Nice work on an important issue.
I do not agree with the wars; but, our people should not be left as MIA if at all possible to find a solution! I am also aware some will never be explained! Hopefully; by their own choices!
Made from a few pieces of the walnut that I bought locally as "firewood rescue". Just hate to throw walnut in the fire; so decided I had to do something with the small pieces.
Boot is 2-1//2 by 1/4 by 1-/2 inches. Finish is just paste wax. Cord is rawhide from a bunch that i had purchased previously.