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LETTERS AND NOTES FROM THOSE
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Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:55:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Lynn <lynnmarie97267@yahoo.com> Subject: Loveletter for S/Sgt Thomas Perry 5/10/68
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From: "Dorothy Mosso" <dorothymosso@comcast.net> Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:34:46 -0400 To
the family of Lt.
San D. Francisco
who disappeared on 11/25/68. I wore this bracelet until I saw
the prisoners come home in 1973. I learned later that he had
not survived. As long as one person remembers, he will never
truly be dead. My daughter has wanted me to give her this
bracelet and she will have it when I am gone. Dorothy
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From: tekonsha@comcast.net Subject: USAF Major Martin Massuci 10-1-1965 NVN Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:32:45 +0000
I wanted his family to known that I wear his bracelet. He is
not forgotten!
Mallory Webb Zanetta
Tekonsha, Michigan 49092
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Date: August 20, 2008
From: Beverly Watters
Re:
Major Don Lyon 3-22-68
I've had my bracelet for nearly 40 years now. I see it everytime
I open my jewelry box, and it never fails to make my heart beat a
little faster when I see Maj. Don Lyon's name. His name and
memory are indelible in my mind and heart. I've tried twice to
find a contact for him. The first time was many years ago, after
the dedication of the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in
Sacramento, CA. The Sacramento Bee newspaper printed an article
about the dedication and, in it, mentioned a name on the wall,
"Air Force Lt. Col. Donavan L. Lyon, 33, of Hollywood."
There was also mention of his Aunt Ruby Carroll of Citrus Heights, CA,
then 71 yrs. old. I have always kept this article with my
bracelet. Early in August, of this year, I again tried finding a
connection through the internet to no avail. From your list of
POWs and MIAs, there is apparently still no information about this
special hero. But, clearly, I've never forgotten and never will.
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From: daniene@comcast.net (Daniene) To: info@pownetwork.org Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:08:41 +0000
Below is a post on your website. My great
uncle was Galileo Bossio who is my grandmother's brother. Is it
possible to contact this person or post my email. We would love to
have the bracelet.
daniene@comcast.net
From: "Paulasue"
<ppatterson3@cox.net>
Subject: Lt. Col. Galileo Bossio Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 17:24:01 -0500
I have a bracelet I wore in the 60's
for Lt. Col. Galileo Bossio (7/29/66). Would like to know if
his family would like me to send this to them.
Very truly yours, Paulasue Patterson Sawyers, Garden City, KS |
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Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:26:31 -0700 (PDT) From: "John P. Jones" <jjnole98@yahoo.com> Reply-To: jjnole98@yahoo.com
RE: LT. David McRae
While in high school in the 70's a group of us got together
and obtained MIA bracelets. Mine was for Lt. David McRae.
I recently moved again and discovered that I still had it and looked
at your site today for the first time. I found that his
remains were identified in 2002. I was proud to wear the band
in his honor and was wondering what to do with it now.
I saw on your site that a recommendation is to leave it at the wall
in D.C. I would be happy to return it to his family if they so
desired but will keep it as a memory of my youth and in his honor
for serving our country. I feel like I knew him and because of
that, the band is a piece of my life and youth.
If the family does read this and wishes to have it I would be more
than happy to send it on.
Thank you for the information on your site and for allowing me to
share some of my heart with others.
John
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Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:15:14 -0400 From: Mary Jo Kurko <mjzk2@comcast.net> Subject: POW David Skibbe
I would very much like to find the family of POW David
William Skibbe, USMC, whose date of loss is listed at
March 2, 1970, I have been wearing 2nd Lt. Skibbe's POW
bracelet for over 25 years and am constantly reminded of his
family's and our country's loss when he became MIA. I am aware
that a rescue attempt was made for Skibbe by helicopter but the
hoist on the chopper snapped and Skibbe fell to the ground.
The team members rescuing him was not aware that he had not
been safely lifted into the helicopter and assumed the attempt was
successful. A 2nd recovery attempt was made and an even more
sad story developed when another team member fell to his death.
This story haunts me and I want his family to know that every day
when I wear his bracelet, he is not forgotten nor is the reason for
his being in Viet Nam. My husband is also a Marine Corps Viet
Nam veteran but he was fortunate and returned home. It
is men like Lt. Skibbe who will never be forgotten by there former
corpsmen. I read his bio daily and forever remember his family
in my prayers. Thank you for any information regarding his
family that you can give me.
MaryJo Kurko
Bellaire, Ohio
mjzk2@comcast.net
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Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 12:04:29 -0500 From: "BAIRD, JACQUELYN K" <JACQUELYN.BAIRD@dfps.state.tx.us> Just
a note to the family of Sgt. James Harwood.
I keep his bracelet in my top desk drawer so that I see it at least
once a week. I touch it and say a prayer for his family.
