazing masterpiece.

Aart (Friday, 20 March 2020 09:21)

It’s always fascinating to see all your Zippos of all the ships and every other Zippo.
All the best John, Fair Sails to you.

Dan DeMato (Friday, 20 March 2020 09:20)

What a wonderful site... thanks for all you do my friend.

Gary Gilmore (Friday, 20 March 2020 09:14)

John thank you kindly for all you have done in service and sharing your wonderful collection with us all........ Go Navy......... God Bless You.

Greg Dennis (Friday, 20 March 2020 09:11)

Excellent page. A blessing for your journey...

“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
Psalm 34:8,

gary (Friday, 20 March 2020 09:02)

God Bless you John. Thank you for your sacrifice & Service. I really enjoy seeing your zippo's as well. Iam a small collector of Zippos. thanks again.

Kendall Miller (Friday, 20 March 2020 08:56)

Thank you for your service. Thank you for this great page.

Joseph Johnson. (Friday, 20 March 2020 08:45)

You never fail to amaze me. You’re a great inspiration to all of us.

Simon Robbins (Friday, 20 March 2020 06:35)

You provide a fantastic resource for Zippo collectors around the world, a great guy who always gives of his knowledge in the online world and beyond. Greetings from London, UK.

Sander Claessen (the dutch guy) (Friday, 20 March 2020 06:27)

John even I want to say, Thank you for your service! Always great to see your collection, your awesome posts on the Zippo community. You are the reason I started colllecting military Zippo's...
May you be here for a long time! Hope things get better

Praying for your health!

Sander.

Baz Carter (Friday, 20 March 2020 05:19)

God Bless You Sir
Claim Seas and a Following Wind
Go Navy

jean-yves (Friday, 20 March 2020 05:06)

I collected zippos for 30 years now, i never see amazing collection before, this one, john god bless you
all my best
sincerely
jean-yves

Peter Bonnington (Friday, 20 March 2020 04:09)

an amazing collection, thanks so much for sharing , have enjoyed your daily posts

God be with you

Pete

Matthew M. Kicklighter Jr. USMC (Friday, 20 March 2020 04:08)

Thank you for your service to this country sir, you have an amazing collection. The story’s that these lighters could tell. As a fellow collector and enthusiast I’ll make sure to direct a few fellow guys that will appreciate such a fine collection this way. God bless!

Carol Pearce (Friday, 20 March 2020 02:01)

Always enjoy seeing your Zippo posts. Very informative. Always a new one popping up in my feed. Whilst many of us have never met our love for one special thing brings us together. Get well my friend

Charles Morin (Friday, 20 March 2020 01:56)

John, we dont know each other but its always a pleasure to see your posts. Was sad to see the last one so had to come sign and say a few words. Hope things get better.

Cheers,

Alastair Longhurst (Friday, 20 March 2020 01:01)

You have been an inspiration to me in my short career as a collector of Zippo Lighters. Your advice has been very welcome, and I, as well as many others have looked forward to what you have posted of your world class collection on a daily basis on the sites. The back story on each Zippo has always made each one a prize. I wish to keep seeing your postings for as long as you can. I unfortunately never served in the British forces, but I still wish to say thank you for yours Sir!! And in your words, Go Navy!!

Don Deere (Friday, 20 March 2020 00:37)

Thee most incredible Zippo collection on the planet...let alone Military collection!!

The Effort, Expense and Passion to amass this pristine look into history will NEVER be forgotten John...

Your pictues, descriptions,, make this, your collection, the most impressive in all the World...

You are a gift to Zippo collectors and Humanity in particular...

Thank you for your Servce to our Country and for making the World a kinder, gentler place to live in Peace
3/20/20

LT William Carruthers Jr IFFV���⚔️���️� (Thursday, 19 March 2020 23:19)

John, as a fellow Camelback Spartan, I have always felt that you honor our school so proudly!! We did our duty for our country when others did not do their duty for their country!!
I am honored to call you brother and friend!! Thank you for our conversations and your dedication to our country!!
Welcome Home��

Benjamin Lee (Thursday, 19 March 2020 22:55)

I dont know you other than on the zippo page. But thank you for serving this country.

Ira Pilossof (Thursday, 19 March 2020 21:40)

John,
We have known each other for many years now. I appreciate so much your friendship, and helpfulness with military Zippos I have been lucky enough to find during this time.
I have sought your knowledge, and you and your great website have been like an encyclopedia to me .
I will pray for your improved health and wish the best for you and your family.
Warmly,
Ira Pilossof

Jack Gorton in Aiken, Pa. (Thursday, 19 March 2020 21:25)

John, I've had a lot of entertainment checking out your daily posts for a few years. Your findings were always fun for your fellow Veteran. (Go Army). And as I've told you before I like how you attach the history to the Zippo pics. We both put Thule Air Force base on the map! Sail on my friend..

Robert J Wheeling (Thursday, 19 March 2020 20:48)

Thank you for your service. Your knowledge of Zippos has helped and impressed many of us over the years. Stay the course and hope for the best.

Jared Pourroy (Thursday, 19 March 2020 20:46)

My first impression of John was one word: "Pride"

John and I, along with many other proud Americans, share the privilege of having served our country in the United States Navy. I've only known John collaterally through his Zippo hobby (..... ok, maybe it's a little more than a hobby for him) but I'd like to think I've gained a sense of good character, and it's clear that this world would be a better place if more people shared his pride and charisma.

John, I wish you the best of luck as you follow God's plan.

Rob Johnson (Thursday, 19 March 2020 20:30)

Thank you my friend! For your service to this country and your preservation of it’s history.

Adam Lacey (Thursday, 19 March 2020 19:02)

You have inspired me to one day hopefully collect military zippos. Old war lighters are part of history and I would love to hold small parts of history. Hopefully things get better fore and I don't end up blind so that I'll have the chance to get a few in the future. Thanks for such great info and sharing your knowledge and collection with us all.

Nick Curto (Thursday, 19 March 2020 18:49)

God speed, and God bless you on your journey.

backlinkexpress (Monday, 20 January 2020 00:56)

"More prominent love hath no man than this, that a man set out his life for his companions" .... John 15:13

Victoria Oliver Voss (Thursday, 12 December 2019 14:57)

Proud you have my Dad's CAT Zippo lighter in your collection.
Thank you for your service to our country.
God Bless

Dreama McNatt (Wednesday, 13 November 2019 09:31)

YOU CAN NEVER CROSS THE OCEAN UNLESS YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO LOSE SIGHT OF THE SHORE, GO NAVY!!!

Wayne Heilig (Wednesday, 13 November 2019 09:07)

Enjoy the Lighter, This is a very nice site. Prayers go out to all our Service Men and Women. God Bless them all and keep them Safe.

Barry Walker (Wednesday, 13 November 2019 08:22)

It’s an Honor to have my Navy Seabee lighter in your museum. Best of luck in the future.

Carolina Burgos (Wednesday, 13 November 2019 07:44)

Thank you for your service, and preserving history so beautifully. I am happy to contribute.

Ann Arbour (Wednesday, 13 November 2019 07:41)

Thank you for the purchase. So glad it is in a place it should be!!! So others can enjoy

Herman F Doster (Tuesday, 22 October 2019 15:39)

looking for USS Charles P Cecil DDR835

James Reany (Tuesday, 22 October 2019 07:53)

Thank You for this blessing and respectful site. May the Lord grant you peace and prosperity and eternal Love.

Hazel/Larry Owens (Thursday, 15 August 2019 09:29)

Beautiful and Honorable Site! Thank you for your Services. God Bless You!
So Happy the lighter will be in such a great place!

Will Andrews (Thursday, 15 August 2019 06:33)

GOD BLESS AMERICA! Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your collection and thank you for your service.

joel magee (Wednesday, 19 June 2019 00:16)

it was an honor finding this beautiful piece for you guys. Joel

Andrew McKinney (Tuesday, 18 June 2019 14:19)

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful collection and for risking your life in the service of this great country.

Theresa Bisignano (Tuesday, 18 June 2019 08:34)

Glad you enjoyed the lighter and I’m very honored to see it here! Thank you all for your service, May God Bless you and your families!!

Tammy Irwin (Friday, 10 May 2019 11:26)

It was a pleasure knowing that this lighter would be honored and preserved for all to enjoy

Ron Eyerkuss (Friday, 10 May 2019 11:06)

Great Historic collection

Ben (Friday, 10 May 2019 11:00)

Glad you were the one to buy that Zippo from me. Great website you have here.

Weston Taylor (Tuesday, 02 April 2019 11:55)

It was such an honor meeting you and your fellow friends today. It was amazing for you all to let us experience what you did over in Vietnam during war. I hope to see you again soon.

Alex Trilla (esparadrapo3000) (Monday, 04 February 2019 02:40)

It's an honor for me to contribute to this awesome collection and I'm very happy to know that these wonderful little pieces of history are preserved in a collection to this purpose.

Kind Regards from Spain

Charles C Keys (Saturday, 02 February 2019 10:34)

Awesome collection,
Awesome American who put it Together!
Thanks for serving our country!!
God Bless the USA

Mike Windrow (Friday, 01 February 2019 00:16)

Awesome, site and collection, to honor our heroes in the Navy and Military who have served to make the USA the greatest country. My father Marvin served on the U.S.S. Shelton during the Korean war. With all of Zippos art work on these Zippos, there is no better way to commemorate the Navy and Military. John, thanks for all that you do here. Mike

Richard R la Bounty (Thursday, 31 January 2019 22:56)

Great transaction

Kenneth & Linda K. (Friday, 25 January 2019 17:01)

This is an incredible museum-worthy collection! I've never seen anything like it! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your work and for sharing this wonderful collection with us! We would also like to thank you for your service to our country!

Pete mccartney (Thursday, 24 January 2019 11:24)

may the Lord forgive Trump for his sins . forrestal snipe 1977-1981

Charles C Keys (Thursday, 17 January 2019 18:41)

Awesome American!!!

Marvin (Thursday, 17 January 2019 00:24)

Hi mr. John,

I am a great admirer of your Zippo's and the stories (your past) behind it. May you continue doing this for many more years. All the best, Marvin

Mark adams (Wednesday, 16 January 2019 09:16)

Hi John
Great website
Regards
Mark �

Frank (Thursday, 03 January 2019 21:01)

Great web page ! I'm proud to have had the chance to add something to your collection. Thanks to all the men and women in the armed forces for dedicating their lives to make our country what it is today...... THE BEST !!

Ed Pinedo (Tuesday, 18 December 2018 18:21)

First, let me thank you for your service. Your site is a major contribution to Zippo appreciation and collecting with the special focus on naval and military Zippos. Very nicely done!

John Everett (Monday, 17 December 2018 20:52)

I am honored to have helped locate the USS Mobile Bay US CG53 buckle, and I am pleased to know it has found a good home. Thank you for your service and your work in honoring our brave.

Bennett G Molodow (Thursday, 13 December 2018 18:25)

Great book I was part of Brown Water Navy Unit 593

Andy Chen (Saturday, 08 December 2018 13:51)

I have some ZIPPO, can you help me identify it?

Lindsay DeReadt (Tuesday, 04 December 2018 16:26)

I am so glad that my Uncle’s lighter from the Rhine River Patrol ended up a part of this amazing collection. Thank you for your effort to preserve this part of military history.

Mike Cotterill (Friday, 16 November 2018 16:16)

John, thanks for letting me be apart of this great collection.
It's the best collection I have ever seen!!

Tom Briscoe (Sunday, 28 October 2018 10:29)

Glad the lighter met your approval. Thanks for your business.

Irene (Sunday, 28 October 2018 07:32)

Enjoyed learning about the different histories of lighters. Proud to have my lighter added to your collection. Thank You for your service.

Bret (Saturday, 27 October 2018 16:40)

Great website preserving military history thru zippo lighter!

Gail Niksic (Saturday, 27 October 2018 13:24)

Thank you for your service and for sharing your collection and serving our country. I wish you continued success with your collection.

바카라사이트 (Thursday, 11 October 2018 22:17)

I discovered your blog while traveling a search on quality blogs and your own concept.I’m passionate about blogging. It’s my favorite reading. Bloggers like you show a very original perspective regarding sometimes a media treats in a pasteurized and unattractive way.

Steve (Tuesday, 28 August 2018 12:56)

I saw the USS Paul Revere Zippo.....Is it for sale?

steve@charlottebythelake.com

Peter Woolley (Sunday, 22 July 2018 12:31)

They serve to protect the masses. And we should repay them in kind

Hans Albrecht (Sunday, 22 July 2018 00:35)

great and very informative site John. Thanks for sharing your wonderful collection.

Cathie T (Saturday, 30 June 2018 19:31)

Thank you for sharing your unique collection!! It's shows your true love and dedication.
USS Constellation

Al Roettger (Wednesday, 27 June 2018 17:35)

Very nice site. Well organized and evident of extensive dedication of time.

Bierman (Tuesday, 26 June 2018 19:45)

Thank you for collecting a memorable piece of history and sharing it with the world Spitfire MK9 Table Top Lighter

Allison (Monday, 25 June 2018 20:54)

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing collection! It is an educational, interesting and enjoyable website. Will be sure to stop back by to see what you added. And thank you for your many years of wonderful service. All the best with your continued hunting to add to your collection!
Thank you!!

Neil (Monday, 25 June 2018 18:27)

First of all I would like to thank you for your service in our nations armed forces. My dad was WWII army, came home missing an arm, a bullet wound in his legs and lots of shrapnel in his body. He was wounded 3 different times and thus awarded 3 Purple Hearts for his service. My dad, my hero. With that being said, I must say this is a very impressive collection of Zippo lighters.

GREATSTUFF (Saturday, 26 May 2018 07:55)

thank you for your service. a wonderful collection you have. thanks so much

Kelly Conley (Saturday, 26 May 2018 05:03)

Thank you for your service! Great website and collection...

Ed Malandris (Friday, 25 May 2018 21:50)

Thank you for your service and for sharing your collection.

Robert Bell (Thursday, 03 May 2018 19:22)

Enjoyed the web site. Glad the Staff College Zippo has a good home.
Robert Bell
LTC USAF (Ret)

Wendy (Thursday, 03 May 2018 10:25)

God bless you and what a cool collection. Thank you for serving and honouring.

David G (Tuesday, 10 April 2018 12:52)

Great collection and Great topic!
Keep up the good work.

