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LETTERS AND NOTES FROM THOSE
THAT WEAR THE BRACELETS:
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Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 12:44:02 -0500 From: "Edson, Vicki" I have S/SGT Donald Newton’s bracelet. If anyone within his family would like to have, his bracelet please let me know.
Please contact
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From: Cnslting4u@aol.com Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:29:06 -0500 (EST)
My name is Daryl N Thompson I served in Vietnam may of 1967
through may of 1968 with the 1st Infantry Division. I wear the
bracelet of
Larry J Stevens
(LT) MIA Feb 14 1969 and
Richard A. Claflin
July 26 1967. It is my belief that they both may have flown
cover for my units while we served in the Iron Triangle as well
as when we were supporting the 5th Special Forces in Loc Nin on
the Cambodian/Laos boarder.
I just want the family's of both men that "I have NOT forgotten"
and I fly my American flag at half staff everyday and have
for 40 years to insure my neighbors do not forget as well.
My heart is and has been with you
Daryl N Thomspon
cnslting4u@aol.com
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From: JOAN EICHHORN <joaneichhorn501@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:44:19 -0500
I have a bracelet that I lovingly wore for years with the name
Capt. Lionel Parra Jr.
date:7-17-68. If many of his family would like to have it please
contact me and I will send it to them.
Joan Eichhorn
joaneichhorn501@hotmail.com
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Subject: LOVELETTERS Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:03:29 -0600 From: "Temme, Sherry L At the beginning of my first tour in Korea I ordered a bracelet. I wore it throughout my 21 year career in the Air Force. I have just discovered that “my guy” had been identified. I would gladly send my bracelet to his family if they wish to have it.
RIP, STANLEY L. LEHRKE
You served with me and I feel that you kept me out of harm’s way. Thank you to the Lehrke family.
Sherry Temme Email: chugia@hotmail.com |
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From: kelly brotherton <kjb217@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:13:31 -0500
To whom it may concern. I am looking for the family of LCDR Charles Marik (6-66). My brother James B. Hayes passed recently and in his things we found a bracelet with Charles name and date on it. My brother wore this bracelet till the day he passed. My family and I would like to return it to the family of Marik. When searching the list of MIA I found what may be the LCDR 's name. If any out there has information of this fine man please contact me at
Kelly (Hayes) Brotherton
Fort Wayne, IN.
or my account on Facebook
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Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:58:14 -0800 (PST)
From: James Martin <jfm9999@yahoo.com> Subject: To the family of Lawrence Tatum
Here is the link I have placed on a metal detecting website: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,451719.0.html
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From: "Bill Hall" <pyratenc666@yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:49:49 -0500
I I have been wearing the bracelet of
Lt. Robert R. Duncan for over
twenty years and his photo is on my wall with my family who were
veterans.
He and the others will never be forgotten. To his relatives i send my warmest regards.
William H. Hall |
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Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:52:19 -0500 Subject: CDR Robert Schweitzer 1-5-68 From: Maranda Young <maranda@foreveryoungphoto.net>
I have a bracelet of
CDR Robert Schweitzer that my
mom use to wear. I would love to return it to his family. If
either of his sons or |
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From: "Greg" <nyhuskersfan@yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:51:00 -0400
Hello. I am trying to reach the family of
SP4 Donald P. Knutsen - MIA
3/22/71. I have been wearing his bracelet for about 15 years or
maybe a little longer.
I have always wondered if I could contact his family or friends and get more information about Donald. My name is Greg Carman. I live in Utica, NY which is only about 3 hours from Buffalo, NY where I understand Donald may have lived at some point. I would love to hear from anyone who knew Donald and can give me more information about him. My email address is nyhuskersfan@yahoo.com I have been to the wall in DC several times and have several rubbings of Donald's name. |
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From: "Karen Wallin" <KarenSandstrom@rocketmail.com>
Subject: Family of Roosevelt Hestle Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:18:33 -0600
I am a 37 year old Mother living in
Wisconsin. My Mother recently was cleaning out her jewelry box
and my 4 year old daughter spotted a bracelet with Roosevely
Hestle's name.
This started a conversation
between the 3 of us about Vietnam and the sacrifices made and
the impact it had on my Mother's generation. She wore that
bracelet until I was in middle school...
Now I find myself wearing it..
I looked up his story and it
made me very proud to wear his name on my arm.. also sad to know
there has been no closure for his family.
