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LETTERS AND NOTES FROM THOSE THAT WEAR
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From: MFColon517@aol.com Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 00:02:14 EDT
To the Family and Friends of PFC Matt
Maupin,
I have been wearing Matt's bracelet for a few weeks now - I think of him
every day and pray that he will return home safely. These past few
days must have been more hellish than the rest for Matt's loved ones.
Whatever the outcome, I will never forget Matt for the rest of my life.
God Bless Matt, his family and friends.
I also wear a bracelet for LCDR Michael Scott
Speicher. I was in college when the Gulf War took place
and unlike many of my classmates, I was supportive of the war and our
quest to liberate Kuwait. I now have 2 nephews in the Marine
Corps, one of whom is serving in Iraq. I hope that when this war
ends, we will have found Scott alive so he may finally be reunited with
his family or may we at least learn of his fate. God Bless Scott,
his family and friends.
Mary Colon,
Long Island, NY
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From: Firegirl33088@aol.com Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 23:54:44 EDT
To the family and
friends of Marvin Benjamin
Christopher Wiles;
I have been
wearing Marvin's bracelet for 4 years now. Ironically, I bought his
bracelet two weeks before the tragedy of September 11th on a school
trip through the US capitol. I was going through all of the POW
bracelets and for some reason Marvin's just stuck out from the rest.
So that day I bought his bracelet and have been wearing it ever since.
It is now very old and worn down, but it is still on my wrist, where I
put it 4 years ago. Every day I look at this bracelet and pray that he
will be returned home. I look at this bracelet also as hope for all of
our men and women that are fighting right now in Iraq. It reminds me
that not only is their hope for their return, but as long as I wear
this bracelet, there is hope that he will also. I am now 16 years old
and I plan to wear this bracelet until I know that he is back home. If
any of his family and friends are reading this, God Bless you all, and
I wish you all the very best. My prayers are with you every day. I
would love to hear from the family of the man whose life I pray for
every day, so please contact me if you can.
Samantha Neathery
Riverside, CA
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From: Hootsiedinger@webtv.net (John Starks) Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 19:59:50 -0400 Subject: To Family of Capt. Kenneth Goff, Jr.
As a teenager, I obtained the POW bracelet of Capt. Goff and wore it
all through high school.
Recently, I found it in my jewelrey box and would like to know if the family would like to have it. I have been honored wearing it all those years and wish for u to have it if u want. U can contact me at anytime.
Sincerely, Leslie A Starks
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From: Blountkelle@aol.com Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2004 22:15:40 This e-mail is to go out to the Family and Loved ones of SSGT Robert H. Gage, listed MIA near Hoa An. Tonight is the eve of SSGT Gage' disappearance for he was listed MIA on 03JUL66. It is with a heavy heart, I write this, at the thought of dredging up any painful memories and for that I sincerely apologize. It is however my intent to offer my appreciation and gratitude for what He did. For his sacrifice and fortitude; his commitment and strength will of course always be remembered and revered in the hearts and thoughts of many Americans. Especially this weekend. My evidence for this claim, is the respect in my heart and mind not only to him (for it his name on the band around my wrist) but to all Americans that fought for freedom-regardless if on foreign soil. The band will remain and all hope is extended that there will be many POW/MIA returned in years to come. |
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Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2004 17:37:18 -0700 (PDT) From: Gonsalo Cordero <corderog@prodigy.net>
I too am a vet and have worn this bracelet for years. The name on the
bracelet is SSGT DANNY WIDNER
U.S.A. 5-12-68 . I will be doing some back ground check on this
now as my time to re-tire is at hand. Don't remember how I received
this but it has been with me for a long time and I hate to part with
it but I will try to return it or keep it with me till the time comes
for me to turn it over to a younger vet to carry it on less we forget
what America stands for. It has been a privilege and an honor to have
served my country and to follow in the footsteps of faithful
Americans.. thank a vet
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Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 12:36:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Derek Blount <djblount@sbcglobal.net> Subject: To the Family of Lt. Jack C. Rittichier, USCG
I have only just found out about the return of the remains of Lt.
Rittichier and his burial in Arlington in October of last year.
I have worn a bracelet with his name for over 12 years. I
obtained my first one at the Lincoln memorial in Washington.
It was aluminum and after a couple of years it finally broke. I
went back to Washington that year and went to purchase another
bracelet at the Viet Nam Memorial. The table I approached had a
pile of stainless steel bracelets in plastic bags over a foot high and
covered the entire table. I put my hand in the pile and pulled
out a new bracelet. To my utter astonishment, I found Lt.
Rittichier's name again on my wrist. He was refusing to be
forgotten. I was in Washington to do advocacy work for the
National Park Service and as I went to Congressional offices I reminded
them of their duty to find Lt Rittichier and all other MIA/POWs.
I have worn that bracelet since, ....until today. Today I
removed the band and in March when I go to Washington again I will
find a new band to wear with pride and remembrance. I will also
make a concerted effort to visit Lt. Rittichier's grave at Arlington.
I will also once again remind our Legislators of their duty to support
the return of our patriots. I am glad that Lt Rittichier has
finally come home but still saddened that so many still have not.
Although I have retired Lt. Rittichier's bracelet from my wrist it
will hang on my wall with a copy of the incident report as a reminder
of a man that refused to be forgotten.
Sincerely yours,
Derek Blount
civilian
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From: "Raymond Wojciak" <wojciak1@earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 23:19:22 -0700
Hello.
While clearing out my mothers jewelry, my sisters and I found the
POW/MIA bracelet she wore for many years. She is now 77 and in
failing health. We wondered what to do with this bracelet and
began researching the bracelets on the web. As a result of
'surfing' the web we found your sight.
Following your instructions we want to let you know that we have a
bracelet for:
CDR Guy Johnson - MIA 12/20/65.
We see that his remains were found and returned.
If the family would like the bracelet they can e-mail me at:kjthornton@bellsouth.net
Thank you for your great site and information.
Sincerely,
J. Thornton
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From: Iambrbphl@aol.com Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 18:49:42 EDT Subject: Kenneth Thomas 5-5-66 I have kept this bracelet 38 years and, his remains are home and his spirit is with our heavenly father....... although my bracelet says Capt. i have heard that was a misprint and he was Lt. doesn't matter he has always been a true Hero to me...thanx for a beautiful web sight.... b johnson email iambrbphl@aol.com |
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From: "Neil DiTrani" <4ditfam@netzero.net> Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 17:09:51 -0700
To the family of Capt.
