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LETTERS AND NOTES FROM THOSE THAT WEAR
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Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 09:05:58 -0400 From: thumperfoxx <thumperfoxx@chartermi.net>
Hi ,
I still have my MIA Bracelet and I am hoping to fine the Parents or
family members of Capt. Jerry Mundt
5-8-69. I have had my bracelet for over 30 years and can
not wear it anymore because of health reasons, I would love nothing
more than to find a family member and let them know I ware my bracelet
faithfully and prayed for Jerry and his family, as I lost a Foster
Brother in Viet Nam, we celebrated our Birthdays on the same day, He
was the First Young Man from Garden City Mich to not come home, and of
course I am Still SAD.
Could you please help me out. I have found Henry G Mundt with the same
date, but can confirm if this is the one and the same person. Thank
You
Pam Schroder
thumperfoxx@chartermi.net
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Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 22:04:28 -0400 From: Gregory Siragusa <gregsir@optonline.net> Subject: Capt John G. Dunn, Maj Michael Mc Elhanon Cc: "Siragusa, Gregory" <siragusag@coned.com> To
Whom it Concerns I am writing concerning Mr Dunn and Mr McElhanon and in reference to a POW/MIA bracelets that I have with their names on them. I have had these bracelets since the Vietnam War era, and in going through my possessions, came across them. Attached is a photo, though not exactly clear, of Mr Dunn's, and it shows the date of his capture (3/18/68)
In doing a little research from your website, I can see that
Mr Dunn was a released POW, who hailed from Hutchinson, KA, and
retired as colonel. I am interested in knowing if Mr Dunn would like this bracelet, after all these years, and if you would care to act as an intermediary and to locate and contact him concerning this. The bracelet can be mailed/delivered to wherever he and you deem acceptable, if you so desire. My name is Gregory Siragusa and live in the New York City area and can be contacted by either of the 2 e-mails in the address bar. There is no motive here other than this inquiry. I, myself, was drafted in 1973, but declared unable to serve (4F classification). My only interest is the interest of Mr. Dunn and the family of Mr McElhanon. The VFW originally distributed these bracelets, which is why I come to you seeking your help. I await your reply, your assistance and thank you for your time. Sincerely, |
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From: Kar3mine@wmconnect.com Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 12:19:55 EDT Subject: Maj. Sameul Toomey111 I have worn his bracelet for 35 yrs now I was very honored that I did receive a wonderful letter from his parents. I still where his bracelet with honor. I feel him in my heart and always on my mind. I just wanted to say thank you to Mr.& Mrs Toomey for taking the time to send me such a beautiful letter. I will always treasure it. Love a friend of Samuel's Paula --- I would like to share a wonderful story with you all. I took a chance and wrote to the family of pow-mia. Who's name is Maj. Samuel Toomey111. I just wanted to send them a condolence card. I told them hoe I have worn their sons bracelet since 1970. Well about 8 months later I went to my mail box and there was the return name Toomey. I started to shake all over. I sat down to read the letter which was from his parents. It was the most beautiful letter I have ever read. I feel very close to him and his family because at the saddest time in their life. His mother took the time to write me. I will always treasure this. I still read it at times and I still cry because of the sadness but mostly because it was written from their heart. I can not thank his family enough. Major Samuel Toomey 111 was recovered and a dog tag was how he was ID. So please keep showing support. If anyone would like to get in touch with me my e-mail is kar3mine@wmconnect.com. Samuel gone but never forgotten. 4-ever in my heart. |
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From: "William J. Miller" <wj_miller@swbell.net> Subject: Captain John Richard Fischer Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 07:57:33 -0500 To
all that read this letter, I
want to give a little background on myself. Both my father and
my mother served in the United States Navy. My mother served
from 1958 to 1960 when she had to resign as she was pregnant with me.
My father served from 1948 until his death in 1973, at the rank of
Chief Petty Officer. He served on tour in I
visited the traveling wall sometime around 1985 when it was touring in
One
other time, while sitting in an airport in To
the family of Captain Fischer, know this. His name is part of my
life. As a Marine myself, I will cherish his duty and honor to
the Corps. As an American, I will respect and praise his
sacrifice to the overall good of our country. As a human being,
I will always respect this man who has become a silent shadow that
stands over my shoulder. His name is part of my life. Those
of us who carry these strips of metal, they are more then stainless
steel with etchings, they are representative of individual human
beings, Americans, who have become a part of our lives. Most of
us know the information etched in that metal as well as our own names.
Captain John R. Fischer, 9-9-66 USMC SVN PA. Dear
Lord, bless all of those who continue to remind the world that they
will not be forgotten. Keep those we honor close by your side
and tell them they are loved. Reach a hand out to their families
and comfort them if ever they feel the sense of loss and need your
guidance. We ask these things in your name. Amen. William
J. Miller |
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From: "Anitra Duke" <angel_wingz@comcast.net> Subject: Billy Wayne Duke; Billy Duke's name is on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, panel 28W, line 68 Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 22:11:13 -0400
My name is Anitra Duke and I am the niece of Billy Wayne Duke.
I would like to talk to anyone that new him or was with him
when he died, on March 28, 1969, in South Vietnam;
Province: Quang Tri. If you were with him or could have known him
please go to this address to see a pic and get in touch with me http://www.virtualwall.org/dd/DukeBW01a.htm,
I hope that the following will be on this sight soon and will help
you to understand why this is so important to me.
My email is angel_wingz@comcast.net.
"My Uncle Billy was killed in March 28, 1969. I was
not born until November of 1974. Unfortunately I have never met
my Uncle except in my dreams. You see for as long as
I can remember anytime I was upset, scared, or had something
wrong in my life I have dreamed of him. The same dream over and
over. I dream that this man that died before I was even born,
while defending this country, was not really dead but lost
somewhere in Vietnam. I dream that he finds his way home and is
looking for me. Now you have to understand that we where
lucky that we got his body back and he is buried in
his home town, now with his mother, father, grandparants, aunt,
and even a cousin. My family was able to see his body and tell
him good bye. For years I have wondered why I continually had this
dream, and so I began to pray about this, and several years ago I
got my answer. He is my guardian angel, and that dream is my
comfort. I feel like I know him and I would desperately like to
get to know his friends to get to know the people he was with in the
end. A few years ago when my grandmother died I was able
to me my Aunt Bobbie, Billy's wife. It was just to
difficult for her to stay close to the family after Billy's
death to stay close so I can't remember ever having met
her before, although I am sure that she came when my
grandfather died but I was so young I don't remember. She and I
had a long talk, I explained how I felt and she told me
that, even though she has remarried and has children she still
thinks of him everyday. He was her first true love and that she will
never let him go either. Still to this day she grieves over him as
do my father, and his five other brothers and sisters. My
grandmother grieved him until her last breath and I thank God that
she is now in heaven with him. Please if you knew him help me to
know him more. Thank you and God bless you all. Anitra
Duke"
To the families of the MIA's still out there you are in my
thoughts and prayers and I hope that you will receive answers to
your questions. And to ALL Vets. especially those pow's and other
that lost so much THANK YOU ALL!!!
