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LETTERS AND NOTES FROM THOSE THAT WEAR
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Subject: Love Letters--Col. Roosevelt Hestle Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 12:51:44 -0900 From: missyfitts@yahoo.com This
note is to the family of Col. Roosevelt Hestle
(as indicated on my bracelet that I’ve had since the late 60s/early
70s). I’ve said many a
prayer for your loved one, and you the family.
If
you would like to have the bracelet that I received years ago, I would
love for you to have it. Otherwise,
I will keep it as a reminder to pray for you all.
I’ve thought about you, the family, often…wondered where
you lived and how your lives have gone on without your loved one.
Please
e-mail me at: missyfitts@yahoo.com
if you would like to correspond. Thank
you, Marie
L. Fitts
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From: Shellyann1969@aol.com Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 01:43:52 EST Subject: Lt Col Carter P Luna I have been wearing the bracelet of Lt. Col Luna since July 2000. I have not been able to find any information regarding him, other than what is listed on your website. If you have any additional information regarding him please e mail me as soon as possible. Thank you Michelle McCormick |
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From: "Anne" <aardillo@pacbell.net> Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 15:39:19 -0800
This is a letter to the family of LCDR Joseph
Dunn 2-14-68
I am a fellow New Englander. I was attending University of Rhode
Island in the early 1970's when I bought a POW bracelet that had your
husband/father's name on it. This year, 2003 has been a really rough
year for my family and myself. Deaths, illnesses and job losses have
plagued us all.
Because of my job loss, I have had the time to go organize my draws
and I found the bracelet once again. I have not worn it for some time
but have carried it with me where ever I have lived. I put it
back on today, sat down and surfed the internet to find out what
happened to Mr. Dunn. I was glad to find out all about him but very
sorry that he has not been recovered as of yet.
I will wear it once again and hope that it will give you some comfort
to know a stranger is thinking about him as well. If you would like
the bracelet returned please email me at aardillo@pacbell.net and I
will send it off to you.
It sounds like Mr Dunn was a very courageous man and that you have
been seeking an answer for a long time. Please let me know if there is
anyway I could help with your cause.
Sincerely
Anne Ardillo
Pt. Richmond, California
aardillo@pacbell.net
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From: "Jerry Klement" <jcklement@stonemedia.com> Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 21:15:17 -0600
During the Vietnam war, I received and
wore the bracelet with the name of Douglas
Ferguson. I still have the bracelet and pray that he
will return.
Carole Klement
Temple, Texas
jcklement@stonemedia.com
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From: RadioPrimaDonna@aol.com Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2003 20:05:26 EST Searching for the family of T/SGT. James Williams MIA Decmber 29th, 1967. I have his POW/MIA bracelet and would like to return it to his family. Channing Johnston RadioPrimaDonna@aol.com |
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From: "Pete Clayden" <pete@clayden1450.freeserve.co.uk> Subject: Thomas W Bennett Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 20:55:20 -0000
I've kept the band of Thomas W
Bennet since 1999, when I obtained it through the MIA group
at RAF Lakenheath in England. Though I was only a friend they knew
through the English Harley-Davidson community, they knew of my
interest in the POW/MIA issue and suggested this was something I
should do. As Major Bennett was lost so close to Christmas, I take the
time at this time of year to see if any progress has been made to
resolving the mystery of his loss. It saddens me to see that no
progress has been made. My thoughts are with his family as we draw
near to the anniversary of his birth and death, which tragically fall
on the same day.
Regards,
Pete Clayden
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From: "Wendy Tittle" <ALABAMAREDNECK@peoplepc.com> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 12:14:21 -0600
My name is Don Tittle. I live in rural NW
Alabama. As a jr. in high school I was suspended because I gave an
American History report that didn't fit the views of the ex-Flowerchild,Hippie,War-Protester
from the late 1960's. That was more than 20 years ago and I feel the
same today as I did then. We should honor our Vietnam Vets and
never,ever forget those POW/MIA's abandoned by our government. I had
planned to join the military after high school but a motorcycle
accident just after graduation left me physically unfit for military
service according to the doctor at the induction center. To want to
serve and be told you not good enough sort of eats away at you. Anyway
to the point of my message. I currently wear a bracelet,CWO
Larry A. Zich USA 3 APR 72 SVN. Using your site I found his
bio. I hope someday he will come home and his family(if there is
anyone left) will have closure. Until I know for certain he has come
home the bracelet stays on my right arm. If I should become deceased
before his return my Last Will and Testament states that I will be
interred wearing the bracelet. Thanks for letting me tell my story.
You have a great site. Someday may they all come home.
Don Tittle 425 Aaron Rd. Jasper,AL. 35501. e-mail:alabamaredneck@peoplepc.com |
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Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 19:46:13 -0600 From: "Robert W. McInnes" <rwmcin@racsa.co.cr>
My name is Robert W. McInnes, I served time in the Armed Forces, and
am a retired Policeman from New York I have been wearing a bracelet
every day for the past 35 years. The name: Gilland
Corbitt 7-27-67. I live now in Costa Rica.