Robert Stanley
(4-1-67),
I have had his POW
bracelet since the early 70's. I wore it for many years. I have it now
with other cherished family items. If it would be appropriate I
would love for you to have the bracelet. I respect your privacy and do
not wish to intrude. If you would like me to send the bracelet to a
family member I will be happy to do so. It has been an honor to wear
and own this bracelet.
Respectfully,
Barbara DiTrani
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From: RacinYank@aol.com Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 10:42:08 EDT MIA EDWARD A WILLING 7/21/68 Another year has passed and Edward is not home. I and others remain to keep the faith that he will be one day laid to rest below his marker at Arlington. We continue to search for the answer as to his fate. Edward is not forgotten! This poem was left at both The Wall in D.C. and at The Moving Wall when it was in my city. It was written ( without my knowledge ) by my then 16 year old son.
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From: "Ed Blankenship" <edblankenship@transloadshippers.com> Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 18:30:59 -0700
My name is Ed Blankenship
and in the early 70's (70-71) I was in the USMC stationed at El Toro
Marine Base, in Southern California. One day while browsing the PX
came across POW bracelets sitting on a counter for sale. Wanting to
show my support for our brothers whom were listed as POW/MIA picked
out two bracelets to purchase. One was for LCDR
Larry J. Stevens
and the other was for Chief Warrant
Officer Joseph Rose III.
I alternating wearing both bracelets for the next two years. Soon they
found their way into a box of my military memento's and about twenty
years ago, was fortunate to purchase a vacation home wherein I proudly
displayed my bracelets. I took every opportunity to tell their story
to my children and friends. Each time I always wondered if they made
it home. From looking at your list, it appears CWO Rose made it out.
It doesn't appear that LCDR Stevens has made it home yet. Like his
family, I do believe he will. If anyone has any information on CWO
Rose please let me know. Would love to send his bracelet to him and/or
his family. In addition, would like to let the Stevens family know,
that as I write this, I have his bracelet in my hands. We want forget
and we will never give up hope that he will be released soon. God
Bless you all.
My email address is: ed@transloadshippers.com |
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From: "Angela Shaffer"
<majick1010@hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 19:52:54 -0400
For two years now, I have had and worn the bracelet of SFC/SPC (?) Richard
J. Lacey US ARMY missing 31 Jan 1968. I would like to be
in contact with anyone who knew this man or his family. If you have
information, please e-mail me at Majick1010@hotmail.com
{please put Lacey in the subject line}.
Thank You
Angela Shaffer
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Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 13:10:29 -0700 From: "Deedee Coffey" <Deedee.Coffey@sharp.com>
Looking for wife/family of Klaus Dieter
Scholz - We use to exchange letters (often) when I was a
teen..(the first couple of years after the helicopter accident - and
Klaus was MIA). I remember you had one or two small
children, I believe a daughter...I wore my bracelet up until 2000,
when it cracked, and is now very close to breaking. I read that
remains were identified for the entire helicopter crew in 1990. I
would love to know you are okay.
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From: KamperTwo@aol.com Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 15:21:56 EDT
I am trying to find the family of a man whose POW bracelet I wore for
many years. Unfortunately, I don't remember his name and I sent the
bracelet to his wife who I wrote to in the 70's when I was in high
school. She sent me a picture of my POW standing in front of his
plane. I saw him return home on TV. The bracelet I sent back to the
family had my name engraved on the inside of the bracelet. If you
received a bracelet that was engraved on the inside with the name Kathie
or Katherine Tippetts please contact me. I just wanted to thank you
for serving. My husband is a Navy Captain and our youngest son is at
Marine Corp. bootcamp Parris Island right now.
written July 26, 2004
Sincerely,
Kathie
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From: Quietvenue@aol.com Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 00:18:02 EDT Subject: USMC MIA RANDY N. MCPHEE
mia, april 30,1967 vietnam. california is home of record.
my name is william c. (bill) asbury, usmc 1965-1969. vietnam
1967-1968.
i proudly wear the mia bracelet for pfc mc phee. i would like any
information available concerning pfc mcphee including family
information inorder that i may contact them and let them know he is in
my thoughts and prayers. i recently had one of my dogtags found in
vietnam and returned to me, so i know there is still hope.
anyone with any information, please contact me at QuietVenue@aol.com
thank you...
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From: "David Dishman" <d.dishman@comcast.net> Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 19:50:56 -0400
To The Family of Sgt.
Steven Hastings,
I purchased and wore a pow/mia bracelet
when I was a sophomore in high school. That would've been in
Tennessee in 1975 or so. The man's name on my bracelet read S/Sgt.
Steven Hastings. I wore the bracelet for almost two
years. I developed an allergy to the metal and had to stop
wearing it so I put it in my jewelry box for safe
keeping. I still have it and keep it among some of my most
treasured possessions. I have also shared its' story with my children.
My daughter who is now 13 had to write a lengthy paper on the
Vietnam War last year. It was of special interest to her.
Over the past thirty years I've often wondered what happened to the
man whose name is engraved on my bracelet. It's been on my mind
much more as of late and I decided to try to find out something by
checking the internet. To my amazement I found there were many
sites with a lot of different types of information. I was
nervous as I looked up Sgt. Hastings' name in an index on
one particular site because I was hoping to see that he'd been found
and returned home to his family. Unfortunately that website
also stated that Sgt. Hastings situation is one of many
that has never been resolved. I can't even begin to imagine what
it has been like for you all these years. I don't know if he had
a wife or children, but I'm sure he left behind parents and
possibly brothers and/or sisters. The reason I'm writing is to
let you know that I've never forgotten about your loved one, Steven,
and the sacrifice he made for me and my country. As I'm writing
to you now I'm wearing the bracelet once again. I'd love to hear
from any family member if you'd like to contact me. If there's
anything I can do to help, it would be an honor to write to any
government official on his or his family's behalf. It is
my hope that someone in Sgt. Hastings' family reads this and knows
that he, and they, have been in my thoughts and prayers all these
years. I will never forget!
May God bless you and keep you in His
care.
Love In Christ,
Cathy Dishman
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From: Jeryg801@aol.com Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 10:18:13 EDT Subject: Capt. Frederick J. Sutter
Hello,
I received my bracelet from my mom for Christmas when I was a kid. It
had the name Capt. Frederick J. Sutter on it with a date of 12/31/71.
The bracelet and Capt. Sutter have been a part of my life ever since.
I am not computer savvy, so it took me a long time to find contacts
and website that offered a little more insight into the whereabouts of
Capt. Sutter. He was only 25 at the time, which is about the age of my
daughter now. Through the years, many things have brought a new light
onto my feelings and connection to Frederick Sutter. I read the
history and see that his father passed away, but I do not know if his
mom is still alive. I had contacted someone who stated he has a
sister, but that is all I know. If there is any family member of Capt
Frederick J. Sutter that is out there and looks at this site, I would
want to tell them that he has been in my mind and heart for all these
years. I still have the bracelet and will keep it until if and when
his family contacts me and asks for it.