May God bless you and keep you close, and give you peace in your
pain.
Anitra L. Duke
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Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 13:08:17 -0400 From: david.j.billingsley@Cummins.com Subject: Loveletters (USAF Donald Garth Fisher, USAF Richard L. Whitteker To the families of Donald Garth Fisher, and Richard L. Whittaker
My son recently came home and talked to me about a subject near to my
heart. He was having a conversation with one of his teachers at school
who still wears a POW/MIA bracelet. He came to me and asked if there was
a way to purchase one of these bracelets so he could show his support to
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From: "Jack Salyers"
<jacksalyers3385@msn.com> Subject: Capt John Baldridge Jr. Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 11:36:29 -0500
To the family of Capt. John Baldridge Jr.
I wear one of the original bracelets with Capt
Baldridge's on it. The bracelet belonged to my mother-in-law and was
found after her death several years ago. I asked my wife if I could
wear it and she agreed. Several weeks ago I had the honor of getting
the 1st salute of my cousin's son and pinning his bars at his
graduation and commissioning. One of the Dad's of my cousin's roomate
noticed the bracelet and asked how I picked that name. I told him
about my mother-in-law. He said that he knew Capt John Baldridge Jr.
He said that Capt Baldridge was a leader in the Cadet Corp at Texas
A&M University in the 1960's before he went to Vietnam. He said
that Capt Baldridge was know as "Butch" Baldridge and was
very popular and a leader at Texas A&M. It is truly a small world.
I will continue to wear the bracelet and keep Capt Baldridge in my
prayers. Until a couple of weeks ago I didn't know much about
Capt Baldridge except the brief facts about his being shot down on
11-20-69. I will do whatever you want with the bracelet (continue
to wear it, send it to you or as this alumni suggested donate it to
the Cadet Corp museum at Tex A&M)
Jack Salyers
Lumberton, Texas 77657
US Army Veteran 1955-57
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From: "John J. Ferro Jr." <johnjferrojr@rcn.com> Subject: LCDR John G. Graf Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 19:33:11 -0400 Hi, I have been wearing a POW/MIA bracelet LCDR John G. Graf a few years, and I am always asked “Is he a family member?” (My dad, a Vietnam Veteran, also proudly wears the bracelet of a soldier that has not come home.) My answer to that question has changed over time. I have been able to find out about John and his story though numerous websites, and I have told his story so many times…basically, he has become a part of my life. I proudly tell the story of man that I can only wish will come home someday. I have read in other sites that he had a wife, Anne Graf, but no children. I was fortunate enough to have come in contact with another serviceman, Ray Parsons, who forwarded me a photo. If anyone has any more information regarding LCDR Graf, please contact me by email. My address: johnjferrojr@rcn.com. Regards, John |
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Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 12:27:40 -0400
(Eastern Daylight Time) From: "Kerry J Reaver" <kjslreaver@pa.net>
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From: "Linda Kathryn Watt" <LindaKathryn@highstream.net> Subject: Loveletters Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 11:29:42 -0500
Harry Blackburn Jr. 5-10-72
Dear Family,
Today is memorial day, and I thought of Harry. I thank God for
him, and so many others like him. Long ago in 1972 I received a
brown envelope in the mail, when I opened it I found a bracelet with
CDR. Harry Blackburn Jrs's name on it. My then husband to
be ( who was serving in the US Navy at the time) had ordered this
bracelet for me to wear. I have cherished it for many years.
Although I don't wear it now, I take it out from time to time and
remember the great sacrifice that CDR Harry Blackburn Jr. gave
to his country. My husband and I have now been married 32
years, and incidentally my husband served for 26 years in the US Navy.
He too served in Vietnam, but was so very fortunate to return. I
pray for you and your family today, and remember the great sacrifice
that not only your loved one made, but the entire family.
God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Linda K. Watt
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From: "Raymond David" <pacificbeachproperties@msn.com> Date: Sat, 28 May 2005 11:42:34 -0700
Hi
I have a bracelet to return to the family of CDR
Kenneth Cameron 5-18-69.
Ray David
Morro Bay, ca. 93442
pacificbeachproperties@msn.com
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Subject: SPEC
Randall Ellis 4-18-69 Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 09:49:59 -0400 From: <RotunnoP@usa.redcross.org> I recently came across this website and was happy to finally read Randall’s bio. I have worn his bracelet for 35 years and have never taken it off. I think of him and his family often. He is not forgotten! Peggy
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From: "Vickie Willson" <dbll5@earthlink.net> Subject: Owen Skinner Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 08:50:18 -0700
To Owen Skinner's family -
I am a teacher, 53 years old, in Phoenix, AZ. I bought a POW/MIA
bracelet with the majors name when I was in college in the early
70"s in San Diego. On this Memorial Day, thought it fitting to
contact you. Actually I had no idea this info was public record until
today.
Vicki Willson
dbll5@earthlink.net
Vickie Willson
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From: "Randy" <accentsautobody@triwest.net> Subject: To the family of Maj Calvin W Maxwell of NM Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 19:11:22 -0500
I want you to know that for many years now
I have worn a bracelet in honor of your beloved Calvin. I wish I
had the words to let you know how much he is thought of and how much
his sacrifice is appreciated. Of course, there aren't enough
words to truely express the gratitude of our nation.
When I found this site today and I read
about Calvin's fate, I was so overcome with emotion. I just want
you to know, that even though I never knew Calvin, my heart aches to
think of what he must have gone through. But, I am comforted by
knowledge that God was with him and guided him through.
I will continue to pray for you and for
Calvin, and I will continue to wear this bracelet in proud remembrance
of him.
Deanna Johnson
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Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 10:29:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Jess Carpenter <medicgirl04@yahoo.com>
To the Family and Friends of Douglas R.