I just want you to know that he is not forgotten. Jacquelyn
Baird |
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From: "kjslreaver@netzero.net" <kjslreaver@netzero.net> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:38:41 GMT SFC Daniel R. Phillips USASF
Hi Daniel Another birthday come and gone. Happy belated
birthday. I just opened an e-mail subject was 50,000 it's a song by
George Jones. I thought of you , and I wanted to let you know you are
thought of often and you are Missed . I didn't know you but you are
with me forever. Love Kerry
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From: LisaBDenton@aol.com Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:52:11 EDT
To the family of Lt.
Col. Howard Smith:
I wore the bracelet of Lt. Col. Howard Smith for several
years. From the research I've done on the website, I see he is
still listed as MIA. Just wanted you to know I prayed for him
daily, and he is not forgotten.
If you would like to contact me, please feel free at
LisaBDenton@AOL.com.
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Subject: Love Letter to family of Capt.
Thomas Duckett 12-12-70 Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:37:17 -0500 From: "Gray, Keith, FAC" <Keith.Gray@jocogov.org> Cc: <ENMC87@aol.com>, "8-Ball" <cloch@kc.rr.com> My father Gary Gray recently passed and sorting through his things I found a POW-MIA copper bracelet with your family members name. I am a motorcyclist involved with KS Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, with KS American Legion Riders Post 370 and with KS Patriot Guard. I just made my first Run to the Wall ride to DC earlier this year and I understand the significance of the bracelet. At families request I would be proud to return it, I would be happy to leave at the Wall on subsequent visit or I would be happy to wear and pass to my son. In any case “Tom” Duckett is not and will not be forgotten. Keith “Sparks” Gray, EN1(SW) USN retired. Thanks go to POWnetwork.org for making connections possible. |
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From: Bethatag1@aol.com Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:52:28 EDT Subject: spec 4 Craig Dix 3-17-71
I
have worn the POW/MIA bracelet bearing Craig
Dix's
name for about 35 years now.
Do
you have any other information on him other than what is on this
site. I didn't quite understand whether he is still MIA or if
he is dead.
If
you could let me know, I would greatly appreciate it. After 30
some years I still pray for him every single day.
I
have never removed this bracelet. For surgeries and baby
deliveries I made them tape it. I have refused to remove it
until he is found.
Thank
you for your time.
Beth
Tagliavia
A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug. |
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Subject: Loveletter for MAJ. Charles Dale -
6/9/65 Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:49:54 -0400 From: mmcfar2734@aol.com
Hello,
In 1970 as a freshman in High School in
I received a bracelet engraved as: MAJ. CHARLES DALE/6-9-65. I wore this bracelet for approximately 23 years until it lost its shape.
It currently holds a place of honor next to my rosaries from my 1st
Holy Communion and a crucifix from
my Confirmation. I think of Major Dale often; in fact, whenever I purchase a new vehicle, I affix a POW sticker on it to remember and honor his service and his sacrifice.
I have been to the Wall on three occasions and always stop and say a
prayer for Major Dale. Although
I
never knew him, I cannot help but feel overwhelmed when I see his name. He, and you, his family, are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marylou
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From: Arien Erickson <arienerick@hotmail.com> Subject: Loveletters LTC Marvin L. Foster Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:52:21 -0400
For the family of Marvin L. Foster, there are many people out there
who have not forgotten your loved one - and I am one of them. I
purchased a bracelet back in high school (1990) and wore his bracelet
every day. It was eventually placed in my hope chest.
I hope that it gives you some comfort to know that younger people still pray for those brave enough to defend our country years ago. I know that the focus is now on those in Iraq. I cannot imagine the sense of worry and uncertainty their families feel. No matter of political opinions, divisions, or judgement. The bottom line is - whether you believe in it or not, our men and women are still risking everything to ensure that we can sleep peacefully at night. Like prior wars, everyone always has an opinion. My opinion is that I want to live here and nowhere else, where I would like to think that dignity and love of country still govern. I am proud of our service men and women, and I am proud to have worn the bracelet of a hero - LTC Foster. With much respect, Erin Anderson arienerick@hotmail.com |
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From: "Kelly Phelps" <kelly@saac-arts.org> Subject: Wallace L. Wiggins, USAF Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:10:30 -0500 I was 12 when my Aunt Mamie handed me a POW
bracelet and explained what it was and what my obligation would be
if I chose to wear it. In a 7th grade class of 40,
more or less, I was the only one wearing one. I wore it every
day. I was 15 when the POW’s were released, and I watched
and waited as hero after hero disembarked. Wallace
L. Wiggins was not there. Aunt Mamie had told me
that she asked for an Arkansas POW for me, so as a 15 year old in
the pre-internet age, I did all that I could to find any Wiggins in
the state of Arkansas. None were my soldier. When I was
16, I took the bracelet off and put it away. We have recently completed three nights of
performance of “Touch the Names” here at the South Arkansas Arts
Center in El Dorado, Arkansas, where I work. Beth, my boss,
had a bracelet, and as we were talking, I told her that I haven’t
seen mine in years, but that I never forgot the name engraved on it.