Adria (Friday, 06 April 2018 16:01)

What a fabulous tribute to our military and to the lighters that kept "fires burning" : )
Thank you for sharing this with me. I have sent your link to some family members who I think would enjoy seeing it.

tom funk (Wednesday, 21 March 2018 07:25)

thanks

Jeff Parker (Thursday, 08 March 2018 18:12)

Great website, I collect militaria, and have a few lighters in my collection. Nothing like this site. Great site. My Father is a retired Marine. I grew up around the zippo. They served a many soldiers.
Thank you

Scott Hilto (Saturday, 03 March 2018 20:52)

Thank you for sharing your collection of Zippo lighters with the rest of the world and I'm so glad that we had men like you serving in our Armed Forces,may the Lord Jesus keep you safe.
Respectfully signed, a brother in Christ.

Fred Cofer (Tuesday, 20 February 2018 16:22)

Nice site, beautiful stuff to honor our heroes.

Tim (Wednesday, 14 February 2018 18:06)

Thank you to all those who served and help in times of peace and war. Your work will not be forgotten.

Nellie Snyder (Monday, 12 February 2018 16:44)

First, let me thank you for your service and for providing this great collection. I am honored that you have a Newport News Shipbuilding Zippo Rule in your collection - from my collection - as I was employed there for 18 years. On behalf of my husband, a Navy Veteran, and myself, we wish you continued success with your collection.

Osvaldo Godoy (Friday, 02 February 2018 20:52)

We honor those who has served to guard this great country I am grateful that we were able to provide you with a lighter that has been included in your collection

Richard Albers (Friday, 02 February 2018 19:14)

Thank you for your service. Wishing you the best with your searches to enhance your Zippo collection.

Alicia Robbins (Friday, 02 February 2018 11:06)

On behalf of my husband and myself, I am grateful that we were able to provide you with a lighter that has been included in your collection. We love and honor all those who has served to guard this great country and feel. We wish you good luck in the continuation of your collection.

Glenn Miller (Sunday, 31 December 2017 12:58)

Great site! I am a retired Navy Submarine Officer, and I also collect Submarine Zippos. I recently purchased a USS Growler (SSG 577) lighter with no color. Can you send me a copy of your picture of the Growler Zippo so I can use it as a color master to have mine restored? I would appreciate it and I want to make it right!

Thanks, Glenn Miller@cox.net

Anthony (Sunday, 24 December 2017 09:46)

Great informative website. Thanks again for purchasing the lighter.

Pamela (Saturday, 23 December 2017 21:52)

Dear John, May this be a blessed time of the year for you and all who have served our country. Wishing all the very best in the new year!!

J Kinnane (Friday, 08 December 2017 12:14)

Nice site, great job, lots of work to pull this off! let me know when you add a buckle collection!

Joel Marchese (Friday, 08 December 2017 01:21)

God Speed Sir, on your continuing mission to keep the flame lit, in memory of our fallen heroes and those who served beside them in defense of freedom!

Don Daniels (Thursday, 16 November 2017 16:43)

Hi John

Very impressive collection and tribute to the U.S. military - I see the zippos you purchased from me are going to a good home - Good job on the website - Thanks for your service

Stacy (Thursday, 16 November 2017 06:55)

What a wonderful collection to honor our heroes.

Terry (Wednesday, 01 November 2017 18:26)

Very impressive collection. Thank you for your service.

Keith (Thursday, 26 October 2017)

I also am a signalman! I've been out for some years now, and I do miss parts of being aboard ship steaming around the ocean. I am trying to get my collection back going again and i miss the Zippo lighters i had once collected. My new collection is not nearly as extensive a yours, but i hope to get there some day. Thanks for sharing your collection!

jwojtkunski@aol.com (Sunday, 15 October 2017 14:43)

Dear John,
First, let me thank you for your service.
Second, let me commend you on your super military lighter collection. I really enjoyed looking at it and will be back to visit it again. I'm happy I decided to list it on eBay and to know my lighter went to " a good home".
Warm Regards, jerseyjany

Peggy Sheils (Thursday, 12 October 2017 22:56)

Hi Navy John..Thanks so much for the invitation to your fabulous web site..I have seen a number of wonderful collections and yours is right up there with the top ones. I sure will be back to visit again

Paul Lazarek (Monday, 02 October 2017 20:18)

Great website John! Thank you for hosting it and more importantly thank you for your service to our country. I have added your site to my bookmarks and I will be a frequent visitor.

Tom Swierczek (Monday, 25 September 2017 19:17)

I'm glad that one of mynicest lighters found its way to someone who appreciates it.

Raymond G KImball (Wednesday, 20 September 2017 17:55)

WOW

What a Great site for all the fallen Heroes who have given their lives so we can live in Freedom & Peace in our Great Country

GOD BLESS

Thank you for taking the time to create a Great Website in Memory of our lost Heroes

Jason (Monday, 18 September 2017 18:06)

I'm glad that one of my favorite lighters found its way to someone who appreciates it. Thank you for the invite to your website and for your efforts in preserving history.

Scott H (Tuesday, 05 September 2017 17:36)

What an impressive collection, I am glad we were able to contribute to it. Good job!!

Alton (Sunday, 03 September 2017 17:11)

I,M GLAD THE BELT BUCKLE HAS A GREAT NEW HOME.I ENJOY YOUR WEBSITE.

Lisa Spangler (Wednesday, 30 August 2017 22:03)

John, Thank You for the invite. And Thank You so much for your service!!! So glad I could add a piece to you collection. Very nice and unique collection. Thanks Again, Lisa

Don Holdridge (Saturday, 26 August 2017 10:33)

I'm glad I listed the lighter on eBay, that gave me the opportunity to visit this site. Inspiring! I was a Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam War.

LT Bob Johnston, USNR (Wednesday, 23 August 2017 16:44)

I'm glad that my Zippo from the USS Calcaterra, DER-390, found a new home with you. She was my first ship as an ENS and I wasn't on board all that long as the survey board decided to decommission and scrap her. I bought the lighter in August 1968 and never used it because I never smoked. In 1968 she was homeported in Key West and was a school ship at sonar school. The Mills and the Thomas J. Gary were the other DER's that made up the school ship squadron. All three were "bluenose" ships, having made deployments to support Operation Deepfreeze in the Antarctic, but those days were behind her and she was definitely showing her age.

Regards,

Bob Johnston

ZolaBell (Monday, 07 August 2017 16:40)

Hello John, Very inspiring collection! I've never seen anything like this. Thank you for sharing with us. Fair winds, Zola

John Sherman (Thursday, 03 August 2017 19:16)

Glad my Zippo found its way into your collection and an honor to be invited to sign your guest book.
Best wishes to you and all that follow on this site, regards John.

kathie rogers (Thursday, 03 August 2017 17:24)

i'm honored that that old belt buckle found a beautiful home!

Phil Herrington (Thursday, 03 August 2017 17:19)

Best wishes from Herrington's Collectibles. Thank you!

Robert DeFrancesco (Thursday, 03 August 2017 17:07)

God bless the men and women who sacrificed their lives and gave up so much for this Country! And bless those that follow in their footsteps!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart...
Keep history alive and NEVER forget.

LISA LABARGE (Saturday, 08 July 2017 15:44)

A pleasure and honor to sign this guestbook! Thank you for the invite John.
Lisa

Mary Liljequist (Monday, 26 June 2017 15:35)

I love what you are doing. My family has a long history in the armed services. Dad - WW2, Uncle - Korea, Uncle that was in the Green Berets of the 82 Airborne, and another uncle that died in Viet Nam.

EM3 "Andy" Anderson (Wednesday, 21 June 2017 20:23)

I served aboard USS Reasoner FF-1063 from '79 to '83. We made 2 WestPacs and an overhaul in Seattle. What a great time it was! Lucky for me, the Procurement Officer ordered the Zippo 50-year Commemorative for our ship. I keep that with a 1947 Zippo of my Dad's paratrooper division and an in-country Vietnam Zippo to honor my brother's service. I admire your work on this site, John. Thank you for your service.

Tim (Wednesday, 17 May 2017 15:45)

John,
Thank you for your service. Its a very honorable and noble endeavor you have taken on to preserve and document all of the brave men and women whom so valiantly have served this great nation.

Keep up the great work!!

Sue Augustus (Thursday, 11 May 2017 07:40)

Beautiful site and tribute! Thanks for letting us know about this wonderful collection.
Thank you for your service!

Joe Wood (Tuesday, 09 May 2017 20:02)

Hi John!
You have a very special Zippo collection. Thank you for your service.

Joe

Rob Rausch (Tuesday, 09 May 2017 14:10)

Very Cool website

Rich Ulbrich (Sunday, 30 April 2017 19:47)

John, I am honored to have been able to make available the 1964 New in the original box Zippo Lighter commemorating the USS PARROT.
Based on my profession and seeing your devotion to the collecting and preserving this niche class of Zippos, I will now be on the lookout for these, and will be probably donating them direct to you knowing the memory of all those who have served is being recognized and preserved.
Keep up the great work.
Richard F> Ulbrich
Licensed Private Investigator SC & NJ

Don Tobias (Tuesday, 25 April 2017)

Super website John. Fantastic Collection of Military Zippos. Keep up the great work! Thank you for your service.

Rosalyn Esmeyer (Wednesday, 05 April 2017 14:24)

What a treasure you are to our Country and people like me :) Thank you for your 27 years of active service and continued spirit of service since retirement. This is a great website. Thank you so much for your kindness and help with my Zippo Lighters.

Craig Himmel (Tuesday, 04 April 2017 08:48)

Very cool collection!! And you for your service!

jackie kwilosz (Friday, 31 March 2017 10:07)

Thank you for this wonderful tribute and for your service.

Michael Long (Wednesday, 29 March 2017 17:44)

Just came across your page thru facebook very interesting and will be back.

Andy Chen (Sunday, 26 March 2017 04:19)

I living in Taiwan, I collect ZIPPO, I like your military zippo collection.

Abelardo (Saturday, 25 March 2017 14:58)

Hello my friend.
Congratulations for your excellent website and wonderful Zippo Collection.
John, Please ,can you change my link in your website ?,
is https://www.zipposdeabelardo.com/ .

Thanks and best regards from Chile
Abelardo

howard (Thursday, 09 March 2017 16:41)

Was given a collection of USCG Zippo items as well as other related items to sell for a client. Happy to see the Zippo items go where they will be treasured and displayed. Zippo repaired and fixed a rare table lighter for free, too. Zippo is an AMERICAN company that stands behind their product!

Ted (Monday, 20 February 2017 23:10)

Thanks for a great look at our heritage!

Joshua Doran (Saturday, 18 February 2017 08:48)

I'm the previous owner of the Roland Kawasaki aircraft lighter. You have an AMAZING collection. I'm honored and proud to have added to it! THANK YOU for your service sir!

Sincerely, Joshua Doran

EHTOYS (Saturday, 11 February 2017 14:04)

What a great website!! So glad we could add a little more to your awesome collection. Thank you for your services for our country..
Mid South Hobbies / EHToys

Diana Kinkelaar (Saturday, 11 February 2017 13:33)

Great site. Thank you for sharing. You have put alot of work and thought into the site.

Jacques (Thursday, 09 February 2017 08:59)

Great website!!

Bill Cowles (Tuesday, 07 February 2017 03:58)

Greetings
Just wanted to view the site and discover what it's about. Needless to say, I'm impressed. Had no idea that Zippos played such an important part in the history of the services. BZ! (Well done).
Bill Cowles, CWO USN (retired)

Rich Hoffner (Wednesday, 25 January 2017 19:07)

Ex-Coastie, served 1962 to 70. Great site and thanks for sharing.

Timeless Picks (Wednesday, 21 December 2016 18:16)

Thank you for your service! Much respect. You have an AWESOME collection! This is fantastic! Enjoy the FORD Steel Division Zippo! Thank you! James

Mark Ray (Wednesday, 07 December 2016 17:30)

Thank you for your service...enjoy the ZIPPO toy truck. So glad it went to you.

Jim okrucky (Wednesday, 07 December 2016 17:05)

Great website! Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing your collection.

Aart Zuidema. (Tuesday, 08 November 2016 07:32)

This is by far the best collection of Navy Ships and other Armed Forces Zippos.
Keep up the great work.

Mike Toliver (Saturday, 24 September 2016)

I'm truly happy the Ft Knox lighter found it's way to your collection. Thank you for sharing your awesome collection with the world.

Udo Perkuhn (Friday, 23 September 2016 09:29)

I'm glad that the NASA zippo lighter ended up in such a fine collection!

Heinz Kalz (Tuesday, 20 September 2016 11:35)

Wow thats a really nice and great collection ..grt Heinz

Gus & Susan Drulias (Saturday, 17 September 2016 13:30)

Thank you very much for your recent purchase of the Zippo lighters. You have a truly unique and special collection. We're so happy they were able to find a good home where they can be displayed and treasured. In addition, thank you for your years of service to this country! God bless you!

Rob Brosa (Saturday, 27 August 2016 23:13)

Great website and great zippos

Dennis Lo (Saturday, 27 August 2016 13:55)

Glad the U.S. S. America Zippo lighter was added to such a great collection.

Alexandros Gouveris (Tuesday, 16 August 2016 01:54)

fANTASTIC web site John.
Alex

Dennis Knill (Monday, 15 August 2016 22:22)

John, I didn't find either of my ships in your collection:
USS Harry E Yarnell DLG 17
USS Douglas H Fox DD 779

I have an old beat up DH Fox Zippo!

Heather Eckenrode (Monday, 27 June 2016 20:18)

Pretty cool idea! I sold this for a friend and she will be thrilled to know it went somewhere it was greatly appreciated!

weststfinds (Monday, 27 June 2016 16:00)

I am very proud to have been able to give this lighter to such a respectable collection! Thank you for your service.

Gary Farnsworth (Thursday, 23 June 2016 19:58)

Very cool website. Anything to honor, remember and praise the men and women who have fought, served and sometimes given their lives for this great country of ours and our freedoms I feel is much needed at this point in time! Keep up the good work.

JAY & MARY HESS (Monday, 06 June 2016 07:28)

GLAD TO SEE THIS SINGING ZIPPO GO TO SUCH A DESERVING PLACE. THANK YOU TO ALL THE MEN & WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES TO MAKE THIS COUNTRY ''THE LAND OF THE FREE ''

Mike Gerbig (Friday, 03 June 2016 07:52)

A collection of this quality is truly a tribute to the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. The lighters tell their story in a very unique and personal way. Glad they are all together.

Janet Laman (Wednesday, 01 June 2016 19:23)

Thank you for restoring history

Dan Hathaway (Saturday, 21 May 2016 18:07)

Served at NavCommsta Cam Ranh Bay (Navsuppfac Cam Ranh) and had a Zippo with our crest but someone liberated it years ago..I have cope of our crest on a pocket fob...can it be reproduced and at what cost? Also, we communicated with the New Jersey during her tours with 7th Fleet Ops and one of the Radiomen "RB" served with me in Norfolk...
Thanks for your service and "welcome home Brother"
God Bless,

DB Hathaway, LT USNR (ret)

Hans P Schmidt (Friday, 20 May 2016 16:51)

Great site thanks for the link

Lorianne Bowers (Wednesday, 18 May 2016 15:41)

John,

You truly made my day! I am humbled to read your story and to know that you served our country for almost my entire life. You are a great man.