Blodgett:
May I start out with a sincere apology for your
loss and my deepest sympathies are with you. I am just beginning to
fully understand the traumatizing affects that all the wars of the
past and present have caused to families of those POW/MIA/KIA. I do
not fully understand your sorrow or pain, but I know the feeling of
fear that someone you know and love may never return. Several friends
of mine are overseas at this moment fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq.
When I hear from one of them it is a sigh of relief that they are
still alive. I have a slight understanding of what you are going
through or have gone through with Mr. Blodgett.
This past memorial day I participated in
Rolling Thunder. I walked up to the WWII memorial first (because that
is where we parked the bike) and to see the number of people there in
tears remembering there loved one lost or even smiling because they
were reminiscing on the good times, was just heartbreaking for me.
These are the memories and stories you never learn in your high school
history books and yet these are the ones that are more important so
one never forgets the true sacrifices that were made. I went to the
Vietnam Memorial next and by the site only I was in tears, so many
shattered lives and broken hearts walked past the cold, black marble.
I did a rubbing of Mr. Blodgett's name and a said a prayer for
him and all of his family and friends that they might find peace/rest
after all this time.
I found out about Mr. Blodgett
through the POW Network where I requested to adopt a POWMIA and was
randomly given his name. I live in Fredericksburg, Virginia and wanted
someone who was from my state as well as the branch I had served in. I
was a PFC in the Army (91W...medic). I don't want to open any old
wounds or cause any more pain or heartache than what has already been
caused, but I was hoping someone would read this letter and fill me in
on more information about Mr. Blodgett. I saw someone had requested
this same information about 6 years ago and I was hoping if you hadn't
already given everything away might there be some information,
letters, photos or even copies of those, left to send me so I can let
the spirit and memory of Mr. Blodgett also live through me.
If you could aid me I would greatly
appreciate it, if not that is fine as well, but please let me know
either way. Hopefully, we can bring him home once and for all.
With deepest Sympathy,
Jessica Lynne Carpenter
medicgirl04@yahoo.com
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From: "JENNIFER SHUTT" <jenshutt@hotmail.com> Subject: Just a word of thanks Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 18:26:14 -0500
I came upon your website while doing some research on POW's of the
Vietnam War. I am sure you receive emails like this every day, but I
just wanted to tell you how much I admire and respect the work you
have done through this website. I have learned so much from this
website, and it has really touched my heart. I feel so fortunate that
my father safely returned after serving in Vietnam, but my heart goes
out to the families of those who lost loved ones, especially for the
soldiers who survived, but have not yet been returned home. Until I
read your website, I was not aware that remains of soldiers
were still being returned and identified after all this time. I can
only pray that the search will continue until every single American
soldier is returned home. As a veteran myself, as well as being the
daughter of a veteran, I thank you for your hard work and efforts
through this website.
Jennifer S.
I
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Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 10:10:19 -0000
TO THE FAMILY OF SSGT. HUMBERTO ACOSTA-ROSARIO: MY NAME IS SPC. TAMMY MIEKOW AND I AM WRITING ABOUT HIS BRACELET. FIRST LET ME SAY THAT I HAVE WORN THE BRACELET SINCE DEC.8, 1999. IT HAS TRAVELED TO FT. JACKSON S.C. AND SO IN SPIRIT HE WENT TO BASIC TRAINING ALL OVER AGAIN. THEN HE WENT TO FT. GORDON, GEORGIA FOR AIT TRAINING. NOW HE IS IN BAGRAM AFGHANISTAN!!!! HE WENT THROUGH MAINE, SHANNON IRELAND, TURKEY, KYRGYZSTAN AND FINALLY HERE TO BAGRAM. IF YOU CAN TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT HIM THAT WOULD BE GREAT. I HAVE REQUESTED A FLAG BE FLOWN IN HIS HONOR HERE IN AFGHANISTAN, IT WILL BE FLOWN FOR 9 MINUTES AND 11 SECONDS. THE FLAG WILL BE TAKEN DOWN AND IT WILL BE RETURNED TO ME WITH A CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL INDICATE THAT IT WAS FLOWN IN HIS HONOR!!! WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO DO, WOULD BE TO PRESENT THE FLAG TO EITHER HIS MOTHER OR HIS FATHER . JUST TO SAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE, AND TO LET YOU KNOW THAT IN SPIRIT HE STILL IS CONSIDERED A SOLIDER AMONG US AND THAT HE IS STILL BESIDE US ON THE BATTLE FIELD SPC TAMMY MIEKOW MY E-MAIL; TCMEKO@YAHOO.COM |
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From: "Nicholas Wolfson" <nw@nicholaswolfson.com> Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 10:35:34 -0400
To the family of 1Lt.
Steven Armistead -
I have either worn, or had close by among my possessions, a POW/MIA
bracelet with Lt. Armistead's name on it for more than thirty years.
I will not forget.
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From: Vmaxsum@aol.com Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 03:08:37 EDT Subject: This is a letter to a loved one for Ltd John R. Ryder This is a letter to the loved ones of John R. Ryder missing in action 6/9/70. My name is Virginia Hughes. I have been wearing John Ryder's P.O.W. Bracelet for many years and just want the family to know that I have him in my thoughts and prayers. I periodically check to see if there has been a change in his status. I believe he is still missing in action. I hope this email reaches the family of John Ryder. I truly hope that his family is doing well. I have them in my prayers also. If the person who receives this email will be kind enough to add any information you have please email me back with the current status. I have tried to locate his family with the information that is listed at the site but there is no telephone number available in Chisholm, MN. The only number is not listed by request. Maybe, I am not to contact them but it would be nice to hear he returned home and if not I pray he will be returned home someday soon. God willing! I have heard that there are still some of our men in Vietnam that are not able to be released or for many other reasons not able to make contact. If that is true, I hope John Ryder is one of them and soon he will be home again with his family! God willing. Please let me know if you have received this email (whoever reads this and make acknowledge of receipt) God bless you Sincerely, Virginia Hughes my email address is Vmaxsum@aol.com |
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From: BucciEL@aol.com Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 13:31:08 EDT Subject: SFC Ricardo Davis
Hello,
The year is 2005. I am sitting at my computer weeping. It is 36 years after SFC Ricardo Davis was reported as lost in Vietnam. I am looking at a silver POW/MIA bracelet that I purchased when I was 13 years old. There is nothing to say or to do except acknowledge that I sit here, looking at his name on my bracelet and weep for him and his family. Ellen Bucci |
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From: Gypsyraven8@aol.com Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 14:12:37 EDT Subject: bracelet of Lynn Blessing
To
the family of Lynn Blessing,
My name is Marion Attanasio, I have been wearing the bracelet of Lynn for sometime now and threw this web site have just learned that he has come home . I just would like you to know that he has become more to me then a name on my wrist. I have prayed for him as well as all or POW/MIA and their families. I never looked a Lynn as a name but, someone that I that has become a part of me I care deeply with in my heart for him. I know that when our men come home the bracelets are to be given to the family this is why I am writing to you to see if you would like to have the bracelet. I have to say that I have mixed emotions when I learned his story I was saddened , angry, to see how long it took for him to come home, and glad to know that someone cared to bring him home. I am having a hard time expressing my emotions in words. When I think of returning the bracelet I feel a sense of loss like I want to keep it in his honor but, I don't need a bracelet to keep his memory it will forever be in my heart. There is so much I want to say but it is hard. I hope that you understand and know that I would like you to have his bracelet I will keep him with me forever in my thoughts and my heart. I can be reached at gypsyraven8@aol.com If you would like to contact me. Again I am sorry for how this letter is written I feel over whelmed with emotions and have a hard time writing how I feel. though I can say them and feel them it is hard to say in writing. Sincerely, Marion Attanasio |
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Subject: Sgt. Thomas
Yugi Adachi Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 10:59:31 -0700 From: "Carol Brazo" <cbrazo@georgefox.edu> Dear
Adachi Family, I
wore a POW bracelet for Thomas until the bracelet broke off.