Suddenly, I realized that I could very easily go to my desk and find
out what happened to Wallace L. Wiggins; and I did. If any of Wallace L. Wiggins’ friends or
family reads this, please know – I thank him, and you, for his
life, for his dedication to our country. Kelly Phelps Strong, Arkansas |
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Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:49:25 -0400 From: David Jones <trailblazer8@windstream.net>
To the family of Captain Richard W. Cooper,
USAF: I wore his bracelet during the war and
kept it for some time afterwards. I was drafted in 1971 and
joined the US Marines, was assigned to the 2nd Marine Airwing.
Thankfully I did not have to serve 'in-country' in Viet Nam as so
many, many did including friends of mine. I often looked at my
bracelet, sent up a prayer and wondered if I would ever know
anything motr than what was engraved there. It was something
very unfinished inside of me tucked away in the memory of a war that
is becoming lost in time. Thanks to this wonderful
website(which i just discovered this evening, 9/17/2008) I
have just looked up and read the biography of Capt. Richard W.
Cooper. As for you, his family, I cannot begin to grasp
what you have gone through. I noticed the date in 1996 of his
return home and the identification in 2003. My prayer this
night is for a final peace and rest always knowing that he is
continually embraced in the heart of God. I would also like to
say: 'Thank You!'! His sacrifice will always be
remebered by me and my family as I will tell them of his dedication
and service to the United States of America and its people.
David L. Jones, Former Sgt., USMAC(release from active duty October
1975), Talking Rock, North Georgia
Email: trailblazer8@windstream.net |
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From: "Tom & Jean Coffey" <haleycoff@comcast.net> Subject: Capt. Steve Armitstead Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:07:06 -0400
Dear sir,
On March17,1969 I was a twenty year
old Cpl. assigned to VMA (aw) 533 at Chulai. I worked in
maintainence control and the aircrews had to check in with me prior
to going on their assigned mission, Capt.Armitstead and Maj. Finny
were to fly a mission over Laos that night. I have vivid recall of
that night although many decades have passed since. I'm sixty years
old now and returned when Capt. Armitstead, Major Finny and other
Marines in my squadron weren't as fortunate. I pray for my buddies I
left behind and for their families. I will never forget the moment
the duty officer informed me they would not be returning. I was
introduced to Steve's wife and two little girls before we left
Cherry Point with VMA (aw)225 in Nov. of 68. I',ve been wearing his
bracelet and will continue to do so in tribute to a great marine
officer, a great pilot, a great man. To my knowledge Capt.
Armitstead was from Los Angelas. If any friend or family member
would care to contact me I can be e-mailed at sincerely Tom Coffey |
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Subject: LOVE LETTER for Major
Bobby Gene Neeld From: Darleen Limburg <limburg@us.ibm.com> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:23:15 -0400 The Moving Wall was in my area over the weekend (Sept.19-21, 2008 Harrisburg, PA) and I went to view it, hoping NOT to find the name on my POW bracelet that I have had since 1971..........unfortunately BOBBY GENE NEELD was listed on panel 35W line 36....... my heart sunk when they told me that he was declared dead, and his body was never recovered. I got my bracelet when I was 14 and wore it for many years, always wondering where Bobby was from, what his family was like and if he would come home. Back then, we really had no way of communicating with the families of the men we wore on our wrists. We could only watch and hope, as we saw on TV, the men who made it home..... Today, as I read Bobby's bio, I realized that he was 41 when he flew out on that fateful day - 04 January 1969. He would be 80 years old this Oct. 8. Too many missed birthday's, Too many tears shed................. He's been gone almost as long as he lived.......... I would like to be able to send my bracelet to Bobby's family, in hopes that they will know and understand, that I never gave up thinking about him, praying for his return and caring for a man I never knew. I would also like to THANK his family and friends for his service to our nation - for the honor of his service and for his ultimate sacrifice. He was one of many brave men and women who chose duty, honor and country above all else. I salute him now and will always remember and honor the members of our military. May GOD bless you, Bobby, and your family, Sincerely, Darleen Limburg
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: <kqtoo@entouch.net> Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:09:55 -0400
I would like to return this bracelet to the family if at all possible. If their contact info is available to you, please forward my email address to them notifying them of the bracelet so that I can return it to the people it belongs to. My email address is kqtoo@entouch.net. Thank you for your time. Katie Leuthold |
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 07:25:50 -0500 From: "Kate Glinsmann" <cglinsma@gmail.com>
To the family of Ivan D. Appleby
10/7/67:
I wore my bracelet for years in the 60s. I was a mere teenager then, but I somehow knew it was important for me to wear it. Ivan's name stayed with me in the decades since that time and he is often on my mind and in my prayers. I was proud to show the bracelet to my sons and tell them about the significance of it and how important it was to me. A few years ago someone I knew went to see the traveling wall and made a rubbing of Ivan's name for me. It was humbling to know that he was indeed deceased, but glad that the family finally knew for sure. I have gone through this tragic experience so I will not claim to know anything about how you must have felt or now feel on the anniversary of when he went missing. Last week I was reading a story to some 5th graders and a teen in the story wore a bracelet. The kids asked me about it and I explained, and then wore mine in the next day. It was a good way to make the connection for them and they were really humbled by the bracelet and it's meaning. I wanted to send you this email today, on the anniversary, in hopes that you will see it on the board and know that Ivan is still in the thoughts of this stranger. If you would like to contact me my email is cglinsma@gmail.com . God's blessings, Kate Glinsmann Washington, Iowa |
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Subject: Lt.Col.