Please know that these soldiers
have left a legacy.. the honor and respect has passed from my
Mother.. to myself.. now to my daughter.. She has been told that
he is an angel and gave his life to keep ours intact. We pray
for him and for his family... Love
Karen Wallin
KarenSandstrom@Rocketmail.com
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Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:15:11 -0700 From: James Arellano <arellano.james195@gmail.com>
To the family of CDR David Scott
Greiling,
My name is James Arellano, and I am 13 years old. I have worn CDR David Scott Greiling's POW/MIA Bracelet for 4 years now, and I have done much research trying to find how to contact the family. I hope the family reads this, and knows that at least one other person has not forgotten. I wear it everyday, to remind others that freedom isn't free. I thank David Scott Greiling for giving his life so that I can go to school and do the things that I want to. Thank You.
Thank You,
James Arellano
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Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:15:12 -0500 From: William Potter <wpotterw@gmail.com>
I found a POW/MIA bracelet in my late father-in-law's
belongings. The
name on it is S/SGT Douglas Glover, missing on 19 Feb 1968. I
think
he had had it since the 1970's. I believe the links above
describe
this person. If someone is looking for it, I would like to give
it to
them.
Bill Potter
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Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:16:07 -0800 (PST)
From: libsiler <libsiler@bellsouth.net>
To the family of
Captain Ronald Lyle Packard,
I wanted you to know that your loved one has never
been forgotten. I still have his POW bracelet that I got in
1970.
I will be glad to send you the bracelet if you would like
it. You may contact me at
libsiler@bellsouth.net if you choose.
Sincerely,
Libby Siler
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Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:50:33 -0500 From: "REParker@optonline.net" <reparker@optonline.net>
To the Friends and Family of Robert F.
Scherdin. I regret being a day late for Robert's
65th Birthday yesterday. Please remember that there
are others of us, out here, who ALSO remember and stand your vigil with you. I still wear Robert's bracelet and, again just the other day, had an opportunity to share his story with someone who asked about it. God Bless you and your Loved Ones and Thank You for the gift of Robert and your sacrifice. |
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From: Dave and Debbee Malinowski <eeknib@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:51:48 -0700
To Claire Evans
Re: Major John Conlon III
I've been thinking of your brother and the bracelet I
received in the early 70's. My father spent 18months in
Vietnam and as a tribute to him, I ordered/asked for a
POW/MIA bracelet. I only recently discovered his
remains had been found and his services were held in
2006....I'd always
wondered what had happened and now I know.
Please let me tell you Thank You for your brother's
service to this country and for your sacrifice....we 're
a very strong/supportive family of
military members & have several still in or headed for
the service. We 're so sorry for your loss but know that
he'll not be forgotten.
On our next trip to The Wall or Arlington, we will leave
the bracelet in memoriam. Please feel free to contact
me.
Again, thank you.
Debbee Malinowski
sonjarott@yahoo.com
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From: "ebinshape@yahoo.com" <ebinshape@yahoo.com>
Subject: letter for Tatum family Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:20:52 -0600
My name is Emily Speed Bedford, I'm 48 yrs old. I wore your family
members bracket for many years. I remember looking in the paper
every day for his name. I really thought about him tonight after
seeing Act of Valour. made me really think of how all the people in
all areas of the service are so IMPORTANT! I was proud to wear his
name on my wrist and you should be proud to have him in your family.
Emily Speed Bedford |
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From: Margaret Bailey <placidrn@aol.com> Subject: LTJG GARY SHANK Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:34:35 -0500
Dear Family of LT. Gary Shank,
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From: Kathy Barwick <Br1w1lson@aol.com> Subject: Major William Mullen Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:34:31 -0400
I have a POW bracelet of his and would like to send it to his
family.
I researched and found that his wife, Barbara Mullen Keenen
wrote a book called "Every Effort" and would like to contact
her. The bracelet
is dated 4/29/66. He was a pilot and one of the 600 Americans
that disappeared in Laos.
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From: Lmbrtn991@aol.com Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:52:35 -0400 (EDT)
I have POW bracelet that belongs to a
Capt John C Towle
USAF listed as missing 22 Apr 70 Laos It is my understanding
that his remains were located and
returned to his family. It is with great sorrow that I researched and found this out. I had a lot of hope when I found the bracelet that Capt Towle had come home well. I would like for the family to have the bracelet if they would like. An email can be sent to lmbrtn991@aol.com with a address and I will be glad to send it. Thank you for the service that your family has given to this country.
Tammy Floyd
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:26:26 -0700 (PDT)
From: Brookie Fish <lady_brook04@yahoo.com>
March 12, 2012
To the Family of Captain Steven N.