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From: Ozzie2150@aol.com Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 09:42:11 EST I was going through some of my parents things and found a POW bracelet my father, Ben P. Trimble, wore until his death in 1989. He never took it off. I would love to find any of this man's relatives to return the bracelet to them. His name on the bracelet: Maj. William H. Seward, USMC 3-6-68 SVN. Thank you, Jessie Ozmelek Grovetown, GA ozzie2150@cs.com |
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From: DonDergrosse3@wmconnect.com Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 01:23:39 EST To the family of Captain Robert James Schweitzer, I have wondered for all these years off and on whether Captain Schweitzer was released and I just found an exerpt from the book "WE CAME HOME". I'm happy to know he was released but it's very sad that he died the next year! How ironic. I hope he knew Christ as Savior and is in heaven now! May your family have a blessed Christmas. It sounds like this man was very successful in his Navy carreer and I'm proud to have worn his bracelet as a Junior High girl! If you would like the bracelet back, please let me know. Sincerely, Diane A. e-mail address DonDergrosse3@wmconnect.com |
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From: "Laura Cinquanta" <lcinquan@twcny.rr.com> Subject: For the family of JOHN E. BARTOCCI Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 18:27:04 -0500
To the family of LCDR
John E. Bartocci, Your son, brother, cousin, husband, is not
forgotten. I keep his bracelet on my dresser, so I see him every
morning when I get ready for work. I would like to return the bracelet
if you would like it back please contact me at lcinquan@twcny.rr.com
Yours Truly
Laura A. Cinquanta
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Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 16:44:26 -0800 (PST) From: Earl Bernie <etiib_99@yahoo.com>
My Bracelet has Lt. Gilbert Mitchell
3-6-68 on it & I would like to tell his family that I am sorry for
there loss. I don't know him but I have had the bracelet since 1969 or
1970. If they would like it
back I will send it to them or I will keep it until he returns because
he is not forgotten.
Thank You Earl T Bernie II
1217 Talley Dr
Salina Ks. 67401
etiib_99@yahoo.com
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Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2003 12:55:32 -0800 (PST) From: Kim McClure <kimmcclure@hotmail.com> Subject: Capt. Wallace L. Wiggins
I am writing to the family of Capt. Wiggins. My mother passed
a bracelet onto me, that she had worn and now I wear.
As we celebrated Christmas this year, I wore the bracelet. We
decided it was time to see if we could find out what had happened to
Capt. Wiggins.
I searched through names and was both saddened and relieved to find
out he was returned in 1978. I guess I had always hoped he had
come back to you alive, but I am glad that you were able to have
some closure. I am so sorry for your loss.
I would just like to let you know that my family has been linked to
yours, through this bracelet. We have sent many prayers out to
you and I just wanted you to know that he is not forgotten.
I wanted to ask if you'd like to have this bracelet, since he is
home now. Please contact me if you wish at kimmcclure@hotmail.com.
If I do not hear from you, I will keep it with me.
Sincerely Yours,
The McClure Family
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From: "PATRICK GUNTER"
<kgunter6@bellsouth.net> Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 17:31:53 -0500
I HAVE A BRACELET THAT BELONGS TO
BENTON, GREGORY REA JR. I
WENT TO ANOTHER WEBSITE AND IT SAID THAT A "MARY BENTON "
WAS LOOKING FOR IT, I SENT AN E-MAIL BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLY. I
BOUGHT THE BRACELET ABOUT 5YRS AGO IN WASHINGTON AT THE WALL. I
PICKED IT RANDOMLY OUT OF A BOX AND TO MY SURPRISE THIS SOLDIER HAS
THE SAME MONTH AND DAY AS MY BIRTHDAY. I WEAR IT ALL THE TIME AND
WONDER ABOUT WHAT KIND OF PERSON HE WAS, WHAT HE LIKED AND GENERALLY
WHAT HE WAS LIKE AS A PERSON. I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANY
FAMILY MEMBERS OF HIS AND POSSIBLY RETURN THE BRACELET IF THEY WANT
IT. IT MEANS A LOT TO ME, BUT IT WOULD MEAN EVEN MORE TO RETURN IT TO
HIS LOVED ONES.
KERRY GUNTER
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From: "Christina"
<ChristinaSharik157@hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:58:18 -0500
Dear POW/MIA Families:
I remember. I have never forgotten, not
will I. My dad served in China in WWII, my ex in Vietnam, my son is
now an Army SSG, having served in Germany, Korea, Somalia and Bosnia.
I am so proud of all of you. How difficult it must be to wait and hope
and wonder. My admiration and heartfelt hope and love, are with you
always. I wore the bracelet for Maj. Jon Reynolds back then, and I
understand he made it home. I now wear a bracelet for Capt.
James W. Gates, 4-6-66, Laos.
God's Blessings upon you and yours.