Lewis Robinson Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 03:18:31 -0500 From: "Curtis Coolidge" <Curtis.Coolidge@sanantonio.gov> My name is Curtis Coolidge I am a sergeant with the San Antonio, Texas Police Department. For the past 18 years I have been wearing Lt.Col. Lewis Robinson’s MIA bracelet. I discovered several years ago that he returned home to his grateful nation and family in 1999. For years I just could not let go of the bracelet. I only take the bracelet off for a medical reason. Col. Robinson’s memory was with me when all of my children were born and through a lot of close calls at work. My Dad was in Vietnam in 1967-68. Well I have been wearing Col. Robinson’s memory on my right wrist for almost ten years since he came home to his family. I think I can let go now, but I must return this memory to his family. Could you please contact me and let me know how I can get this bracelet back to his family. Lt.Col. Lewis Robinson U.S.A.F. (Laos June 4th, 1967) Respectfully, Sgt. Curtis Coolidge #3252 |
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From: "Patricia Platt" <scubapatty@comcast.net> Subject: Lt. Col Stanley Clark Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:42:50 -0700 I live in Modesto, my daughter Sgt. Elena Mason , US Army, wore his bracelet until it broke it two. She served in the Army for 11 years. She passed away in an auto accident 10 years ago. I want very much to return the bracelet to Stanley Clarks mom, sister or brother Michael. They live in Stockton, a few miles away. She choose his bracelet because he was from Modesto, just like her. I want so much to contact them. There have been articles regarding them in the Modesto Bee and I believe they would welcome my contact. I did contact the Modesto Bee reporter, but he never returned my calls. My daughter passed Oct. 26, and I have her on my mind so much. I look at his bracelet in her class case where I keep her most important things every day and think of both of them. Patricia Platt |
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Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:11:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Donna Mast <donna61052m@yahoo.com>
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From: "Debi Brening" <brening@pacbell.net> Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:28:43 -0700 Recently
I was going through my jewelry box and ran into my POW/MIA bracelet
for Thomas Hepburn Perry
5-10-1968. With the internet, I was able to find out the posted
information on S/Sgt. Thomas Perry, I was very touched and would
love to return the bracket to the family of Thomas Perry. I
purchased this bracelet probable in the early 70’s and was
probable only 12 or 13 years old at the time and kept it on for
years. I remember thinking at the time how important this was and
how Thomas’s and his family sacrificed so much. I
also read that these bracelets are not to be returned until the
soldier is brought home, but thought if it was me, I would love to
have this piece of my families history, and to know that it has been
kept safe and sound by someone that cared about our son, father, or
husband and thought of him often over the last 30 years. I
truly don’t mean any disrespect but would love to return the
bracelet if that is the families wishes. Sincerely, Debi Brening |
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Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:24:44 -0700 From: "Finney, Arthur T CTR USAF AFSPC WROCI/InDyne" <Arthur.Finney.ctr@vandenberg.af.mil>
I am the son of a Vietnam MIA soldier, remains returned.
There is a Ms. Kim Creech, at [forevrgtful@bellsouth.net] who
emailed me regarding returning my father's bracelet. I tried
several times to respond
however it would not go through; apparently there is a problem
with her email address. So, Ms. Creech, if you read this,
please email me again
with a correct updated email address/home address/telephone number
so I may contact you.
Thank you.
//SIGNED//
A.Thomas Finney II
arthur.finney.ctr@vandenberg.af.mil
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From: "Judy" <jclark@king-clark.com> Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:47:14 -0400 I
still have my POW/MIA bracelet that I wore all through high school,
1969-73, I searched for it this week when “The Wall” arrived in
our area. The name on the bracelet is (Maj.