Bezold, MIA/POW
When I was young, around the age of 15 or 16, I was in high
school and was so aware of the Vietnam war. I decided to
send for a metal bracelet to honor
one of the soldiers that fought so bravely for freedom.
When I received the bracelet, I felt so proud to put it on
and wear it. I honored Captain Steven Bezold. I wore the
bracelet for 30 years until I had to
take it off for surgery. When I went to put it back on, I realized that the bracelet was gone. I searched for it everywhere but never found it. Never the less, Captain Bezold has never really left my wrist, nor my heart.
I am now 54 years old and
today I went online to see if I could find out anything
about Capt. Bezold. Sadly, I see that he has not returned
yet. I do not
wish to cause you pain. I'm sure you have endured enough already. I just wanted you to know that I am here and that Captain Bezold is part of my family too.
Praying for your family and
hoping for your peace. There is someone out there who has
not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Brookie F. Lemmer
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Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:53:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: carol schmenner <cschmenner@yahoo.com> Subject: Vietnam MIA
Hello. I just read about
LCDR Fred Holmes on
your website. My husband has been wearing his bracelet
since it was issued after he went MIA 12-20-71.
He never took it off until we went to visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, PA and they made him take it off to pass through Security. We almost didn't go through Security as he was very reluctant to take it off.
I see that he has been declared dead/body not recovered.
Is there any way to get in touch with him family ....?
Thank you.
Carol Schmenner
Baltimore, MD
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From: "Linda Tinnin" <ltinnin@charter.net>
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:07:54 -0500
Re: Sgt. Glenn Tubbs
I received my MIA/POW bracelet about 42 years ago.
It bears the name of Sgt. Glenn Tubbs and the date
1-13-70.
I think it is time to place this precious bracelet where it rightfully belongs and would like very much to return it to a member of Sgt. Tubbs' family. Any inquiries may be sent to me at ltinnin@charter.net.
L Tinnin
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From: "Galaviz, Miriam" <Miriam.Galaviz@fortworthtexas.gov>
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:45:09 -0500 Subject: Lt. Cmdr. KROMMENHOEK JEFFREY M. USN Hello my name is Miriam Galaviz…….I have one of those pow/mia bracelets and Lt. Cmdr. KROMMENHOEK JEFFREY M. USN
Name is on my bracelet. I pulled the bracelet out after many
years just the other day and I started to think of this man who
gave his life for our country and wondered if he had family. Is
there anybody who thinks of him?
It made me very sad and it took me back to my elementary school
days when many of my friends had brothers or father who were
serving there in
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From: "Sheila P" <pitzer@comcast.net> Subject: Lt Col Bobbye Bagley Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:11:48 -0400
I found my bracelet that I wore in 1968 that had Lt Col
Bagley's name inscribed. It was a troubling time for
children of the military. We were stationed in Okinawa
and shortly thereafter transferred to Merced,
California. I wore the bracelet for several years and
found it in some of my "keepsakes" from my childhood and
placed the bracelet below my computer monitor eight
years ago. I search for information on him several
times over the years and could not find any, and looking
at that bracelet today, I went looking for Mr. Bagley
again and so happy to find this tribute to him and
sadden to hear that he has pasted. I was honored to
hear his accomplishments on your website and wear that
bracelet in support of his release and all the other
prisoners of war.
I hope this message finds his family and that they know,
even today, many strangers honored his service to our
country, prayed for his release, and wore these
bracelets to show our support, and are grateful for his
contribution to our freedom.
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From: "RobertThompson" <bobarb91387@embarqmail.com> Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:12:35 -0500
I have had a bracelet for
Lt James E Plowman USN since he first went missing. When
we moved it got placed in a keepsake box, but he was always on
my mind. Today I came across that box and bracelet. I looked him
up on the list. It says his gravesite funeral was September
2006. I will keep the bracelet if you don't mind as he and your
family will always be on my mind and in my prayers. I was
fortunate, my Navy Viet Nam Vet came home. God Bless Your
family.
Sincerely,
Barbara A. Thompson
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Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:59:32 -0400 From: <taramariek7@rochester.rr.com> To: info@pownetwork.org
My name is Taramarie Kraatz and I'm 26 years old. While watching my
local news one night in November 2011, I learned that a MIA soldier
was was being returned home. In seeing this, I turned to the
internet to purchase a POW/MIA bracelet. The bracelet I received has
the name Major George W. Clarke JR
of the Air Force. Through POW/MIA websites, I have learned of his
fate. I have worn this bracelet everyday since I've gotten it and
will continue until he returns home. Even though I do not know Major
Clarke, I think about him everyday and the sacrifices he made for
our country. Whenever I'm having a bad day I stop and think about
Major Clarke and the rough days he has had. I know that he has worse
days than me and I don't feel sorry for myself. I pray for Major
Clarke and his family. If anyone has any updates on Maj. Clarke
please email me @ Taramariek7@rochester.rr.com I would like his wife
to know that I am very grateful to her husband's sacrifice and there
is at least one person who hasn't forgotten about him.