Today, I still think of Thomas and pray for all of you. I
think of his sacrifice, of the freedom I enjoy. I think of my
own son who is 16 and how much I love him. I know you must
have loved Thomas as much. Please
know that your son’s life is not forgotten. This summer we
will visit the Vietnam war memorial in Thank
you for teaching my family what the meaning of honor is. Carol
Brazo |
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From: "Victoria" <y2j@fuse.net> To: <info@pownetwork.org> Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 17:37:27 -0400
To any family member of Richard
L. Ayers, USAF, DOL 06/16/1970:
I have no idea if anyone will ever see
this that is from his family but this is to let you know that it's
been just alittle over 30 years now that I wore your son and or
husbands braclets. I wore it years until one day it broke in
half. I've kept it packed away all these years. I can't
tell you why all the sudden he popped into my mind and heart once
again. Maybe it's becasue it was my son's 10th birthday today
and wondered what a family must have gone through not knowing, and
as I just found out, still not knowing is my son celebrating his
birthday??? I'm so so sorry. Maybe I'm sitting here
feeling sorry for myself but I have'nt been able to stop crying most
of this day. His name has lingered on my mind all day and I
just can't stop. I found out that once again I can order a
bracelet. So if it pleases you, I would once again like to
wear his name on my wrist and in my heart until we can bring him
home. My heart and soul will NEVER REST until every one of our
boys our brought home.
Even today, I'm sorry yellow
ribbons just are'nt enough. We did something then and we
should do something TODAY !!!. Why can't we were bracelets for
all the men and now women who have volunteered thier lives for a
cause well that maybe we don't understand or believe in but we still
need to bring everyone of them home too...
We can work together to get something,
anything going to let them know we're here and we want you ALL HOME
SAFE...be a pen pal to a lonely solider they need it.
I guess I'm getting soft in my old age,
but to the Ayers family I will never forget, I have'nt yet and I
will make sure my kids continue to support this long after I'm gone.
God Speed to the Ayers family and to all
OUR POW/MIA's, you are never forgotten....
Vickie Cook
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Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 22:37:29 -0700 (PDT) From: Arthur Trowbridge <artandanj@sbcglobal.net>
As I am sitting here tonight pondering my 3rd Father's Day a
name came to mind that has been with me since I was young boy.
Captain Dennis Pugh. I
had his POW bracelet for many years and eventually due to time,
youth and having moved more than 20 times I lost it.
However, I have never forgotten this heroes name nor will I
ever. I am 44 years old now and I can honestly say I think
about what may have happened to him several times a year.
If this letter ever gets to his family, I want them to know I
will always remember his name.
Arthur
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From: Eggandill@aol.com Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 16:33:01 EDT
I am trying to locate the family of Maj.
Michael McElhanon. I have in my possession a POW
Bracelet that I wore during the Vietnam War with Maj. McElhanon's
name and date of capture 08/16/68. I believe Maj McElhanon was
listed as MIA. I have been able to obtain a little
information about Maj. McElhanon via the internet and it does still
show that he is MIA. I learned that Maj. McElhanon was
assigned to the 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Phu Cat, South
Vietnam. Maj. McElhanon flew missions with Maj. John F.
Overlock over North Vietnam. August 16th, 1968 was the last
anybody heard from either of these men. It is unclear as to
what happened to both men, whether they were taken captive or went
down in the Gulf.
I thought that perhaps one of Maj. McElhanon's family or
relatives might be interested in having my POW Bracelet bearing his
name. I have had this bracelet for over thirty years and have
always hoped and prayed for him. If anyone from Maj.
McElhanon's Family or perhaps a close friend would be interested in
having this bracelet, please let me know, I would love for them to
have it. I believe Maj. McElhanon's home town was
Forth Worth, TX.
My email address is: eggandill@AOL.com
God Bless
Jill Wright
Los Angeles, CA
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Subject: Capt.
Mitchell Lane Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:05:45 -0500 From: "Sandy McAfee" <SandyM@sealynet.com>
As
a teenager over 34 years ago, I purchased a silver P.O.W. bracelet
that bore the name of Capt. Mitchell Lane, missing date of 1-9-69. I
faithfully wore that bracelet for a LONG, LONG time. When I
was a freshman at SW Texas State University in 1972, I remember
the day that the POWs that were released were coming home, and all
of the networks (all 3 of them) were showing live coverage of the
POWs getting off the plane and they would flash the name of each man
up on the TV screen as they emerged smiling from the plane. I
skipped classes that day, and sat for hours to see if I'd see a man
get off one of those planes and the name "Captain Mitchell
Lane" flash onto the screen. I never saw it, and have
many times through the past 33 years wondered if he made it
back....ever. I found your website today and was so saddened
to learn that he was never found. I will never forget Capt.
Lane and the many others who faithfully served their country.
I wish I could tell his family that someone in the "general
populous" still remembers and appreciates HIM, even after all
this time.
Sandy
McAfee
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From: "Jean Bernth" <jbernth@cox.net> Subject: Family of CDR. Thomas Scheurich Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 11:03:03 -0500
I am writing to you to let you know that I still have
a bracelet with your loved one's name on it. I bought it in the
late 60's, and have kept it ever since. I picked his name
because he was from Nebraska, Norfolk, I think.