Blessings and I hope this finds its way to one of his family members.
Diane McMillan
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From: "nadine" <nadia@pennswoods.net> Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 17:16:31 -0700
HI . I HAVE A POW BRACELET
OF LT. COL. JERDY WRIGHT JR. I JUST LEARN ABOUT THIS NETWORK. I
WOULD LIKE TO RETURN THE BRACELET TO THE FAMILY OF LT. COL WRIGHT IF
THEY WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT.
MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS NADIA@PENNSWOODS. NET.
THANK YOU NADINE R. BRESSLER
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From: "The Curnett's" <jmcurnett@netzero.com> Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2004 21:31:40 -0500
To the family of Robert Ira Bush of
Racine, WI:
I have had the Robert's bracelet since September 1989 when I was in
basic training at Lackland AFB, in TX. I am 33 years old now and
a disabled veteran. I currently live in Wisconsin. My
husband, myself, and my two children went to see the moving wall today
in Shawano, WI. My husband drove back to our house to get our
bracelets. We went to the information booth and located where
the names of our bracelet "Buddies" were on the wall.
It was touching and extraordinary to see the names on the wall.
We had them etched and it will touch our lives forever. Although
these fallen heroes are gone, they are not forgotten. As a
fellow veteran, I look up and respect anybody who served our country,
but I can't describe how it feels when somebody gave their life for
our country. They have done the ultimate sacrifice and died as
heroes. If you would like to contact me, I would be more than
honored to write back.
Thank you and God Bless your family!
Michelle Curnett
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From: Wwjackson2029@aol.com Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:16:14 EDT I
have worn and kept the bracelet of Air Force |
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From: LIAppraise@aol.com Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2004 02:05:39 EDT Subject: Major Morris McDaniel Jr. I have had his bracelet for over 30 years. I wore it for years, searched the paper for a listing of his name, and have kept it and him in my prayers. God Bless him and his family and friends. |
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Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2004 19:18:40 -0700 (PDT) From: m m <beavervalleychoppers@yahoo.com>
Well let me see how do I say this ..
i been wearing the bracelet with the name of
WHEELER, EUGENE LACY Name: Eugene Lacy Wheeler well it kind of a hard for me to talk about this cause the bracelet
was my fathers and a few days before he died he wanted me to take it
but i would not take it cause i did not want him to forget after all
this years of what he believed in and i told him that after he dies
then i would wear it but only till then cause i like my father
and i will not forget all that the military have done. And i feel that
no one should be left behind the bracelet is wore and almost
unreadable so what i am going to do is order another one with his name
and stuff on it and wear it right next to the one my dad had
that way both are not forgot in my eyes. This world now adays the kids
do not know anything about the bracelets which in I kind of found this site when i was looking for info about the bracelet. I hope They Bring Everyone Home Alive and well Matt Blankenship |
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From: "Denise Lundy" <lundyd@vcss.k12.ca.us> Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2004 21:48:51 -0700
I have the bracelet of Maj.
Donald Cook, which I received when my grandmother passed
away. It is always out in my home and not a day goes by that I
don't stop and look at it and think about what these men have gone
through for us. I keep the bracelet with pride.
Thank you
Denise
lundyd@vcss.k12.ca.us
"Life may not be the party we hoped
for...but while we are here we might as well dance!!!"
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From: "Meghan" <gingergeisha@excite.com> Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 19:03:58 -0400 (EDT)
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Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 16:53:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Kay Pendleton <flyergirl8810@yahoo.com> Subject: What can I do?
I have worn a POW/MIA bracelet for Lt.Col.
Bobby Neeld since I was a teenager. I got some information
about him from your website, but I would like to know what I could do
to help with the cause to get our government to demand more
information about our men. I appreciate your help.
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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 16:56:40 -0400 From: purplenergy@optonline.net For the family of Larry R. Kilpatrick from Georgia- My name is Nancy Williams, I live in New Jersey. I have had your loved one's bracelet for about 8 years. I just found this website and had hoped to find info, and I did. So I will continue to wear my bracelet. I had a cousin that was a chopper pilot in Vietnam. He was shot down and killed while on a resue mission. I was little then, but still remember him. He sent my Mom and I little silver and gold helicopter pendants from Asia. We were lucky enough to get word right away and were able to bury him at west point where he went to school as did his father before him. I hope that find some comfort in knowing that Larry is not forgotten. Love- Nancy Williams-purplenergy@optonline.net |
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Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 18:43:54 -0400 From: Marina <mbless0528@direcway.com> Subject: Leslie Sampson Ssgt USAF
To the family.
My name is Sam Whitehurst &
I've been wearing Leslie's Bracelet Since 1987. May I say It's
been an honor to wear it these many years. I will continue to wear it
until I'm told for sure that he has been found. I will check
back In hopes of finding you well.
God Bless
Sam
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Subject: Joseph Patrick Dunn MIA USN Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 15:23:28 -0700 From: "McDaniel" <McDaniel@fecrecpark.com> As
a proud American girl of nearly 10 years in 1968 I excitedly joined
my Mother and best friend at the local Jewelry store in I
am going to purchase a new bracelet in honor of this fine American
Soldier lost so very many years ago in I
attended MANY home-coming ceremonies at Travis AFB in I
have read Joseph’s Bio and admire his and your courage to continue
your stead-fast resolve to bring him home. Yours
in Remembrance, Becky
L. McDaniel
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Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 19:39:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Cyndi <purplemaniac63118@yahoo.com>
To the family of : John M Bischoff
SFC
USSF
Lost Apr. 22 1961
I am writing to you to tell you I have found your loved ones bracelet.
My father was SFC retired John N Aberle. He died on Aug 14, 2004. In
going through his things I came across this POW bracelet. I decided to
look on the internet for John Bischoffs name to see if he had returned
home, I was sad to find out that he didnt. I want you to know that in
your loved ones honor and in my fathers honor I will wear this
bracelet.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Aberle
Cyndi |
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From: Mary Ann Dunbar <Mad7516@Charter.net> Subject: Service to our Country. Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 20:45:18 -0400
I would just like to thank each and every one of you for what you have
done for me. Living in a free society is the most wonderful
thing a human being can have. Because of all of you, and those
serving to day, our country is free.
I am a mouthy person, and to whomever will listen to me, I am telling
the story of John Kerry. My brother served three tours in
Vietnam as a Medic. He was serving while Kerry was back here
spouting off.