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Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:26:57 -0700 (PDT) From: maria democh <mdemoch@yahoo.com>
I have the bracelet of James Plowman
which I've had since the 1970's. A few years ago I was in
Washington D.C. and visited the Vietnam Memorial Wall and
found his name. I would love to be in contact with his
family - just found the website. I live in California and my
e-mail address is
mdemoch@yahoo.com. If you can pass this information on,
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Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:35:40 -0400 From: Jane Glen <jlglen1948@gmail.com>
I have worn 3 bracelets since 1968....
Col Harold V. Smith USAF
3-7-66 NVN His remains were returned to family in 2000
Cpl Richard E. Sands USA
5-12-68 SVN
SFC Anthony F. Housh USA
4-19-68 SVN
I lost many friends in the Viet Nam war.... I am a firm believer
in honoring those that served and still serve this day. I wold
be honored to send my bracelets to any family member wishing to
have them.
I thought about leaving them at The Wall... but still felt that it was necessary to wear them longer.. so I kept them hoping that all would be returned home one day. One out of my 3 have found their way home.... I pray for the others that have not.
If you are a family member of one of these men... please contact
me at jlglen1948@gmail.com
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Jane Glen
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Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:07:55 -0700 (PDT) From: Mark Hankins <merck6996@yahoo.com>
Hello my name is Mark even tho our government chose to
forget I for one have not, the family of
Cpl. Larry E Green are in
my prayers and the steel band on my wrist always I've worn
it more than 20 years now and pray for them and pray that
they would be given closure . In my thoughts and prayers you
will always be and there is now way to say thank you enough
for the sacrifice that they and Cpl. Larry E Green have made
for us all
In my prayers
Mark H
merck6996@yahoo.com
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From: Bronwyn Fillion <brfillion@me.com> Date: Sat, 26 May 2012 12:34:58 -0400
Hello,
I proudly wear CAPT James Jefferson's
bracelet, dated May 12, 1967. I ordered it in the early 70's
when I was a kid, when my family, stationed in Pearl Harbor
first learned of the program. It serves me every day as a
reminder of what our POWs and MIAs endured...... and their
families. I'm routinely asked about it, and always willing to
explain.
On this Memorial Day weekend, please know we pray for the
families of all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice- we will
never forget.
Bronwyn R. Fillion RN, MS
CDR, NC, USN (Ret)
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From: Alexis <aalleexxis@aol.com> Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 19:48:44 -0400
On this Memorial Day I think of LT.
COL. SHELDON BURNETT. I proudly wore a bracelet with
his name for years. Thinking of him and his family.
Alexis
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Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 08:47:12 -0700 (PDT) From: T Ponak <tponak@yahoo.com> Subject: Capt. Robert Kuhlman Jr.
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From: "Bob Petty" <petz1@ptd.net>
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 19:56:48 -0400 After MANY years of having
misplaced my bracelet I have finally come across it once again.
Many days have passed and I see his remains were returned in
1984. If any one would like my bracelet please get in touch.
LTJG Gary Shank 7-23-72 Thank you for your time . I
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From: Janice Williams <janicerayewilliams@gmail.com> Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 21:52:14 -0500
At 2:00 pm Central Time on May 28, 2012, we observed a Time of
Remembrance across the USA. As I often do, I remembered
Army SSgt.
Bobby Glenn Harris, whose name
is on the POW/MIA bracelet that I've had since about 1972. We
were less than a year apart in age, and I was in college. The
date on the bracelet is 3-17-71.
My first child, a son, was born on March 17, 1978, so I always
remember Bobby on my son's birthday. I also remember
Army CWO Richard L. Bauman and Army SSgt.
Craig M. Dix, both MIA, who were with Bobby Harris
when their helicopter was shot down in Cambodia. Bobby was
thrown from the chopper and died, but not returned until 4/18/02
and ID'd on July 7, 2003.
I have tracings of their names from the Vietnam War Memorial -
The Wall - in Washington, D.C., and I remain in awe of their
courage, bravery, and sacrifice.
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From: "Lisa Lipari" <liparil@cox.net> Subject: LOVELETTERS Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 16:43:22 -0500
I am new to this so please forgive
me if I have placed this in the wrong area. I am actually
looking for anyone who might have worn my uncle's
Delmer Lee
Laws, MIA, Vietnam, bracelet.
