We are deviating from cigar photography today to recognize a special day – ‘ JJ for JJ Day.’ Cigar community gathers every year on July 22nd to honor the memory of the ‘Little Robusto.’ For those who are not familiar with this tribute, ‘Little Robusto’, who passed away at the age of 3.5months from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), is the son of widely recognized and respected cigar blogger – Jerry Cruz (stogiereview.com). This special day is recognized by smoking a cigar made by Don Pepin Garcia, appropriately called ‘Series JJ.’
In 2010, my fellow blogger and a friend – Barry Stein from acigarsmoker.com has initiated a generous fundraiser to recognize the ‘Little Robusto.’ We are now in 2011 and I would like to echo Barry’s generosity and continue with the tradition.
This year we are announcing a very simple contest. Tomorrow, on July 22nd, 2011, gather virtually with the rest of the cigar community and smoke a Don Pepin Garcia ‘Series JJ’ (* or one of the MyFather Cigars). Take a photograph of yourself smoking a ‘Series JJ’ cigar and submit it via email to jay at cigarphoto.net. Deadline for submissions is 11:59pm EDT on July 22nd, 2011. Random winner will be selected and announced on Monday, July 25th, 2011. All photographs will be posted on cigarphoto.net blog. Winner will receive a box of My Father Le Bijou 1922.
Take your time, enjoy your ‘Series JJ’ cigar and remember our ‘Little Robusto.’
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#1 by Jerry @ Stogie Review on July 22, 2011 - 12:25 am
Jay – thank you brother!
#2 by Danny P on July 22, 2011 - 12:48 am
Great that you are doing this. If time permits I’ll definitely be smoking a JJ for JJ.
#3 by Dave Hanifan on July 22, 2011 - 2:06 am
Jay, this will be a great tribute to JJ. Thanks in advance for the work you have put into this virtual herf.
#4 by Sebastian C on July 22, 2011 - 8:30 am
My first son past away 30 days from SIDS and I know the effects of this first-hand! Don’t know if I can find a “JJ” series in my area but I will diffently try! If not I will still smoke something in honor of his son! God Bless Him and His Family – Long Ashes to everyone!
#5 by Jimmy on July 22, 2011 - 11:25 am
This is great, glad another ‘voice’ is doing something to keep this going. I’ll be sending my photo in this afternoon.
Everyone enjoy their day and keep the Cruz family in your thoughts. #jj4jj
#6 by Matt Maronna on July 22, 2011 - 2:10 pm
Photo will be incoming this eving, if by some chance I win I don’t want the cigars. Ship them to Jerry — sorry Jerry if it’s depending on me your chances are slim, I’m only an 1/8 Irish so i’m not that lucky.
#7 by Patrick on July 22, 2011 - 5:19 pm
This is some serious generosity here. Regretably I do not have a J.J., but I did hang out at my b&m today and talked about Jerry, his son, and what you did on your site. Great job Jay.
#8 by Danny P on July 22, 2011 - 6:01 pm
Sent the pic. Thanks again for doing this Jay. It’s great to see the cigar community rallying around Jerry and his family year after year.
#9 by Jan on July 22, 2011 - 8:05 pm
Great thing you are doing Jay!! You are a blessing to the cigar community. Keep doing what your doing.
#10 by Jacob Krell on July 22, 2011 - 8:27 pm
Sent my picture in. I smoked the Serie JJ Robusto and Serie JJ Maduro Robusto for JJ, Jerry, and their entire family. I can’t imagine the pain of such a loss. I have had the pleasure of meeting Jerry and he is a great guy and asset to the cigar community.
#11 by Charly Gardel on July 22, 2011 - 9:49 pm
I’m smoking my first JJ (natural, torpedo) in your little JJ’s honor. As a father like you, I’ve been smoking the stick and thinking about how fortunate I am to have my daughter in my life. All life is precious, no matter how big, how small, how short, or how long. I wish you and your family the absolute best.
#12 by admin on July 24, 2011 - 1:39 pm
Amazing feedback. Thank you, All ! I’m sure Jerry and his family are appreciating your support. Remember ‘Little Robusto’ and enjoy cigars !
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