Christina "ArmyMom" Sharik
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From: Ebonyeyes1203@aol.com Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 19:54:27 EST Subject: Loveletters-Cpl Bruce E Kane I'm a student, and adopted Cpl. Bruce Edward Kane through Operation Just Cause. As a military daughter I know how hard it is to see loved ones go off to war. My father was part of Desert Storm and my uncle is currently in Iraq. I could never imagine what it would be like to watch everyone else coming home and wondering where your loved one could be. I began to campaign Cpl. Kane's cause. I started writing letters to congress. I wear his bracelet. My family wears his bracelet. I made the POW/MIA issue aware in my high school. Many student wear ribbons and bracelets now. I would just like you to know that Cpl. Kane is not forgotten. I pray for him and you everyday. I hope that with all the efforts, you finally get the answers you deserve. If you would like to correspond please email me at Ebonyeyes1203@aol.com, I would love to hear from you. Kristin Schmidt *Leave No Man Behind* |
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From: "WALTER HARDY" <cbhardy@mpinet.net> Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 01:00:58 -0500
I am a retired MSG, Nam Vet that picked up a bracelet when I finally
returned in '70 or early '71. I took it to the wall in D.C with
the idea of leaving it until I found out what they do with them.
They just go into a large warehouse with tons of other stuff, get
cataloged, but it never gets back to the family. I just
happen to notice your article in my VFW and researched the name on my
bracelet, CDR Roy Howard Bowling ("Hap"
according to your records). Apparently his remains were returned
on18 Mar '77. Since he has come home I was wondering if
his family would like the original bracelet, not one of the
reproductions made since. What do you think? If there is a
way my email address can be forwarded to the family, and they wish to
have said artifact, I would be glad to send it to them, I have
had it now for over 30 years, it has traveled around the world with me several
times but maybe ! it should go home.
WALTER HARDY
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Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 16:22:09 EST I just found out about this site and was able to find out the status of Lt. George Emerson Jones. His remains were identified and returned in 1997. I want to say how much we thank his family for Lt. Jones and his sacrifice. I'm sure the identification must have been difficult for but I hope it brought some comfort. We have his bracelet and wanted to do what is appropriate at this time. From reading on the site, it looks like the best choice will be to leave it at the wall when that is possible. If the family reads this or somebody who knows them, please let me know if you prefer to have it sent directly to you instead. Most sincerely, Bruce Bridges we can be reached at 601 684 2626 2089 Berthadale Rd McComb, MS 39648 brucebridges@mac.com |
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From: Christmas19592@aol.com Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 01:14:02 EST Subject: TO THE FAMILY OF GSGT VICTOR J. PIRKER, USMC 22 NOV 1965 SVN, 01/04/2004 HI, MY NAME IS WANDA DAVIS, FROM PHILADELPHIA, PA. MY FAMILY AND I ARE RETIRED MILITARY FAMILY. SO WE WENT SHOPPING TODAY AND I SAW THE MIA BRACKETS IN THE STORE. I TOLD MY HUSBAND IF I CAN GET ONE AND HE SAY OK BUT TO GET ONE THE MEANS SOMETHING TO YOU. SO WHEN I STARTED LOOKING VICTOR'S NAME LIKE CALL ME THAN MY DAUGHTER SAY THAT HE WAS MISSING NOV 22, 1965, SO I PICK HIS BRACKET CAUSE FOR NOV 22 IS MY DAUGHTER BIRTHDAY AND GSGT WAS MY HUSBAND RANK WHEN HE RETIRED, BUT ALSO BECAUSE I THINK VICTOR CALL TO ME. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM IF I CAN PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT CHRISTMAS19592@AOL.COM I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. FROM : WANDA DAVIS AND FAMILY |
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From: "ginny@rof.net" <ginny@rof.net> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 02:50:23 -0500
To the Family of Capt. Chambless Chesnutt:
I am in Las Vegas visiting my aunt. Tonight we were going
through some jewelry she purchased at an estate sale. As she was
going through a bag she asked me what this metal band was.
There, nestled among the necklaces and bracelets, was a well worn POW
Bracelet. I was honored to have been here and knew what to do.
I immediately did a search through Google and found this website.
I looked up Capt. Chesnutt and found his bio and while saddened by his
loss, was glad to know that his remains were found and brought home in
1985. I do not know that I will be making a trip to Washington,
DC in the near future but I will hold on to his bracelet until I can
either leave it at the wall or at a memorial. Another
possibility I may consider is incorporating the bracelet in a work of
art of my own composition as a way of memorializing Capt. Chesnutt.
I am certain that your loss was profound and my heart and prayers go
out to you. Rest assured that I will honor your son's memory in
a way fitting a hero.
Sincerely, Ginny
ginny@needlesandpins.biz
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From: "Jayne Bradley" <jayne.e.bradley@btopenworld.com> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 17:17:08 -0000
I have a bracelet in remembrance of Major George Clarke Jr., which I
got when I was visiting the Vietnam memorial in Washington DC in 1995.
Although I am in the UK, I regularly look at the bracelet and pray
that more information was known about this man's whereabouts.
I guess the recent Gulf War conflict has brought this all home to me
and I hope that Major Clarke's family one day get the peace of knowing
what happened to their loved one.
Bless all those involved in the continuing search for closure.
Jayne Bradley, Atherstone, England
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From: "Michelle" <wrongwaymichelle@hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004 01:30:43 -0600
TO the family of Col.Robert
Wilke :
I have had a bracelet since 1970
honoring the sacrifice your loved one made for our country. It saddens
me as an American that we still have not recovered all of our
people not only from Viet Nam but other conflicts before & since.