I am honored to have been able to contribute a beautiful lighter to your collection, and I am grateful that you are preserving a piece of history. Thank you so much for letting me know your intentions. You are an awesome man!

Thank you for your service!

Love and respect,
Lorianne Bowers

Al Grazevich (Friday, 13 May 2016 09:20)

Absolutely Stellar Website and outstanding collection of lighters etc..Hope to see the New Jersey buckle up soon. Of all the ships I had been on, not even one came close the magnificence of my girl, U.S.S. New Jersey BB-62 !

Rayyart (Tuesday, 10 May 2016 20:59)

As a former vet, this site is much appreciated, thanks to all the vets out there and their families . May GOD bless you all.

Craig Merrill (Monday, 09 May 2016 18:45)

Site looks great, great addition to your US Navy Zippo Collection. USS Kalmia ATA 184. Hooyah!

Brian Decker (Tuesday, 29 March 2016 20:34)

im happy to see the lighter I found go to someone who cherishes it as much as it deserves to be

Frank Suttile (Tuesday, 29 March 2016 19:05)

I am proud to have passed this rare lighter to your collection. I had high offers from dealers , but was more interested in it getting to where it belonged. Many thanks to all who served in our armed forces and to the brave men and women who continue to honor this brave tradition that made our nation great.

Mark Takahashi (Monday, 28 March 2016 20:08)

Thank you to everyone who had served, is serving, and to the brave no longer with us.

Brad Grmela (Monday, 28 March 2016 18:29)

Thank you for your service John. I am glad that my Carl Vinson CVN 70 buckle is in good hands, and thank you for taking the time to remember the great men and women that serve our country!

Pengobatan Stroke (Saturday, 27 February 2016 02:30)

Thank you sir

Don Tobias (Friday, 19 February 2016 07:09)

John,
What a fantastic web site! Thanks for honoring those who have served while preserving our historic past!

Dennis Levine (Thursday, 18 February 2016 08:33)

Hi John.
So pleased that you are happy with the ZIPPO LIGHTER "STARFIRE LOCKHEED / USAF F-94C" ~ IN ORIGINAL BOX ~ NEVER FILLED, that I sold you. I am also thrilled to see this site dedicated to our boys and girl of the Armed Service. My father fought in WWII and carried a Zippo. I only wish I still had it, but knowing my father, after he quite smoking, he I'm sure tossed it!
Keep up the great work and let me thank YOU for your service!
Denny Levine

Maple Ridge Auction (Tuesday, 09 February 2016 18:23)

Hi! Great site. We're glad our "Nissan Line" lighter has made it's way into such a great collection. Keep up the great work here. Thanks!

M.Sciaky (Friday, 05 February 2016 08:35)

Thank you for preserving our American History.

Sean McCartney (Wednesday, 13 January 2016 14:57)

Hello Sir,
My Name is Sean McCartney. My father served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Hamner
(DD-718) around 1972. I am searching for their standard issue lighter during that time. It was stainless on one side with an engraving of the ship, seal, and slogan, and on the back, there were gold ripples to simulate the sea. I can NOT, for the life of me, find this lighter online anywhere, including your website. I am searching for help down any avenue to acquire this lighter. I have reached out to military rep at Zippo and I am now reaching out to you. You seem to know your stuff and I am hoping to find an interested party to further my reach for finding this lighter. Please let me know if you have any tips, info, or a way for me to acquire the item. Thank you very much for your time.

Sean McCartney

Bernd (Friday, 08 January 2016 15:17)

Great Website.! Cheers from Austria

T.Elizabeth (Monday, 04 January 2016 15:05)

Hello
I am looking for the rightful owner of a military zippo lighter (USS Truxtun) with multiple engravings. The lighter was stolen from an apartment in northern Idaho in the early 90's by a classmate of mine & given to me. I have just found the lighter in a storage box and would like to return it to the veteran (or family) who it belongs to.
Please email to identify or if you can help in any way (meangreenmom (at) gmail.com

Paul Tanzar (Wednesday, 23 December 2015 16:21)

Pleased that the P-3 Orion lighter I kept for so many years now has an appropriate home where it can be appreciated by everyone. I am also retired Navy as of 1997 after 28 years as a Naval Flight Officer. Great collection and website!

cierra1 (Wednesday, 16 December 2015 17:41)

yes this is the wow factor ty cierra1

Bev (Saturday, 05 December 2015 18:15)

Glad that the USS Orion AS 18 lighter from my late Father's collection has gone to a good home where it will be appreciated. He served in the Navy during Vietnam.

Bruce Goodwin (Friday, 13 November 2015 16:46)

Retired Navy with eight trips to Antarctica of which 2 were WinterOver. Nice selection of NSFA lighters. Was glad to add mine to your collection.

Mike Grimaldi (Sunday, 01 November 2015 20:21)

WOW!
Beautiful collection and a wonderful website.
I know I learned something today from it.
Please keep up the good work.

Jeff A (Tuesday, 20 October 2015 22:32)

Glad I was able to contribute a zippo!

Chris (Saturday, 03 October 2015 13:05)

Amazing, amazing collection! Thank you for your service and for sharing this collection with the world.

John Costanza (Friday, 02 October 2015 10:11)

Outstanding collection and extremely well curated. Thank you for making it available online for all to see. You are a true asset to the lighter collecting community.

George Guadiane (Sunday, 27 September 2015 21:36)

Thank You For Your Service

John and Bonnie Hall (Monday, 21 September 2015 17:36)

John, Thanks for the invite. I can't wait to see my lighter added to your collection. I will certainly reach out to you first when I come across another. What a great way to show support and respect to our retired Armed Forces and to those currently serving our Country!!!! I spent 15 years working for a US Defense Contractor designing and Manufacturing Up-Armored vehicles and I can say it was by far the most satisfying job I've ever had. Keep up the good work! I will be forwarding your link to all my friends!
God Bless and thank you for your service!

George & Nancy Guadiane (Saturday, 19 September 2015 16:09)

Thanks for what you are doing.

Mike McCaslin (Thursday, 10 September 2015 23:44)

Great collection.A lot of work,a lot of time & a lot of money.I will return.

George (Thursday, 27 August 2015 11:15)

Brilliant.

George Gynes (Friday, 07 August 2015 14:01)

Fantastic!!!!!!

Katie McAndrew (Thursday, 23 July 2015 16:59)

VERY NICE collection John!

Natalie T (Friday, 17 July 2015 23:13)

love your website! I will let my family and friends know about it. it is a must see! thank you so much for your service.

greg (Friday, 17 July 2015 08:23)

AWESOME WEBSITE LOVE THE ZIPPOS

Steve (Saturday, 11 July 2015 11:48)

Thank you for your service shipmate.
Extraordinary collection, thank you for sharing.
I'm trying to replace a 1976 / 1978 CVN 65 USS ENTERPRISE
zippo lighter that I once owned when I wore a younger mans hat.
Thank you for any help you might offer.
Former AE2 , Final Checker, Trouble Shooter, VA-27. NAVAIR
smdrayton@sbcglobal.net

Randy Holt (Thursday, 09 July 2015 18:23)

Great site, good job, God Bless America.

MM3 K. Box (Wednesday, 08 July 2015 18:21)

What a wonderful webpage and awesome tribute to the armed forces--
Glad I accidentally stumbled upon your page!
All the best to you & Joyce.

Edward D. Tribou (Friday, 03 July 2015 18:11)

Thank you John for directing me to your wonderful Website. I shall visit here often I am sure. I was on the CVA 67 and was aboard her first MED Cruise as an AZ2 assigned to RVAH-14. It was a trip I will never forget. God Bless our Men and Women who serve our country.

John Metzler BM1 (SW) USN Retired (Thursday, 02 July 2015 08:33)

This is a beautiful site and thank you for your serve of this great country. I to miss steaming past Pt Loma and the smell of the ocean. It is was a site to see and always made me calm.

Carol (Friday, 26 June 2015 23:48)

Let me begin by thanking you for your service. I have a very dear friend who served in Sicily on the USS Brownson 868. He would love more than anything to find one of the lighters with his destroyer on it. We are both 59 now and grew up together. We have been best friends since we were 2. I would love to find this treasure for him as it would mean so much to him. I'm not sure if you sell from your collection or would know where I could find one. I am willing to pay a generous price.
Thank you for your help and God Bless.

Carol
grammy711@hotmail.com

Joseph Bain (Thursday, 25 June 2015 09:06)

You purchased the "DUKE" Beechcraft Zippo from me. My father Bill Bain work for Beech 30 years. He served in the Airforce during the Koreanwar. Your website does a Great Honor to our Men and Women who served our country and us. GodSpeed to them and God Bless you for making such a Honorable website.

George ringeisen (Sunday, 14 June 2015 21:46)

the one who sold the USS Nautilus Zippo I had it for 40 years. Happy it went to a good home

Deb (Saturday, 06 June 2015 00:50)

I sold the 'never used zippo lighter on ebay with the U.S.S Monterey ship on the front to the kind gentleman who owns this site. What an honor to sign your guest book. Take care, and blessings to you and yours. You really made my day sir!!!!

Dave Redwine (Saturday, 30 May 2015 18:41)

John, I am glad that I was able to help you add to this impressive collection.

Bill (Thursday, 28 May 2015 09:12)

Thank you for your service

Anthony Pesci (Wednesday, 29 April 2015 10:50)

John, How do we thank someone who has put his or her life on the line for Our Country?
God Bless you for your Bravery & Courage.
ZIPPO USS NAUTILUS FIRST SUBMERGED POLAR TRANSIT
Finally made it home. AWESOME......

Guy File (Friday, 24 April 2015 18:23)

Nice collection...

Todd Snyder (Wednesday, 01 April 2015 20:34)

Thank you for honoring the men and women of our armed services who through courage and the grace of God defend our liberty and hold accountable those who attack these freedoms.

George Gynes (Wednesday, 01 April 2015 16:46)

Your website is a true gift for our deserving Service Men and Woman!
Keep up the fantastic work. All the best, George

Carl Borowski LCDR, USNR (Monday, 02 March 2015 08:58)

Thank you very much for honoring those who gave so much in the name of freedom

panggilan pijat (Monday, 23 February 2015 21:31)

hello, your site is amazing

Laura Adkins (Saturday, 14 February 2015 15:40)

Thank you for making this museum possible. My father was very please that someone understood the symbolic importance of the Beechcraft Zippo lighters.

Ken Liatas (Tuesday, 27 January 2015 10:07)

A quality and fine collection of Lighters. I am happy my lighter is part of your fine display. Thank you for sharing this and preserving this part of our History.
Five stars

Bob Rogers-DBA-WICKDWAYS (Saturday, 24 January 2015 08:09)

Amazing website & fantastic museum quality collection! Condition is second to none. I am truly honored to have been the source of many Zippos over the years & hope to continue to be so. Thanks for your business my friend & please keep up the good work!

Ed Sartin (Friday, 23 January 2015 22:47)

Thank you John for all you have done. It is an honor to be a small part of your wonderful site.

Jeff Greenlees (Friday, 23 January 2015 21:23)

What a fantastic collection! Please know that the Zippo lighter you purchased from us, the USS EDSON DD 946 NAVY DESTROYER, was from the collection of a 93 year old WWII veteran. He would be honored to know that one of his lighters has found such a prominent home. You, your collection, and your website ... simply amazing!
God Bless You - God Bless America.

Mark Beasley (Saturday, 17 January 2015)

I was stationed on the USS Ranger back in the 70's, and the USS Sample. I have lost my Ranger Zippo (I have my Sample Zippo and i am sending it to Lighter Restoration for repair/paint) If you have one, or come across a USS Ranger CV-61 Zippo I would be interested in purchase. Thanks markwbeasley@bellsouth.net

Taylor . (Wednesday, 17 December 2014 10:18)

I have never dealt with a finer gentleman. Semper Fi!

Ron Hartman (Friday, 12 December 2014 06:24)

Thanks for purchasing my Lighter - This lighter with original box was found in the final estate of a long time cigarette lighter collector in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - he was a collector for approximately 50 years

Carlos V (Friday, 21 November 2014 11:53)

Found your website after you helped me with a Zippo lighter I found in an antique store. Great to see all the military lighters and your dedication to them and our county. On a side note, I know lot of work goes into being a signalman. A few years ago the Boy Scout brought back the Signaling Merit Badge and only three of our boys was able to complete it. They had a great time with it.

Roger T. (Wednesday, 05 November 2014 19:42)

What a blessing to see this sight to pay tribute to our Sailors and Shipmates!!! And What an honor it is to See My E-bay Belt Buckle on this site. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate And God Bless...
Roger

Stephen H McIntyre (Wednesday, 05 November 2014 19:10)

Thanks for your service, finished my time in the 101st airborne 1964 as a Sgt. I guess I was lucky got out just before the 101st went to Vietnam. Glad you found the lighter listing and won it. Steve

red-eye1999 , Don (Wednesday, 05 November 2014 17:15)

You have a great site and collection of zippo's. I am glad one of mind will be part it. We need more people like you to keep History like it was.
God Bless you and America ,
Don ,

Chester Allen (Wednesday, 05 November 2014 17:02)

Terrific to see my eBay belt buckle on your great website!

Patrick Archer (Wednesday, 05 November 2014 16:28)

What a great website and wonderful tribute to the military men & women who served our country. So glad my vintage Zippo made it into your collection for others to enjoy. All the best!

Al Lozano (Tuesday, 23 September 2014 13:44)

Great website and wonderful tribute to our Sailors! My Dad served on the U.S.S. Suwannee during WWII.

Shelly (Monday, 22 September 2014 15:48)

Thankful our Zippo found it way into your extensive collection. Thank you for honoring those who serve to protect us and our wonderful country.

Manny F (Monday, 22 September 2014 10:16)

This is a wonderful website. Your collection is amazing and its a treasure in itself. The links and pics and spiritual quotes make it very special. I admire you and thank you for your dedication to this website,and sharing it with everyone.

william (Friday, 19 September 2014 21:08)

Glad I could take part in helping the honoring of our soldiers. God bless all those that serve and have served or great nation!!!!!!!

Mark baker (Friday, 19 September 2014 17:14)

Amazing collection. SEMPER FI

Jan Martin (Saturday, 28 June 2014 15:05)

Beautiful collection of lighters. Glad to have been able to be a part of it.

Lighter Restoration (Friday, 13 June 2014 11:59)

Definitely the best Military Zippo collection online.
There is nothing else to be said but pure compliments and thank you for sharing it with us! God bless you!

