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LETTERS AND NOTES FROM THOSE
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From: dinken@vzw.blackberry.net Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 00:21:18 +0000
My Grandmother got me my POW bracelet as a child because I
wanted to help. I thought my wearing it, my prayers and thoughts
would keep him safe. As a teen I was devastated when as I
thought of him as my Captain H B Loheed
was not among the returning troops. As an adult I have tried to
make up for the terrible way our troops were treated during
Vietnam and the fact I really couldn't help Capt Loheed by being
a USO volunteer, being a member of Adopt a platoon and others.
I hope in this way all the troops who have served our country
are honored in the better respect for our current fighting
forces.
Carrie Donaldson |
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From: "karen l yovichin" <yovichink@comcast.net>
Subject: pow bracelet Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:23:05 -0600 I have had this bracelet since 1973, I
would like to let someone in his family know I have it. POW/cwo George A.
Howes (01-10-1970). Thankyou, Karen l Yovichin |
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From: "Sherri Stephens Ancira" <sherri@shernails.com>
Subject: MAJOR DAVID PADGETT 2-6-1969 Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:57:00 -0600
My name is
Sherri Ancira and I wore the silver with black lettering
bracelet for David Padgett
(Feb 2, 1969) back in the 1970s. I have had it stored away for
many years and came across it today. I have now found out that
David was returned home to his loved ones in November of 2002.
I am thankful for the closure you must feel. I would be honored
to send his bracelet to one of his loved ones if they were to
read this message. If not, it will stay with me as a reminder
of the support, thoughts and prayers that went his way and for
his family. If so, you may reach me below. Thank you & God
Bless.
Sherri Ancira |
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Subject: MIA bracelet:
Capt. James Crew 11/10/1967 Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:27:14 -0500 From: "Day, Peter A PW" <Peter.Day@pw.utc.com> I have had this bracelet since,
approximately, 1972. I didnt know how to find out about Capt.
Crews status until I found this website. I will continue to
wear it until he is back home. My e-mail is
Peter.Day@pw.utc.com
or
superstock426@sbcglobal.net. May God bless all the
servicemen and women and all their families and thank you for
keeping us safe!
Peter A. Day |
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From: "D & Patti Bruner" <bruner@midrivers.com>
Subject: loveletters Spec.4 Prentice Hicks Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:05:24 -0700
from David Bruner
to Family of
Spec. 4 Prentice Hicks
I am a high School science teacher
in Montana and I recieved the bracelet with Prentice Hicks' name
around 1971 for a small donation to help locate POWs and MIAs.
I wore it for a long time and then moved it to a jewelry box.
My sons fought in the Iraq war and were involved in some serious
fighting North of Bagdad. I still think of Prentice Hicks and
pray for him and you. Going through the jewelry box tonite I
found it and put it on for I found this website and for the
first time realized he has not come home. I will wear this
bracelet again with pride, honoring Prentice Hicks. I will also
offer to send it to you if you would prefer.
It is with great emotion I write
this. Contact me if you wish. I continue to be humbled and
honored by Prentice's sacrifice.
David Bruner
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From: Bob and Jan <rjhaley82560@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:52:51 -0600
To the family of S/SGT. John Boronski
date is 3-24-70.
I have wore his bracelet for many years until I read that he
never made it home. My sorrow and grief over his loss, while not
as deep as
his family was still difficult. I would be very happy to return
his bracelet if his family would want it but otherwise I would
also in his
memory be glad to keep it. If the family members do read this,
please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely Jan Haley
rjhaley82560@sbcglobal.net
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From: Lee Ann Habben <medicinelady10@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 17:06:03 -0600
Yesterday, February 1, 2011, I became snowed in because of a
blizzard here in Oklahoma. I felt with all my spare time, I
would browse through several containers of keepsakes. I
lovingly looked at things my children had made me when they were
little. I found things from high school...then I found the
copper bracelet that had the name of "Capt.
H. B. Loheed. 2-1-66". I remembered the
responsibility and honor I felt wearing it as a teenager. I
remember praying for him and his family. When I began my nursing
career I had to remove it. Somehow life gets in the way but from
time to time I would think about him and say a prayer. I never
knew how to contact anyone to express my support. I guess it
wasn't time. But when I found the bracelet on the 45th
anniversary of the date one it, it was erie. I found the web
site today and had to write. I don't know what to say except how
I feel. I am so sorry for your loss. I feel so strongly about
supporting our service members. I continue to perform Periodic
Health Assessments for our service members and pre and post
deployment exams.
I think that the program that provided us an opportunity to buy
POW/MIA bracelets to remember and pray for servicemen and their
families, helped to fuel the passion I have today to support our
troops. I would love to know more about Capt Loheed if it is not
too painful for you.
With all my love and respect,
Lee Ann Habben, PA-C |
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From: Diane Steele <maamgrizz@dishmail.net>
Subject: Loveletters: Capt. Donald Emerson Shay, Jr. Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 11:43:22 -0600
To Whom/or All it May Concern:
I have had my POW/MIA bracelet for
nearly 40 years. I was 16 years young when I got it in 1972. I
was from Aledo, Texas and I was visiting a cousin in Lawton,
Oklahoma. She and I got ours there. They were doing something at
Ft.Sill and we wanted to feel a part of something special. We
checked the papers whenever names were given out and when the
large number came home from Vietnam... her's made it back. Mine
didn't....I have prayed and cried many times for this brave man.