Even sadder is the fact that we still have to make more of these bracelets
for more of our brave sons and daughters . I pray that Robert
will be found and returned home to you soon. Until then, I will keep
my bracelet and use it to remind me and my children and grandchild of
the human cost to keep us free. God bless you.
Michelle |
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From: "Jessica L. Reiner" <libertas_vel_mors@hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 11:52:04 -0500
To the family of Capt Peter G. Moriarty, USAF:
I wear Peter's bracelet everyday and have since last year; it does not come off. I want you to know that everyday I think about Peter and how I want him to return home to you. I know that Peter came from Newington, CT and I live in CT as well. Many people ask me about my bracelet; I show it proudly and share Peter's story. I know his biography--where he was lost, and how. I want others to know about him, to think of him, and to pray for him and for you as well, and other soldiers who are still lost. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts daily; that I pray for you and Peter. I also want you to know that I (along with many others) will never forget your loved one. He was lost fighting for his country, and never did a more honorable duty exist. Peter is in my heart; though I never knew him, he symbolizes hope and honor. I glance at the shiny bracelet that bears his name and look forward to the day when he is returned home, where he belongs. Warm regards, Jessica L. Reiner libertas_vel_mors@hotmail.com |
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From: "trimm" <kjt@fayette.net> Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:58:00 -0600
TO THE FAMILY OF MAJ.
MERRILL LEWIS JR..
I HAVE WORN THE BRACELET OF OUR HERO AND
YOUR LOVED ONE. IN HIGH SCHOOL IN THE 70'S I RECEIVED MY BRACELET AND
WAS PROUD TO WEAR IT. I HAVE THOUGHT OF MAJ. MERRILL LEWIS JR.
OFTEN THROUGH THE YEARS AND HAD WISHED I COULD KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM.
NEVER FORGETTING HIS NAME, I WOULD SEARCH AND LISTEN WHEN ANYTHING OF
THE POWS WOULD COME UP. I STILL HAVE THE BRACELET, AND WILL ALWAYS
HAVE IT UNLESS THERE IS A FAMILY MEMEBER OUT THERE WHO WANTS IT.
I WAS SO VERY SAD TO FIND OUT THAT
MY ADOPTED HERO DIDN'T MAKE IT, IT HAS BEEN SO MANY YEARS, AND
YET I JUST FOUND OUT AND IT SEEMS SO RECENT AND PERSONAL TO ME.
I WILL REMEMBER YOU IN MY PRAYERS AND MAY
THE LORD CONTINUE TO COMFORT AND BLESS YOU.
SINCERELY,
JAN TRIMM
714 WALNUT ST.
SULLIGENT, AL 35586
kjt@fayette.net
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From: "Carolyn Fox" <cmfox@frontiernet.net> Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 01:42:11 -0600
To the
family of Ronnie Lindstrom:
I pray
for Ronnies return every day. I made a web page for him because
of his home state, MN. I am doing everything I can to bring
awareness for our POW/MIAs to the forefront. Like you, our
family is waiting for our hero, Joseph Thompson-WWII MIA(PD), to come
home.
I hope
you have visited my site and approve of what I did. Feel free to
e-mail me and suggest changes or anything. Ronnies page is
really your page.
Ronnies
page is http://www.angelfire.com/mn3/josephthompson/ronnies_page.html
There
are other pages as well that helped me gather the information that I
used for the page. You can go to the home page and see all the
links including this one for pownetwork.org on the links page.
Carolyn
Fox
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Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:26:18 -0500 From: "Stevens, Tammy S - Eastman" <tsstevens@eastman.com>
I have a POW/MIA bracelet for LT Col W.N.
Newk Grubb. He was a member of the USAF.
I have kept him and his family in my prayers for many, many years.
I would like to give the bracelet to his wife or sons if they would
like to have it. You may contact me at the email address below.
Thank-you.
Tammy S. Stevens
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From: "Sheila Myers" <wildreb@hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 04:54:49 +0000
To the family of Petty Officer Third
Class Terry Lee Beck,
I've recently filled out a form at Operation Just Cause to adopt a
MIA. The name they sent to me was Terry Lee Beck of Linesville, Pa.
They also sent a small amount of additional information about his
service in the US Navy.
I cannot say that I know the pain and heartache that you are going
through because you may not know more about your son. I can,
however, let you know that my prayers are with you and your family. I
appreciate all that veterans have done in service to their country.
Your son is a hero to all of us who know what it means to serve in the
armed forces. I will continue to keep Terry and your family in my
prayers. I will also contact our elected officials to inform them of
my concerns and my wish to see your family reunited with Terry.
I do have one small request if it will not upset or anger you. I'm in
the process of creating a page at my website dedicated to Terry and
would like to add a personal touch. It will let people know more about
what Terry was like at home - family, spouse, pets, hobbies, etc. I
want to let other people know that Terry was more than a name on a
list of casualties from Viet Nam. I would also like to add his
military picture as well as a few family pictures. Do you have
anything that I can add to the dedication pages?