Please, please, continue to fight for our country and do everything in
your power to stop Kerry.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Dunbar
Elk Rapids, Michigan
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 11:12:27 -0700 From: "Carter LCpl Jacquelyn A" <jacquelyn.carter@usmc.mil> I just wanted to let the family members of Pfc. Antonio R. Sandovall know that he is in my prayers everyday. I am a LCpl in the Marine Corps and I know many Marines that were these bracelets and think about their brothers that are not with us today. All we want to tell you is that we love every last one of them. I always were my bracelet and think of him everyday. Please feel free to contact me at my e-mail address Jacquelyn.Carter@usmc.mil |
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From: RacinYank@aol.com Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 06:56:24 EDT
8/28/04
Edward
A. Willing
MIA 7/21/68
Gunnery Sergeant
D BTY, 2ND BN, 13TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV United States Marine Corps 28 August 1949 - 20 November 1978 Wilmington, Delaware Panel 51W Line 029
Today would be Ed's 55th birthday. He is not forgotten. I
remain to keep the faith that he will one day be laid to rest below
his marker at Arlington.
With respect and love,
Patty
Patricia Mielke
Easthampton, MA
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Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 01:05:24 -0700 (PDT) From: dominic pisano <pisano_dominic@yahoo.com> Subject: LCDR Kenneth K. Knabb MIA POW
Some years ago ( about 10 yrs now. ) at a native American pow
wow, ln Garrett County Md. I ran into LCDR Knabb's family handing
out MIA bracelets I just want them to know to this day it is still on
my arm and I bring it to the attention of all I meet. I want them
to know that he is not forgotten and that they are in my prayers.
Dominic Pisano
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From: "allen" <afvet@futura.net> Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2004 17:14:22 -0500
To the family and friends of Capt.
Michael I. Donovan:
I am looking to hear from any
family member or friend . This is to let you know that Michael has not
been forgotten.
I am a Viet Nam era veteran I
entered the USAF in Sept. 1972. One year after Michael I. Donovan was
shot down on 9-30-1971.
I have been wearing his POW/MIA
bracelet since. I am retired from the Air Force now. But it has been
my honor to wear and to continue tom wear the bracelet bearing
his name, he is a true hero in my book. He fought for what was right
and paid the ultimate price to assure people in a far away land could
have the same freedom we have and enjoy. I have obtained all the
information I could relating to Capt. Michael I. Donovan, and pray for
his family and friends constantly, that one day he would return. And
it would be my pleasure to return to you on that day this very
bracelet that I wear all the time.
An Air force Comrade
TSgt Allen Miller Ret USAF
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From: "Sheet Metal Workers"
<mporter1@eatel.net> Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 15:51:55 -0500
In the early seventies, at a little shop
on the edge of the Louisiana State University campus, I purchased
the metal band encircling my wrist, bearing the name of CPO
Edumend Frenyea. The date on the bracelet is 1/22/66. I
remember looking through the box of bracelets and thinking "There
are so many! How will I ever choose?" The next bracelet I picked
up was CPO Frenyea's, and he went missing on my birthday. I was only
eighteen.
Through the years, I have worn this
bracelet, though not consistently. It rested a while in my jewelry
box, and, a couple of years ago, after some prodding from my son &
his friends about "what was it really like in the 60's,
mom?" I brought it out. How do I explain to these children what
brought me to buy a bracelet, with someone I had never met or known's
name on it? The reality is, I couldn't explain it. Not in any rational
way. So, I told them I bought it and wore it for remembrance. I wore
it because a young soldier went missing one day, on the other side of
the globe, while I was celebrating my 13th birthday.
I thought about CPO Frenyea through the
years. What was he like? Did he have a family? With no face to put
with his name, I painted my own version, and tried to lead with my
heart. My prayers have always been that somehow he would know that he
was not forgotten. I look at the faces of my sons- one a man, and the
other on the edge of becoming a man. I remember their faces, as
babies, as toddlers, as teens. I wonder what their futures hold. I
wonder if somewhere down the line, a thin, metal bracelet will bear
one, or both, of their names. I pray not, but, should my heart ever
have to bear such a burden, I would like to think that somewhere, some
young man or woman would draw a bracelet from a box , and remember my
child.
If anyone in CPO Frenyea's family would
like my bracelet, I can send it. For 33 years it has been a part of
me. Bracelet or not, I don't think I will ever forget CPO Frenyea.
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From: "Karen Champagne Milliff"
<kmilliff@hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 12:07:21 +0000
To: The family of Major Paul Bannon
From: Karen Milliff, Texas
I've worn the POW bracelet for Major
Paul Bannon for over 26 years. I've never taken it
off, and won't until we know what happened to him. I pray for
the wife and children he left behind.
My soldier on my first bracelet came home (Capt.
Hayden Lockhart, Jr.). I'm hoping we'll be just as successful
with Major Bannon!!!
Love and Prayers,
Karen and Family
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From: Simmons Jay L Contr 453 EWS/EWA <Jay.Simmons@LACKLAND.AF.MIL> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:00:59 -0500
Hello,
My
name is MSgt (Ret) Jay L. Simmons, USAF. I would like to pass on
to the family members of
Col Louis F. Jones
that I have had the privilege of wearing a POW/MIA bracelet bearing
his name for many years. I have no information that Col Jones
has been repatriated or remains recovered. I would like to send
you the bracelet, if you like, at your discretion. You can
contact me via e-mail at jay.simmons@lackland.af.mil.
Thank
you for your time and God Bless.
Sincerely,
Jay
L. Simmons
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From: "cristiano" <cris25@interfree.it> Subject: Fw: to family and Friends of PFC MATT MAUPIN Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 22:51:52 +0200
Hi my name is Cristian. I wrote from Italy
I have been wearing Keith Matt's Maupin bracelet for a three
weeks now. I wearing this Matt's bracelet for all people missing
in war because I can't wearing a million bracelets. I
don't know him, but my country and the world lose many people... every
day in the war. I think of them and him every day and
I hope they will return home safely. God Bless Matt, his family .
Cristian ITALY
Florence
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From: Lestergoode@aol.com Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 12:41:33 EDT
I am disabled veteran wounded in "operation just
cause" CoCoSolo, Canal Zone
I wear a bracelet of LTC Nelms
lost in Viet Nam. I am ex- Special Forces 18c, Special Operations Sgt.
also wounded 1967 during Viet Nam campaign!
Lester M. Goode
P,O. Box 662
St. Augustine, Fl. 32085
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From: Trixie320411@aol.com Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 05:20:58 EDT
To the family of Sgt.
Tom Adachi and Many
other caring Souls::
When I was about 16 years
old, I found an bracelet with the name SGT.Tom Adachi (4-22-70) on it.