As the wife of a Desert Storm veteran, and the mother
of 2 Marines, I thank you for your sacrifice to our great country.
I am writing at this time, because a close friend of
mine, over 40 years, has been dating a man who claims to be a
Vietnam veteran, Navy SEAL, and ex POW. We have discovered
these claims to be false, and I have been visiting the POW/MIA
websites to confirm his fradulent claims. My son is furious
about this man's claims, and helped me to write a letter to the
pownetwork.org site.
My son is a C130 pilot, and has spent time in
Afghanistan, Iraq, and Africa.
He is now living in VA, and working at Quantico. I
think I contacted you a few years ago, and you might have been
living on the east coast near there.
I will give the bracelet to my son to return to
you if you would like. He would probably like to meet you
personally. If not, I respect your privacy. Please forward an
address if you would like me to send you the bracelet.
Please know that I have prayed for your family, and
upheld your loved one's name for almost 40 years.
I wish you God's love and peace for the future.
Sincerely,
Jean Bernth
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 09:11:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Joe Laberge <lcsolutions21229@yahoo.com> Subject: Trying to return a Bracelet for a found Airman
To Whom It May Concern,
My name is Joe Laberge and during my time in the USAF I
proudly and anxiously wore my POW/MIA bracelet
for Edward J. Darcy. I have now recently seen that his remains
were returned to the family and he has finally been put to rest.
I would like to get in contact with his family and not only express
my condolences and sorrow, but return that which I wore
as a memorial and tribute to a hero in their family. I understand
that a woman by the name of Wendy Darcy Marsh seems to be the
primary surviving relative - I have no others details beyond that.
Can you help? My contact info is as follows, and can be
forwarded to Wendy as necessary.
Thank You,
Joe Laberge
Waldorf, MD
Lcsolutions21229@yahoo.com
USAF 1995-2003
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From: "John S" <stulp@snip.net> Subject: CAPT W SCHMIDT JR USMC 609-68 Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 16:02:24 -0400
I CAME INTO POSSESSION OF A BRACELET FOR
CAPT WALTER R SCHMIDT JR. USMC FROM NY
HE WAS LOST 6 JUNE 68. WHEN I
LOOKED HIM UP ON THE POW LIST IS STATED ALIVE ON THE GROUND.
I HAVE TO TELL YOU I AM ALMOST SICK
FROM READING THAT. STILL ON THE GROUND, I AM SO SORRY.
IF ANY OF HIS PEOPLE READ THIS
PLEASE CONTACT ME.
IF HIS FAMILY READS THIS PLEASE LET ME KNOW . I FELT SO SCARED FOR HIM. 37 YEARS AGO. I WAS ONLY A YOUNG MAN. BUT I CAN FEEL HIS SWEAT FROM 4 DECADES . ALIVE ON THE GROUND . I AM SO SORRY.
BIG JOHN
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From: Jab3004@aol.com Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 20:43:58 EDT Subject: CPO Kenneth Pugh
I
am seeking info on the family of Kenneth Pugh, lost 4/12/1966. I
do know that his remains were located. I have had (worn) his
POW/MIA bracelet since the mid-seventies.
My sincere thoughts are with his family as we are about to begin our Independence Day celebrations. julie
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From: Mm54fm53@aol.com Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 21:09:08 EDT
My name is Madeline M. Murdoch and I live in Houston, Texas. I
am 50 years old. I have been wearing a POW bracelet for 20
years with information that reads Major
Arthur D. Baker
USAF 4-7-65 Laos. I wear this bracelet with pride. I just
wanted to let the family know that I am extremely proud to wear this
bracelet.
Thanks,
Madeline M. Murdoch
Please e-mail me as I would love to hear from Arthur D. Baker's
family.
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To: info@pownetwork.org From: Cathy Ellis <ellis.11@osu.edu> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2005 15:53:32 -0400
My name is Cathy Ellis and my email is ellis.11@osu.edu. I am
a new member of Rolling Thunder Ohio Chapter 3 in Chillicothe,
Ohio. I currently wear a bracelet for Maj.
Calvin Maxwell. I am constantly asked about
the bracelet and am so proud to be able to introduce Maj.
Maxwell to these strangers and to thank him once again for
"giving all". I intend to wear his bracelet
the rest of my life or until he comes home. My love and
thoughts go out to his family and I assure you as long as I
live so will Maj. Maxwell's memory
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From: "Nancy @ Copperwood B&B"
<copperwd@whidbey.com> Subject: RE: Col. Peter J. Frederick Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2005 17:41:19 -0700
My husband wore a POW
bracelet for Col.
Peter J. Frederick
during the war. I recently came across it and would like to
give it to his family if they would like it.
Sincerely,
Nancy Robinson
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Subject: Bracelet not forgotten Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2005 11:39:22 -0400
My name is Robin Bennett and in the 70's
I purchased a bracelet to help our boys overseas. I chose the name
of 1lt. Robin Gatwood. His
name was the name of choice because I also share that name. I
wore that bracelet for many a years and only quit wearing it because
it snapped in the middle. The bracelet still stayed on my
dresser and went with every move we made. It has now been 33
years. My ex-husband was in the military and we moved quite a
bit but thru it all I always wondered where he was. I have now
decided to purchase a new one from this site and continue to wear
it. I feel proud to wear it and will continue forever.
If His family reads this you may (if you choose) to contact me at rbencline@aolcom.
May god bless your family and please know that my prayers are with
you always...
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Date: July 4, 2005
From: sford02@cox.net
Re: CWO
James Butler (NC)
I would enjoy having contact from the
family of CWO James Butler. I have worn his bracelet since
1970. My father was a service man (Navy) and we were stationed
in Hawaii at the time. I just remember feeling the power of
love and pride having his bracelet. He is very much
a part of my daily prayer life and my heart. I have been
to the "Wall" and found his name there as well. I
was ten years old when I received the bracelet and would like to
know more about this wonderful man. Please contact me at sford02@cox.net
forever grateful,
Sharon Ford
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From: "Vicki Frew" <vickizf@earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 23:34:48 -0500 Major Howard Stephenson 3/29/72
Capt. Frederick J. Sutter 12/31/71
Just wanted to let you know that the above bracelets are still being
worn. Originally by my ex-husband and myself,
now by our 23 year old son (he wears both).
I hope the families are aware of this site and will read that their
loved ones are still remembered.