Chris (Auctionplanner) (Thursday, 05 June 2014 15:38)

Your Zippo Collection is amazing and the higher purpose you have allowed it to serve is highly commendable.

Jarod Gorrell (Monday, 02 June 2014 18:26)

Glad I was able to sell you a Zippo you didn't have already in your amazing collection!!

Tigrisdiver212 (Monday, 02 June 2014 16:05)

Wow! This is the most amazing collection I have ever seen, it's beautiful and inspiring, all for a beautiful cause and loving memory. You are amazing for doing so, keep up the incredible work, all the best.
May they rest in peace. God bless!

Barry (im4labonte) (Monday, 02 June 2014 12:39)

I am sincerly HONORED that you would want me to sign your guest book. This is one heck of a collection you have and I'm glad I could help you with it and be a part of it.

Peter Godino Nomars 1970 / Cornish Cat (Friday, 30 May 2014 15:22)

Great Web Site....Love the history!!!! Thanks for your purchase with nomars1970 on E-Bay! :)

Betsy Prokop (Friday, 30 May 2014 14:25)

What a wonderful collection! I'm honored that my cousin's Zippo has become part of this impressive collection. He would have been very pleased.

VIcki (Tuesday, 06 May 2014 15:45)

Oh my gosh! Who knew? So interesting and such an extensive collection. Thanks for sharing, very enjoyable. Will have to come back to your site when I have time to really look it over. I am very impressed!

Barbara Childress (Sunday, 04 May 2014 14:19)

What a marvelous web site. Bless you. I have been looking at various sites trying to locate a Zippo lighter like the one we have. Its is a slim line with a seal on front for the USS HEWITT DD-966 PLANKOWNER. The back has an engraving of the ship and the name again. I've done some research on it and it seems that it was quite a ship. Know where I might find more info on this particular lighter?
bjcrh@msn.com. Thank you.

Bruce Morgan (Wednesday, 16 April 2014 12:25)

I was looking over your lighters for the US Navy ships. I do not see one for the USS Tallahatchie County LST-1154 / AVB-2. The ship was first commissioned as an LST and then later converted to an AVB. We are having a reunion in October 2015 that will be taking place in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. This is the county that the ship was named after. The citizens there are really excited about it. They want hats, belts and anything else that they can get with the ship's image and name on it. I am sure we can sell quite a few lighters. brucemorgan@embarqmail.com
407-758-6039

Robert Del Rio (Monday, 14 April 2014 15:30)

I am glad the belt buckle found the right home. I will also be retiring this September with 31 years of service.

Doug Lyle - busman78 (Monday, 24 March 2014 15:51)

Honored that you now have that USS Independence lighter, never realized that Zippo did that many different Navy lighters. Wow! Your collection is impressive.

C.Branch (Thursday, 13 March 2014 23:02)

I am honored, that the U.S.S. Foss lighter, that my grandfather received from a Merchant Marine many years ago is now going to be part of this prestigious and historic collection. I take pride in knowing that it belongs to a sailor who served his country.

Daryl "Mike" Malloy (Thursday, 13 March 2014 09:24)

John: I have been collecting Zippo's for over 20 years, I have seen collections that would make my heart pound but I would have to say this is the most impressive collection I have ever seen, I see a couple you bought off of me and I am very happy that I had the quality of Zippo to ad to your Master Piece, Thank you for showing and thank you for your dedication to Zippo collecting it is an inspiration to all of us that truly enjoy the hunt for that one special Lighter.
Thank You
Krazy Mike

Jim Vetor BM2 (Wednesday, 12 March 2014 23:48)

USN 1958 to 1965: NAS Memphis, TN 58-59, USS Forrestal CVA-59 59-63 Cargo Handling Battalion- One 63-65. Operation Deep Freeze 64, Danang Viet Nam 65.

Love your lighter display but you do not have one of the nicer USS Forrestal CVA-59 Zippo lighters that I had from the late 50 or early 60's. It was plated on front and back with what looked like Ivory with the ship on the front. I can't remember if it had anything on the back. I lost it years ago and have looked for another one since with no luck. I just bought one that looked like it but with an old sailing ship on the front. enjoyed your site. God Bless America and her warriors.

Mike Kerr (Monday, 10 March 2014 21:17)

I was aboard the USS Harold J. Ellison, DD864 on the Viet Nam cruise, 1965-1966. I am currently the Vice President of the Ellison Association. I am also the captain of the Florida Naval Sailors Association in New Port Richey, FL.
I had a Zippo Ellison lighter, but it was lost years ago. I've been trying to find one to purchase for years.

Red Acklin (Thursday, 06 March 2014 06:58)

This is a great site!!

james kelly (Sunday, 02 March 2014 22:29)

thanks for all you do for all the troops wonderful collection glad i could add one

Kathy (Sunday, 23 February 2014 08:49)

What a fine collection of Zippo Lighters! Glad mine found a good home & is part of your collection! Great website. Thanks for sharing. Take Care & God Bless,

Robby Strickland (Saturday, 08 February 2014 09:26)

Thank you for your service to the Country and also for preserving part of our American History. I am happy that one of my items is in your collection. Keep up the good work and God Bless,

Robby

Tom (Thursday, 30 January 2014 18:52)

Very information and beautiful collection. Glad my Zippo is in it.

Steve Jennings (Thursday, 30 January 2014 16:52)

First , Thank you for your service to our country. What a amazing collection .Thanks

David Micjoe Aguirre (Thursday, 30 January 2014 15:26)

What an honor to have ties to your historic collection and those who have served. As a fellow vet myself it is awesome to see the passion of your collection paying tribute to all of us real hard working American Vets and Active duty and companies who support DOD.

Steven (Monday, 20 January 2014 06:29)

What a wonderful collection you've got, makes myself appreciate the rich histories behind each. Thank You, May god bless you and those who're rightfully serving their countries.

Holly McVay (Saturday, 11 January 2014 18:05)

John: What a fantastic site, and the tribute it pays to veterans. I found your site while trying to find out about my neighbors 1947 Zippo where he served on the USS Wright. He needs to sell it, we are both veterans and I am going to be sure and show him your collection tomorrow. If you know anyone interested please let me know, would like for it to have a good home. It brings tears to my eyes to see all the wonderful lighters and thinking about what our country's veterans gave. May God bless you.

Kurt Kruger (Monday, 30 December 2013 18:47)

I am happy that the Mach 2 Zippo has a good home.

Dave Hook (Friday, 27 December 2013 06:44)

Truly Honored that my Zippo would be put into such an Amazing collection for us to see and for such a Great remembrance. Thank You

Ron Baker (Thursday, 26 December 2013 22:01)

You have an amazing collection - happy I could assist with an addition. Thank you all for your service. Regards, RB

Denny (Friday, 22 November 2013 20:02)

Wow! What a Collection. The Beechcraft rule belonged to my brother who was a Vet and Pilot who worked for both Beech & Cessna. My best friend was in the Navy and sailed out of San Diego. While I was in Basic Training at Fort Ord I spent Christmas vacation in San Diego. Thank You

Marc Buchmann (Monday, 11 November 2013 18:02)

PLEASE CORRECTION
With the words bellow of course mistake in the words "we want" MUST BE
"WE WOULD NOT FORGET"

Marc Buchmann (Monday, 11 November 2013 17:29)

Hello again,
It's always a "plaisir" to see your website.
Special day on this november 11th here for Belgium and in Europe. Remembrance Day First WWI war or the Great War.
We want forget what the Americans did for us in those years.
We want forget what the Canadians did for us in those years.
We want forget all countries who fought for a better Europe.
11/11/2013

Jay Church (Thursday, 24 October 2013 23:16)

Thank you for building such a superb collection, and even more importantly, sharing it with us all.

Carol Williams (Tuesday, 22 October 2013 13:17)

Great Website.Iam happy that the belt buckle went to a great collection that honors our Armed Forces.

Christopher Montelongo (Saturday, 19 October 2013 18:00)

I happy my m/v Freeport lighter could complete your collection.

Dale Dillingham (Thursday, 17 October 2013 16:26)

Thank you for remembering.

Steve Kimberley (Monday, 23 September 2013 17:44)

THANK YOU SIR!! For the opportunity to sign your page. May GOD richly bless you and yours.......

Ebay DEWLINE ZIPPO ;)

Robert Delgado (Wednesday, 11 September 2013 16:52)

what an amazing website and all my respect to you John!

Kris (Saturday, 07 September 2013 08:04)

Very nice page and collection. Is the USS Daniel A. Joy in your collection? If not, I hope you win it on ebay today!

Tom Powers (Sunday, 28 July 2013 09:44)

Hope you enjoy the Hazelwood battleship zippo.it was special to me but glad its in your fabulous collection. my dad who served in the navy in early 1960's would have been thrilled with this collection.keep up the good work and for honoring the greatest military in the world!

Bruno (Sunday, 21 July 2013 18:06)

Very good page and amazing collection!!!

Lucas Anderson (Saturday, 22 June 2013 20:30)

I love your site!!!. I love old Zippos...One recently came into my possession that I cannot find anywhere to get an estimated value for. All I have is its a 1972 U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River Maryland. I have found estimated values for 1972 Zippos. I would really like to know more about it as I am a collector of Zippos and like to know as much about each one as I can. If you would like to see pictures of it to help me out please email me at lukealananderson@gmail.com. Thanks!!!

Tom Armstrong (Sunday, 02 June 2013 21:42)

Hi. On ebay you are looking at one of my lighters. Sub Squad 10. You sure have a great collection and I bet like me have extras. Would you like to do some trading? Thankyou Tom

Paul (Sunday, 02 June 2013 02:42)

Hi There,
Just a question: I am from Perth, Western Australia, about 15 years or so ago I found a zippo lighter in a night-club in Perth. USS Constellation is the ship on it, it is gold and has the letters CV 64 engraved onto it. I have kept in a draw for many years, but have recently though that it may be of sentimental value to someone. Based on the inscription (CV 64) do you think I would be able to track down the original owner? Thanks for your time.
Paul (paul@kestrelcreative.com.au)

Lufias (Friday, 24 May 2013 10:05)

What a great collection!!Keep it flaming..

Ron Jones (Saturday, 18 May 2013 23:13)

Great Website!

Markus Hamacher (Saturday, 18 May 2013 09:55)

Very interesting site and great information... Super zippos... wirkich great... Greetings from Germany by Markus

Pete Chapman (Friday, 10 May 2013 16:26)

Glad we could contribute a part to your wonderful military Zippo collection that honors our Armed Forces. Keep us on your favorites list for more lighters in the future! I am located near Norfolk, VA and meet service men past and present almost daily.

Juicer Reviews (Sunday, 14 April 2013 06:33)

This particular article was exactly what I was searching for!

Tom Cady (Tuesday, 02 April 2013 12:59)

John,
This is by far the greatest single collection of Military Zippos ever assembled. I am so proud to have added one to it (Coastal Division Eleven "Snoopy" lighter). This is truly where it belongs. Fair Winds, my friend!

Eddie Montana (Sunday, 24 March 2013 10:25)

My next Cd is dedicated to the men and women who have served their country and fought for freedom.

Entitled "Soldier on the Highway"
single available for free for all Vets now. contact
eddiemontana.com

Brad & Julie Modun (Thursday, 21 March 2013 22:49)

Its individuals like yourself that educate the rest of us of the huge sacrafices that our men and women in uniform make. Fantastic website we are glad we found it and keep up the good work.

God Speed!!

Jim Brown (Tuesday, 19 March 2013 08:37)

I'm thrilled to be able to contribute to your Navy Zippo collection. Members of the armed forces deserve all the recognition they can get, and more, for the sacrifices they make for their country. May their deeds be recorded for all to see how our men and women could display what is the best in us.

EWCS(Ret) Phil Pierce (Monday, 04 February 2013 05:24)

Served just below you guys in the Command Center, forget what we called it then.

Jim Rajkovac (Wednesday, 30 January 2013 16:30)

WOW! Your dedication is amazing. The collection is beyond words. Thank you so much for taking all the time, effort, and passion you put into this. I'm glad one of my zippo's made it into the collection.
God Bless the U.S.A. and every single man & woman that ever served in our armed forces.

Theo Mayes (Saturday, 19 January 2013 04:08)

If you have doubles of the Chanute AFB zippo would like to buy one. A Firefighter friend who served there has been searching for this lighter for years. I'd like to give it as a 60th B-day gift.

Hooker-101 (Friday, 11 January 2013 02:48)

Fantastic collection. I still have my lighter from 1970 when I was with the 101st Airborne in Phu Bai. It was a pleasure viewing all the Zippos.

Bing (Sunday, 18 November 2012 10:35)

G'day mate: I have a zippo lighter from the CNO Zumwalt that has 4 stars on front with scripe "The chief of Naval Operations, on back "Presented by ER Zumwalt Jr. with his signature and Admiral US Navy". It's in mint condition and never used. Can you give me some info on this and it's worth? It was preseented by Zumwalt while I was his driver in New York in 1974. Thanks

Jim Lafferty (Monday, 22 October 2012 18:41)

Great Job, Thanks for what you have done.

Sean McCaskey (Thursday, 18 October 2012 17:54)

I added a link to your page from mine ... Thanks again.... Great site ....Nice lighters !!!
Link is on this page :
http://www.sparksoftimevintagelighters.com/links.html

Please link back to my site :)
seantbird96@aol.com

Ross Xu (Saturday, 13 October 2012 21:28)

I am so glad to find lots of navy zippos here.

Jerry LaFoe (Tuesday, 18 September 2012 06:36)

We must never forget those who have served past and present that have made our Freedom possible !

Karen Hardcastle (Thursday, 13 September 2012 17:39)

I am so glad that my late Uncle's PVA zippo lighter has found such an honored home. He was the president of the PVA and worked for 30+ years for the Veteran's Administration and would be happy knowing that his lighter has found a place of honor.

Gene Hawkins (Wednesday, 12 September 2012 04:51)

Bought a zippo from ebay, came to this site later. Found a zippo in your collection, the Oriskany CVA-34 1966 Year of the fire. My father was stationed on board at the time and was a radioman as well as I. He also was on the Oriskany when the 1967 Forrestal fire broke out and his ship helped out. I grew up listening to his stories and I guess that is why I joined too ...

Great collection.

Linda (Thursday, 30 August 2012 20:26)

Wow!! This is truely an amazing collection. As a Vetran and a lover of history your collection is impactful and touching. I am honored to have been able to contribute in a small way to your collection. Well done and God bless!

Dario (Tuesday, 28 August 2012 07:43)

I am honored to talk with a navy seals who sacrificed himself for the country. Even if i know recently, is a man without prejudices and available to talk. He like me love zippos and have the greatest collection i've ever seen! Congratulations, you are a big man!