As long as I'm able, I will continue to search for more information
about Terry and will share anything I find with your family if you
wish to keep in contact. I will not forget Terry and the other MIAs.
May God be with you and your family.
Sheila Myers
wildreb@hotmail.com
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From: TheSandman0323@aol.com Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 07:17:14 EST Subject: writing to SFC Joe H Pringle'sfamily
To whom it may conscern
I am a Sergeant Major in the US Army and I
have worn SFC Pringle's POW/MIA braclet for the last 23 years
and have worn it thru Desert Storm and now I would like to write a
paper about him for the NCO history for a class that I have to give
and would to know more about him and his family, so any help I would
be very greatful, plus I would like to let his family know that he is
truly not forgotten.
Thank you
Thomas C Fenton
SGM USAR
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From: "Jeffrey Mcmenamin"
<tbirdaz64@cox.net> Subject: Family of Major Joseph L Chestnut Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 11:46:55 -0700
Dear Loved Ones> Please know that I am
sending this note in hopes of finding the family of Major Chestnut in
order to return his bracelet which I have lovely kept for just about
30 years.
During the conflict (I was born in 1960)
my parents chose to acquire three POW/MIA bracelets for their kids,
each of us had one, and since then I became the keeper of all three.
Two have been returned to the families.
I continue to search for Major Chestnut's family & hope that I may
have the honor of completing my task with them.
I am now aware that Major Chestnut was
returned & identified to his family in 1995. Please contact
me if anyone can contact the family or loved ones.
May God Bless.
USAF Major Joseph Lyons Chestnut.
Lost 1970 Laos. Returned 1995.
Sincerely -
Jeff McMenamin
Scottsdale, Arizona
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From: FraklySpkg@aol.com Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 19:23:43 EST Subject: LOVELETTERS - Eugene Henry DeBruin 09-05-63 To Eugene's family - particularly Jerry and Dar, I'm so privileged to find this website. I was preparing a speech I'm to deliver to a group of spouses of deployed soldiers in ND next month, and I pulled my POW bracelet out of my jewelry box. I bought it in 1971 when I was a college freshman and our sorority was holding a fundraiser. I've always kept Eugene's name in my prayers and wished there was some way I could find out about whatever happened to him. Today I did. I found the Loveletter website and printed out the story of Eugene and your amazing family! It was fascinating and I read the whole piece to my 20 year old son as we sat for dinner. I wanted Bryan to know how much the soldiers had meant to us even though their "homecoming" was less than desired. Now HE knows. I'm using my bracelet to begin my speech as I'm to talk about the transformation over the years that the military has made in helping families cope with the separation of deployment. I can talk about how it WAS, and how they are trying to help now. I'm proud to be able to start with Eugene. It's soldiers like him and their families that inspired me to recently write a book called "I'm Already Home - Keeping your family close when you're TDY". It has helped over 3500 families since Sept 2003 with ways to lessen the impact of separation. I wish something like that had been available for you way back then. Thank you for caring so much and for letting someone like me be a part of remembering him. (To Eugene's family: I would be honored to gift you a copy of the book if you'll email me and you feel comfortable giving me your address.) Finally, I gathered from the articles that your still not 100% sure if he survived or not. Until you know, I'll keep praying. God Bless you all. Elaine Elaine@ImAlreadyHome.com |
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From: JSD1017@aol.com Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 11:38:45 EST Subject: Major John Held 4-17-68
Hi,
I was always trying to find out just who Maj.
John Held was after all these years of having his POW/MIA bracelet.
I was about 15 (1975) when I got my bracelet. I have
pulled up some info on him, and now understand what happened to him.
I will still wear my bracelet, and now it means even more because I
have an identity to go with the name. To Major Held's family, my
thoughts are with you, and if you ever get to bring him home, I will
be happy to return my bracelet to you. Your father, brother,
husband, uncle, was someone whom I'm sure your'e very proud of.
I teach my kids about the wars, and all the sacrifices our brave men
and women made for us to live free here in the USA. I will honor
Maj. Held always, as well as all our brave service men and women.
God Bless,
Katherine DeGraffenreid
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From: RacinYank@aol.com Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 06:39:11 EST Today.....1/21/04 James T Egan Jr. MIA 1/21/66 Jim is NOT forgotten. WE remain to keep the faith. ~~~~SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATRES AETERNI~~~~ "Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever" With love, Patty LeRoy Angie Jacquie Mike Bill Peter Bill Larry Earnie ** Point of contact Patty Mielke RacinYank@aol.com ** |
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From: "vic and roxa kreimeyer" <vicroxak@starband.net> Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 12:33:33 -0800
re bracelet for remembering CDR
Thomas Carl Kolstad, Navy, born 11 July 1935
Dear family of CDR Kolstad, I wore the
bracelet and prayed for this man. I'm sure he was an outstanding
person and much loved by friends and family. If you should like
the bracelet returned, please let me know. If not, I will leave
it next time I get to a Vietnam memorial if I can reach one.
Sincerely, Roxa Kreimeyer
12140 Rd 5 NW
Quincy, WA 98848
509-787-2555
I may be moved by the time the family
might see this, but the phone number should remain the same.