Vicki Frew
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From: "Carolyn Moore" <carolynsmoore@comcast.net> Subject: Capt. Samuel Deichelmann Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 21:05:38 -0500
I would like for the family of Capt. Samuel Deichelmann to know that
I wore the bracelet with his name on it for years. I was going
through some old keepsakes and ran across it and would love to
return it to you.
Carolyn Moore
carolynsmoore@comcast.net
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Subject: RE: Maj Robert John Welch Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 11:52:42 -0400 From: "Bev Ruopp" <sweetie11651@yahoo.com> I have a POW bracelet from Major Robert Welch that has been missing since January 16, 1967 and I would like to get in touch with his family. Please let me know if you are able to put me in touch with them. Thank you. |
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From: TheeKym@wmconnect.com Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 14:43:40 EDT Subject: Admiral James Stockdale
While
watching the news the other day I was saddened to hear Admiral James
Stockdale passed on. I have kept up on him as much as possible. What a
great man. He was a true American hero, God bless his soul. I wore and
still have his POW braclet. If you think the family would like to have
it please contact me or have them contact me.
Thank You, Kym Pate TheeKym@wmconnect.com |
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From: "ARobinson" <arobinson@htcomp.net> Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 02:13:48 -0500
I was honored to work with Harry
Jenkins in San Diego at Cubic Corp. in the late-70's.
I was the secretary for his group, a young wife and mother then. I
moved to Texas with my husband in 1980. Capt. Jenkins was
such an inspiration to all of us, such a regular man and yet, such
an extraordinary person as well. There are a few people who touch
our lives that we always remember, and Capt. Jenkins is one. Always
good for a laugh, and also an insightful bit of advice. He was one
of a kind. What a legacy he has left for his family, of whom he
always spoke with love and devotion.
Adrienne Driskill Robinson
Whitney, Texas
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From: "b_t1205" <b_t1205@bellsouth.net> Subject: David A. Frederick's Family Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 20:54:33 -0400
I have had for many years Capt.
David A. Frederick's POW/MIA bracelet. I found a website that
allowed me to see that his remains had been found on 6-08-93
and was buried at Arlington on 6-11-93. I would consider it an honor
to return Capt. David A. Frederick's bracelet to his family.
Tracie U. Edge
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Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:07:55 -0400 From: yarussobrother@aol.com
July 13, 2006
regarding Capt John L Ryder,
missing 6-9-70
I bought my bracelet in college 25 years ago. was looking thru by
jewelry box and put it on again. I have been thinking of him every
day, wondering where he is. Now with the power of the
internet I was able to see a picture of him and read his bio. To
think he just turned 50. Just wanted to let you know that he
is thought of still.
annette
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From: "susan m. dezago" <dalastar@bestweb.net> Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 09:37:40 -0400
My brother in law was a Vietnam Vet. In
1991when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he was told by his
doctors that more than likely it was due to the heavy exposure to
Agent Orange that he had during the war. He did two tours, and
stayed until the evacuation of Cambodia. After his diagnoses, he
went to the Wall and had begun what I call "soul
searching" . He had asked me if I would wear a bracelet if I
had one. So, we went shopping to our local Military Surplus store
and I found one with the name Michael J.
Burke, USMC.
My brother in law died in 1996. I have
had my bracelet on for fourteen yrs. now, and never take it off. I
also keep a picture of Michael J. Burke over my calendar that I
found on the internet as another way of remembering.....because I
NEVER WANT TO FORGET....
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From: "Joe & Amy Curtis" <joe_amycurtis@cox.net> Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 23:35:25 -0500
This is in reference to Capt
James W. Widdis Jr. 609th Special Operations Squadron.
March 23, 1969
I am a SSgt/E-5 in the US Air Force and my
Mom has worn Capt Widdis' braclet for many years. On a
recent visit with her I recognized the name on the bracelet because
I am stationed at Hurtburt Fld, Florida, home of the 16th Special
Operations Wing and was reading through some history of Special
Operations pilots. I understand he was promoted to LtCol.
As Capt Widdis, his name appeared as MIA, along with his
navigator Capt Davis, for some time with no further information .
I did some research and found out that LtCol Widdis had been
identified and returned home. I am proud to follow in the
footsteps of LtCol Widdis and offer my appreciation to his family
for giving him the strength to serve. When we leave for
uncertain destinies, as I have done many times, knowing our family
holds tight to our hearts, keeps us strong and makes it much easier.
We would like to offer to return the bracelet
to your family if you will accept it. If you do not desire for
us to return it, we will continue to honor LtCol Widdis and your
family by wearing it and on my next visit to Washington, I will take
it to "The Wall" and place it under his name. I look
forward to any response. God bless!
Very Respectfully,
Joseph D. Curtis, SSgt, USAF
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From: "MARGINELL E MARG POWELL"
<powellmarg@msn.com> Subject: Re: Capt. Fred Hall 4/12/69 Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 16:46:37 -0500
For some good, I feel it good, I still have the original bracelet I
acquired in 1969. I checked the papers frequently in hopes that he
would have returned. I have moved several times and, to my
amazement, I still have the bracelet and I have it in my bathroom;
so I see it setting there frequently. Today, I decided to get on the
net and see if any word was out on him. I pray that he has been
found. I, like the young Brandon who wrote, have an original. Mine
has the hole at the end and has never changed in all of these years.
I hope he has been found so that I can look at the bracelet in a
different manner. God bless Capt. Fred Hall and his family. Marg
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From: Grlorca2@aol.com Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 14:39:04 EDT
I am trying to
contact a family member of Capt. Laurent
Gourley. I have a bracelet that I have treasured for
many years. I thought maybe someone in the family would want to
now have it. I didn't know him, but I knew many like him, and
they will forever be in my heart. If interested my name is
Pamela and my e-mail is Grlorca2@aol.com. Thank you
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From: POLISHGIRL192@aol.com Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 05:16:22 EDT
I have the
bracelet of CWO Lowell Stephen Powers. I would like to return
it to a family member, preferrably a wife if he had one, or a
brother or sister. I have read his story about how he
may have died and his remains have not been accounted for on the
internet, and my heart just aches for this family. If anyone
knows where to return his bracelet please contact: Sharyn@ POLISHGIRL192@AOL.COM.
This family is in my prayers. I will never forget.
Thank you, Sharyn
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 11:08:54 -0500
(Central Daylight Time) From: "Kay Johnson" <KayJohnson@mchsi.com>
SFC Raymond E Bobe 3-16-69
Home at Last!
