President George W. Bush taped a “surprise good luck video” in the White House Library on March 17 for Army Captain Joe Kobes who served in Iraq and was a contestant on the NBC show “Deal or No Deal,” the White House said on Friday.

“The show’s producers contacted the White House after learning from Captain Kobes that the president is one of his heroes,” White House spokesman Tony Fratto said. Kobes, an Army transportation officer, served three tours of duty in Iraq and received a Purple heart for injuries after his truck was blown up in 2004, the White House said.

“The president thanked him for his service to his country and for serving in Iraq and wished him good luck,” Fratto said. “And you’ll have to watch the show to see how Captain Kobes did.”

Captain Joseph Kobes is going to be competing for cash in the popular show to attempt to win enough cash to pay off his parents’ home. He has to go on this show to earn money to pay off his parents’ home!? Hasn’t this man done enough already? The President should have just sent him money instead of his video message.

Contestants also bring family and friends on the show to provide support, and Bush’s video appearance was intended to express his best wishes to Kobes.

The program with George W. Bush will air on Monday, April 21. I wonder if Dubya will bring good luck to Kobes? Looks like we’ll have to tune in Monday to find out the answer to that deal-breaker.