I wore the bracelet throughout high
school and into college but after my babies started getting here
I didn't want them to break it or lose it. So, I continue to
take it out and wear it on Veteran's Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Captain Shay's Birthday, and the day he was
listed POW/MIA over Laos on October 8th, 1970. As of today he is
still listed as POW/MIA.
Many of my uncles were in Army and
Air Force, and my dad and 2 other uncles were in the Navy during
WWII. My son also served in the Navy from 2002-2008. I
have always kept Capt. Shay in my heart and in my prayers
knowing he gave himself for the protection of myself, my family,
our country and many others.
If there is anyone who knew him or
knows of his family, I would like to hear from them. I hope one
day to pass my bracelet on to my son who was in the military so
he can keep up the vigilence for our fallen soldier. If you are
a family member of Capt. Donald Emerson Shay, Jr. I just want to
say that your son has been an inspiration to me and for all many
things we have... I thank him and all the men and women who
proudly serve in the military. May God Bless You ALL....
Sincerely and Respectfully, Diane
Wingo Steele
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Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:22:55 -0500 From: "R.E. Parker" <reparker@optonline.net>
To the Friends & Family of Robert F.
Scherdin:
Once again on this, Roberts 64th Birthday, I
respectfully join you in wishing Robert a Happy Birthday, and
remind you that there are others of us who share your vigil,
waiting for word from him or about him. I join you in your
prayers that Robert is safe, and that God has His eye on him.
Whatever his situation, I promise you and Robert that I will
wear his name on my wrist either until I die, or until we have
conclusive word about him. God Bless you and ease your grief,
God Bless Robert and keep him safe, and thank you for the
privilege of being able to tell his story. See you next year!!
Happy Birthday, Robert!
Sincerely,
Ed Parker |
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From: Lynda Calicura <lyndacalicura@comcast.net>
Subject: Capt. Peter Woodbury Sherman/610/1967-Date of Loss Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:15:50 -0800
Hello
I have going through my Mother In-Laws memorabilia and I found
the copper POW bracelet of Capt. Sherman. As his remains have
been returned back to the United States. I would like to know if
his family would like the bracelet sent to them.
Thank You
Lynda
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Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:42:26 -0500 Subject: Lcdr Donald Woloszyk From: Karl Petersen <thevacationstore.kp@gmail.com>
I am a retired Marine and recently lost my wife, Senta Fleischer
Petersen. Among her things was a POW/MIA bracket from the early 70s
with the commanders name on it. In checking it appears that his
remains were never returned. If you are a family member and would
like this bracelet I would be more than happy to send it to you.
Karl Petersen Hampton, VA |
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Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:32:26 -0800 Subject: Pow-MIA Bracelet From: Patrick Hethcoat <phethcoat@gmail.com>
Dear Sir,
RE: Capt. Charles Milton Walling
US Air Force
Loss Date: 08 August 1966
During the Vietnam war I was honored to wear the Pow-Mia
Bracelet of
Capt. Charles Milton Walling. After all these years I feel that
it
might bring some comfort to any family members to know that.
Sincerely,
Patrick Hethcoat.
phethcoat@gmail.com |
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From: "Paula and Don" <frigan@cox.net> Subject: Loveletter - LCpl John D Killen III, USMC Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:36:03 -0800
If the
internet has served no other purpose than to provide the ability
to communicate with one another, then it is indeed an amazing
thing. I have had the bracelet of LCpl John D Killen III since
the early 70s. Having discovered this website, I am saddened
to learn that he has not yet made it home
I want his
family to know that his bracelet has been held in high esteem
for all these years. My husband and I come from military
families and my husband was fortunate enough to come home safely
in 1970 after serving with the 101st Airborne up in
Phu Bai. If Johns family wishes to contact me or have his
bracelet returned at any time, please e-mail me.
With warm
regards,
Paula Friga |
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From: "Toni " <wyolanyfl@comcast.net> Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 18:37:41 -0500
I recently read that
many people who wore and cared for their POW bracelets gave them
to the respective families.
I have a bracelet
for
Commander
James Evans,
date missing 4-2-65 and remains identified on 4-22-77. Although
I have kept this bracelet and this man in heart for all of these
years, if the family would like to have it, I would be more than
willing to send it to them.
I am so gratified
that Commander Evans remains were returned home.
Commander Evans will
always have a place in my heart and my gratitude for his
ultimate sacrifice.
Toni Falk |
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 21:10:37 -0800 (PST)
From: NORMA BAKER <normaa@bellsouth.net>
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From: <g.a.collins1404@att.net> Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:01:59 -0600
My name is George Anna Collins. In
1971 my boyfriend gave me a bracelet with
Lt. Col. Don Wood's name. I have had that bracelet
for 40 years. I married an Air Force pilot in 1983.
I don't believe Col. Wood's remains
have been returned. But, I wanted you to know I have not
forgotten.....I never could!
God bless you all who read this and
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
George Anna
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From: "Desrosiers, Amy" <DesrosiersA@cintas.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:58:51 -0800
When I was about 12 yrs old, I went on a family
vacation to Washington DC and visited the WALL. Being how I was
so young I didnt really grasp the entire idea of it all. As we
were walking along, I noticed a table selling bracelets with
soldiers names on them. Again, I didnt really understand the
true significance of this, but being a 12 yr old girl, I wanted
a bracelet. Now, 20 yrs later and will a much clearer
understanding of loss of lives, I still have that bracelet and
every so often I pull up the POW website with the hopes that
next to my soldiers name, it will say hes been found. As of
today, Im still waiting, as is his family I am sure. In tribute
to all those who have served this country, I do not take
anything for granted. I am very active with the American Legion
and am a member of the Womens Auxiliary. My father is the
Commander of our post as well as a Navy Vet. I pray that I get
to see the day when I go to the POW website and see that I am
finally able to return my bracelet, with pride and thankfulness
to the family of
BERUBE
KENNETH ALLEN USMC 11-Aug-67 .