Blessings to Raymond and his family. My family and I have prayed
for him and his family for 30 years it now seems as though he is a
part of us.
His bracelet broke several years ago and the pieces were in a jewelry
box that was stolen in a robbery so I have nothing to return but I am
getting another bracelet for one of the others still missing.
Rest well, Raymond and thanks for coming into our lives
Rev Kay Johnson
Lower Lights Ministry
PO Box 1993
Columbia, MO 65205
lowerlightsministry@mchsi.com
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From: Virgoea@aol.com Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 11:48:57 EDT
To the
family of First Lieut. Arthur
H. Hardy
I have a bracelet with the name of First Lieut. Arthur H. Hardy on it, which was worn by my sister, Nancy Elwood, now deceased. I would like to return the bracelet to his family, if this is possible. Thank you. Virginia Elwood-Akers virgoea@aol.com |
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I have a Vietnam POW bracelet. The name on it is Lt Paul Worrell
12-2-66. Please help me contact this family to see if they would like
this bracelet.
Joan Medany |
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From: Sheree Redelberger <sredelberger@fs.fed.us> Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 08:05:02 -0700
Hi, I was writing to find out if you had any contact with POW's
families. I have been cleaning out some of my stuff and I came
across the bracelet that I wore during the war. I have looked
up the person and they were returned to us in 1985. I
would like to see if the family would like the bracelet with his
name on it. It is Lt. Richard Minnich
Jr. 01/04/1968.
Please let me know I could send it.
~ Thanks ~
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Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 19:00:40 -0400 From: Lani Kellogg <cleon@seneca24.net>
Sir:
I have been wearing a Vietnam era POW/MIA
bracelet for twenty years plus, in remembrance of Major Brent E.
Davis, USMC, missing since 3/18/66. We only today learned that
his remains were identified and returned for burial in Arlington.
My question is if there is an appropriate protocol for the handling
of his bracelet? We would be pleased to send it on to a member
of his family if it were so desired. If not, it still leaves the
question of how to handle this respectfully to Major Davis and his
memory. It absolutely seems inappropriate to toss it in the
trash.
Thank you in advance for answering my question.
Don Robinson, ex. Seabee
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From: Wcnktn46@aol.com Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 21:39:13 EDT
My Grandfather Retired Col. Richard P. Geer, passed away a few years
ago and my Grandmother just recently. Thus I inherited a few
bracelets. I wanted the families of Col.
Ted Guy, Lt.Col. James Hartney, LtCol. Harold Kahler, and Capt. James
White
that they have been prayed for for all these years. If any
family members wish for their bracelets, I understand and if not, I
will continue to wear them in their and my grandfather's honor.
Bless you all. The Geer Family
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From: "JULIE GERLACH" <JULIEAGEEE@SOCAL.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 11:43:04 -0700
My name is Julie Gerlach. I am
reaching out to the family of David W.
Erickson - US Marine Corps. MIA: 3-16-1968.
I was 9 years old when I ordered the POW
Bracelet and received his name. I have cherished this bracelet
and have always had a place in my heart for him, I just wanted
to know if his family members would like me to keep the bracelet or
if they would like me to send it back to them.
Sgt Erickson will always be in my heart
as well as gods.
Thanks for listening.
Respectfully,
Julie Gerlach
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From: "Jack & \"T.K.\"
Cully" <jktkcully@wyoming.com> Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:55:00 -0600
To the Family of NORMAN
GREEN:
I have had Norman's POW/MIA bracelet for
many, many years and, just today, August 10, 2005, found a web site
than gave me information as to what was last known of him: a
prisoner of war in Laos.
Has he been returned to the United
States, dead or alive?
I would very much like to hear from
someone regarding his well-being, as he has been a part of me for so
long. If I am fortunate enough to have someone pick up this
LOVELETTER, I can be reached at: jktkcully@wyoming.com
or mail to: "T.K." Cully, P.O. Box 2143, Rawlins, Wy
82301.
May God Bless You and Norman. My
humble but sincere thanks to him for his service to our country and
the sacrifice he made.
Very sincerely,
"T.K." Cully
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Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 18:23:41 -0700 From: "Kris Woods" <kwoods@divxcorp.com> Dear
Family of Captain Charles Stratton, When
I was 6 or 7 years old, my mother bought me a POW/MIA bracelet with
the name of Captain Charles Stratton. I prayed for his safe
return and would think of him often as a young child. I
remember seeing the war on TV and kept hoping I would see him on the
news some day, returning home. I
still think of him after more than 30 years – his name and the
hope for his safe return made a strong impression on me that has
lasted a long time. I hope that one day your family will know
what happened to him and can find peace in that knowledge. For
some reason, I felt compelled to look up his name on the Internet
today and found this website with notes to MIA families. I
wish your family serenity and healing in the wake of Captain
Stratton’s unknown fate. Please
know that I will continue holding good thoughts for Captain Charles
Stratton and those he left behind. Sincerely, Kris
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From: "Kathleen Rice" <k_fitzgerald_rice@hotmail.com> Subject: Lt Earl G Lewis, JR Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 02:28:35 -0400
I just wanted to send my regards to
retired Lt Earl Lewis Jr, who appears in this website's biography.
I wore his POW bracelet for years (at least I believe this is the
same man.)
I just wanted to let him know how happy
I was to see that he DID make it home. I searched the papers
religiously way back then, but never found his name on the list of
returned POWs. I hope he is well and happy - Could you pass on
the message. I thought of him often as a young girl, wishing
he were home with his family. I hope there is a way for you to
pass on the message to him. He has my full respect.
Kathleen Rice, Boston, MA
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From: "Tina Conley" <tmc875@msn.com> Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 21:17:27 -0700
Dear
LT.Col. Howard Smith family,
I hope that this e-mail get's to your family. My name is Tina Conley. I live in OR. I came from a military family. Over this past weekend. I was going threw some boxes in my garage. I found my POW bracelet. I remember as a teenager buying it. During the Vietiam war. My father was station in Thailand. My uncle flew helicopters during the war in Vietiam. I remember after the war. Hearing stories of how people sent a POW there bracelet. Well times has changed. This week I went onto the internet. Searching for your father, husband, son, brother. I couldn't believe finding his name. Right after I found at the information. I'd e-mailed my father. See my family lives in OK. My dad served 20 yrs in the AF. My son knew Howard flew fighter jets. I wanted to see if my dad knew what was said on the internet. I come from a military family. I have so much pride coming from a military family. Until I got married. I thought that everyone worked for the government. I live in OR. This is the first place in my 46 yrs of life. That I've not lived in a military town. I miss that. Where in OK City did Howard Smith family lived. My mother & sister lives in Midwest City. My brother was born at Tinker. My brother and father lives in Tulsa, OK. I really hope to hear back from LT.COL. Howard Smith's family. Take care, Tina Conley & family |
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Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 21:58:16 -0400 From: The Rices <topflite@bright.net>
To the family of Captain Thomas B. Mitchell,
My name is Kim and I have worn Captain Mitchell's bracelet for
longer than I can remember, at least 30 years. I have letters
from his wife that were written to me while I was in high school.