Abelardo Cabezas (Tuesday, 21 August 2012 14:23)

Dear John,
Each day I enjoy visiting your zippo's web page as they are marvelous jewels for those who love this hobby.
John, I would like to coment to you that have made some changes to my link, so please update it as follows:
http://www.zipposdeabelardo.com/my-collection-mi-colección/

Many thank for your kind deference
Kid regards from CHILE

Abelardo

Oriflame.cz (Saturday, 18 August 2012 11:52)

THX for info

CHUCK TRAPP (Friday, 10 August 2012 08:10)

A great website=> nice collection of historical value. Thank you for your dedicated service!! As a child, I loved going to the bases with my dad/family, most notable was Andrews AFB. Nice meeting you- All the best!

Tyler Bailey (Tuesday, 07 August 2012 18:03)

This is a Very nice collection and id love to see more. Thank you for all youve done and keep it up! I support you and our Great Nations Military all the way!

Your Friend,
Tyler

John Bayne (Monday, 30 July 2012 10:28)

Thank you for your service. You have a very impressive collection, and I am honored to have been a small part of it by getting a USS Virgo Zippo to you. Keep up the good work. Take care. John.

David Landolfi (Tuesday, 24 July 2012 10:28)

We must never forget, my son is now following my footsteps, 25 years in the USMC and now he is at Paris Island, Militay "Men" the real heroes.

Auntie Jo's Attic ~ Jo Lee (Tuesday, 17 July 2012 21:15)

What an astounding collection!
Thank you for honoring America's heroes in such a unique way.
May all those who have served the United State of America so bravely never be forgotten.
Thanks for your dedication to all of them.

Bill Benjamin (Tuesday, 17 July 2012 16:00)

God Bless all the military men and women. Was in the Navy frm 1991 til 2003. MM1 Benjamin in Norfolk va. Eisenhow cvn 69, nimitz, and washington

Gjs (Friday, 13 July 2012 20:17)

Good article dude

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tim (Tuesday, 26 June 2012 23:20)

like psal
ms 91 ,was on uss morton 1960-1963 nov 28

pozycjonowanie (Monday, 18 June 2012 08:48)

Thank you for another wonderful article. Where else could anyone get that type of information in such a perfect way of writing? I have a presentation next week, and I am on the look for such information.

ferdian (Friday, 15 June 2012 04:44)

cool collection , i envy you ...lol

Dino (Friday, 15 June 2012 02:27)

incredible collection!! very interesting;-))
Dino

Fabio (Thursday, 14 June 2012 15:16)

Great work John is amazing
Regards
Fabio

Özgür (Monday, 11 June 2012 09:03)

An excellent work, very nice page, thank you very much for what you did

Alan Sturm (Monday, 11 June 2012 06:48)

Fascinating. I had no idea that there were so many variations of the Zippo lighter. Thank you for your service.

Doug (Sunday, 10 June 2012 19:47)

Great job on the site. Bless the USA!

Ed (Friday, 08 June 2012 21:46)

Great site. A very impressive collection of military themed Zippos. Our service men and women deserve all of the recognition and honor that we can give. Congratulations on a wonderful site.

Picassocan (Thursday, 31 May 2012 17:36)

Great web,great collection,great person
Regards
Adolfo

James (Thursday, 24 May 2012 19:23)

May God Bless you all for you dedication and service !!!

Craig (Wednesday, 23 May 2012 14:26)

Just wanted to say Thank you for your service and God Bless

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David McCullough (Tuesday, 15 May 2012 14:37)

John,
Thank you for your information about my USS New Jersey Zippo lighter. I love this web site and am very impressed by your great collection of Zippos. This a real tribute. I carried and still do carry a Zippo while in uniform. (Current USMC)... Keep up the good work and let me know if I can ever help out.
David McCullough

Mike (Sunday, 13 May 2012 09:47)

John... from one memorabilia collector (ship patches) to another, BZ. Your collection, and your web site are both impressive.
Mike Smolinski
DE/FF Archive, Navsource

Troy (Sunday, 13 May 2012 07:59)

You have a great collection, glad I could be part of it! Vietnam 1967-68.

Beltrán (Monday, 30 April 2012 14:55)

Impressive military zippos website, Greetings

Frank Free (Sunday, 22 April 2012 15:51)

John, been a lot of years since we served together on the Agerholm. I'm glad that this lighter I sent you from River Division 552 will be added to your collection. I was awed to see the size of your colection.

Simon (Friday, 20 April 2012 19:38)

Ahoy there John.

I'm glad we have people like you in this world, your website gallery really does Honour and keep alive the memory of "Fallen Heroes" and "Veterans" who served their country. Such a Beautiful collection.
I do hope you will come back to Z, your input and thoughts, are really missed my friend. Keep in touch John.

Antonio Peinado (Sunday, 15 April 2012 08:23)

Creo que sin duda es la mejor coleccion de zippos que he visto nunca.Un placer para disfrutar a los que nos apasionan los zippos. Muchas gracias por compartirla.Un saludo.

Christina Gillespie (Saturday, 14 April 2012 03:43)

Nice collection. Thank You for your service to all others who have served or are serving now.

kevin lester (Wednesday, 11 April 2012 18:47)

Thank you to all that have served and all who are currently serving.

James W Scott III (Wednesday, 04 April 2012 18:45)

Wow what a collection, and am super glad my Dad's VFW lighter went to you. I had heard the shelling from the Battle Ships during my time in Vietnam (USAF 1965-1966), glad it was aimed at them and not us. "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him" John 2:17 the importance which is often overlooked.

Dave Simmons (Saturday, 31 March 2012 22:47)

Your website is beautiful, and appropriately illustrative of our countries military history...I am honered that I was able to provide something useful to your collection.

mike walsh (Wednesday, 28 March 2012 17:35)

beautiful & inspirational!

Robert Villa (Wednesday, 21 March 2012 18:40)

John I am touched that my departed friend(Angel Vivo), his USMC ZIPPO will be part of this loving tribute to all the amazing brothers and sisters such as yourself, have given their service, and even lives for our beloved country! You are never forgotten and always prayed for! God be with you all!

Joseph L. Pires (USS Bennington Historian) (Thursday, 15 March 2012 11:22)

John,
Just wanted to say, "BRAVO ZULU" on such a wonderful website and your collection of "History". Thank you for your service to God & Country and for the continued service that you provide today through your website and collection.
Vietnam Veteran 1966-1968 (3rd Class Storekeeper)

Jack Wolfram (Tuesday, 06 March 2012 17:33)

John, What is with you. I know that I'm far away in Poland, but I miss you seaman!
Jack

begbie1 (Tuesday, 06 March 2012 09:20)

I am the one that is HONORED to have contributed a piece of important american history to a website with a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for the email, and the site is amazing. God bless.

Shepherd Lefeber (Monday, 05 March 2012 16:38)

John, this website is amazing!

alan (Wednesday, 29 February 2012 02:58)

excellent john, great site, as i knew it would be, cheers. alan

Marie Vachon (Friday, 24 February 2012 03:57)

There are no words.
Just BEAUTIFUL
THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO.

zoltan (Thursday, 23 February 2012 18:10)

Very nice nice to see that my item went to a great home for many to enjoy

Gabriele' (Thursday, 23 February 2012 16:48)

What a wonderful website and collection!
Thank you for your service and thank you to all of America's servicemen and women who have served and continue to serve and keep our nation safe.

Nick Spencer (Tuesday, 21 February 2012 22:55)

Amazing collection. Thank you for such diligence. Brings back lots of ladies from "our day" back in Nam. Amazing to find of our girl, who rests with Davy Jones.

Kevin Alfultis - St. Louis (Tuesday, 21 February 2012 20:53)

John,
I am touched by all the work you've done her. Thank you and all that served with you for your sacrifice. We are all in debt to each of you, those that came before and those that are still sacrificing for all of our freedoms. God Bless John!

Mule (Tuesday, 21 February 2012 20:07)

Amazing collection. WOW! Glad I was able to contribute another piece.

Pete (Tuesday, 21 February 2012 09:41)

Wow, Great Collection. Glad to see that our military past is being preserved and not forgotten. Keep up the good work.

martina (Friday, 17 February 2012 07:38)

is a beautiful site. Been really great.
I am blown away
Have a nice day. greeting
Martina

Zippogeier (Thursday, 16 February 2012 05:56)

Hello,

This is a deferential collection.
My respect!

Greetings from Germany

GlenCoe1692 (Wednesday, 15 February 2012 10:46)

Respect!!!
It's a great Zippo collection.

Best regards from Germany

zippocollection (Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:20)

Hello,
Great site very well made​​.
Superb collection.
A great cheer.
Best regards and good luck
Jean-Blaise ( Suisse )
Jean-Blaise ( Suisse )

Carlos (Saturday, 11 February 2012 13:33)

Hello. I have a zippo m/s oslofjord from 1944 i think
if you want any picture i send you. I,m sorry my english is pathetic. Regards.
Carlos From Spain. Barcelona.

Harry & Suzie Todd (Saturday, 11 February 2012 10:24)

It is a great pleasure to have played a small part of what has to be the world's greatest collection of Military Zippo's. What a GREAT website. Enjoyed looking... I'll Be Back.... God Bless The Military of the Greatest Country on Earth... Harry

John Boyd (Sunday, 05 February 2012 06:11)

Fantastic collection thank you for taking to time to put it together. Thank you to all of are brave men and woman who serve our great country.

Christine Cali (Saturday, 04 February 2012 17:31)

In Memory of my Dad Vincenzo Cali served in World War II and my dear friend I just lost from Agent Orange served in Vietnam 101st Airborne Point Man...Thank you for asking me to sign your Guest Book! God Bless Us All

Dan Smith, SCPO, USNR(Ret) (Friday, 03 February 2012 16:37)

Excellent collection portrayed in a fine website. Thank you for your service and for the time you put into creating and maintaining this website.

BZ, Sigs.

Fritz (Friday, 03 February 2012 02:17)

Hi John,
WOW ! Fantastic Homepage, you have a very interesting Militäry Collection.

Regards from Vienna / Austria
Fritz

Namzip (Robert (Tuesday, 31 January 2012 07:44)

Hi John,
I was almost sure to have already left a note on this site.
Again, beautiful, not only for Vietnam but all of this impressive collection. A dream for collectors.
Thank you for sharing.

Jacjonn (Monday, 30 January 2012 15:34)

cool website and an awesome display of military lighters.

Martin Werner (Monday, 30 January 2012 14:00)

Hi John. I really like your cool website. It is so great to see other Zippo lighter collections. Keep up the good work.

Blueoak1015 (Saturday, 28 January 2012 07:47)

Wow,
Great collection! Thanks for directing us to the site - and for your service to our country!

Wil Smetsers. (Wednesday, 25 January 2012 07:19)

Hello.
Nice zippo site.
I am collect zippo,s.
I am from holland.
Look on my site.
And on facebook.
Goodby.

Kiefer SC (Monday, 23 January 2012 18:19)

Thank you for your past and continued service. Many thanks as well to all that served, aboard this guestbook. I will treasure my ships lighter and it will be proudly displayed along with all my service memorabilia in my office for all to admire.

Mark Phillips (Sunday, 22 January 2012 13:32)

Thank you for this wonderful site. We share faith, patriotism, and an interest in the best lighters ever :)

cruisemonkey (Saturday, 21 January 2012 16:15)

I'm so glad my 'Carrier Air Wing Five' Zippo found a good 'port' -

They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.

Saluti Primum, Auxilio Semper
Master Mariner, Canadian Coast Guard - Command Certificate (Ret.)

Anthony Lombardi Jr. (Saturday, 21 January 2012 13:58)

God Bless You for the many years of service to our country. You found the most important thing in life. JOHN 3:16

Tom Hough (Friday, 20 January 2012 10:15)

It took me a while but I found it John.
Great web site indeed. I qit smoking ,april will be two years. You'll see that I traded my Spar Zippo for a girl's lighter in Tromso Norway in 1966.
Take care.
Tom Hough EN3 Spar wlb-403/66

Lori (Friday, 13 January 2012 12:09)

Thank you for your service!

Kenny Mcnamara (Monday, 09 January 2012 18:48)

thanks for your service

Al Cary (Tuesday, 03 January 2012 19:08)

I served for 4 active duty years at Pax River, Maryland, and VW-2 airborne early warning. Then aboard the USS Kearsarge when it came out of Washington as an acft carier. Then to Kingsville, TX until discharge.

Daryl "Mike" Malloy (Monday, 02 January 2012 20:35)

A Great Man with a Great collection, Thank you for Serving your Country and giving us the Freedom some take for granted.
Mike

zipposdeabelardo (Friday, 30 December 2011 20:51)

Hi my dear friend John
Happy New Year 2012 . A great site and a very nice collection
Best Regards from Chile for you and family
Abelardo

Andres Bello (Tuesday, 27 December 2011 17:51)

Wonderful collection and touching Website.

Michaelene Parziale (Friday, 23 December 2011 19:28)

John,
Awsome collection! I served 4 years in the Navy so the military and the people who have served our country have a special place in my heart for the sacrifices they make. I am glad to see the zippo is getting an excellent home! Merry Christmas!

Ed Siemietkoski (Monday, 19 December 2011 14:08)

Served on the USS W L Lind 64-66. Great website!
God bless and Merry Christmas

ED BAUSCHER FTG3 (Monday, 19 December 2011 07:50)

I SERVED ON W.L.LIND DD703 69-71. MADE WEST PAC CRUISE 69-70. SHIPS LAST ONE. STILL HAVE MINE, THANKS FOR SHARING.

Duff Kindt (Saturday, 17 December 2011 16:27)

Great Web Site! USS Tunny SSN682 1972-76
Don't smoke anymore but would love to have one like the Tunny one I used to own. Thanks for the effort!

marc buchmann (Saturday, 17 December 2011 10:13)

Your website, in one word, SUPERB !
From your mail and ZEN friend.

Don Baldwin (Saturday, 17 December 2011 09:56)

Served on USS Tunny SSN682 from 1975 to 1979. I remeber these lighters. I wish I had kept one.

Jeep Girouard (Friday, 16 December 2011 17:14)

Uss Tunny SSN 682 Plank owner 1972-76
Nice site, wondering where I put my Zippo so I wouldn't lose it??

John Kelllett (Friday, 16 December 2011 13:36)

You have a wonderful site. Do you really own all of these Zippos? I used to have the Guantanamo Bay Zippo but I don't know what became of it.

Thanks again for the info.

Jerry Wotherspoon (Friday, 16 December 2011 13:22)

Thanks for sharing you website and great Zippo collection. I have a USS Muliphen AKA-61 zippo. Got it when I was stationed on the Mighty Mule in 1964. Keep up the good work.
Jerry Wotherspoon - President USS Muliphen Reunion Association.