Robert Elliott, 2-14-68. I went to “The
Bracelet” web site and printed information matching my
bracelet’s information. I would like to return the bracelet
to his family if they would like to have it. My husband served
2 tours in If
Maj. Robert Elliott’s family would like this bracelet back,
contact me. My sincerely condolences for your pain and loss. Pati
Bess |
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Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:37:07 -0700 (PDT) From: R Stern <rsternfla@yahoo.com>
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From: "Gary & Joy Hinkelman"
<hinkelg@tx.rr.com> Subject: LOVE LETTERS for USAF CMS Samuel Adams 31 Oct 65 Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:28:04 -0500
often and have wondered about his family. I have read the story on
Samuel and still have hope for his return. I hope the Adam's
family receives this
message. Please pass on my heart felt sympathy, to let them
know that I care, as much for a man, I never knew, and that I have
his bracelet. The
family is welcome to the bracelet if they wanted. If not, my family
and I will continue to honor it as we honor CMS Samuel Adams USAF.
Thank You
Gary Hinkelman
MSgt USAF (ret)
McKinney TX
hinkelg@tx.rr.com
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From: OSMS2F@aol.com
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:33:29 EDT
Hello, I am Ruth. When I was in middle/high school, I proudly wore
my MIA/POW bracelet until it broke in half...his name: PFC
Oral Terry of
Mascoutah, IL I just ran across some letters I
saved from his sister-in-law who was so generous about keeping me in
touch until the Americans pulled from Vietnam. I remember that the
last letter I received was that the family was going to move to FL
and try to start anew. I would love to contact the family and
let them know that I have thought of Oral and them from time to
time. Every time the temporary Vietnam Wall would come to
Nashville, I would go and look up his name. Anybody that has
information on Oral Terry's family.. I would appreciate it. Thanks,
Ruth
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From: "Sandra K. Hoover"
<shoover2804@comcast.net> Subject: Col Burris Begley Dec 5 1966 Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:36:04 -0500
I have had my pow bracelet since the
70's I see that there is more than one bracelet issued.
Please help me return my bracelet to any family.
Sandra Hoover
I have kept this bracelet in a special
place all of the days that I have had it.
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Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 09:27:36 -0800 (PST) From: p scott <gananni2@yahoo.com>
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From: "TRSeward" <trseward@buggs.net> Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 07:57:00 -0500
I have had my braclet since about 1974,
for John Henry Call III
from Potomac Md. I framed it, along with the tracing from
the Vietnam Memorial, and the print out from the memorial, also a
picture of his name with me holding the braclet just below his name.
I would like to give this to any member of his family who would be
interested in having the braclet. I wore it for many years,
and it is held dearly in my heart.
I feel it should be with his
family. You can contact me through the e-mail of trseward@buggs.net
most gratefully....Susan Seward Bracey, Va.
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From: "monica" <mbudaj@cfl.rr.com> Subject:: RE: sgt donald peter gervais Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:02:20 -0800
TODAY MY HUSBAND AND I WERE
METAL DETECTING IN A FIELD BEHIND HIS WORK AND CAME ACROSS A
BRACELETTE WITH THE NAME OF SGT. DONALD PETER GERVAIS ON IT. THRU
YOUR WEB SITE I HAVE LEARNED WHAT THIS IS AND I AM DEEPLY SADDEN
THAT THIS BRAVE MAN AND HIS CREW HAVE NOT RETURNED HOME TO THEIR
FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I WAS TRYING TO FIND INFORMATION HOW TO RETURN
THIS BUT HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THAT RETURNING IT WOULD BE
DISRESPECTFUL TO THE FAMILY, SO INSTEAD, EVEN THOUGH IT IS NOT MINE
,I PLAN TO WEAR THIS IN THE HOPES AND PRAYERS THAT THIS BRAVE MAN
WILL BE RETURNED HOME!!!I WILL BE KEEPING UP ON HIS RETURN
THRU THE WEB SITE.
I DO WANT TO SAY TO THE
FAMILY THAT I AM SORRY FOR THE MANY YEARS THAT HAVE GONE BY WITH OUT
THE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR LOVED ONE. INDEED THIS IS AND WILL BE HARD
TILL YOUR LOVE ONE IS RETURNED HOME. I DO NOT WISH TO MAKE THIS ANY
HARDER ON YOU,BUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE BRACELETTE I HAVE
FOUND RETURNED TO YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME AT MBUDAJ@CFL.RR.COM .
WITH DEEPEST REGARDS AND
BEST WISHES
MONICA AND JEFF BUSQUE
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Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 11:35:47 -0600 From: Titta44 <titta44@aol.com>
I recently located this site and looked up the name on my P.O.W.
bracelet and saw that his remains had been returned in 1973. I
don't won't to bring up bad memories for his family, but if they
would like his bracelet in memory of him I would gladly return it.
Or, my son works at the Pentagon and I could mail it to him to place
at the wall. His name was CW2 John S.
