We are trying to get Justin Moore's attention and have him read this letter. I know this is a really odd request... but was wondering if y'all could help me out with a surprise gift to a Marine who means a lot to me.

Long story short, at Stagecoach in Southern California, he was wearing his black cowboy hat he has had for years, and it was signed by Justin Moore before he left on his last tour to Afghanistan. He got back a few weeks before stagecoach, and wore it that weekend, and it was stolen from him... So I wrote this letter, and I have been trying to get it to Justin Moore somehow. I have sent it to the contact email address for his record label and mailed out one to the mailing address.

 Twitter: #DougsHat

 Justin Moore,                                                            May 5, 2012

 I am writing you on behalf of a friend of mine, A Marine. I am not sure how to word this in the most effective way, but I hope that you read this. He is originally from Louisiana and now is stationed at 29 Palms. He is one of the many men who has served our country over and over again as a Marine.

 He has served over seas for 5 combat deployments, with the heart aching job of a Sniper. This U.S. Marine is also a Purple Heart Recipient. He’s proud of his service and loves his country. Even though he has seen more than we can even imagine, he holds his head up high with pride.

Recently a group of us celebrated his return home by going to Stagecoach in Indio, California. We couldn’t wait to see your performance and during your set, he mentioned to me that your music helped with his last tour.

He had the chance to see you in concert before he left for this most recent tour. He was able to meet you and talk to you for a bit at that show. At Stagecoach, he couldn’t stop raving about how great of a man you are. He had a black cowboy hat that he has had for years signed by you. He was so proud of that autograph on the inside of it.

The weekend at Stagecoach was just what a soldier needs when returning home, surrounded by close friends, family, good people, and of course, the music. I keep thinking back to the afternoon before your set, when Doug picked up his guitar and sang your songs, “If Heaven Wasn’t so Far Away”, “Bait a Hook”, and “I Could Kick Your Ass”, a small crowd gathered around the RV to see him with his black hat signed by you singing and playing his heart out.

The reason I am writing you today is to ask a favor. Monday afternoon he called me in a panic asking if I knew where his hat was. My heart ached when he explained that he couldn’t find it anywhere. Last thing he remembers was dancing and singing to the closing acts Sunday night. It is such a bummer when you lose something with so many memories attached, especially a cowboy hat he has worn for years, signed by his favorite music artist.

If at all possible, it would be such an honor to receive something back from you to give to him. I know it is a lot to ask, and I am not normally one to do these kinds of things. But it would be awesome to give such a gift to someone I treasure and to someone who has served our country so many times. He has been through so much and still is such a strong man, I couldn’t think of a better way to surprise him.

Thank you for your time. I appreciate that you took time out of your busy schedule to read this.

Jennifer Barth
Jen.barth@yahoo.com