Lonnie Elmore (Friday, 16 December 2011 12:49)

What a nice website! Your collection is awesome! I work with all the military reunions so it was nice to look through your lighters and see the fine assortment. Thank you to all of you who have served in our Armed Forces.

Ken Minick (Friday, 16 December 2011 10:52)

Great collection.
Although I have some of the USS Canberra lighters, they are not in as good a condition as yours.

RAYMOND M. GUILMAIN (Monday, 12 December 2011 12:04)

HAD GREAT TIME ON AGERHOLM FROM 1965-1969. HOPE TO FIND MORE SHIPMATES WHO SERVED WITH ME.

George Knox (Monday, 12 December 2011 10:40)

I long ago quite smoking, but will never forget that zippo... very nice site.. ( USS Morton DD 948)

Bruce Antoniewski (Thursday, 08 December 2011)

Beautiful homepage.I myself served 2 tours in Nam.

Reggie Garner (Monday, 05 December 2011 21:57)

Thanks for the help on Ebay. You've got a great site here, wish I had seen this first lol.

Joe Ward, SFP2 DV2 (Monday, 05 December 2011 00:50)

Plank owner. Skiied behind the Morton while in the south china Sea. Nice web page and thank's for the work you've done on it.

Browns_r_back_99@ebay (Saturday, 03 December 2011 12:25)

Nice collection, I sure miss my lighters from USS Hunley AS31 and USS Peterson DD969. I think I had a knife too with one of them, Lost during a Navy packout and shipment :( Thanks

Lisa Werline (Monday, 28 November 2011)

I am honored that one of my fathers lighters went to such an impressive collection. He was active duty in the Navy for 4 years and retired from the Navy Reserve. You have done an outstanding job on your collection and the website. God Bless.

Pat Broschart (Saturday, 26 November 2011 22:22)

Hello John, evey time I sell you one of my lighters I am thrilled that it's going to your collection. You do justice to the world's armed forces and I wish you the best in your collecting. What impresses me the most, is that your share your passion with everyone to viewn. Keep up the GOOD WORK. Fair winds and following seas Pat (ret'd RCN)

S. Prior (Friday, 25 November 2011 10:44)

Great site! I'm glad you invited me to check it out.
Thank you again John,
My very best regards,
josal

Roger Braun (Thursday, 24 November 2011 15:55)

Very well done for all the Armed Forces, who have served so bravely. Nicely done.
Roger

Eric Smith (Thursday, 24 November 2011 11:57)

first time visitor today, this collection is very admirable, well done...

can't wait to share this with my son gavin.

Ray Taylor (Sunday, 20 November 2011 11:36)

Your site to very special indeed John,
Its been a pleasure to view it, and i will do so on many occasions in the future.
Your a very kind man.
All the very best to you my friend.
Ray.

Robert W Mathews (Saturday, 19 November 2011 18:00)

I enjoyed your web site and am honored to sign the book. My son retired from the military after 22 years of service last year and am very proud of him and of all the service members, active and retired.

John Gillispie - jjhampton (Wednesday, 16 November 2011 16:19)

An impressive collection displayed in a top notch format. An excellent web site.

zipposdeabelardo (Wednesday, 09 November 2011 19:21)

My dear friend John
Congratulations . Excellent work, very nice collection
A great Website.Thanks
Best Regards from CHILE
Abelardo
www.zipposdeabelardo.com

J Davis (Thursday, 03 November 2011 16:24)

I am glad my Zippo went to a good home... I was Army and then Air Force myself and appreciate the effort you put into this site and the sentiments that it conveys.

Dave Lenox (Monday, 31 October 2011 22:42)

Mark 12:30-31 (NIV). [Jesus replied,]'''Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: `Love your neighbour as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these.

MrCougar/Kutte (Monday, 31 October 2011 15:36)

Mus say that your collection is outstanding and a history lecktion. The best from Sweden

Matt (Wednesday, 26 October 2011 09:55)

Very nice collection! An honour to sign your guestbook!
Regards matt

Paul Harris (Tuesday, 25 October 2011 20:38)

Its always a pleasure visiting your site.
Thanks for the variety of information, as well as your wonderful Zippo collection.


www.zippopaul.com aka "The Passionate Wick"

Stephen11182 (Monday, 24 October 2011 11:01)

I have much love for the Navy. My father is a retired Navy Corpsmen, serving overseas in Vietnam 1970. Thank you for all you do.

Leif Ottesen (Monday, 24 October 2011 07:21)

Honored to sign your guest book.

Thanks,Leif

Jean-michel aka TAT2 (Saturday, 22 October 2011 13:45)

proud an honoerd to be linked on your marvelous website

Ben (baltou on ZEN) (Thursday, 20 October 2011 04:37)

hi John,
wonderful collection
wonderful website
wonderful person,
thank you for sharing these pieces of history.

Aslan Kelly (Tuesday, 18 October 2011 22:31)

Hey man great zippo collection

Norm .... AKA "Normsky Bummstien" (Sunday, 16 October 2011 09:04)

Hello John, I have been Honored to be asked to join the other "Friends" here on your site. I really need to do something like you have here on your "Site". Not having the "Know How to", this will be something to be done in the future. I need to find a person here about's to help with this job, but some day I will . . . . . . .

Norm ....

Lighter Man (Friday, 14 October 2011 06:26)

I am the son of an Army man, and I am proud of all of our servicemen....All branches of service for the USA can be proud.

MJ (Thursday, 13 October 2011 11:36)

GOD BLESS TO YOU ALL

adam (Thursday, 13 October 2011 00:25)

great site. fair seas and following winds.

Diana Kinkelaar (Wednesday, 12 October 2011 11:24)

Wonderful web site.

Ross (Monday, 10 October 2011 19:33)

Very nice collection.

sweetlybroken1 (Monday, 10 October 2011 10:13)

LOVE the site! such an honor living in a country where people are willing to fight for me.

William (Sunday, 09 October 2011 21:23)

A truly wonderful website, dedication and collection. Thank you for sharing

marcRGD (Sunday, 09 October 2011 06:05)

Very great site.
I am miltary in french gendarmerie
Thank you for share this site
Marc

R.J. Wheeling (Saturday, 08 October 2011 10:51)

Great site, well done! All ahead full...

Mark Dawson (Wednesday, 05 October 2011 21:10)

Love the page and the 91st Psalm!! Way to go man!!

Zachary Malik (Tuesday, 04 October 2011 20:10)

Being an army brat I love your passion for the men of the Armed Forces. Keep the flame burning!

kind regards,

zach

Wendy (Tuesday, 04 October 2011 11:09)

interesting site and very nice.. thank you for sharing

henry kanaka (Monday, 03 October 2011 18:20)

the true heros are the ones who didn't come back. uku mahalos for an interesting site. aloha, hik

Nancy Fleischer (Monday, 03 October 2011 18:14)

...A most beautiful website!! Thanks for letting me know about this. You are really dedicated in helping to preserve the many memories of the Navy!!
God Bless You and Your Special Website,
Nancy Fleischer

Seth Carr (Monday, 03 October 2011 08:10)

It has been an honor to sign this website dedicated to all of our brave fighters, and you should proud to own such a thing.

Goran-Kalmageddon (Monday, 03 October 2011 07:42)

Very nice website :)

Wayne Hubbel (Monday, 03 October 2011 07:38)

USS Putnam DD 757
MM3
Served 6/62 - 6/65
Nice site John.

Robin & Dana (Saturday, 01 October 2011 17:37)

Dear John,
I am a "Navy" gal; my dad served on the USS Midway and my brother served on the USS Spiegel Grove. Your website shows sooo much passion for your love of the military and passion for the hobby of lighter collecting.
We have really enjoyed visiting. You did one heckuva job with your beautiful photos, and your site is very easy to navigate.
Keep up the good work - we'll be back! Thank you for your time and effort and for sharing with us!!
Best regards, Dana & Robin

Daryl "Mike" Malloy (Saturday, 01 October 2011 10:02)

John
The lighters are breath taking, WOW!!!

Albert (Saturday, 01 October 2011 06:53)

Great Website! This is all about PRIDE. Thanks for setting me straight on the Columbia Transport lighter.

Albert

Den (Saturday, 01 October 2011 05:15)

Hi John,,,,
Great website made by a great person....
It is an amazing collection one of the greatest and nices I saw.
Regards Den

(Netherlands)

Bim Jakker (Saturday, 01 October 2011 03:32)

Really a great site!

jeepman (Friday, 30 September 2011 06:37)

WoW ! You have done a great job here on your
website .. John ...
One of the best collections on the planet !!!
I have told you this before ....
Brilliant .....

jeepman .........

Mohammed (Thursday, 29 September 2011 10:50)

Dear John,
I am honoured to meet your acquaintance. I own a few US Navy Zippos too but nothing compared to your impressive collection.

God Bless - Mohammed

Sutan P (Wednesday, 28 September 2011)

you have very handsome vintage lighter and full of history I think,,,

franklin (Wednesday, 28 September 2011 00:06)

wow ..!!! superb collection ... u need to really love your hobby to have such a great colletion... keep it up
bye
Frankie

Den (Tuesday, 27 September 2011 10:42)

Do you have a great collection of Zippo! An excellent site!

Tùng Long on ZEN (Tuesday, 27 September 2011 04:03)

I have visited your sited for two times, but I still have one same feeling. My dad served the South VietNam army, he has struggled from all those years to raise me up and make me understand the war.

As a proud Việt Nam's son, I'm honored to be a friend of your.

Comvail Larry Vail (Monday, 26 September 2011 05:58)

Wonderful site! Best wishes always!

Jessie Lampert (Monday, 26 September 2011 00:44)

You have a wonderful collection ther John always look forward to see what stunning zippo you post next.

Jacques (Sunday, 25 September 2011 05:46)

Magnificent collection and a truly beautiful homepage, thank you for letting me know!

Trace (Saturday, 24 September 2011 15:21)

Nice site John

lee (Saturday, 24 September 2011 13:13)

very nice john,

Ernest B (Saturday, 24 September 2011 10:08)

I honor all that have ever served in the Military. Without these heros we would have no freedom. Whenever possible shake a hand of a current or former Military soldier. Let them know how much you appreciate them for there service to OUR country. Freedom isn't free!

Ray (Saturday, 24 September 2011 09:47)

John,
Its a pleasure to have been here,, i will visit often.
All the very best to you, Ray

Lisa S from ZeN (Saturday, 24 September 2011 09:37)

Very nice website John! Love the prayers!
hugs! Lisa

Barry Smallwood (Saturday, 24 September 2011 06:12)

I am honoured to recognise the sacrifice made by the USA during both wars and the help they gave us ensuring victory against agressors whoever they may be.

Steven Mahon (Saturday, 24 September 2011 00:04)

Thank you for inviting me to ZEN. I was a plane captin for VA-35 from 1978 to 1981 on the USS NIMITZ. Those were great times!

Hrga (Friday, 23 September 2011 14:49)

Dear John I see that you are truly patriot and american soldier god bless you and your family semper fi my friend

PS. stunning collection

cheers from Osijek, Croatia

Luka

Bradford Margulies (Friday, 23 September 2011 07:42)

In appreciation of a fine individual and collector and with gratitude and respect for all US Veterans. I thank each and every one of you.

John (Thursday, 22 September 2011 10:00)

Great site I found while looking up information on a zippo lighter I am putting on eBay to fund a ministry.
I was with the 9th Infantry (Mobile Riverine Force) and spent a lot of time with the brown water navy. Also appreciate hearing those large rounds being fired overhead when we were hunkered down in the field.

We Vietnam Veterans stand as one when we say, "Never again will one generation of Veterans abandon another."

Paul A. McGowan (Tuesday, 20 September 2011 21:21)

Wonderful website John!
We support American and International Coalition Military Forces 24/7/365.

FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Robert Gregory Fusco (Saturday, 17 September 2011 10:53)

Navzip aka Sir John,

As you know, my Father, Gregory Joseph Fusco was aboard the USS Thresher on it's final mission. The Threshers entire crew, 129 American heroes have been on "Eternal Patrol" since April 10, 1963. A day hasn't passed in my life, without remembering my Father & his shipmates.

Semper Fi

Son of EM2 Gregory Joseph Fusco

V/r
Robert Gregory Fusco

Acs (Friday, 16 September 2011 10:08)

really nice zippo collection.

Scott (Tuesday, 13 September 2011 11:01)

Very cool site! If you dont have a Toronto Blue Jays MLB Zippo and want to add 1 to your collection , I have one for sale.
Check out my site too.

DAVID WHITMAN (Sunday, 11 September 2011 05:24)

WE WILL NEVER FORGET

Terry Barnett (Friday, 09 September 2011 08:25)

Great page

Chris (Saturday, 03 September 2011 18:39)

It's an honour to be invited to post on such an amazing site, massive respect, I just hope that my collection can be half as good one day

Vera & Edward (Friday, 02 September 2011 15:23)

What an amazing collection!!! Glad I was able to contribute to it. Thank you for the invitation.

Melloo11 (Thursday, 01 September 2011 15:08)

Very, very nice.

John Hubbard (Tuesday, 30 August 2011 18:42)

John, You have quite a collection here! Thanks for opening my eyes to the Zippo world. You are a good person.
Regards,
John Hubbard, Huntsville, AL

Brian Brown (Tuesday, 30 August 2011 11:22)

A collection second to non. Kudos on your site also and well done for highlighting that we must not forget the hard work our boys and girls have done fighting for the UK\USA both currently and years past.

Yours
Brian (Funkyfishter) - Manchester, United Kingdom

Teri (Monday, 29 August 2011 20:36)

an amazing collection--thank you for sharing and maintaining this site. we are brothers and sisters in Christ.

Josh (Saturday, 27 August 2011 16:53)

amazing site and collection! I will go through them all eventually! Keep collecting, you are an inspiration to a new collector!

Linda Zaun Lesniak (Saturday, 27 August 2011 16:21)

Great Site:

Linda

loveblob (Saturday, 27 August 2011 06:04)

What a fantastic collection. Took me days to go through it!

Blob
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To all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice may God bless you. To all those willing to risk the ultimate sacrifice may God protect you.

Nim (Thursday, 25 August 2011 08:50)

God bless there time.

twisted-rizla (Wednesday, 24 August 2011)

Hi John

Very enjoyable to see such a superb and comprehensive collection.

God bless all who fight or fall for country.

Jeff

Glenn (Tuesday, 23 August 2011 10:19)

GOD bless our troops serving currently and the soldiers that have served this great country previously, your gallantry and sacrifice is appreciated by many!

GOD bless John!

navysam (Tuesday, 23 August 2011 05:43)

Hi John, once again congratulations with your great collection. Thank you for sharing and for your willing co-operation on my blog.
Fair winds and following seas,
navysam (Belgium)

akm79 from Poland (Sunday, 21 August 2011 17:40)

You have a very nice site and an even better collection of Zippos.