Please contact me at Lisa Laws
Lipari : liparil@cox.net
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From: "k.murray1@juno.com" <k.murray1@juno.com> Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012 15:56:35 GMT
I have a POW / MIA bracelet with John
Chubb 3-20-71 and would be honored to return this
bracelet to his family if they want it. Please pass my e-mail on
to the family if possible.
Kathy Murray
San Angelo, TX
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Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 11:02:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Lorna Murray <ljnm@yahoo.com>
In 1971, I was 14 years-old. A friend at school was selling POW
bracelets at school and I bought one and committed to wear it to
the end of the war. At that time, I could not remember a time
when America was not at war in Vietnam. I wore it home, a little
concerned about what my father would think about it. When he saw
it, he asked what it was. I told him it was a POW bracelet. He
got a funny look on his face and wanted to see it.
Remembering my commitment, I held up my arm and he took my
wrist.
"Richard El - Elzi - what is it?" he said.
"Richard Elzinga" I replied
because I had been practicing it.
"What does the date mean?"
"It was the last time he was seen alive."
My father expression changed to a thousand yard stare and he
said, "Did you know I was a POW once?" then he dropped my wrist
and left the house. I did not even know my father was ever even
in the military.
This began a life-long pursuit to understand what happend to my
father in WWII when he became a POW of the Japanese on the
island of Corregidor in the Philippines. Richard Elzinga gave me
a close relationship to my father, my career (I am now an
American History teacher), and a deep appreciation for this
country and those who give their all in service to it. I will
never, ever forget Richard and all those others who have borne
the cost of my freedom. I now hear his remains are recovered and
he now rests in beautiful Arlington. I will go to his grave and
lay some flowers and pray. I dearly hope for a time and place
where there is no death, no war, and no MIAs, where I can meet
Richard and thank him for his service, his sacrifice, and his
unique contribution to my life. I bear a deep but distant love
for him; he defined much of my life.
There is a poem on the island of Corregidor at the Pacific War
Memorial I would like to apply to Richard:
Sleep my sons...
Your duty done
For freedom's light will come
Sleep....
In the silent depths of the sea
Or on your bed of hallowed sod
Until you hear at dawn
The low clear reveille
Of God.
RIP Richard Elzinga
LJN Murray
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From: "Deen, Mary" <MDeen@harris.com> Subject: LOVELETTERS
To the family of Colonel Donald
Francis Casey,
I wanted you to know that your loved one has never been
forgotten. I still have his POW bracelet that I got in 1970.
I will be glad to send you the bracelet if you would like it.
You may contact me at
RchrdLind7R@aol.com if you choose.
Sincerely,
Mary Deen |
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:31:23 -0500 (CDT) From: tgw19581@verizon.net Subject: Captain Charles Walling
Dear family, 6/15/12
I have had Captain Charles
Walling bracelet since 1973.
Every day I think about him and pray for his return and his
family, who he left behind so many years ago. My husband and
son are going on a school trip to visit Washington D.C. on
Monday the 18th, and are going to visit the wall. So I
decided to look up and see if his name is on the wall of
honor, and were it might be.
I found out just today, he was found and being buried today!
God has spoken again to me. I am so sorry for your loss, but
so happy, that he is home and being buried today at
Arlington National
Cemetery, with full
honors. I was going to ask
my husband to leave his braclet
at the wall, but since you are there today, I will leave it
up to you. I live in Queens, N.Y.C.
God bless you all, and you are all always going to be in my
prayers. Thank you for your family member service, and his
great sacrifice for the U.S.A. You have my husbands
e-mail address, if you want
to reply, again he will
never be forgotten, and you are all in my daily prayers. GOD
BLESS ALL OF YOU! Captain Charles
Walling was a great man, and is in a much better place,
since that terrible day!
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Reply-To: <bconnell@pinevillencpolice.com> From: "Bill Connell" <bconnell@pinevillencpolice.com> Subject: Ronald J. Schultz Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:07:17 -0400 For many years I have been wearing a
bracelet with Ronald’s name on it. I have wondered many times
about his family ... He was never recovered from what I can
determine and I was hoping to make contact. If you can help I
would appreciate it.
