Veterans of Warships

Hi,
I want to thank everyone who has been so generous with information to someone who is totally a stranger to the forum. Especially Jeff Herne, Dai and Doctorsan who have been so gracious, they likely are ambassadors for a great group.

I have been pursuing ideas on the C.S.S Alabama and U.S.S. Lionfish with tremendous help from others here. My question is this: are there any groups out there that match completed models with servicemen who actually served on the actual ships?? I to occurs to me (And I only speak for myself) that most of the challenge is building the models, studying the history, trying to replicate exacting detail and building individual display cases. But I would get a kick out of giving the completed models to servicemen who would likely be honored by such a thing and perhaps even enjoy it more than the modeler him/herself.

I'm even toying with the idea to have my sons cadet squad build models for retired servicemen who served on those ships. In a small way, it would be gesture of thanks to those that have served our country so valiantly.

Any thoughts are appreciated!!