Arek

C. Everitt (Friday, 19 August 2011 17:53)

Enlisted, US Army Ranger - 1985-88, Officer, MSC 1996 - present. Thank you for your support. Very impressive collection.

Simon from London (Friday, 19 August 2011 09:53)

John,

A wonderful and heart-felt website dedicated to the brave people in the armed forces.

Thanks for putting together a very interesting website and for depicting your fantastic collection of Zippo's.

Simon

M.A.Zimmel (Tuesday, 16 August 2011 15:20)

Great collection!!!! Having served on the USS NJ all duiring WW-2, I appreciate your dedication to our men and women in uniform.

dlzimmel (Tuesday, 16 August 2011 14:04)

Great site! I'm glad you invited me to check it out.
You have done a great job!

Dave Anderson (Monday, 15 August 2011 04:07)

Excellent site,John.You have a fantastic collection! Will take me a few years to get anywhere close!

Jason Dyson (Saturday, 13 August 2011 12:32)

That's my favorite quote there on your homepage! Great collection too. The page just kept loading, and loading, and loading, I didn't even want to try to count how many there were. Love the Coast Guard section. hoorah!

PeterG (Friday, 12 August 2011 18:00)

Nicely done pages, and a very dedicated zippo collection! :)

Aaron Hankins (Friday, 12 August 2011 15:33)

Great site John. I kept scrolling down, waiting for your collection to end, getting more jealous the further it went! Great site and great collection!

Hugo Somers (Friday, 12 August 2011 10:22)

Dear Sir, congratulations with your great, nice, beautiful, amazing collection. Thank you for showing ! A Zippo collector from Belgium.

Javier Rodriguez (Monday, 08 August 2011 15:20)

Hi John:
I'm speechless! you have the most beautiful collection ever!!!
God Bless You!!

MARILYN STORMS (Monday, 08 August 2011 14:41)

SWEET COLLECTION. THANKS FOR INVITING ME TO VISIT AND SEE YOUR WONDERFUL COLLECTION. HAVING SERVED IN THE AIR FORCE BACK IN MY ACTIVE DAYS, IT WAS GREAT TO SEE THE PRIDE IN OTHERS AS YOURSELF. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS MY FRIEND. MARILYN :)

BRAD (Sunday, 07 August 2011 21:42)

WOW-JOB WELL DONE GREAT COLLECTION! KEEP EM COMING!

Mike Porter (Sunday, 07 August 2011 19:26)

Hey John...I am truly honored to be invited to visit your TOP NOTCH site. Thank you for your service to this great nation and for all you continue to do.
Thank you again John,
My very best regards,
Mike

Barry Smith (Saturday, 06 August 2011 22:28)

John....from one veteran to another it has been nice to make a friendship. Great Psalm posted on your site. Only a circle of soldiers would understand. Barry

Ron (Saturday, 06 August 2011 17:15)

Thank you for your service sacrifice and life. Keep the magic

Alvaro (Monday, 01 August 2011 19:40)

One of the best Zippo collections of any kind I have ever seen. Congratulations.

Ron Morgan (Sunday, 31 July 2011 17:33)

WOW! A truly massive collection. Verrrrry impressive.

2hopper4 (Sunday, 31 July 2011 10:39)

Hi John,

Awesome site!! Awesome collection!! TOP SHELF!!!

All the best,

Tom

Gustaf Bäck (Thursday, 28 July 2011 11:42)

Magnificent collection and a truly beutifull homepage, thank you for letting me know!

/G

jacjonn (Wednesday, 27 July 2011 09:10)

great job and very interesting collection. You have a Ft.Knox cica 1972 lighter. I attended basic training and AIT at the Armor training center there.

old-zippo (Thursday, 21 July 2011 01:11)

Hi John,

very nice Zippo collection. I like your Hompepage.

Best rergards

Chris

mladen (Wednesday, 20 July 2011 23:26)

easily the greatest zippo collection i have seen,you are a warrior in and out...

Mark (Monday, 18 July 2011 14:41)

Great collection thanks for the invite

mDelaney (Thursday, 14 July 2011 19:50)

Beautiful collection of lighters, great site.
Greetings from Birmingham, England !

sandman (Thursday, 14 July 2011 06:57)

great site,thanks for the invite

Michael (Wednesday, 13 July 2011 16:06)

WOW that is quite a collection!

Dan (DillingerSatchel) (Tuesday, 12 July 2011 18:30)

Oh man, I forgot all about the Zippo belt buckles! You have one MASSIVE collection of lighters. Bravo Zulu!

Greg (Tuesday, 12 July 2011 13:06)

wow this collection is amazing. thank you for showing me.

Mats (Monday, 11 July 2011 06:16)

Thank you for showing all your Zippos,fantastic!

Paul (Saturday, 09 July 2011 11:17)

Great collection!

scurv13 (Wednesday, 06 July 2011 02:07)

A very awesome collection of lighters. My father would be happy to know that his lighter reside here!

Robert (Tuesday, 05 July 2011 19:36)

Very nice collection!!

Scott Gardin (Sunday, 03 July 2011 17:46)

Sir, your lighter collection is truly impressive!
Greetings from Cambridge, Ontario

Le hoang (Friday, 01 July 2011 07:15)

Nice web and wonderful zippo collection ,thanks

Dody D. Wohlgemuth (Tuesday, 28 June 2011 18:13)

It is a pleasure to know this Navy T-44A Zippo ruler is being added to a wonderful collection. We will always support, honor and pray for our troops. Past and Present. God Bless Thank You !

Steve Folio (Tuesday, 28 June 2011)

It was an honor to supply the 321st Bombardment Wing Zippo for this very impressive collection.
Thanks for your service to this great nation!

kevin (Tuesday, 28 June 2011 14:17)

hi john

superb site, thanks for the invite

kev

Will (Tuesday, 28 June 2011 09:12)

Thanks for your purchase of our Zippo item. Hope it fits well in your gallery. Thank you for your service!

-Will

Dick Sage (Tuesday, 28 June 2011 03:26)

John...An amazing collection. So glad the Bell Helicopter knife went to you. Not only an amazing collection but also a great reference site. Thanks for the invite.

Wayne Melhiser (Sunday, 26 June 2011 13:06)

John, what a great web site!!Thanks for the invitation, it's most impressive. John, you've done a great justice to the men and women of the military by collecting and exhibiting such a wonderful collection of military Zippos.

Neale Rosanoski (Saturday, 25 June 2011 17:09)

Thank you for the invite. Most impressive and some helpful items for my own field of particular interest in the shipping section.

Christa (Friday, 24 June 2011 12:30)

You got one nice collection of Lighters.

Dan Mertz (Thursday, 23 June 2011 14:07)

I'll have to explore your site as time goes on. At first glance it is impressive.
And for some good friends that didn't come back from Nam and for those who did and still paid the price, I add my respect and gratitude.
And for the men and women who now serve at great cost with valiant effort as we at home remain free.

Giovanni"Zwartj"Nettuno (Monday, 20 June 2011 02:10)

Great page!!
My compliments...
A man that has no record in his life has lived withouth sense!
Rgds
G

Will - ZEN (Thursday, 16 June 2011 18:22)

Such a well established and comprehensive collection of Zippo's, truly a work of art. This is a fantastic website, showing the dedicated respect and honour the men and women of the United States armed forces deserve.
Well done mate, Well done.

Will - ZEN

FOSI (Sunday, 12 June 2011 14:35)

Excellent collection and a very emotional site.
It notes the "pride of serving your country
Greetings from Spain

diana howie (Saturday, 11 June 2011 13:42)

What a great collection. I was really amazed DK Perault USS Walker DD517 ETN3 1965-1969

keiron (Saturday, 11 June 2011 08:16)

god bless them all

Enric (Friday, 10 June 2011 08:21)

My most sincere congratulations on your site and its great collection.
Greetings from Spain.
Enric

Jordi (Thursday, 09 June 2011 13:31)

My most sincere congratulations for a beautiful collection, greetings from Spain

jondi (Thursday, 09 June 2011 11:04)

Great collection you have there!! Thank the service for your country!

mr.hoax (Thursday, 09 June 2011)

OMG, what a collection :) Unbelivable, it would take hours and hours to see every lighter :) Great! Love the army collections :) Best whishes from Croatia :) Good Bless You

Korey London (Wednesday, 08 June 2011 07:18)

God Bless the Men and Women who have and are serving our country

Greggg (Monday, 06 June 2011 20:03)

AWESOME COLLECTION! I love them all man! I am very jealous!
Mad Respect!!! :)

Natham (Monday, 06 June 2011 18:44)

Great collection, John. Thanks for inviting me to view your wonderful website.
Greetings from Spain.

Lightersaurus (MAJ Zhao, US Army) (Monday, 06 June 2011 07:32)

A great military relative lighters collection. Thank you for your Ebay purchase. I have my share of military lighters, but most of them been used. I will continue listing on Ebay, and hope one you may like. Good work. Thank you

Josh (Sunday, 05 June 2011 08:49)

A fantastic collection of vintage lighters and knives. Very dedicated. And once again thankyou for the warm welcome.
Keep it up.

Eric (Sunday, 05 June 2011 07:32)

Thank you for the invite for coffee. One former navy man to another, I just had to accept. Thank you for the warm welcome at ZEN

American Treasures (Friday, 03 June 2011 13:16)

Thank you for informing us about the Zippo going into such a great collection. We are honored. Keep up the great work. We love any tribute to the men and women that serve or have served to protect our great country.

God Bless America
The Guys at AT

Richard Taft, EClutter, LLC (Thursday, 02 June 2011 21:36)

Thank you for your purchase, and I am honored that you have added it to your amazing colleciton. God Bless the Men and Women who have served our country to keep it free, and Thank You for maintaining this wonderful tribute.

Rebecca Little (Thursday, 02 June 2011 21:05)

Wonderful website! Very nice collection. I am glad your please with the vintage zippo pieces you got from me & my Dad.. God Bless and Thank You to all the Men & Women who have made it possible to keep our County Safe!

Rita Morrison (Thursday, 02 June 2011 18:39)

I am happy that you purchased the lighter on E-Bay! Great Zippo Collection!
and a Wonderful Website.
God Bless You!
Rita

Robert Harkins (Thursday, 02 June 2011 17:53)

Glad you won the auction so you could add the zippo to your collection. it is a great site and a good idea you had. well done!

randy aguiar (Thursday, 02 June 2011 17:33)

Awesome web sight,Im happy you were very satisfied with the vietnam era zippo lighter you purchased off me in the original box.You have a fantastic web sight with military history.May god always be with you all who have served in the military and especially ones who have fallen in battle.He is your leading commander.god bless you all.

Kathy Dukes (Thursday, 02 June 2011 16:50)

I would like to say "THANK YOU" to all that have and ever will serve our military. That is not enough to just say thank you but it is meant from my heart. May God be with each of you wherever you may be! Just call on Him when you think it is the darkest of hours and He will be there just as He is in the brightest of days. God bless you all!

Kurt Johnson (Thursday, 02 June 2011 16:18)

You have a very nice site and an even better collection of Zippos. Well done!

Tim Shaw (Thursday, 02 June 2011 15:27)

God Bless you for Honoring our Men.
This Web site is terrific, It's in my Favs. (forever)
Great Lighter collection and so glad I could help in a small way.
Tim

Darlene Upchurch (Thursday, 02 June 2011 14:19)

Beautiful.

Julie Predmore (Thursday, 02 June 2011 11:41)

Wonderful website and wonderful collection.

Len Shorter - EM2-"61"-"65" (Thursday, 02 June 2011 10:32)

Thanks to Zippo, we have these small pieces of history to honor and remember our men and women who have fought for our country and freedom. " Lest we not forget".Great collection. Keep up the good work.Len

Michael Wiesenfelder, Washington, D.C. (Thursday, 02 June 2011 09:46)

Fantastic site! Your Zippo collection is outstanding. Thank you for sharing. I am happy that the lighters you purchased from me will be enjoyed by you as well as documented as a piece of military history.

Mark Jay Tygel (Thursday, 02 June 2011 09:25)

Well Done!!

COLONEL (RET) NEVIN R. WILLIAMS (Thursday, 02 June 2011 09:16)

WOW! What a great collection. It is nice to know that some of the lighters from my collection have found a good home and are being taken care of. Keep up the good work.

Kathleen Jones (Tuesday, 31 May 2011 07:25)

John,
Your site is beautiful and a fantastic tribute to those who have fought and those who are fighting for our freedom. You hold an amazing collection of military lighters - each one unique and special just as their previous owners. Will continue my prayers for those in harms way John...thank YOU!

Shepherd Lefeber (Saturday, 28 May 2011 22:09)

Nice lighters! I'm glad to be a ZeN member!

Ira Landsman (Friday, 27 May 2011 17:46)

We shall never forget!

tad sessums (Friday, 27 May 2011 10:33)

Nice sight my dad was a vietnam vet who served on the front lines his country!

ian redshaw (Wednesday, 25 May 2011 17:54)

god bless i loved your collection

Lorrie F. (Tuesday, 24 May 2011 10:59)

I so enjoyed your collection. Thanks for sharing it with everyone!

Kerem (Friday, 20 May 2011 04:50)

Such an impressive collection of vintage Zippo's! Thanks for sharing with us good sir :)

Iandg (Tuesday, 17 May 2011 18:57)

As British we never forget that our American friends fell by our side.

Paul L (Saturday, 14 May 2011 14:07)

God bless the USA

Win Lyons (Tuesday, 10 May 2011 18:11)

I'm glad that lighter is important to your collection. Win Lyons.

Brent (Monday, 09 May 2011 15:20)

nice site, and nice Zips

TnD (Monday, 09 May 2011 03:03)

i must say, very nice site, and very impressive collection you have

david hilton (Sunday, 08 May 2011 14:57)

uss lawrence ddg-4 1964 - 1968. i was hoping that you would have my ships lighter?

'never give up the ship'

dave hilton bm 3

Jim (Saturday, 07 May 2011 01:59)

Excellent collection John, I had to take two days off work to see them all. Actually you already have your own personal Zippo Club.
A great tribute to our men in uniform and as one who has served ....Thank You.

Domi (Friday, 06 May 2011 08:57)

fantastic collection!!!
Greetings!

hasani smith (Friday, 06 May 2011 08:55)

great site thank you

c0ncept (Wednesday, 04 May 2011 17:09)

A very impressive collection John! Wow! A salute Sir!