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From: Habeshere@aol.com Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 21:58:47 EST Subject: Maj Earl Cobeil 11-5-67
I have a pow/mia bracelet of Earl Cobeil and was lucky enough to find
information on him. I would like to get this to his family, so as they
have something of his. I was overwhelmed by what I read and
realizing I was just 7 years old.
I remember in the 70's, the government releasing the names of the men
and women who were coming home.. I had another bracelet also and this
young man came home safely..
I want the family of Earl Cobeil to please contact me so I can get it
to them.. He was with a Maj. Dutton when their plane went down.. He
was in Hanoi when he died..
Please email me at my address.. I cannot tell you how the pain in my
heart after so many years is broken..
If by chance we don't hear from the family, we will place it at the
Washington site within the year..
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From: "Julie Sealey" <justmejulie@comcast.net> Subject: RE: Capt. Warren Anderson 4-26-66 Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 01:17:41 -0800 To
the family of Warren Leroy Anderson, Today
as I was unpacking some boxes from moving, I ran across my bracelet
and it occurred to me that there may be something on the internet
where I would be able to check up on the status of my bracelet’s
namesake. I am saddened to see that the news is not good. I hope it
might comfort you to know that a little elementary school Camp Fire
Girl wore his bracelet for many years. We wrapped and sent little care
packages to the troops in Julie
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From: "sharon jennings" <omablj@alltel.net> Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 14:04:59 -0600
This is to the family of Capt.
John H. Crews lll 5-22-68
I have a pow bracelet of your
loved one. My husband received a VFW magazine, which told how to
find out about the soldier on your bracelet. I went on the
website and read he was presumptive finding of death 1973.
My husband was stationed at Rhein
Maine, AFB in Germany in 1972. They were selling the bracelets
in front of the BX, and I bought 3 different ones. I've had John's
bracelet for over 32yrs. John has always been in my thoughts and
prayers. I've always taken good care of his bracelet.
I know I'am suppose to keep it until
he comes back, but I was wondering if you would like it.
If you do not to wish to have it back I'll keep it as a memorial
reminder of all the POW/MIA Soldiers.
With Love from: oma@alltel.net
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 22:28:50 -0500 From: smithvalleyfarm1@juno.com
To the family of David Leet,
I have held onto this bracelet since 1973 or 1974. Thank you Capt.
David Leet for your heroism. Thank you for your
strength and your bravery. Your family knows that you are
honored by others unknown by you or them for giving your life for the
future lives of others. You will not be forgotten.
Sincerely,
dottdagy@juno.com
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From: "Tina Goodyear" <tgoodyear@satx.rr.com> Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 20:41:49 -0600 To
The Family of Spec 4 Manuel Puentes,
from I
am very sorry to learn that you son has not returned to you after all
these years. I was 15
when I purchased a POW/MIA bracelet from the Fire Department in |
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From: "Sean Cooke" <scooke223@hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 15:37:36 +0000
To the family of CMS Charles D. King,
I just wanted to let you know that I am wearing the bracelet of your loved one Charles D. King. I purchased this bracelet on the day I graduated from Army Basic Training in October of 1998. There were many bracelets to choose from but I chose this one because of the unfortunate time of his loss. I never take it off and I never will. I ended my term of service with the Army in November of 2003. In the time that I served I have been deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. I have worn Charles's bracelet in: Germany, Turkey, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kuwait, and Iraq. People ask me about the bracelet constantly assuming it is a medical bracelet. When I explain that it is a POW/MIA bracelet people will always ask me "Why do you wear it?". I think that after five years of answering the questions I have finally got it right. I just say I didn't know him I'm not related to him but that's not the point. People loved this guy and he loved his family but he went and did what others would not do. He placed others before himself and as a result he didn't come back home. I didn't know him but I try to use him as an example in my every day live. From what I know of his story Charles was a great man and exemplified those tenets held in such high regard by the military: Loyalty, Duty, Honor, Selfless - Service and Personal Courage. I'm honored to wear this bracelet I'm not related to him but he is my brother regardless and as long as I am alive and able to wear this bracelet Charles will never be forgotten. Thank You So Much,
Sean Cooke
scooke223@hotmail.com
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From: "Brian Redstone" <ufbluebomber@hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 13:01:09 -0500
Hello,
I was wondering if you could get me the address of a family on your
site. I have the POW/MIA bracelet for Ervin
Warren and I recently found out from your site that he
has been returned and ID'ed. I would like to send the bracelet
to his family so that they know that someone has been thinking of
their father/husband/son. If you could help, that would be
greatly appreciated.
Brian Redstone
Cadet Lt. Col, Univeristy of Florida, AFROTC Det 150
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Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2004 08:11:19 -0500 From: Bonnie Snyder
To the family of James Lloyd Griffin:
I currently have the POW bracelet of James Lloyd Griffin. I have
had this bracelet for more than 30 years. I just came upon this
website and looked up his name only to find he died in captivity.I
never knew what happened to Mr Griffin. If you would like
to have this bracelet, please contact me and I would be
more than happy to send it to you. We shall never forget our POW's.
Every year I run a road race in their honor, I am usually at the back
of the pack, but such a wonderful cause, who cares where I come in!