I was instantly drawn to it. I wasn't sure what it was, or the meaning
behind it. I showed my grandfather, who was in the military, what
it meant. He explained to me that is was a POW Bracelet. I looked
at it, and felt something for this man, who I had no clue was.
I asked the lady who was was selling it, how much? She told me
she would only sell it for a tidy little sum. I was shocked at this,
but I felt that this deserved to be with someone who cared for it and
the man it stood for. So i bought it, not caring of the price. From
that day I put it on, I have rarely took it off. I am now 20 (4 months
shy of 21) and still wear it. Not a day goes by, that I do not think
of Sgt Tom Adachi. To this day, I look at it and still wonder about my
guy( ho i have come to care for him and his family). I recently found
this site. To Sgt. Tom Adachi's family-if you read this, know someone
cared about him for 4 years, know he was in my thoughts and prayers
everynight. I would like to get in touch w/ any member of the Adachi
Family. If anyone can help, please email. It would mean a lot. God
Bless and Thank you.
Kristen Brust
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Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2004 11:24:33 -0500 From: "Advanced Training Systems, Inc." <atsinc2@qwest.net> Subject: THE FAMILY OF MAJOR JOHN LEIGHTON ROBERTSON
Dear Barbara and Children:
I say children, but I know you are all adults now and probably have
children of your own. I just wanted to let you know that I have
been wearing your husband's/dad's bracelet for the past 30+ years and
I believe I only removed it for only 3 days. It is just a small
piece to remind me of the huge sacrifices that people like John have
and are still making for our precious freedom. I still to this
day hope and pray that he will be returned to you. Until that
day I will continue to wear his bracelet proudly and continue to
explain the bracelet to people when they ask about it.
I have written a couple letters over the years and had gotten some
general information on your family. Nothing too personal, but at
one time I had learned that a couple of you had still been trying to
get more information over in Vietnam and surrounding countries.
I know that your father would be very proud of your determination and
courage throughout all this. I hope one day all of you and JOHN
can finally rest in peace.
If I have not returned the bracelet before I die, I would like very
much to have it returned to your family at that time. Although I
have thought to give it to one of my family members to carry on if
they would. It is something I am muddling over. Please
know that we do think of you and John often and wish everyone God's
blessings. Please take care. I can be e-mailed at: jmatt@ecenet.com
ONLY.
Thank you and GOD BLESS John and the entire Robertson Family!
Elaine Mattson
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Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:05:36 -0400 From: Keri McKenzie <keri_mckenzie@comcast.net>
Victoria Echanis Wallace,
I just wanted you to know that I have "adopted" your father,
Maj. Joseph Y. Echanis, through
Operation Just Cause. A page with his bio and information is posted on
my web site. I have also written to our state officials, expressing my
strong feelings about your being unable to access records regarding
his case four years after they should have been declassified. The only
email address I could find for you was no longer valid.
I pray that - if appropriate - this message will reach you to
let you know that someone still cares.
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From: "Sue Mersereau" <sue@promopower.com> Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004
Capt Frank
Midnight - MIA - 8/23/67. I still have the bracelet I
bought when I was 17 years old. I'm 55 now. I've often
thought and wondered who this person was. Like you, I have never
given up hope. Some people have told me that there was no way
everyone got a real person stamped on their bracelet but I guess I
just knew better. I cannot imagine the loss and feeling of
helplessness. I now have 2 sons, 37 and 27. Neither have
had to fight in such an ugly war. I lost many classmates to the
Vietnam war and many others came back with unbelieveable stories and
pain. I have a nephew in Afghanistan & the war is now much different.
Imagine being able to email the soldiers. It keeps us close.
Keeping this bracelet has been keeping Frank's memory alive but
I'm at a crossroads in my life now and I don't want something to
happen to this. If you would like it back, please email me.
I've taken good care of it for 38 years.
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From: LCella221@aol.com Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 19:20:55 EDT
I am holding a bracelet for LCDR William
Forman, missing as of 01-22-1966, He
was in the US Navy aboard a submarine and lost over the water. He is
from
Pipestone, MN. If anyone has information as to his return or not
returned, I
would be interested in hearing. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you for your time and God bless. Linda
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From: <wendy.raleigh@sbcglobal.net> Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 13:57:19 -0400
My eldest brother was in Viet Nam and
luckily was never captured and he returned to us. While he was
in the Air Force, I obtained the bracelet of POW Capt.
James Berger 12-2-66. I wore it for many years and
finally put it away but it was never far from my mind. I have
decided to determine the fate of Capt Berger and would like to send
the bracelet to him or any of his family members. If you have
any records that would help me find him or a way to contact him,
I would appreciate this information. I can also be reached at
the following:
Wendy Raleigh
(248) 737-4060
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From: "Marc en Jeannet" <samieke@zonnet.nl> Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:59:13 +0200
Today it's 35 years since Captain
Glenn Richard Cook was lost. I just wanted to post this for he
has not been forgotten. Though my nationality is not Amerivan (I'm
Dutch) I still wear his bracelet to his remeberance. I'm a theacher
and by wearing the bracelet students have become more involved in de
subject of POW/MIA's. I hope this will supprt the family.
Marc Kuperus
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Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 03:11:50 -0400
(Eastern Standard Time) From: "Mel & Cathi Long" <luckygeorge1@access995.com> To the family of Col. Burris N. Begley,
I received his bracelet in the early 70's before some of our
POW's came home. Many years ago the original bracelet broke and,
sad to say, was lost. Col. Begley and his family were
never lost to my thoughts and prayers, though. Several years
ago I was able to replace it and find info on Col. Begley
himself. I just wanted to write to let you know that
neither he nor his family are forgotten.
I hope and pray that over these long many years you all
have been able to find some peace.
In my thoughts and prayers,
Cathi Long
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From: SensuousElf@aol.com Chief Warrant Officer I have worn CWO Gunn's POW bracelet since 1972 and still to this day I wear it. I was just a young girl of 22 when I got it in Sandusky, Ohio from Kent State University. I was not a student there, only visiting a friend. It is one of two that I wore. I had great hopes of returning it to him someday as I did the first one to its owner but unfortunately I have not had that pleasure. I have thought about sending it to his family but it has been such a part of me that I have not been able to let it go, perhaps because I still have 'hope'. For Alan's family, I wish you peace. And if I never have the courage to return this to you, it will be in my Will that my daughter accomplish this unfinished task for me. Sincerely, |
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From: "Rose" <sadiemae98@comcast.net> Subject: Spec. Keith Maupin
I just received my POW braclet. I
have no one close in the service but Keith's name just stood out to
me. I will not take off his braclet untill he returns home.