Chuck Straub (Tuesday, 03 May 2011 11:22)

Awsome site, I am honored you asked me to view it Thank You

Chuck (Monday, 02 May 2011 18:14)

Hi John,

Many thanks for your welcome on ZEN and the invite to view your website.
You have an impressive collection and thank you for your tribute for our Service Men and Women.
I look forward to learning much from you!

John (Monday, 02 May 2011 08:59)

Thank you Seal Team Six .. Osama Bin Laden is now in hell .. GO NAVY!

Randy (Sunday, 01 May 2011 22:16)

John, one of the best ites that I have seen. Thank you for posting. http://www.salisburypost.com/News/050111-shue-in-concord-kannapolis-qcd This link is about a local MIA soldier that finally made his way home to N.C. on April 30,2011. His body found along with his Zippo. A wonderful day!

Dave (Sunday, 01 May 2011 10:28)

John, thank you for posting this wonderful collection and tribute! Your passion and caring shines through!

Chuck Leach (Saturday, 30 April 2011 17:47)

John is a super guy with a supper website! Thanks for bringing together so much great information and honoring our heros!! Best wishes to you!

Jack (Wednesday, 27 April 2011 21:39)

great site and awesome collection. I have family in the service and it is nice to see that people still support our troops!

David Yellowhorse (Wednesday, 27 April 2011 18:21)

Honor to all armed forces and vetrans.
Also, I give honor to my local heros, The Navajo Code Talkers.

frank Cruz (Sunday, 24 April 2011 12:59)

Beautiful website and incredible collection.
God bless you and our boys in tha Forces.

From ZEN.

Drew (Saturday, 23 April 2011 20:12)

From ZEN. Good Job!

Stymie (Saturday, 23 April 2011 01:03)

Beautifully done tribute.

Phil N (Thursday, 21 April 2011 21:40)

Hi John, You are a remarkable man. Thanks for all your work on behalf of US veterans. Please continue following your passion.

Wes (Saturday, 16 April 2011 04:53)

Very nice site cool!

Tommy (Friday, 15 April 2011 13:45)

Hi John

I feel honored when allowed to walk through your personal memoirs. A Life-size collection. Massive and richly filled with stories of not just a nation, not just about us the United States.
Normandy, Iwo Jima, Guadacanal, Inchon, Khe Sanh ...

Thank you, John .

moab (Saturday, 09 April 2011 17:10)

Great site. I'm going to be spending some time here. I can tell. :)

junkit63 (Thursday, 07 April 2011 22:31)

Really special site...I am glad we got to add a lighter in your collection. Your friends in West Virginia

M. Linn (Thursday, 07 April 2011 22:08)

What a fantatsic collection. Your site is informative and interesting.

lights.out (Thursday, 07 April 2011 21:03)

A most impressive collection. I look forward to visiting again. Thanks for raising up our soldiers and sailors. We will never forget their courage and sacrifice. Fair winds and following seas, my friend.

moy-bob (Thursday, 07 April 2011 20:09)

GREAT WEBSITE, KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK and GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND OUR COUNTRY.

Glenn Nickens (Thursday, 07 April 2011 17:01)

It is great to see people taking time to honor veterans. I enlisted as the war in Viet Nam was winding down, and little was done to honor the servicemen of that era. It is a different situation today. Thank you!

Lora Eiseman (Thursday, 07 April 2011 16:33)

I appreciate the men and women who serve our country to keep us save. God bless all of you.

This is from Lora you bought the following lighter from me. USS Sanctuary AH-17

Joe Brown (Thursday, 07 April 2011 15:58)

I sold you the USS Eugene A. Greene on ebay, I am glad it went to a good home and am happy to be a part of your history.

Christopher Lang (Thursday, 07 April 2011 15:17)

Zippo Enthusiast passing through but love the dedication and collections. Truly inspiring!

willyz (Saturday, 02 April 2011 12:29)

I only hope that you will keep up the terrific work what you dooing with this site, it is a example
of commitment and patriotism.
Thank you!

PiTMaSTeR (Saturday, 02 April 2011 03:38)

great work with excellent presentation. keep goin'

Zach (Friday, 01 April 2011 12:58)

Great collection and awesome presentation. Grade A collection.

Bradders (Wednesday, 30 March 2011 15:11)

An outstanding collection with excellent presentation.A true tribute to all our fallen heroes.

barry newman (Tuesday, 29 March 2011 14:55)

great stuff, and thanks for getting in touch. cheers

godas (Monday, 28 March 2011 06:54)

this is my first time come into ur web, let me surf more :)

Johan (Saturday, 26 March 2011 15:07)

Väldigt fin hemsida! Mycket fina Zippos. Hälsningar från Sverige! :)

Andrew (Thursday, 24 March 2011 23:15)

Excellent site, an outstanding commeration to the military and informative as well. Keep up the good work mate!

Marko (fireball) (Thursday, 24 March 2011 03:00)

great website, love the theme. keep up the good work

Theo (Wednesday, 23 March 2011 17:06)

Hallo,

schöne Seite, jetzt weiß ich auch, wo die ganzen Zippo geblieben sind...

:-)

Ruslan (Monday, 21 March 2011 13:28)

As always john great website, great informative, liked it very much my friend.. keep up the good work, hope u feel better and ur tests would be good.

Gumball (Tuesday, 15 March 2011 10:22)

Very nice and informative website ! Cool !

Jeremy Bleecher (Saturday, 12 March 2011 20:14)

I am pleased to have visited your website and to have a small part in contributing to the collection.

nelly1974 (Thursday, 10 March 2011 19:18)

Awesome site. We can't forget what others have sacrificed for our freedoms.

Jan L (Thursday, 10 March 2011 14:44)

Great web site, it's very humbling when you are reminded of all the American's who have given so much for our Country. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to collect this military history.

Elaine (Thursday, 10 March 2011 09:12)

Thank you for telling me about your wonderful website. My father would be very proud to see his lighter honored there.

Jim C (Wednesday, 09 March 2011 20:55)

I think that it is wonderful that you take the time to honor the military by sharing and preserving a part of history. Your Collection is outstanding. I will surley be sharing your website with others. Thank You For Serving Proudly

billy (Tuesday, 08 March 2011 14:34)

fantastic collection and excellent website keep it up .i have just started collecting so have a long way to go dont have wesite for now. billy scotland

Denis (Wednesday, 02 March 2011 13:53)

Thanks for passing at my ZeN profile and for your kind invitation to visit your site. It's really great, and a very good reference on military Zippos. Though I've never been in the military myself, I do respect those who serve to protect peace all over the world no matter what country they are from.

Alee the best,
May the God bless you

Bobby (Wednesday, 02 March 2011 00:44)

Your web page is fantastic, I enjoyed it very much. In my opinion ,its a 10 (10 out of 10)and I liked the warriors Psalm, very moving. Thx.

Renato (Saturday, 26 February 2011 04:11)

..senza parole!

Mike Geer (Friday, 25 February 2011 10:57)

Great page!!Nicely done.

sijunzhang (Wednesday, 23 February 2011 01:48)

I have often come to you, but forgot to leave a message here, here filled.I wish you happy every day！！sijunzhang
from China.

Dave (Monday, 21 February 2011 21:01)

Thank you for sharing and thank you for serving!!!

Very nice website.

Bryan Cox (mai95thai) (Monday, 21 February 2011 16:49)

WOW, so impressive. As a new zippo collector that is what I can only hope that my collection will look like someday. Thanks for sharing it to all of us at ZEN.
Bryan

pekmez (Monday, 21 February 2011 15:20)

awesome zippo collection, it's beautiful to see al these lighters together... cheers!

John Erickson (Friday, 18 February 2011 17:57)

Nice website. I see a few of my lighters in it. Way to go! John

John Servette (Tuesday, 15 February 2011 18:04)

I really want to congratulate you on this magnificent website. I am proud to have my late uncle's lighter be a part of your collection. He was quite the "Navy" man and would be extremely happy if he could see your collection. Thanks for sharing.

Pat Broschart (Sunday, 13 February 2011 14:46)

Hello John, as a fellow Naval lighter collector, I am very impressed with your pieces. Send me an email since I don't have a website to share my collection. I can only imagine how much time it would take to set one up. Your dedication is second to none. Regards from Canada. Pat

NETTIE51M (Sunday, 13 February 2011 13:59)

I'm so happy to see the 51 Plane of the Year Zippo go into such a magnificent collection. Good luck in your future hunt for more rare Service Zippo's.

VTxCRO (Sunday, 13 February 2011 08:09)

hello my friend!
thanks for the welcome!

nice collection you have, many many nice Zippos! cheers!

G. D. Olds (Saturday, 12 February 2011 19:18)

Happy to see these are all going to good use for public viewing.Very interesting site you have created.

dennis kravec (Friday, 11 February 2011 12:02)

Awesome collection...Fantastic website also...

Linda (Friday, 11 February 2011 03:37)

Hi John,
What an awesome website and collection, Im truely impressed :)

mario357 (Monday, 07 February 2011 09:37)

Hi John , here I am . I'm glad to visit your guest book and your site . As a former soldier, I sympathize with the USA soldiers through many wars. From D-Day ,Korea ,Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan today . This photograph, which I set up is a search of the enemy and their position in the Bosnian mountains.Very funny job .

ron hosko (Sunday, 06 February 2011 12:55)

great site

zippolovers (Sunday, 06 February 2011 12:13)

nice site and nice Zippo

Charles Chenowth BIGDADDYUSMC (Sunday, 06 February 2011 07:39)

You recently purchased a Douglas aircraft zippo from me off ebay
I have a 1971 zippo slim lighter , It is engraved by a US Sailor GEORGE WILKINSON on one side & has a fouled anchor & USN on the other side.
The engraving if bit primitive but I guess it could be considered trench art???
Contact me at cchenowth@cox.net if your interested in seeing photos.
I'm open to any offers on this lighter.

Bill (Saturday, 05 February 2011 23:43)

You have an awesome website. Thank You for sharing
it.

Danny Jorgensen (Friday, 04 February 2011 21:23)

What a wonderful site. Keep up the great work.

Alfred (Wednesday, 02 February 2011 11:44)

Hello,
what a beautiful website and lighter collection
many greetings
Alfred

Thomas (Saturday, 29 January 2011 14:21)

Hey John,

You got a great collection man! Thanks for sharing your collection, and your service to this great country.

Charles Chenowth ( BigDaddyUSMC ) (Thursday, 27 January 2011 20:03)

I'm glad you like the 1963 Douglas Aircraft Division Zippo you purchased from me on ebay. It's cool that the lighter is now in such a nice collection.
I'm basically a PICKER. I find cool things I like & list them on ebay.
This isn't the first item I have found that ended up in a nice collections or museums.
The items include a West Point Ring , vintage cast iron banks , vintage auto racing posters , RARE Harley Davidson posters & paper work just to mention a few.
Again I'm glad you like the lighter
Charles Chenowth
BigDaddyUSMC ,
Patriot Guard Rider

Steve Longwell (Thursday, 27 January 2011 12:19)

Hi John, Thanks for sharing your incredible collection with everyone. You are truly a Great American. Thank you for your service and Godspeed!

Fisher (Monday, 24 January 2011 23:10)

A great tribute you have going on the site, had no idea the number of military zippos there are, amazing collection.

Chris (Sunday, 23 January 2011 20:23)

What a nice site. We need to remember and what a great way.

Cerrita (Friday, 21 January 2011 19:50)

Your pictures are amazing.
Thank you for all your help.

zippo_pojatenec (Friday, 21 January 2011 14:14)

nice site mate!Good luck with your collection.

rami (Thursday, 20 January 2011 11:12)

I'm impressed. By the site, by the collection, by the tribute. best regards from Poland, rami

SGT Joshua Henegar (Thursday, 20 January 2011 09:53)

What an impressive collection! Thank you for your service to our great country!! Thanks for the inviting me to sign the Guest Book!

Richard Hill (Wednesday, 19 January 2011 09:40)

It was an honor to have met you via the net! Good luck with your collection. Thanks for the pleasant transaction.

Susi Davis (Monday, 17 January 2011 21:39)

I very much enjoyed your site, and was 'honored' to have added the Midway to your great collection!

Spencer Ash (Monday, 17 January 2011 18:34)

Amazing site combining a common interest and a common sacrifice, great job creator!

Jerry & Lois Freeman (Monday, 17 January 2011 18:24)

What a Special Site dedicated to our armed forces and their magnificent sacrifice. Each of us should visit daily just as a reminder of what we owe our servicemen. Our fathers, both proud World War II Veterans...Army and Navy...served our country well in heart and strength. Lois's father still is an energetic 86 year old and has a diary of his years of service which he cherishes full of photos and daily tasks and service. My father has passed away two years ago but was always so proud of his service in the navy. He received veterans assistance in his later years while in nursing care. He was most grateful for the help.
Thank you for this wonderful dedication to those who serve our country.

Jackie Strobl (Monday, 17 January 2011 17:56)

Great website!!! A wonderful tribute to those who are serving and have served our great country. I'm glad the Zippo found a good home in your vast collection. Thx for letting me know about this site. I will bookmark it and share it with others.

Joe Dietrich (Monday, 17 January 2011 16:37)

Nice site. Great home for the lighter.

Gordon Hays (Monday, 17 January 2011 15:33)

Thank you for letting me know about your website and how the lighter you got from me is being displayed. I may have another if I can find it and I will contact you if I do.

Donna M. Berger (Monday, 17 January 2011 14:22)

Hi John,
Thank you for sharing your website, I enjoyed looking at all the wonderful Zippo Lighters. Glad I had a few for you to add. Sincerely, Donna

Rusty McnAB (Monday, 17 January 2011 14:07)

Great job. I am glad you could use my item.

Lorrie Young (Monday, 17 January 2011 13:46)

Hi John,
Super site and display and lots and lots of Zippo's
Thank You for Sharing.

Mike Abbo (Monday, 17 January 2011 13:20)

That's quite a collection you've got there! I enjoyed looking at them!

Margaret Smith (Monday, 17 January 2011 13:10)

In honor of Dennis Woods who passed in late 2010. He would be thrilled to know his lighter is on such a great website where all can enjoy.

jack howe (Monday, 17 January 2011 12:43)

Very glad my Yap Island lighter ended up where everyone can share---great website--bring em home soon.

wil smetsers (Friday, 14 January 2011)

Hello.
nice zippo,s.
Nice site.
a,m ar zippo collector from holland.
Look on my site.
regats Wil.

David T. (Wednesday, 12 January 2011 10:54)

I've never seen a collection so military orientated and expansive. This collection is unlike any other. Great website.

John Dillon (Saturday, 08 January 2011 06:10)

Dear John,
you have a beautiful website my friend. From one old sea dog to another :0)

Alex (Friday, 07 January 2011 17:19)

A great website with a greater purpose!!!

Daryl (Thursday, 06 January 2011 23:53)

what a beautiful website and lighter collection
thank you