This was was such a terrible war as with all wars. My own dad
fought in WWII but was lucky enough to come home. I am sorry for your
loss even though it is very late. If I do not hear from you, I
will keep the bracelet forever. Thank you. bonnie.snyder@childrens.harvard.edu
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From: Crmerch@aol.com Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 23:32:09 EST
I really don't know
what to say or do. I have been wearing the same bracelet for
about 15 years now, only taking it off when Jobs require. The
POW*MIA is Ronald J. Dexter,
US Army(SF). Gone missing in Laos, 03 Jun 67. My thoughts are
with the family. My Father was lucky enough to come home,
however, he is 100% Disabled, PTSD. I learned a lot after I got
out of the service, after Desert Storm was over. I just feel I
needed to let you now I have not FORGOTTEN, and I will not Until he
comes home.
I am sending a copy of this
to my Dad.
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From: "rfarrell1" <JAFRF23@HVC.RR.COM> Subject: CAPTAIN ROBERT M. ELLIOT - 2//14/1968 Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 10:48:07 -0500
To the Family of
CAPTAIN
ROBERT M. ELLIOT,
USAF
I have been wearing my
MIA/POW bracelet for 20 + years, for Capt. Robert M. Elliot, missing
2/14/1968. I have found out recently that his remains have been
returned to the USA in 1999. I can't tell you how I feel about
that. In one way happy that at least you now have the real
answers to your questions and to know that he has not been a prisoner
this whole time, yet sad, knowing he is truly gone. I feel that
I should return his bracelet to you if you would like it. I know
it is coming close to the anniversary date that he went missing.
I don't know how else
to contact you, so hopefully you read LOVE LETTERS from time to time
and will be able to contact me. Please send me an email at JAFRF23@HVC.RR.COM
to let me know how I can return my bracelet.
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From: SouthernMtnMan@aol.com Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 22:19:16 EST TO CAPT
SAMUEL DEICHELMANN'S
FAMILY... the date on the his bracelet is 9-6-68.
I would like to say thank you CAPT DEICHELMANN for your sacrifice, for it is men and women like you who gives us our freedom today.. CAPT SAMUEL DEICHELMANN... if you are alive you will never before gotten...and if you have passed over... may you rest in peace... My heart and soul still hurts for all the men and women we lost .. The only thing I wish is that we will one day be able to say... all have been found and have be returned home to their love ones. May we one day learn that war isn't the answer.. I speak as a Nam Vet ...my heart goes to all families and my prayers will be with you all... let the love of your Higher Power guide you in all you do. Morris J. Griffin...SP4 HHC 1ST ENG...BIG RED ONE... |
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Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 19:57:54 -0500
(Eastern Standard Time) From: Ed Parker <reparker@optonline.net>
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From: "Mike Matteri" <mman467@swbell.net> Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 15:25:44 -0600
My name
is Mike Matteri, and I am 36 years old, a US Navy veteran, and live in
Springdale, Arkansas. I adopted your loved ones over 7 years ago
as part of Operation Just Cause, now I am a Operation Just Cause
Adoption Team member. I continue to fight for your loved one's
whereabouts.
I would
like you all to know that I have made a website dedicated to them, and
to let you know that I am in touch with JPAC (Joint POW/MIA Accounting
Command), DPMO, representatives, congresspersons, the President, and
other government agencies on the whereabouts of your loved ones.
The website for LCDR Richard Frank Collins is at: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/1747/index2.html , and the one for LT. Michael E. Quinn is at: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/1747/index2.5.html , along with the letter that I got from the DPMO from the letter I sent them on June 28, 1997, on your loved ones at: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/1747/index5.html . The website for LCDR James R. Dennison, LTJG Terrence H. Hanley, and Chief Petty Officer Henry H. Herrin is at: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/1747/index6.html . The website for William S. Forman, Edmund H. Fenyea, Robert R. Sennet and Erwin B. Templin Jr. is at: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/1747/index7.html . The website for LTJG Thomas E. Brown is at: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/1747/index8.html . The website for LTJG Paul E. Swigart Jr. is at: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/1747/index9.html . I have put a lot of time, love and effort into those pages in the hopes that one day it will lead to final answers to what happened to your loved ones. I want you to know that I have not given up, and will not, ever until they are finally home. Every day I pray for the answers that will come your way and you can finally know truly what happened., and even at church, I say a special prayer for them. One of my continuing birthday wishes every September 10th, for the longest time is to have all my adopted missing servicemen home with their families. Some birthday wish, huh?? Please if you can, email me at: mman467@swbell.net and let me know that you have seen the sites, what you think of them, and I want you to know that you can rest assured that I am doing everything that I can to find the answers that you all seek.
I have
a copy of all the Library of Congress documents that I researched
last year on a CD-Rom, and it is available to you if you would like
it. It is in .pdf format (Adobe Acrobat Reader), and I can make you a
copy of it, if you would like, and send it to you by regular mail, and
make arrangements on getting it out to you, or you can get
it from the sites listed above that are a tribute to your loved
one. I hope that if LCDR. Richard F. Collins and LT. Michael E. Quinn
were able to see these sites, I wonder what they would tell me.