My prayers are with him everynight. God Bless his family and all the
servicepeople who are fighting for our freedom.
Rose
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From: Oggie125@aol.com Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:36:21 EST
TO THE FAMILY
OF MANUEL PUENTES
JUST A NOTE TO LET
YOU KNOW, I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN HIM. I BOUGHT A BRACLET BACK IN
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN HIS NAME. I HAVE PRAYED
AND THOUGHT OF HIM FOR YEARS. I AM NOW WEARING THE BRACLET
AGAIN, AS TO HONOR HIM. I WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO CHAT.
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Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 13:00:12 -0600 From: Al Kandziorski <kandzior@fnal.gov>
Greetings,
I recently submitted my name to the adopt an MIA POW. The individual I
was honored with was Pfc Wayne Bibbs.
His helicopter was shot down over South Vietnam on June 11th 1972 just
three days before his 18th birthday. His body nor his remains were
never recovered due to the overwhelming enemy fire in the area. It
grieves me to think this brave young man was left there in that God
forsaken place. If anyone knows anything about Pfc.Bibbs feel free to
email me at kandzior@fnal.gov
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From: "Bill Reesman" <billteen@austin.rr.com> Subject: Maj. Larry J Hanley Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 03:33:37 -0600
As of today 4 Nov 2004 it has been 35
years since Maj. Larry J
Hanley flew his last F-105
mission. Larry failed to return to base after his mission over Laos on
4 Nov 1969. This annual posting is to let his loving family know that
Larry has not been forgotten and that we still pray for his safe
return. The heavy sacrifices made by our POW/MIA's and their families
should never be forgotten. May God bless Larry and his family for the
burden they have carried for so many years. His bracelet continues to
be worn and he will NOT be forgotten.
Bill Reesman USAF (Retired)
DaNang 70-71
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From: Dlhams@aol.com Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 16:22:48 EST To the family of LT. Richard Willis Minnich, Jr, I offer you my sincere condolences. I am Linda, the widow of Donald A. Hampshire who died in 2002 not knowing the status of the person for whom he wore the POW/MIA bracelet for so many years. I recently retrieved the bracelet from his jewelry box and with this web site, given to me by a friend, I am completing what my husband set out to do. He was proud to have served in the Air Force many years before I met him. This bracelet meant that part of him would be missing til LT. Minnich was found. I now know that LT. Minnich's remains were returned to his family in 1985. I wish Donald could have known that before his death. I had three brothers who proudly served in Vietnam, too. They were lucky, they came home. It is perplexing to me how God chooses those who may now enter into heaven. I don't want to create any more grief for you. I just hope that this little note lets you know that there are and were people who have not forgotten about you and your loss. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with the bracelet. Would you like to have it? I'm open for suggestions. You may contact me at this Email address: dlhams@aol.com. Sincerely, Linda Hampshire |
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From: "LEVI SIMPSON" <leviandalex@msn.com> Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:58:42 -0500
Hello, My name is Alexandra Simpson, and I have just recently come
across this website. I'm not one of many words, but I have to say that
I have been wearing Jerrold
Allen Switzer around my wrist and in my heart now
for 12 years. I have never met this man but feel that I have always
known him. I would like to wish the family and loved ones well, I have
never stopped thinking about you or Jerrold and I never will. In my
heart is where I keep all of you. If anyone would wish to contact me I
would feel honored. I hope one day I can know more about Jerrold.
with all my love, Alexandra
my e-mail address is :
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From: "shirley york" <sdy@webcoast2coast.net> Subject: Lawrence Neal Helber Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 13:01:51 -0700
This note is to the family or fellow
Marines who may have known or served with Capt. Helber. In 1972, I
lived near Hunters Point NAS in California.My husband was aboard the
USS Enterprise, and at the base one day I bought a POW/MIA bracelet
with the name of Capt. Lawrence N. Helber.I was pregnant with my
daughter at the time, and I constantly wondered if Capt. Helber was
alive in the jungles of Viet Nam, missing his family, and prayed that
he would return one day. When the POWs came home, I watched tv, seeing
them deplane, and the announcer named them as they came off. I
anxiously awaited hearing the name of Lawrence Helber, only to be
disappointed that he waas not among them. I still wonder if he may be
alive in Viet Nam, I wonder about his wife and family. Until the
advent of the internet, I never expected to learn anything about his
fate. I have his bracelet to this day, and it is one of my most
treasured posessions. My daughter went to The Wall last summer, and
got a tracing of his name for me. I have had Masses prayed in St.
Mary's Church in Walsenburg, Colorado for him, and keep him and his
family in my prayers always. If anyone who knew him would like to
contact me, I would really like to know more about him and his life.My
email is: sdy@webcoast2coast.net. The
men who never came home will never be forgotten or forsaken. May God
bless them and all those who served in that war. They never got the
respect or appreciation that they deserved. Sincerely, Shirley York
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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 11:43:41 -0800 (PST) From: Steve Tyner <weeben_28358@yahoo.com>
To the family of Colonel Gordon Page,
I received a bracelet for then Major Gordon Page in the early 1970's
and wore it throughout the time of
the duration of the war. As my life moved ahead the bracelet was
stored away but never forgotten and I
have often thought of him and you over the years. Recently I began a
search to find the bracelet which
had been stored away for many years over several different home moves.
Today I located it and decided
to use the Internet to find all I could about Col/ Page and what had
happened in the intervening years.
I want you to know that I have always had the utmost respect and honor
for those men who made the ultimate sacrifice during a campaign that
was so unpopular. What so many seemed to forget is that those men
cared enough about the freedoms we hold dear to put their lives on the
line. We should have honored them more than we did as a nation.
I have always tried to honor them, including Col. Page, at any
ceremony I attended.
It is my deepest hope that one day I will be able to travel to
the Wall in Washington, DC and there leave
Col. Page's bracelet as my final tribute to him. Until that time it
will remain a sacred emblem of the
sacrifice he made for our nation.
I am sincerely,
Steve M. Tyner
411 West 18th Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910)671-1535
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Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 14:17:41 -0500 From: Annie Benner <annieb02@optonline.net> Subject: LCDR John Turner Glanville
I have been wearing his bracelet for 17 years now, since I first
learned about these tribute bracelets. I have gotten his name
from the Vietnam Memorial, and wondered what his story was.
Thanks to this site, I have learned some of what happened to him that
day. I'd like to tell his family that some people still think of
him, even if we weren't born yet at the time of his loss.
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From: <NJSP@comcast.net> Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 12:46:57 -0600
I thank all who
served in Vietnam and continue to keep in prayer the families of those
brave men and women. My husband also served and thankfully returned
home without any physical injuries.