Anderson missing 11-4-69.
Sincerely,
Janie
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From: "Mary-Beth McMurray" <markandmb@comcast.net> Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:24:07 -0500
My name
is Mary-Beth McMurray, and I live in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
I have
had SSGT. Ervin Warren's
bracelet for many years. (4th Air CMDO, SQDRN, AC47)
I sat
down today and through an internet search, found that SSGT. Warren's
remains were buried along with his 5 USAF crew members, in Arlington
National Cemetery on November 5th, 2004.
If
there is a family member out there who would like the bracelet, I
would be more than happy to send it to you.
I was
honored to wear it and am happy that he is at rest.
Sincerely,
Mary-Beth
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Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:09:30 -0700 From: "E.Karp" <airangel59@cox.net>
Dear the Mearns & Maxwell families
It's coming to 42 years since Lt Col Arthur S Mearns (11-11-66) was shot down and it's been 31 years since his remains have been home (9-30-77) and buried at Arlington. I've still got his bracelet and often think about Art and his service to the US, more so at this time of year. Unfortunately I've been unable to get back into the website to do upgrades and am hoping I can the password reset to allow me to edit it (http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Senate/7558/) as I also have a different email address now (airangel59@cox.net) but still reside in Tucson. Am hoping his family (Pat & the girls) are still doing well and just wanted to again reach out to the family as Veterans Day approaches. Ellen |
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Subject: Lt. Col.
James Hartney Bracelet Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 16:26:07 -0500 From: "Carl Ambrogio" <cambrogio@associatesofwestport.com>
Last
week I finally got the courage to check on the internet to see
if the name on a bracelet I had purchased in the early 1970's, after
losing a close friend in the Vietnam War, could be found. The
bracelet was honoring a POW named Lt. Col. James
Hartney, January 5, 1968. While surfing the internet I
found your site. However, just minutes prior I found out
that Lt. Col. Hartney's remains were sent back to the US and then
onto his family.
All I
would like to do is find out how to get this email posted somewhere,
just in case a Hartney family member possibly reads
it. If they do, I want them to know how proud I was
to have worn Lt. Col. Hartney's bracelet and that I never
forgot who he was. Although finding this information
was bittersweet, I am happy that his family finally got closure.
I would not want to open an old wound, but would like to post this
somewhere.
I
understand that placing the bracelet on the war memorial in
Washington can be done, however, I would rather keep this
bracelet on my bureau at home, so I never ever forget the sacrifice
our soldiers have made for me and my family throughout my lifetime.
Sincerely,
F. Carl
Ambrogio.
Southport,
CT 06890
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Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 09:55:32 -0600 (Central
Standard Time) From: "Phyllis Kilts" <pjk@wildflower.net> Subject: Capt. Edward Lehnhoff
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From: Steve Wright <envoy4hope@mac.com> Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:32:32 -0800
Dear Friends,
I was in elementary school when I received a bracelet bearing the
name of LCDR RICHARD NELSON.
I wore it for many years. Today it can be
found in cup that holds the cherished mementos of my life. I come
across it often and it reminds me of the sacrifice of the brave men
and women who have served our country with honor. It’s a very
small strip of metal and yet it bears the name of a hero who
fought in a war
I was too young to understand.
Thank you, LCRD RICHARD NELSON. You have not been forgotten and, in
my lifetime, you never will be!
Sincerely,
Rev. Dr. Steve Wright
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From: angel-ev@webtv.net Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:14:25 -0500
In 1970, my cousin , Robert Albert Painter! was killed in vietnam,
age
20, and I got a bracelet, in the 70s, of a mia, pow! i was only 14
yrs
old, his name was James, and being a girl so young, and having it
for
many years, and life, cant find itt! But, always,hope he was found!
when I see the wall, I see all my cousins friends with him,
and
watching over us all, for we r still free,and God bless
America!!!!!!!!!!
and they all r free now! and we will be too, and join them, in our
time!
God, help the troops in the war now!
dont let us have another wall, to erect, for our brave americans,
for
another country!
we need our army here, to fight, if we need it, not, in another
country,
that dont care about life, and not about america!
keep our army home, and together we will fight, what comes here!
God, bless America!!!!! and our brave! and people! we will fight,for
us,
for once!
not for another country!
my opinion! God, be with us all!