Forever in my thoughts,
Amy Desrosiers
Lowell, MA |
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Sender: "S. Frank" <forwardmail@atfnursery.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:29:52 -0500
To the family of
Lt. Col. Walter O. Estes II
It has been my honor to have this bracelet since they were
originally issued. It rests in my jewelry box, side by side
with protected and cherished family heirlooms. Every time I
open the box, I cant help but pick it up and think about who
this man was, his service and sacrifice, and the sacrifice of
his family and friends.
Should the family wish to have this bracelet, I would be proud
and pleased to return it to its rightful place. If not, it
would be my honor to continue keeping this bracelet safe and,
hopefully, leave it for my son to care for some day, for as long
as were permitted.
With sympathy and respect,
Sandra Frank |
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: "Kevin & Lauri Winters" <4winters@comcast.net> Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:42:32 -0800
I was recently going through my childhood jewelry
box and came across the wonderful silver bracelet I wore over 40
years ago. My soldier's name is
Gregory Benton, Jr. USMC, date MIA was May 23, 1969.
He was only 19 years old. I remember corresponding with his
sister, Mary Benton, and she sent me a photo of him and a letter
about him. Mary, if you see this letter, please know that I
still think of him and next week when I am in Washington, DC I
am going to look for his name. I know in 2006 you were close to
possibly finding his remains and I would love to know if there
is anything new.
Best Wishes
Lauri Winters
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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:44:35 -0500 Subject: Loveletters From: Christine White <chrisegertwhite@gmail.com>
To the family of Sgt. Daniel Russell
Nidds,
I have had your loved one's bracelet since approximately 1972,
and have prayed for him often over the years. If you wish to
contact me for any reason, I may be reached at:
ChrisEgertWhite@gmail.com.
Otherwise, I remain anonymously your friend.
Sincerely,
Chris White
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From: Melanie Matts Costanzo <costanzo@aps.edu>
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:05:13 -0600
I have a bracelet that belonged to my mother. I found what
appears to
be Maj. Harold Smith 3-7-66,
but the rank listed is Col. I would like
to return it to the family, but want to be sure I contact the
right
one. Please advise. Thank you.
Melanie Costanzo |
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Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:21:27 -0700 (PDT)
From: amarettosky <amarettosky@yahoo.com>
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From: "Dave Cools" <david.g.cools@gmail.com>
Subject: Just a thanks... Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:42:16 -0700 Hello, I dont know if any POWs or any Veterans
will see this but I just wanted to let them know how much their
service means to us. I am a student homeschooler and our family,
with a few others, were learning about a few of some major wars.
The World War I&II, Korean, and the Vietnam War were among them.
We read a book called Vietnam and America, the Elephant and the
Tiger it really showed all us students what men and women, who
serve us, go through. I just wanted to say a thank you. I know
nothing could say thank you enough but I just wanted to tell
anyone I could how much we appreciate our freedom and how much
we appreciate what all they have given for it. Im sorry that
our country hasnt been more appreciative of all of their
services. They deserve more. And I am full of gratitude towards
all of them. Thank you for my freedom you helped to keep! Thank you for your services to our country
and our freedom!
May God bless all of you! ~Christine and her fellow students |
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From: "Martin Windham" <msw@pstel.net> Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:20:45 -0400
I wore the bracelet for Lt. Donald
Bloodworth 7-24-70 for many years. His
body was returned in 1998 but I still have the bracelet. I
don't know what
to do with it other than keep it. I was in Vietnam serving as a
Marine
Grunt/0311 with the 1st Marine Division when Lt. Bloodworth's
F-4 went down.
The F-4's got us out of several hairy situations and I felt a
kinship to
him. Also, I was on patrol in the Queson Mountains, Quang Nam
Province in
November of 1970 and we found a crashed Army Mohawk in dense
jungle terrain
on the side of a mountain (Hill 845). We took turns dragging
the bodies up
the mountain in ponchos so the Army could pick them up. I was
honored to
wear Lt. Bloodworth's bracelet all those years until I found out
his body
had been found and returned.
Martin Windham
Reynolds, GA
msw@pstel.net
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From: "Susan Perrin" <susan@urtharts.com> Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:15:37 -0400
To Whom it May Concern, I still have my bracelets from 40 years
ago and tears and compassion still for these men and their
families. As a child wearing this person on my wrist, I was
taught to remember.
Thank you Sergeant Daniel Nidds and Lt.
Col. Thomas Gillen.
Susan Perrin
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Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:13:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Jean Caldwell <jean2141@att.net> Subject: Re: ROBERT LEON TUCCI.
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Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:48:26 -0500 From: Andrea Lloyd <patriot.andrea.lloyd@gmail.com>
I have worn a bracelet wearing the name "Capt
Frederick M. Hall" since 1998. I got his name through a
program called "Adopt a POW," and by choosing someone from my home
state of NC. Though he's been missing since long before I was born,
I will never stop thinking of Capt. Hall or wearing his bracelet.