I have a POW
bracelet that I treasure but will gladly give it to any family member
of: Lt.
Daniel G. Dawson
from Fort Bragg. The letter I recieved with the bracelet says that he
loved to and fish and hunt. He was married and had one son and
three daughters. He was in the 73rd Airborne and was a ranger pilot. I
am so very sorry that he did not return safely to his family.
Ann Coyne njsp@comcast.net
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Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 23:49:45 -0500 From: PATRICIA RYAN <shcpat@optonline.net>
I wore my bracelet with the
name of Capt. Larry J. Hanley on
it until about twenty years ago but kept it in my jewelry
box on top of my dresser.
Sadly, I put it on again
tonight and am sorry that it is necessary to continue to wear it.
When I took it off,
I had come to believe, mistakenly that he had come home. At work
today (Sunday 11/28/04), I was talking about him and how I wished
I knew for sure that he had come home but, it was only tonight that I
realized that I might be able to learn more about him on the computer,
so I entered his name on Google and found that he has
not yet returned.
I am so sorry to find that he is
still MIA. I will check this site regularly and will continue to pray
for him and you and will not remove his bracelet until I see that
he has truly been returned to you.
As a mother of a daughter and
three sons, I cannot begin to imagine how painful
these 35 years have been for you. I will pray that you are able to
accept the peace that can only come from God.
Captain Hanley will not be
forgotten.
Pat Ryan (shcpat8@netscape.net)
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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 12:05:30 -0600
(Central Standard Time) From: "Mike Hill" <grumpyandhappy2@yahoo.com>
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From: "marcia byrd" <mello@knology.net> Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 20:17:32 -0600
Hey, my name is Ashley... My mom was going through
some drawers in our house, and came upon a POW bracelet she bought and
wore when she was a teen. The inscription is S/SGT
Prentice Hicks, 3-25-69. We believe S/SGT is wrong b/c Hicks
was infantry, and S/SGT is a title in the air force. Looking
through sites, we saw that Prentice Hicks was a PFC.
We've been unable to locate if he was promoted or not, and if so, we
are sorry for getting his title wrong. I just wanted the family to
know that if they want the bracelet back, please e-mail us with their
mailing address, and we will send it to you as soon as possible. Until
then, I will wear it and pray for his return every day. Thanks to all
the great men who have served this country, and God bless them all.
Sincerely, Ashley - Prattville, AL. (my e-mail is drumchick2006@knology.net
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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:35:38 -0500 From: "Snyder, Christopher D. MESA" <CDSnyder@archchemicals.com> Today
is the 37th anniversary (11/29/04) of SFC
Michael Millner’s
Capture in SVN. I just wanted to tell he and his family that I wear
his bracelet with pride and pray for him everyday. Thank you for all
of the sacrifices that you have made for our country. You will not be
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From: WhateverVK@aol.com Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 13:16:10 EST Subject: M/Sgt. Jake Mercer
My name is Vicki Torfin. I was in the 8th grade and living
in Anacortes, Washington when I purchased an MIA bracelet with
the name and missing in action date of an American soldier. I
still have this bracelet and over the years think about the man who's
name is on it and hoped to give it to him. Sadly, I just
found that I can no longer do that. His remains were found
in 1994, however if possible I would like to send the bracelet to his
family but I don't know how to contact them. His name is Jacob
"Jack" Mercer, he was a Master Sergeant on June 18, 1972
when he went missing. From research on the internet I also found
that his home was Jacksonville, Florida. If you could help
me with this I would very much appreciate it. My e-mail address
is WhateverVK@aol.com.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely, Vicki Torfin
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From: "Candy" <candy_gates@sbcglobal.net> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 13:14:16 -0600 To
the family of CW2 Jon Sparks~ Hello.
I feel very honored to be writing this letter to you concerning a very
brave and special man, Co-Pilot Jon Michael Sparks, with the US ARMY,
48th Aviation Company, 11th Aviation Group, who
I understand is still Missing in Action, possibly in Laos. God be with
him. I
was just a girl in Jr. High, in I
will continue to proudly wear, and keep this bracelet with me, until I
hear that he has been found, and returned safely back home to ID. If
someone in Jon Sparks family finds and
reads this email, I would so very, very much appreciate receiving an
email from them. It would touch my heart to know that they know how
much respect I hold for Mr. Sparks, and how proud I have always been
to wear my bracelet in his behalf. May
God continue to give your family strength, courage, and patience, as
you hold on to the hope of someday soon seeing your loved one home,
where he belongs. Have
a wonderful Holiday Season and God bless. Sincerely,
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Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 12:35:39 -0400 From: "Lucy Tirado" <ltla@htcn.com> Subject: bracelet CAPT JAMES REED REFno.1650
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From: "Gunny Hooch" <GunnyHooch@hotmail.com> Subject: RE; Letter to the family of Capt Robert "Bob" D. Kent POW/MIA 20 DEC 68 Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 21:37:49 -0600
I like to take a
moment to write a email to Capt Robert "Bob" Duane Kent
family, regarding Capt Kent. I have since 1970 worn a original
VIVA, stainless steel bracelet I obtained in 1970, and as I entered
the Marine Corps.
I gave 20 years
service to the Corps, with 2 tours Vietnam 68-69/70-71, not
mention other areas since then, All during this time in Vietnam,
I wore this bracelet bearing the name:
Capt. Robert Kent
12-20-68, it at times was blood covered, mine, and those of buddies of
mine, it fell in a pungi trap along with me, traveled the world, seen
the inside hospitals, shared the pain and grief of losing a buddy in
combat, remained on me through out my entire career, If it could only
speak, the stories it could tell.
Have taken the next
step and for well over 2 years now, carried my goal to not ever forget
Capt Kent and to know more about him, I have hosted and will until the
day, his time has come to be brought back home. My web site is
locate at: http://captainrobertdkent.homestead.com/main.html
I have learned much
about this man and its like I know him personally. The site has had
many visitors and even through these I have been able to do much more
later updates regarding Capt Kent.
The bracelet now
remains, worn, scarred, but still going strong, and If a family member
would like to have this bracelet, I would be honored to return it to
them.
I can be emailed at:
gunnyhooch@hotmail.com
Sincerely,
J. " Gunny "
Gordoski
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From: Young Dana G SSgt 964 AACS/DOD <Dana.Young@tinker.af.mil> Subject: Family of Jimmy L. Watson Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 07:48:18 -0600
Dear
family,
I
wanted to let you know that I wear your MIA's bracelet everyday. I am
in the Air Force and currently stationed at Tinker AFB, in Oklahoma.