EV! ~O~ |
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From: "Jill Hill" <whidbeyhills@comcast.net> Subject: Cpl Gerald E. King Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:10:20 -0800 When
husband and I first met we each asked for POW/MIA bracelets. Mine is
for CPL Gerald E. King USMC,
5-10-68. I have often thought about him and wondered how his family
is doing. I still have the bracelet and will keep it unless the
family asks for it back and I will saddened, but happy to send it
back to them. I have always wanted to touch bases with the family. I
have not forgotten about Gerald or the other service members who did
not make it home. God bless them all. Sincerely, Jill
Hill whidbeyhills@comcast.net |
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From: "Teyet Moy" <teyet@juno.com> Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 00:17:06 GMT I have had the POW/MIA bracelet of MARVIN WILES, USN for more than 30 years. I have no information relating to Marvin except what I found on the pownetwork web page. Please know I appreciate his service to our country. Teyet Moy <teyet@juno.com> |
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From: "Jonelle Mangione Cochran"
<catmamajo@hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 06:53:59 -0500
to the
family of
KENNETH
BRADFORD GOFF JR
I
purchased a POW/MIA bracelet in 1972 in Tampa, Florida, bearing the
name Kenneth
Goff Jr.
Every Memorial Day, I have remembered him and hoped and prayed that
he came home. This morning I was looking for something in my
jewelry box and looked at my bracelet and wondered if today's
internet would tell me about Kenneth Goff Jr. I really knew
nothing about him except that he was MY POW/MIA. I
found his photo, the details of his flight, the story his mother did
in the Rhode island paper, and where to find his name on the Wall.
My heart goes out to your family. Please know that I will
always remember him and his sacrifice. God Bless.
Jonelle
Mangione Cochran
Fort
Meade, Florida
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From: Dvaid" <mike6k@pa.net> Subject: Capt Raymond F Salzarulo Jr Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 13:39:52 -0500
My name is David A Oshinski. I served
with the 1st Inf Division in Viet Nam in 1966 (Bco 1st Bn 28th Inf).
I cant remember when I got my Mia bracelet but I married a
girl from West Virgina, and that's were Capt Salzarulo came from so
it has to be over 30 years ago. I happened to check you web sight
and found that Capt Salzarulo came HOME (Thank God) and I found his
home was Fallenshee Wva, I can't find it on a map or any kind of
address for a family member. Can you HELP me send my bracelet home
to his family...............
Thank-you
Ssgt David A Oshinski
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Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:08:12 -0800 From: "S Haney" <haneysl@gmail.com>
Dear Family of Capt. Patrick Harrold,
I thought about your loved one this morning as I prepared to send a
Christmas box to a young soldier serving in either Afganistan or
Iraq. This particular care program is through an organization
named "Project Prayer Flag." I couldn't help but
recall the gratitude and love I had for Patrick and the special
connection I had with him as a result of wearing his name on my
wrist for so many years.
I am grateful that, through DNA technology, identification was
confirmed and you were able to lay your loved one to rest. If
you are a person of prayer, please remember this other young
man in a far-away country. His name is Nicholas.
With Love and Appreciation,
Susan
Huntington Beach, CA
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Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:05:31 -0800 (PST) From: Karen Kruz
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From: Gini18@aol.com Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:46:17 EST Subject: Found Copper Bracelet
My name is Gin Goode living in Greenfield, Indiana.
Recently my mother passed away. While going through her jewelry, I
ran across a copper bracelet my sister wore in honor of one of our
brave soldiers. The name on the bracelet is Capt.
Lynn Huddleston
9-67. I looked up his name and it seems his plane went down. After
many hours of searching he was reported missing in action September
26, 1967 in the vicinity of Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam. Loss
Coordinates: 113115N 1062952E (XT633739). After one year he was
declared dead. His name is on the wall but I'm a long way from the
wall so I can't leave the bracelet there and I will not throw
it away. Is there any way I can send it to the family? I know it
might bring up sad memories but if were me, and a member of his
family, I would want it. Please help me if you can. Thank you.
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Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:46:34 -0500 From: "Norma" <mittens072@verizon.net> Subject: Bracelet of S/SGT James R. Thomas
Dear Family of S/Sgt. James R. Thomas
who became MIA 11-25-71
I wore bracelet of S/Sgt. James R.
Thomas, and I still have it. I corresponded with his wife, and
still have the letter she sent me.
N. J. D.
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From: "Sherri Anderson"
<sherrilynne78@hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:43:17 -0500
I received a bracelet with the name, LT.
Gilbert Mitchell, while in jr high. I still have the
bracelet and think of Lt. Mitchell. I would love to hear from a
member of his family and possibly have a picture of him for my
album. I appreciate so much his dedication and sacrifice for our
country.
My email is sherrilynne78@hotmail.com
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: "CathieG" <chaddycat@qwest.net> Subject: LoveLetters Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:26:41 -0700
Hi
I have a MIA/POW
bracelet since 1971, I was on your website looking for the persons
bracelet that I have. I did find someone with the same name,
the name on my bracelet is SPEC 5 Craig Dix 3/17/1971. I would
like to contact his family. I wanted to check if this could me the
same Craig Dix from Trenton, Michigan. This is what I found on
your site:
Name: Craig Mitchell Dix
Rank/Branch: E4/US Army Unit: Date of Birth: 05 December 1949 (Trenton MI) Home City of Record: Livonia MI Date of Loss: 17 March 1971 Country of Loss: Cambodia Loss Coordinates: 121005N 1062140E (XU480455) Status (in 1973): Missing In Action Category: 1 Aircraft/Vehicle/Ground: UH1H Refno: 1727
Thank you,
Cathie
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: "Marty Eisert" <meisert@uaacog.com> Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:50:29 -0700
To the family of Jacob
E. Mercer USAF, Jacob and his family have been
close to my heart since I started wearing his bracelet around 1972.