Through me, Capt. Hall has been to many of the United States and
even Hawaii. In an odd twist of fate, I ultimately ended up marrying
a service member who spent a time working at JPAC (their mission is
to recover the remains of those missing from foreign wars.) At every
military event and as I've stood gazing at the waters of Pearl
Harbor, I rubbed my bracelet and thought of him. Every year, as his
April 12, 1969 disappearance date approaches, I think of him even
more and write blogs and posts about him. Through me, he will
continue to have adventure and will always be remembered. Even more
than I wear his name on my wrist, I carry his name in my heart.
-- Andrea Lloyd |
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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:02:52 +0000 (UTC)
From: m.meneghello@comcast.net
To the family of Captain Robert
Stanley, I have your loved one's original bracelet,
dated 4-1-67, and have recently read that his remains have not been
returned home. It felt very strange to read that his hometown was
Portland, OR, since I have visited that city for many years, and
will be moving there in a few months. I will continue to keep the
bracelet, unless I hear otherwise from you, and will continue to
keep your family in my prayers. God bless you.
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From: ally friend <ally.friend@live.com> Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:11:36 -1000
My name is SMSgt Mark Friend and I entered the Air Force on 29
Jan 1990. Upon graduation from Basic Military Training, I was
shopping in the BX and there was a table out front with someone
selling POW/MIA bracelets. Anyway, to my astonishment I looked
down and found one for SP4 Richard
Allen Friend. What's the odds of finding a POW/MIA
bracelet that shares my last name?
On 26 May 2011, I'm retiring from the Air Force. I've
faithfully worn the bracelet for over 21 years and would like to
make contact w/ the family of SP4 Richard Allen Friend to not
only invite them to my retirement ceremony, but to ask them what
they would like me to do with the bracelet.
I plan on encasing the bracelet in my retirement shadow box to
capture the memories and always honor SP4 Friend. However, I
will return it to the family upon their request.
I can be reached at friendm7@hotmail.com if family members have
questions.
Thanks
V/R
SMSgt Mark Friend
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From: "Mike Zboray" <mzboray1@maine.rr.com>
Subject: Major Phillip R. Wellons Bracelet Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:07:53 -0400
To the Family of Major Phillip
R. Wellons:
I just checked again and found Major Wellons status was
changed from MIA to KIA. I have worn his bracelet, never
taking it off under any circumstances, for over 20
years. Now I can take it off, but have no where to send
it. It has been my intention to personally hand it to
him, or a relative, after his status was known.
If someone from his family reads this, please email me
at:
mzboray1@maine.rr.com .
I am a combat veteran of Vietnam who returned home
safely in December of 1969. I began writing a book about
my time in Vietnam in 1990. To help with my research I
contacted the Tampa Bay Vietnam Veterans Center in
Tampa, FL near where I lived at the time. I met a
retired Army sergeant who worked there and asked me if I
would care to wear a bracelet. He told me it was
important to understand that once I put it on, I would
never take it off until the person was found. Period! I
have done this faithfully for all these years, with
respect for Major Wellons.
I also just found out, by reading his biography, that he
flew air support missions out of Da Nang. I spent my
entire tour if duty north of Da Nang in a place known as
the Ashau Valley. I was in a combat engineer unit
attached to the 101st Airborne. We built and maintained
FSB's (fire support bases) and the road through the
valley that connected them. I cannot count the times we
called upon close air support during enemy attacks. It
almost seems impossible that Major Wellons wouldn't have
been in one of those aircraft, so I may unknowingly owe
my life to him. He was "in country" during at least
part of my tour there.
I would like to say that I will never forget his
sacrifice... never!
Sincerely,
Michael P. Zboray
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From: "Tricia Gibson" <gibby131@hotmail.com>
Subject: loveletters Re: L/Cpl Raymond T. Heyne Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:33:01 -0500
Dear Family of L/Cpl
Raymond T. Heyne,
I have been the proud owner of a POW/MIA bracelet
with L/Cpl Raymond T. Heyne name on it for over 35
years. I just found this website and learned that L/Cpl
Heyne remains were returned in 2005 and very glad that
he is home at last.
Would you like my bracelet? It is still in good
condition and would be proud to return it to you for
safe keeping. I am a proud daughter of a Korean war vet.
My name is Kristie Gibson -
kristie.gibson@charter.net. Thank you and God bless
the family of this great man.
Sincerely,
Kristie Gibson
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From: DKQUINLAN@aol.com Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:41:21 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Loveletters Post Charles R. Connor and William E. Ricker
To the Families of
Charles R. Connor and William E. Ricker:
This is just a note that on Easter 2010 I have a bracelet from
each of your loved ones, and they are not forgotten.
Dale K. Quinlan
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Subject: M. McElhanon bracelet From: Jennifer Davin <aggiedavin@aol.com> Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:58:36 -0500
Yesterday was spent cleaning out my parents' closet and we found
the bracelet my Mom wore for Maj.
Michael McElhanon in the 70's. I got on the website
and found out that he was declared KIA. I am so sorry that his
life was cut short. For any family member or friend that might
ever read this email, I am grateful for the men and women who
gave their lives, any part of time or the ultimate sacrifice, so
that we have been able live freely. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you and God bless you.
Jennifer Davin |
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From: "Linda" <ynotgrey@comcast.net> Subject: Thank you Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:42:05 -0700
After many years of not staying up to date with my two P.O.W.'s
I found their bracelets while going through a drawer of many
different forgotten things. I immediately went online and
checked my men out , and was glad to learn that there remains
have both been found. I am so happy for their families to have
closure.
I want to thank your organization for all the work you do in
keeping this website available to all of us who have had
bracelets and to the families of these men.