William E. Connell |
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From: TAlzamora@aol.com Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:09:10 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Maj Thomas P Hanson
I found a bracelet on Naples beach with Thomas P Hanson USAF
name on it today - June 25th - here in Naples
Florida ...we are being hammered by high winds from Tropical
Storm or Hurricane Debby ..I have no clue as to when this
bracelet may of been lost but it appeared to have been in the
water or sand for quite a while...it has the date of Sept 5,
1967 on it and I researched the name and was able to come up
with this...I would just like to return it to a family member if
any could be found and didn't know how to do it ...that is why I
contacted you....any help would be appreciated....
Thanks,
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From: martinmz@aol.com Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:45:10 -0400 (EDT)
I’m 57 years old and have had Perry
Henry Jefferson's bracelet, U.S. Air Force, since my
early teenage years. I've recently read that his remains were
returned home and that he was buried in Arlington National
Cemetery in 2008.
I was sad to discover that he passed away in Vietnam, and I want
to let Perry's family know that he and they have been in my
thoughts and prayers all of these years. I also saw that at
least one other person, Sharon Buck of Stockton, California,
also worry Perry's bracelet, and so there were others thinking
about him for many years.
I understand the sacrifice and life of service of those who
serve in the military as well as their families. I was raised in
a military family – Marine Corps, both of my parents are buried
in Arlington, and my brother-in-law serves as a Lt. Col. in the
Marine Corps.
If Perry's family would like for me to send the bracelet to them
I will be happy to do so. I will be visiting my parents'
gravesite at Arlington again before the end of this year and
will pay my respects to Perry's gravesite while there. I can
leave the bracelet in the Vietnam Memorial Wall, at Arlington,
or place it elsewhere at the family's request.
I will always appreciate Perry's dedication and sacrifice to our
country.
Mary Z. Martin
Durham, North Carolina
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Subject: Re: My POW Bracelet From: Linda Bush <lrb2898@gmail.com> Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:19:19
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Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:37:48 -0600 From: jan cordle <texwench@gmail.com>
Holding my wrist, upon which a bracelet bearing the name
William T. Carter resides.
Sending love to his family and friends, waiting for the day he is
home.
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From: Jroshon@charter.net Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:36:51 -0400
I have a braclet that I have had on
my wrist since I was about 12 years old. I had two others as
well but the men on them came home. My one remaining is
Morgan J Donahue. Over the
years my boyfriend and I have looked to see what info we could
get on him and we have found a little here and there. I was at
work one day doing a demo of a skin cream when a woman came over
to me and said is that what I think it is? I thought she meant
the cream she grabbed my hand to look at my bracelet. She
started to cry and said how great it was to see one again. We
talked about the bracelet I told her the only time I have ever
took it off was when I had surgery and when it left me it always
went on a family members wrist till I could get it back. She
asked me if I ever contacted the family. I told her that I
didn't know them and would not want to bother them. She
suggested doing this to let them know that here in CT. there is
someone who will never forget Morgan. In fact now that my
daughter is 16 she wants a bracelet of her own. When it arrives
we will both wear it with pride. I will never take mine off we
share the same birthday even though I am younger - us taurus are
stubborn and we stick together! Many blessings on you and yours
always.
Jennifer Roshon
Jroshon@charter.net
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From: "jack rogers" <j_rogers958@bellsouth.net> Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:38:21 -0500 I have the bracelet of S/Sgt. William W. Stubbs, 10-20-69. I just recently seen the traveling Vietnam Wall memorial and seen Mr. Stubbs name on it. I found out that he was from Newport, Washington and that his birthday was August 6, 1949. This is the first time I have learned anything new about Mr. Stubbs. I would like to correspond with any surviving family member. My e-mail is j_rogers958@bellsouth.net.
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From: "Marcie Newton" <fig1158@charter.net> Cc: <riggsdc@gmail.com> Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:44:34 -0400
Dearest Riggs/ Sturtz Familes,
Here we are again, POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2012. My heart aches
as I know yours does too as we remember Thomas. He has been in
my heart and on my wrist for so long now. I will be 55 this
Janruary and cant believe it has been this long.
I was so elated to hear from you through my non-profit Angel
Ambassadors regarding the DNA samples that the Army's
Repatriation Program asked you to provide for 250 sets of
remains they had found.
I am hoping to hear from you on anything you may have found out!
As I have done for over 13 years, I will be holding a
Rememberance & Reflect Evening Friday in our beautiful
Pennsylvania Park, here in Petoskey Michigan, at 6pm, to gather
with our community to celebrate and remember the lives our
missing POW/MIA's.
I will talk about Thomas and my heartfelt commitment to never
forget him and all the others.
As I read his name outloud along with the rest of our Michigan
Missing Men, I promise to you and your family and the world, I
will wear his name on my wrist proudly and humbled, and will
continue to fight and educate the world about how utterly
important it is to push our government to continue to search and
find our men and women!