It was bent from my taking it off at night and putting it on again
and I was afraid it would break. I stopped wearing it and ordered
another one with his name and wear it to this day. I
would like to return my original bracelet to you, if you would like
to have it. Please contact me thru my email - jandmeis@hotmail.com
- if you want the bracelet, or for any reason. Thank you
for him and his willingness to serve our country.
Words could never express my gratitude. Some gave all.
God bless, Marty Eisert
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From: "Linda Taubert" <spunky40@ptdprolog.net> To: <info@pownetwork.org> Subject: Captain Samual Waters Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:56:29 -0500
My name is Linda Taubert. I live in East
Stroudsburg PA. When I was a little girl, I purchased a
bracelet with Capt. Samuel Waters name. I am now 50
yrs old and when I was going thru my things, I found my Bracelet!!!
I went on this website and found that his remains were returned in
1977. I was very upset, I was hoping he was alive so I could send
him my Bracelet.
My husband is in the Navy for 25 years
and while he was in Iraq (2 times and in Kuwait and also
Afghanistan) he also purched a few Bracelets of our proud Military
Men. I just wanted Capt. Walters family to know that I am sorry
about his death and I am proud to have this Bracelet. If for any
reason they would like to have it, if he had a wife or children, I
wouldn't hesitate to send it to them. God Bless our Guys!!!
Linda Taubert
PO Box 1322
Marshalls Creek,PA 18302 or taubtville@yahoo.com
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From: "Vicki Roberts, Esq." <vicki@restmycase.com> Subject: Col. Paul Underwood Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:03:04 -0800
Hello,
I have my original bracelet made
by VIVA for Col. Paul Underwood,
3-16-66. I have displayed it prominently for almost 40 years.
I would like to return it to the family if they would like to have
it.
Cordially,
Vicki Roberts
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From: "Mary Lou O'leary" <mooieol@comcast.net> Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:21:51 -0500
To the Family of Robert
Sennett,
I was going through some articles I had
for many years, and came across a bracelet I had worn for many
years. It was ADRC Robert Sennett, January 22, 1966. I often
wondered who was this man who was fighting for my freedom and where
he was. I prayed that he would be safe. I tried today to look up in
the computer about Robert Sennett and I found information about
Robert Sennett, DOB May 2, 1939, Date of Loss Jan. 22, 1966. North
Vietnam, If this is the soldier that is on my bracelet and his
family would like to have it. I would love to give it to them. My
e-mail is mooieol@comcast.net.
Thank you
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From: "Debbie Horn" <dchorn@comcast.net> Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:33:09 -0500 To the Family of Major Donald A. Brown (Panel 08W - Line 68); I had the honor of wearing the POW/MIA bracelet of Capt. Donald Brown, 7/30/70 for many years. As I grew older, I placed it in my jewelry box for save-keeping... but every time I opened the box I thought about Donald Brown and if he was ever found. I had visited the Wall but couldn't find his name because I didn't know of his change of rank. I recently discovered the POWNetwork.org and found his bio, which in turn lead me to the Virtual Wall. My Father was a WWII Veteran, I know several Vietnam Veterans and my nephew is a Veteran of the War in Iraq. I held a job working beside Veterans for eleven years and will always remember their sacrifices for our many freedoms. If the family would like to have his POW/MIA bracelet, I would be glad to forward it to them. Thank you from a grateful American, D. C. Horn |
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Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:15:20 -0500 From: "Stephanie Coulter" <coulter.stephanie@gmail.com>
I have a POW bracelet with the following info:
1Lt. Rick Blake 11-4-70
I cannot find any status information on him on the internet or your
website. Can you assist in where to research Rick Blake's
address/status? If still possible, I would like to return the
bracelet to him or his family.
Thanks!
Brad Heidorf
Prospect KY 40059
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From: Cashdavid1@aol.com Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:12:49 EST Subject: Re: bracelet, 1972 My mother gave me my diary that I had kept when in high school. In it I wore a pow/mia bracelet the name on it wasCapt. H.H.Buddy Fleming III 5/10/68. I wore and believe he did make it home. I think my mom has the bracelet at her house, I would love to find it. I wore the bracelet with pride during the difficult war. I could not find any information on him, would love to hear if all went well with him and would like to contact him if at all possible. Thank you for your time |
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