My men were T Sgt. Roy D. Prater
whose remains were returned on 10-01-1997, and
Lt. Col. Earl P. Hopper, Jr.
whose remains were identified 01-10-2002.
Again, Thank you and God Bless these men and their families.
Linda Basso
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From: "schoolmarm" <schoolmarm49@msn.com> Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:18:37 -0400
To the family of FLOYD RICHARDSON.
I wanted to be "cool" as a teenager and ordered one of these bracelets that the college kids had. The name on that bracelet was Col. Floyd Richardson. As I matured and went to college myself, I then knew what the bracelet was really all about. Please know that I value the life that Col. Richardson gave for this his (this) country, and ultimately for me. I prayed often for Col. Richardson. I continue to wear the bracelet even though I know his remains have been returned. I do so because I don't ever want to forget nor do I want others to forget. May God bless and comfort the Richardson family.
Tess Wright
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Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 21:01:08 -0700 (PDT)
From: zito charles <charliez08844@yahoo.com>
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From: "Rhonda Jarrett" <bradley_rhonda@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: 1971 POW/MIA Bracelet MAJ William Duggan Date: Sat, 7 May 2011 20:55:16 -0500
Hi, I have a POW/MIA bracelet that I have
proudly worn since 1972 or 1973, my Nana got one for herself me
& my sister, I was approx 10 or 11 at the time, I am now going
to be 50 this year. I am trying to find the family of the person
on my bracelet. His name is Maj.
William Duggan & he was declared MIA on 12-31-1971. I
know he was married and had 2 children. I would like to pass on
this bracelet to any of his immediate surviving family. I feel
it is time to try and find them and let them know that their
Father/husband was never forgotten and to this day I still wear
the bracelet with great pride, but it should rightfully now go
to the surviving family. Can you help me get in contact with
them by chance? Or maybe tell me where I might get more info to
do so. This year on Aug 8 I will be 50 and my wish by my
birthday is to try and find the family and let them have the
POW/MIA bracelet that I have cherished for many many years.
Thank you very much
Rhonda Bradley-Jarrett
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From: "Schneider, Sue" <Sue.Schneider@firstgroup.com>
Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 08:18:12 -0500 My Vietnam POW bracelet held the name of
Mjr. Robert W. Hagerman. I
had always hoped that he was a POW and would be released after
the war. As I grew older and the war did come to an end, my
bracelet was put into my "memory box". I am now 55 yrs. old and
I was going through this box yesterday, where I came upon my
bracelet. I took it into my office and went on line to see if I
could find out what happened to my "man on the bracelet".
Unfortunately I did find that he was shot down over N. Vietnam,
but that his remains were returned in 1985. For that I am so
thankful. I'm sure his family and friends were relieved that
they were able to lay Robert to rest "at home". I hope this note finds its way to a friend
or loved one of Major Hagerman. Even though the bracelet was
out of sight for a very long time, the memory came back to me
periodically. I always wanted to know what had transpired to
get his name on one of those bracelets. Now I know and I
believe I have found some peace as well. He was gone for a long
time, but not forgotten by me.
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From: Donna Paz Kaufman <dpaz@pazbookbiz.com>
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 17:04:33 -0400
This message is for the family members of
PFC Henry Herrin (1-2-68)
I have a bracelet for Henry Herrin that I'd like to return to
the
family if they would like it.
I was born in 1959, but even as a little girl and pre-teen felt
deeply
about the news of the war. Although I don't know how I obtained
the
bracelet, I wore it religiously, kept PHC Herrin in my thoughts
and
prayers, and felt the sadness of the war with his loss.
All these years the bracelet has been in my care and I found it
again
after looking for a piece worn by my husband's grandmother. It's
been
in my special box with all of the important items of my life
and
family's history.
How convenient we have the internet to help us make
connections.
Please let me know a name and address I could mail this to.
Precious
items, like this bracelet, are important symbols of our
connectedness ... on earth and beyond.
Warm regards,
Donna Paz Kaufman
dpaz@pazbookbiz.com
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From: GudMawMaw@aol.com Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 23:11:14 -0400 (EDT)
Captain John E. Duffy
After seeing a news story of a 12 year old girl in the 70's that
had a POW/MIA bracelet that she wore until the soldiers remain
were returned this year prompted me into searching for info on
mine. After finding this web site,I was able to find out that
Captain Duffy's remains were found in 1993 and identified in
1996. Anyone wanting to contact me about this bracelet please do
so at gudmawmaw@aol.com.
S. Davidson
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From: kristina <mario_kristina_lira@aol.com> Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 14:54:08 -0400 (EDT)
To the family of
Master Sergeant
Lawrence Clark,
I have his Vietnam bracelet. If you would like it back, I will
send it to you. If not, on my wrist it will stay- forever.
Just a Friend you haven't met,
P.J.S.
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Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 10:01:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kristine Hamel <hamelk0613@yahoo.com>
Dear family of Capt. Kenneth Goff Jr:
My mom passed away in 2009, and when I went through her things I
found she had one of the POW/MIA bracelets with Captain Goff's
name engraved on it. I remember when she got it, she wore it
for a very long time. We were all touched by that awful war, a
young man that was a very close family friend lost his life,
best friends with my brother in law.
I am not sure if your family would like the bracelet, if so
please let me know and I would be happy to sent it to you.
Sincerely,
Kris Hamel
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From: Peggy Williams <queencatering@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 08:19:01 -0400
I have a bracelet worn by my mom that was gotten when I was 2. I
have
worn it since she passed. I just found out thanks to your web
site
that his remains were returned in '85. I would like on my
mothers and
my behalf send our prayers to Capt.