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your
families on this day, and always...
until he/they ALL come home.
Much love and respect and grattitude for his sacrifice, your
sacrifice and for my freedom because of it.
May God Bless you and keep you,
Marcie Newton
Co-President Angel Ambassadors
Life Associate Vietnam Veterans Chapter 68 - Petoskey
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Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:31:25 -0700
(PDT) From: Marybeth Akin <mb.akin@yahoo.com> Reply-To: Marybeth Akin <mb.akin@yahoo.com>
RE: Lt. Col. James Allen Treece of Memphis, TN.
Back in the 1970's, I was a young girl who lived in
Wisconsin. I felt the pain from the Vietnam War & had
the extraordinary opportunity to buy a POW bracelet. I
wore that bracelet for many years on & off. The
bracelet I have is in honor of
Lt. Col James Allen Treece.
Engraved on it is his name, rank and the
following. USAF 10/7/1966 SVN/OW.
For many years, I wondered about this man, who he was,
where he was from, how he was and how was his family
dealing with this terrible tragedy. At the time, I
believed he was a prisoner of war.
In 1979, my family moved to Memphis, Tn. Throughout high
school & college, I wore the bracelet on & off and
always wondered.
Since the inception of the internet, I had come to find
out that he was from Tennessee. What a coincidence?!
Now 36 years after buying my POW bracelet, I recently
pulled it out & began wearing it again.
Tonight I decided to see if there were any updates on
James. To my amazement it was very easy to get some
info.
Again, I found out some new information, James was from
Memphis, Tn. They list him as Category 4. Shot down over
the ocean.
I am interested in getting any additional information on
James.
I would of course like the family to know, I have had
their son, husband, brother, father, uncle, cousin,
friend in my heart since I was a young 12 year old girl
& still do as a 49 year old mother of 2 sons.
Sincerely,
Marybeth Akin
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From: Nancy Gould <nrgould@comcast.net> Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 17:37:39 -0700
While
cleaning out a dresser drawer, I found a bracelet that I lovingly
wore for years with the name Capt. Harley
Hackett III, date:7-24-68. If any of his family would
like to have it, please contact me and I will send it to them.
Nancy
Gould
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From: "Florrie & David" <flodavihuas@texasdata.net> Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:09:37 -0500
Sirs.....
I have two POW bracelets for two service men in the
Vietnam war......I do know one was identified from
remains recovered.......I do not believe anything was
ever absolutely determined on the other..........
I am interested in contacting any family members of both
of these heroes......I felt these bracelets should go to
someone in their respective families.......
#1) LCDR Fred Holmes 12-30-71
#2) Capt. Ronald Packard 7-31-67
If they can be located, and do not wish me to have their
direct contact address, I will gladly forward the
bracelets to you if you can return them to the
families....I very much appreciate your assistance in
this search.......
Florence Davis
Spicewood,Texas
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From: texacowenchhome@aol.com Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:18:50 -0500 (EST)
46 years ago today,
LTJG
William T Carter
went down in the Gulf of Tonkin. As he is remembered by family,
he is also remembered by this stranger who wears his bracelet
proudly and with hope that he will be found and returned home.
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Subject: Lt. Roger
Innes 12-27-67 Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:05:11 -0800 From: "Day, Barbara VHAREN" <Barbara.Day@va.gov> I got my bracelet as a junior in high
school. Forty years later, I put it on for Veterans Day weekend,
and it finally broke in two. I looked on this site and find out
that he was a Navy aviator and is buried in Arlington National
Cemetery. Although I did not join the military, I am happy to
say that my dad was a navigator in the Army Air Corps in WWII
and my son-in-law is a nuclear engineer with the US Navy
submarine force. And I am an RN at the Veterans Medical
Center in Reno NV. We appreciate our veterans very much and give
them the best care we can. Barbara Day RN BSN OCN CMSRN |
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From: John.Boykin@vertexinc.com Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:30:23 -0500
I wore
Lt Col Ayres
bracelet in High School ('85 -'87) until it literally wore out and
snapped in two. I kept the pieces but somehow lost track of them
over time. The whole time I wore it, I wanted nothing more than to
present it back to the family when he came home. My mother is from
Pampa, TX so it had another special meaning as well. The other day I
came across the faded info sheet that the Veteran's Administration
sent me years ago with his information. I am so happy to hear that
his remains were recovered and identified.
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From: "Oliver, Louise" <Louise.Oliver@va.gov> Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:56:42 -0500 Subject: CAPT. CHARLES BIFOLCHI I have Capt Charles, Bifolchi, 1-08-1968,
bracelet. If his family would like to have his bracelet, let me
know.