I often think of her and her pain. I just wanted to let her
and their family that I keep him in my prayers everyday. If
they were to ever want his bracelet I would be happy to return it to
them, if not I will wear it until..........
My e-mail is www.topflite@bright.net
God does bless and he was there with the crew.
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From: "Eric & Peggy Musgrove"
<tribe91@comcast.net> Subject: MIA bracelet wearer question
Hello,
I have been wearing the
bracelet for James M. Luttrell for 20 years. I have just found
out through your site that his remains were found. http://www.pownetwork.org/bios/l/l064.htm
If this is fact, and I
honestly hope it is, how can I find his family to return the
bracelet? Any help would be appreciated. I have checked
the website for The Wall and none of his family members have posted
looking for any bracelets. If you have contact info, you can
pass my contact info to them.
Thanks so much for your
help.
Peggy Musgrove
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From: "Paul Wheeler" <wheelersinfreedom@adelphia.net> Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:03:38 -0400
To the family of COLONEL
NORMAN GREEN: I have worn the bracelet of Col.
Norman Green for many, many years. I just recently came
across this forum to possibly locate his family and read his
biography. I am pleased to have a picture to go with the name
that has been on my wrist for over three decades. I would like
to thank his family for their sacrifice, for their courage and their
fortitude that has been a part of their lives for so many years.
I wish the biography had read differently and that I had a
release date to remember instead of the missing in action date of
1-9-68. I can be reached at wheelersinfreedom@adelphia.net
I will never forget this brave man, Col. Norman Green. He is
my personal hero.
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From: JONIOH@att.net Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:20:47 -0500
I recently read stories in my local area
of people who had braclets of soldiers in the Vietnam war. I
too have a bracelet of a soldier in this war, his name is Captain
Charles Walling, 8-8-1966. Some of the people have
returned the bracelet to the families of these soldiers, who never
returned. I checked this website for Captain Charles Walling,
and he was said to have been shot down, no remains found. I do
not wish to open any old wounds for the family, but to let them
know I still keep the bracelet and I realize that in keeping
the bracelet keeps hope alive, but if any family members were out
there and would like the bracelet, I would gladly return it to them.
Thank you. Joan
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From: "TAG6000" <TAG6000@bellsouth.net> Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 14:02:27 -0400
To the family of Lcdr. Dain V. Scott.
My name is Tom Agerton, USN (RET) and have been wearing the bracelet
of LCDR Scott for more than 25 years. I was wondering if
the family would be interested in having his bracelet returned?
If so, please email.
"We'll Never Forget"
Tom Agerton
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From: "Paul Wheeler" <wheelersinfreedom@adelphia.net> Subject: Colonel Norman Green Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 19:21:33 -0400
I have a POW bracelet for Colonel Norman
Green 1-9-68. I have just today looked up his bio on the
internet and found a picture of him and read related articles.
I am wondering how one would go about finding his family or an old
friend of his. Is this something you can help me with?
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Lisa Wheeler wheelersinfreedom@adelphia.net
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Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 05:19:57 -0700 (PDT) From: patricia schwan <comml4@sbcglobal.net> Subject: pow bracelet for Wallace L. Wiggins
I just located this site and am grateful for the chance to let
Captain Wiggins family know that I have had his bracelet for these
many years. if anyone would like it back I will be happy
to forward. please know that he has not been forgotten.
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From: Dharry58@aol.com Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 22:37:02 EDT
I received the POW bracelet of LT. Charles
L. Bifolchi around 1972. He will always be remembered by
me, and kept alive in my memory. I wish peace and healing for his
loved ones. If they would like to have the bracelet, let me know.
Donna Harrington
Newburyport, MA
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From: "Bette Stankewich" <coopstill@hotmail.com> Subject: john jakovac Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 19:51:12 -0400
Hi I have the bracelet of John that I have worn and kept safe for a
very long time. I just discovered he is on the remains returned
list. He has been apart of my life for over 35 years. I would be
willing to give it back to a family memeber if they wanted it. I
will take it to the "WALL" if I hear from no one. thanks
so much for a site to respond to. My heart will always be heavy with
the loss of friends and strangers as well in Vietnam and all wars
declared or not. I love america but freedom is so hard to justify at
times. Bette
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Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 06:14:43 -0700 (PDT) From: ShHirschmann <shhirschmann@yahoo.com>
To the family and friends of CDR JOHN
"BUZZ" ELLISON,
I am 35 yrs old and just received this viva POW/MIA bracelet. I was
upset to see it on eBay in the original package rather than where
they should be - on someone's wrist. I wish I could have bought them
all and wear every one of them. I know that it goes without saying
that Buzz has not been forgotten, but I just wanted to say that I
proudly wear his bracelet, (it is never removed from my arm), and
that I am just one more who has not forgotten CDR John
"Buzz" Ellison, a REAL AMERICAN HERO. I pray to G-d that
we will get info concerning him and all the other POWs/MIAs right
this minute.
I can be contacted via email at:
My deepest veneration to all that served,
Sha'ul
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Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 22:02:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Cathy Schneider <kksdjs@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Lt. Col. Marvin Foster Hubbard, TX
I just read in today's paper that the remains of Lt. Col. Marvin
Foster of Hubbard, Texas were identified last month. As a high
school student in 1968 I wore a POW/MIA bracelet bearing his name.
I have kept the bracelet and would like to either send it to his
family or donate it to a POW/MIA organization. This brave,
brave man has been in my prayers for years as are our current
outstanding men and woman serving in Iraq. Please contact me
and advise me how best to donate my bracelet. Thank you all
for all you do for our freedom.
Cathy Schneider, Californian for four generations (the real California). |
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From: "Sonya Sorenson " <sonya@gmavt.net> Subject: James Scuiter Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:11:33 -0400
I served in Vietnam with James Scuiter
and would appreciate any information regarding his family members.
Jon M Richmond
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