Chambless Chesnutt of Ark family.
If they could let me know what they would like done with his
bracelet
I would gladly do. God bless him them and all of our military.
My
email is queencatering@gmail.com
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Date: Sat, 28 May 2011 20:50:12 -0700 (PDT)
From: Roxana Johnson <roxanaj@yahoo.com> Subject: Captain James Tucker
I have a MIA bracelet for Captain
James Tucker, mia-04/26/66. It is one of my most
important piece of jewelry.
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Subject:
Robert S. Trujillo, SSG missing Jan. 7,
1968 From: James Oblinger <joblingeroo25@gmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 11:07:05 -0400
Sir,
I have worn an MIA bracelet withe the referenced
name on it for over 25 years. I have never, until today thought
there would be anyway to say something to any family he may have
left, my family, and truly love, and appreciate his, and their
sacrifice.
If there is anyway to pass a msg on to them or
advise me how, or where I could search for an email address or,
family of missing soldiers organization that could let them know
he is not forgotten I would greatly appreciate the help.
I have only been through his home state of NM
twice, and have no connection with the family other than this
bracelet.
Thank you for any help you can provide,
James Oblinger
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From: Jacki <princessjbarbi@aol.com> Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 18:46:37 -0700
To the family of S/SGT James M. Ray
POW 18 March 1968.
I happened to find this web site while searching for a list
of
POW's and MIA's who fought in Vietnam.
My name is Jacki, and years ago a friend showed me several POW
and MIA
bracelets he had in a wooden box.
Not knowing what they were, I asked him and he explained to me
what they
were and why they were worn.
It touched my heart to know that people wore these metal bands
so that the unknown
Soldiers would be remembered and prayed for.
I asked him if I could have one, being how had several, and
he said sure.
He held up the small wood box and told me to pick one.
Without hesitation I reached in and picked the very first one my
fingers touched.
I read the name on my new band and it reads.....
S/SGT JAMES M. RAY
POW 18 MAR 68
Today, the day I am writing this, is Memorial Day. I attended
the Memorial
services today at the cemetery and one speaker made me cry.
He is a WW II Vet who survived Pearl Harbor. At the end of his
speech he
very passionately told everyone present... " Please do not
forget us.
Please do not forget them."
I don't think there was a dry eye in the cemetery this morning.
When I got home I went on the Internet and found this web
site.
I FOUND S/SGT James M. Ray within five seconds of my search.
I was amazed. I clicked on his name and up popped a photograph
of him
and his bio.
I can't tell you how wonderful it is to give a face to the
soldier who's band I wear.
What a baby face young man. I read his bio and learned that he
was an outstanding
courageous and decorated war hero.
It is my honor to wear his name on my wrist. S/SGT James M.
Ray
United States Army will never be forgotten, and I pray that some
day his
family will have closure and finally get to know the truth about
what really
happened to this War Hero.
I pray they all come home.
Thank you for supplying the information on our POW's and
MIA's.
Now I know who James M. Ray is / was.
If there is anyone who is related to or knew this soldier,
I would
Love to hear from you.
Sincerely, Jacki Diaz. Antioch, California
Email : princessjbarbi@aol.com
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From: "Rhoads" <rhoadsend@centurytel.net> Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 21:28:49 -0500
It is Memorial Day, 2011. I sit at
my desk, looking at the bracelet I wore every day for more than
twenty years. I knew LCDR Robert C.
McMahan only in my heart. Viet Nam was the war
visited upon my generation--my loved ones, my friends. It was
personal. When my husband came back to the world, we set about
making a life. Along the way he joined VNV MC; his brothers on
motorcycles. The Moving Wall was part of the Memorial Day
celebration in our town that year early in the 70's. The names
of boys I had known were there. I felt like I knew everyone on
that wall in some small way. One of the vendors was selling the
POW/MIA bracelets. I wore that bracelet every day, even during
the birth of my daughter, until another holiday more than twenty
years later. We were at Fort Steer and the Moving Wall was
there. I checked the names, like always. It felt like someone
had ripped my heart out when I read LCDR Robert C. McMahan's
name that day Hope was gone that he would somehow survive. I
stopped wearing the bracelet after that--it seemed wrong
somehow. I wanted to send it to his family but didn't know how
to find them back then. So, here I am at my desk, looking at
this bracelet like I have every day since I stopped wearing it.
It is Memorial Day, 2011. I am returning the bracelet through
LOVELETTERS. WELCOME HOME, LCDR McMahan. GOD BLESS.
Betty Rhoads
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Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 10:50:38 -0500 From: Sandra Boleware <probkauz@gmail.com> I have been wearing my bracelet for 39 years and just recently found out that my MIA L/C Phillip Craig was identified and returned in 1986. I purchased my bracelet in junior high school, and had hoped for years that the results would be more positive. I am very sorry to the family that L/C Craig did not return home as planned. My thoughts and prayers have been with them for many years, I do not intend to stop now. They will always be a part of my life, and I continue to wear his bracelet as a symbol of hope for all the other missing and imprisoned military of any war. God bless the Craig family and all military families.
If the family would like the bracelet, or wants to contact me, they are welcome to do so.