I'm originally from Danville, VA and lived very close to the NC
border. My grandmother was a Watson so I snagged the bracelet when I
saw it. I will continue to pray for you and the return of your loved
one.
Dana
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From: Vickie Van Syckel <Vickie_VanSyckel@cmicro.com> Subject: Capt John R. Peacock II Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:08:59 -0800 I saw on this sight that a women has been wearing the same MIA Bracelet as I have. I have been wearing mine for 6 years now. There is not a day that goes by that I miss wearing it. I pray and think that one day I can send this to his family. My thoughts and prayers to all MIA's and their families. With love: |
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From: "bennyb" <bennyb@ameritech.net> Subject: pow Russell Bott Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 19:23:28 -0500
To His Family,
I obtained S/SGT.
Bott's POW braclet in 1969 or 70 when I was still on active duty. I
have never taken it off except for a few times. I am afraid during
these times the the military will abandon more young men. I came home
but as we all are aware of many did not.
My heart and
condolences go out to his family and Russell Bott is in my prayers
everyday. You see even as a POW/MIA he saved my life. Years ago I was
attempting to save a little money by burning wood in my fireplace.
Purchased a chain saw and went to cutting. Things went fine for a
while. During a major snow storm I was cutting wood and the chian saw
kicked back towards my face and I reacted by attempting to hit the saw
away with my hand. I almost blead to death had it not been for the
bracelet. I lost the use of my right hand, but had my life. The
notches are still on the bracelet to remind me how lucky I was to
have worn Russell Bott's. POW bracelet. Please, if there are any of
his family in contact with your organization please pass on my prayers
and thanks.
Benny Bozeman
USN 1967/1971
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From: frankdiliberto@comcast.net Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 20:59:37 +0000 My name is Frank Diliberto. I have been wearing the bracelet of LTC Joseph T. Kearns Jr. for over 15 years .While home on leave for the holidays, I went to the Vietnam Memorial Wall to pay my respects and that is when I purchased this bracelet.I joined the Air Force in 1979, and have been in for almost 25 years. I also come from a family of military men. I chose the bracelet engraved with LTC Kearns name because he was from New Jersey as I am, and served in Vietnam as my father did. I have recently come across a web site for returning bracelets to the families of veterans. I have worn the bracelet of LTC Kearns with honor and pride for the sacrifices he made for our country. Wearing the bracelet started so many long, educational and interesting conversations. I have gotten so many other people POW/MIA bracelets to wear so they too can continue to carry out the tradition and not forget. It represented that eventually everyone would be brought home again. I pledged to wear it to keep the memory of a fallen airmen until LTC Kearns was returned home. It will be an honor to send it back to you and his family. Although it is an honor please understand that I will miss the bracelet. It and a part of LTC Kearns have been a part of me for the last fifteen years. Now, I feel as though I am sending you a part of myself as well. Please contact me when you receive this email and let me know what I need to do to get the bracelet to you. Thanks for your time. Sincerely, TSgt Frank Diliberto frank.diliberto@njmcgu.ang.af.mil |
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From: "wrusted" <wrusted@worldnet.att.net> Subject: SMS James R. Williams USAF date of lost 12/29/67 Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 14:17:19 -0800
My email is Adisisfoundhere@hotmail.com
I do not know if the remains of SMS James R.
Williams USAF were returned to his family. The last
report from this site in 2000 said he was identified in 2000 date
of lost 12/29/67. My Grandfather was the original owner of the P.O.W.
bracelet, I took it upon his death or else he would have been buried
with it. When I was little, after my grandfather's death I
use to wear it to school and then hide it in a toy box so that no
one would find out that I had it and take it away from me. I had
no idea at 5yrs of age what a P.O.W. was.I just knew the bracelet
never left my grandfather's wrist he claimed to know James
and said it was his missing friend's band and that he would not take
it off until James came home. My grandfather wore it as
a sign to our government. My grandfather said "if I were to
fall, you are to wear it". Well, I am 28 now and want
to do the right thing with the bracelet even though it is very
special to me. I would like to give it to one of his family members. Until
I am told that his body has been given back to his family from
the Vietnamese government, I will continue to keep it on. I know
he may already might have been put to rest but please if you are
one of his family members, let me know what to do with it. I will
leave it on my wrist and keep it safe till then, seeing
how my family has had it for over 30 something years I can't just take
it off until it should be returned to one of James's
loved ones.
Love
Adis
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From: "Shannon K. Johnson"
<bassai13@comcast.net> Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 19:48:11 -0600 This email is for the family of Dennis Pike, USN, missing over Laos on March 23, 1972. About 6 years ago I bought his bracelet outside of Fort Bragg, NC. I just wanted his family to know he is in my heart and prayers, and will continue to be so until he comes home. Shannon K. Johnson "No matter where you go, there you are." |
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From: "Elisabeth Wink"
<matilda03@access995.com> Subject: LT. RICHARD D. BRENNING, USN, 26 JULY, 1969 Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 20:04:01 -0500
TO THE FAMILY OF RICHARD BRENNING:
AS I SIT HERE AT MY COMPUTER, I RECALL ANOTHER DECEMBER DAY, IN 1968.
I HAD JUST DEPLOYED FOR MY FIRST WESTPAC CRUISE TO VIETNAM ABOARD THE
USS LYMAN K. SWENSON, DD729. I WAS JUST 20 THEN, AND IT WAS MY
FIRST CHRISTMAS AWAY FROM HOME. I WAS TOO YOUNG TO FEAR.
SEVERAL YEARS AGO, AROUND 1999, I JOINED
THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA AND PURCHASED MY BRACELET.
I ASKED ONLY FOR THE BRACELET OF A FELLOW SAILOR. WHEN I
RECEIVED THE BRACELET, I READ THE NAME, PUT IT ON MY RIGHT WRIST, AND
I HAVE NEVER REMOVED IT.
I HAVE BECOME INVOLVED IN POW AFFAIRS.
EVERY SEPTEMBER, ON POW RECOGNITION DAY, MY LETTER IS PUBLISHED
IN OUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER. I WRITE A MONTHLY ARTICLE FOR OUR
NEWSLETTER CONCERNING POW/MIA AFFAIRS.
AS CHRISTMAS APROACHES, I WOULD LIKE LT.
BRENNING'S FAMILY TO KNOW THAT EVERY DAY, HE IS ON MY MIND. I
WILL CONTINUE TO WORK FOR THE REPATRIATION OF ALL MISSING AMERICANS,
AND I WILL CONTINUE TO TELL LT. BRENNING'S STORY WHENEVER ASKED.
GARY WINK, USN, 1967-1970. VIETNAM, 12/68-5/69 & 3/70-11/70. |
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