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Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:24:03 -0800 (PST) From: Katelyn Lambert <sball4411@yahoo.com>
My name is Katrina Lambert. I have a POW
bracelet that belongs to a S/SGT
Merlyn L. Paulson. USAF listed as missing March
29, 1972 in Laos. It is my understanding that his remains
were returned on March 1, 1986 and buried at Arlington
National Cemetery on June 17, 2010. On Veteran's Day I
thought about my bracelet and was deeply saddened when I
discovered this information. I had always hoped he would
return home. I took great pleasure in wearing the bracelet
and would like to return it to the family. An email can be
sent to either:
cokeyr5@centurylink.net or
sball4411@yahoo.com
with an address and I would be glad to send it to you. I am
very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Katrina Lambert
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From: "Kovesci, Benjamin L LT VFA-154,
OPERATIONS" <benjamin.kovesci@navy.mil> To: <info@pownetwork.org>
Sir/Ma'am,
A couple months ago while on detachment in Fallon, the junior
officers of my squadron painted the static F-4 on display in the
Black Knights color scheme from your 1966 cruise aboard the
Coral Sea. In order to honor their sacrifices, we put the names:
David G. Rehmann, Donald B. Parsons,
Thomas H. Pilkington and David E. McRae along the
canopy rail. I have attached a photo of our work to this email.
We would like to send a letter detailing the story of the
project along with a printed photo signed by the current Black
Knight aircrew to their families. I have had a rough time
finding contact info for all but Mr. Pilkington's sister. Would
you be able to help me out with emails or mailing addresses?
Our squadron is extremely proud of this project and aside from
the dates and official documents online we really don't know
much about the men we honored. I would greatly appreciate any
help you could offer on this matter. I look forward to hearing
from you and hope this email finds you well. Thank you for your
service and have a happy Thanksgiving!
Respectfully,
LT Ben "Bueller" Kovesci
VFA-154 Black Knights
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From: brussell76@aol.com Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2012 23:47:28 -0500 (EST)
I would like to
return
Maj. Charles Peter
Claxton's
bracelet to his family. Is there a way to contact his family?
His remains were returned. I wore the bracelet for many years.
My own dad served in Vietnam.
Cindy Russell
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From: Vincent Neglia <vinnieneglia@yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2012 23:04:49 -0800
I have proudly worn a POW bracelet since 1970. My bracelet (and
daily prayers) commemorates the sacrifice and recognizes the
life and service of Capt Robert Rex
who made the ultimate sacrifice on 12-8-1968. As the 44th
anniversary of Robert's sacrifice approaches, I post this note
to ensure that anyone who might have known Robert also knows
that he is always remembered.
Vince |
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From: KIM McCracken <leviethanden@hotmail.com> Subject: James R. Maxwell from Center Ridge, AR Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:47:55 +0000
I just wanted James Maxwell's family to know that I have been
wearing a bracelet in honor of him for a little over 20 years
now. I have several family members who were in one branch or
another of the military, married an Army man (coincidentally
also named James), and still have a best friend in the military,
so I know how hard things can be at times. I just wanted you to
know that there is someone else out there who thinks about James
every day.
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From: Mary Richardson <maryrichartist@aol.com> Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:54:39 -0700
Hello,
I have a bracelet from the late 1960's with the name
Lt. Col. Ward Dodge and the
date 7-5-67 on it. I read about him, and was saddened as I
always hoped he would have made it home.
How can I contact his family ......?
Thank you,
Mary Richardson
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From: "Carol & Danny Linthicum" <dlinthicum@ec.rr.com> Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:35:21 -0500
To the Family of
Lt.Col. Bobby Bagley. When I
was in the Air Force from 1968-1972 I acquired a MIA Bracelet
with Lt.Col. Bobby Bagley's name and the date 9-16-67. I wore it
proudly for a long time and then I placed it in a safe place.
Recently I went on line to find out more about Col. Bagley .I
found that upon his release he lived an illustrous life until
his passing in 1997. I cherish this reminder of the Viet Nam War
but if a family Member would like this reminder of their loved
one I would gladly forward it to them.
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Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012
02:52:33 -0500 From: Beverly <beverly1941@optonline.net>
I have a bracelet for
Col. Charles Peter Claxton,
which if possible would like to return to his family. Am unable
to visit the Memorial in Washington due to health reasons. If
any member of his family sees this and contacts me, I will ship
the bracelet to them. Thank you for any help you can give me.
Beverly1941@optonline.net |
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