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From: "Hagen Radcliffe" <Hagenschmegan@msn.com>
Subject: Maj. David Earll Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:25:27 -0400
I have NEVER forgotten. I've proudly worn the bracelet for
Maj. David Earll
(10-21-66) since 1973, and not a day goes by that I don't think
of him and his family. As all the long years went by I've tried
to find information about "my soldier", and finally this site
gave me the answer. David has never come home, but he's
always been here...in my heart. He served in Viet Nam in
the Air Force (as did my brother), he was a pilot (as was my
father: as is my son) and he is a true American hero (as is my
son; a combat veteran of Afghanistan). I truly believe that
David's spirit is part of the reason that my son enlisted,
because he grew up hearing the story of why I wear his bracelet.
If anyone is still looking for the person who had the honor of
wearing his POW bracelet, I would be glad to be in contact.
God bless you, Maj. David Earll, and a grateful nation thanks
you and your family for your ultimate sacrifice.
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
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From: Leah Webster <loboleah@hotmail.com> Subject: POW bracelets Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 15:28:43 +0000
A friend sent me an email today on The Virtual Wall. I cried. I wore
a bracelet for years, until it broke into and fell off my wrist. I
went to the wall in DC in 1990 and found the name of my hero.
Michael Banard Varnado. It wasn't
until that year, when I read in a newspaper that he was finally
identified, that I learned where he was from. Ironically he came
from a town less than an hour from my hometown. Ferriday, LA. I am
now living in WV but return home to Mississippi often and would love
to meet his relatives and return his bracelet if they are
interested. I still carry it with me everywhere I go, but know it
needs to go home.
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From: sharon graham <graham_sharon@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 15:38:57 +0000
To the family of Maj. Glendon Ammon,
6/09/2011
While driving into town this morning, I listened to a radio program where the dj's were discussing the return of POW bracelets to the families of these soldiers. I actually got goosebumps knowing that I had a bracelet from many years prior, and was not aware of this program. If this website is still used, I would like to if possible return the bracelet if any of the family is interested. Maj. Ammon, after reading of his circumstances was quite a hero and I have been honored to have worn his name. God bless all who have missed him over the years, Sharon Graham my e-mail graham_sharon@hotmail.com |
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Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:44:39 -0400
(GMT-04:00) From: Sheryl Greene <slggreene@earthlink.net>
Hi,
My mother has Bracelet for Capt. Charles Stratton 1-3-71. I have noticed that his remains were identified and he is now no longer missing. She would like to return the bracelet to his family, if they would like it. Is this something that your group can assist with?
Respectfully, Sheryl Greene
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Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:53:16 -0700 (PDT)
From: Betsy Reid <betsings@bellsouth.net>
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Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:02:14 -0700 (PDT)
From: Amanda Nordhaus <stormbringer1995@yahoo.com> Subject: Locating MIA soldier's family I was just wondering if there is any way to locate the family of Lt. Col. Joseph Christiano. My mom and I came across her old POW bracelet with his name on it. I Googled his name and came across your site and saw the e-mail from his niece. I tried to e-mail her but it came back as failed. I would just like to let his family know that I plan on wearing the bracelet to help keep his memory alive.
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From: "CLAUDE KUMPEL" <claudethecrab2@verizon.net>
Subject: LCDR Mike Hoff 1-7-70 Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:27:49 -0400
Hello Dear Family and Friends of
LCDR Mike Hoff,
Just wanted to let you know that I
received Mike's bracelet in the 70's and wore it for many years
while in high school, college, and during my marriage. I came
across it again in my jewelry box a few years ago and was
saddened to know he did not return home. My husband and I have
2 sons who both joined the army within 1 month of each other in
2008. Both have since been discharged and thank God both
returned home safely. I now volunteer, as my father once did,
at the Veterans Hospital in Delaware. It is such an honor to
help and be around these honorable men and women who have
suffered and continue to suffer daily from injuries that occured
during the wars they so bravely fought. Know that I and my
students continue to pray for LCDR MIke Hoff's return and for
the safe return of all our military. If any family member would
like the bracelet returned, please feel free to contact me:
lenakumpel@aol.com. If
not, know that I will continue to wear it now to keep all POW's
and MIA's memories alive.
Thank you and God Bless the
Military!
Lena Kumpel
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Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:59:31 -0400 From: Debbie Cunningham <dcunningham29@cox.net>
Hi, My name is Debbie Cunningham. I have the POW bracelet of
Lt Col. Robert Warren Barnett
that I have had for about 40 years. I was wondering if he or a
member of his family would like to have it.
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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:28:32 +0000 (UTC)
From: jaxxbequick@comcast.net
Dear LaBohn Family,
Once upon a time I purchased two POW/MIA bracelets. One I had the supreme pleasure of breaking and returning to it's rightful owner, who came back whole - at least in body. The other I have held on to for all these many years. I wore Gary's bracelet religiously, just as I wore the other. When my own husband came home from VietNam he insisted that I not wear it any longer - so I put it away in my jewelry box - never forgotten, but not on my wrist. Remember what I said about coming back whole? Well, my husband was different when he came back, and there is not a man that I know who has returned from that war that was not a war, who is not different from before they went away. I don't mean just grown up, I mean deeply saddened, wounded to the soul. I know that all wars make men different, even my father who served at the Normandy Invasion still has flashbacks. But that is another story.
I have been thinking about Gary's bracelet for several months, I don't know why. But I wanted you to know that it became important enough for me to find the website that would tell me if he was ever returned to you in some manner. I have read that although the government insists that he was returned, you believe that he was not. So the bracelet is back on my wrist after 40 plus years and if it goes with me to my own grave, so be it. I will not dishonor him or you by removing it. You see, I still believe that what we know to be true in our hearts is often the real truth - and no amount of swearing oaths or mountains of paper will sway you. Good for you. There are still way too many secrets about that little skirmish that the world will never know and I suspect may not want to know. I wish there was something more I could do to help you to find him or to prove without a shadow of a doubt that he is no longer on this earthly plane.
I send you my love and my best wishes on your journey Jacqueline Stickney
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From: "Rob Hamilton" <ham0751@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:02:24 -0400
I wore
the Pow/Mia bracelet belonging to
Sgt Refugio Thomas Teran
during the 70's . This bracelet was always kept on my desk to
remember him and the family who sacrificed for our county.
Today I checked the internet to find any info- sadly he went
off to war,died in combat and will never see his family again.
I pray for his family. If the family would like this bracelet i
will send it to them. Contact me at e-mail above.
Shirley Hamilton
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From: "Chris" <goldstrikers@hctc.net> Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:38:15 -0500
I found my POW bracelet again, and
looked up the name: Major Robert
E Rausch (4-16-70). I am hoping that maybe
someone in his family will read this and possible want this
bracelet. He and all the others who fight now, for our
freedom, and those who have lost their lives, are heroes in my
eyes and heart. We give thanks to all of you each and every
day.
Sincerely,
Patty Anderson
Fredericksburg, TX
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Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 21:49:31
-0700 (PDT) From: Kathryne Mares <furrballkatt@yahoo.com> Reply-To: Kathryne Mares <furrballkatt@yahoo.com> Subject: Capt. Wayne Pearson 2-22-69
I came across a mia bracelet with this name (in the subject)
on it. I looked it up on google and came across his bio. I
want to look for the family of this man and send them this
bracelet. My mother told me the wife of this man recently
died in a car accident and my mothers, husband, sister got
it. I am sure the family of this Capt. would appreciate
this. If you have any info on where I could send this
bracelet please email me back.
I also have another man I found LCPL
David E. Padilla USMC 5-18-68 SVN. If any of
the family members see this please contact me and I will
send these 2 bracelets home.
Kathryne Mares
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Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011
06:57:32 +0000 (UTC) From: 6285CT <maxguard@comcast.net> Subject: LCDR. LARRY R. KILPATRICK
To the family of Lcdr. Larry R. Kilpatrick it is
my hope that when you read this letter you will reminisce of
your loved one who was lost so long ago and smile.. As a Navy
vet who worked in aviation and now lives in Georgia I requested
that the bracelet I receive contain the name of a Navy man from
Georgia. I have worn Lcdr. Kilpatrick's bracelet for almost
18yrs and during that time I have often wondered who he was and
how he lived his life. As for the bracelet I never take it off
except one time when I was having surgery done I got my wife to
wear it until I was out of surgery. As time has gone by and the
hopes of Lcdr. KIlpatrick returning alive has long since faded
please rest assure that he has not been forgotten nor has the
Kilpatrick family. I pray for the day when his remains are
reunited with your family and I can return this bracelet to you
but until then be proud of your lost loved one for he served
honorably and may God bless you all .
Sincerely Carl Tucker LaFayette,Ga.
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Subject: Loveletters-SFC
William S. Stinson From: venessa <venessasaucier@hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:49:31 -0500
I have SFC William S Stinson, US Army, from AL. I have had this
bracelet since 1992, when I made my decision to serve in the
military. Though I was unable to wear it consistently, it has
had it's own special place in my jewelry box reminding me of the
price those before me have paid for the life we enjoy today. I
happened upon your site today and learned that SFC Stinson's
remains were identified. While I share the sorrow of the loss, I
also share the relief that closure brings. I grew up in Alabama
and regard him as my "hometown hero", though I never knew him
and he disappeared the year I was born. To the family: He is NOT
forgotten. I will gladly return the bracelet if contacted,
otherwise, the very next time I travel that way, I will bring it
to The Wall. God bless.
Venessa
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Subject: Major Joseph Echanis From: rogerdsmithsr@aol.com Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:02:54 -0400 (EDT)
I was 16 in 1971 when I began wearing the bracelet bearing the
name
Major Joseph Echanis
with the date 11.5.69. Perhaps it was too late in getting to me;
perhaps not. I wish I could say I've worn the bracelet these
past 40 years, but the metal had less heart and snapped in
two. Many prayers have been said on his behalf, and for the
family I believed were missing him. Each time I opened my most
treasured box, I would find it there and lift up a prayer to my
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for his well being. I had no idea
this site existed and it only now dawned on me that I might be
able to search the web to find out about "my guy"; who he
was, who he left behind, and what had happened to him. I had
hoped to find an aging, yet glorious and still heroic man. And
perhaps I have...though in the minds of his children. I want you
to know, Victoria, and however many brothers and sisters you may
have, that I am eternally grateful for the sacrifice your
father paid for me and everyone who calls themselves an
American. May God bless you.
Lynny Roark Smith
Wichita, Kansas
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From: Rcwaechter@aol.com Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:17:20 -0400 (EDT)
I have had my bracelet since 1970.
Lt. Col. Larry (Lawrence William) Whitford, Jr.
would have been only 40 years old November 2, 1969 when he was
shot down over Laos. I have kept his bracelet all these years.
It reminds me to try to do something worthy of his sacrifice and
to remember the sacrifice of his family. This bracelet has
always caused me to think about the cost of freedom and the
responsibility we should feel toward keeping those freedoms.
If anyone in his family would like this bracelet, I would
happily send it to them. Otherwise, I will keep it and honor the
man it represents.
I've often wondered what would happen if, we the citizens, would
each wear the name of a living serviceman/woman while they wore
the uniform of our country fighting to protect us.
Becky
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