There is
no greater form of satisfaction for me than to see your loved ones
home.
Please
email me. I would like to talk to you all. I hope one day that we
can finally meet face to face, and you can see the person behind
the sites. :)
Sincerely,
Mike
Matteri
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From: "joanne glynn" <ladyj114@hotmail.com> Subject: Maj.Harrison H Klinck Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:29:00 -0800
To the family of Maj.Harrison
Klink.
I have his POW/MIA bracelet and would like to know if his family is interested in having it. Please contact me. Extra thoughts to you on 9/11 and 11/19. JDS |
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Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 09:19:30 -0800 (PST) From: "k.j. mccarthy m.d." <kjm32127@yahoo.com> Subject: any family of Dominic "Spike" Spinelli
Would like to reach any family of Dominic
Spinelli if still around. I wear his POW-MIA bracelet and
know what his bio is but if possible would like any family member to
contact me Kevin Mccarthy. kjm32127@yahoo.com........
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From: "Bridget Whelan" <bwhelan@ftdi.com> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 21:34:22 -0600 To Carolyn Green or Dr. Dolittle, as your e-mail states. You had posted a message about Richard D. Robert, missing since 3/25/69. I have tried to e-mail you, please contact me, I do have a very small amount of info. On our boy! Sincerely, Bridget from Arkansas |
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From: "DANIEL COPLEY" <DAKTO1@msn.com> Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 16:12:37 -0600
TO THE FAMILY OF WILLIAM MICHAEL COPLEY,
MY HUSBAND SERVED IN VIETNAM FROM 1968 TO 1968. HIS NAME IS DANIEL
COPLEY. HE WAS BORN IN COLUMBUS, OHIO ON 7-24-48. MICHAEL WAS BORN IN
COLUMBUS IN MAY OF 1949. DAN HAS WORN MICHAELS BRACELET FOR OVER 10
YEARS. THE ONE HE HAS NOW IS VERY FADED, BUT HE REFUSES TO TAKE IT OFF
FOR A NEW ONE. HE TOLD ME THAT MICHAEL AND HE KNOW WHOSE BRACELET HE
WEARS. ANY WORD FROM HIS FAMILY ABOUT MICHAEL WOULD MEAN
THE WORLD TO HIM. MICHAEL IS ALWAYS IN BOTH OUR PRAYS AS ALSO HIS
FAMILY.
THANK YOU,
DANIEL AND KATHY COPLEY
E-MAIL; dakto1@msn.com
after dakto is the number one(1)
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From: "mimi" <rogers134@charter.net> Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 14:01:03 -0600
I am deeply humbled and proud to say that
I have finally located information concerning the POW/MIA bracelets
for:
COL. Donald G.
Cook USMC Vietnam
and
LTC Richard
Duane Appelhans USAF Vietnam.
I have had their bracelets for many, many
years.
Never did I think I would find out about
these two brave men!
In mid-March 2004, I will be making my
first trip to The Vietnam War Memorial in DC.
If the families of
COL. Donald G. Cook USMC
Vietnam
and LTC Richard Duane Appelhans USAF Vietnam
wish to have the bracelets, please
contact me.
mimi
Never forgotten.
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From: "aimwop_fl8" <aimwop_fl8@bellsouth.net> Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 10:40:14 -0500
HELLO MY NAME IS T BAILEY
I HAVE HAD A BRACELETS FOR
10 YEARS NOW
I JUST WOULD LIKE YOU TO
KNOW.
HIS NAME IS SSGT
CURTIS R. CLINE.
I LOOK HIM UP ON THE
POW-MIA SITE.
AND HE WAS FROND I AM
HAPPY THAT HE IS HOME WERE HE SHOULD BE.
I KNOW HE IS WITH GOD NOW.
IF ANY ONE KNOW THIS MAN
PLEASE LET ME KNOW BE EMAIL.
I DO CARE ABOUT ARE
POW-MIA.
I WILL NEVER F0RGET THEM
ALL
THANK YOU SO MUCH
TAKE CARE&BE SAFE.
FROM MRS T BAILER
NC.
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:50:37 -0500 From: "Dave C." <jrzydave3@netscape.net>
To the family of Cdr. Fredrick W. Wright.
I cannot thank you and Cdr Wright enough for the sacrifices you and he made for this country and me. I will place his bracelet at The Wall unless I receive a request to send it elsewhere. Be well. You all are in my thoughts. David Cohen |
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From: "Byron Gibbs" <bgibbs@camtel.net> Subject: S/Sgt Richard Fitts Mia 11/30/68 Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 10:19:39 -0600
I was in the USAF from 1968-1972. IN 1970 I came out of the BX and
there were some ladies selling bracelets. The purpose being, to raise
funds for the families of men mia/pow and to remind everyone that we
still cared. I had hoped that one day I could return this bracelet to
Richard Fitts. That maybe he had made it home. I was extremely
saddened to find out that he was killed in action over Laos. That of
the few remains found some were Identified as those of S/Sgt Richard
Fitts. I have kept his bracelet for 34 years. I just wanted to tell
his family that I never forgot. May God bless you.
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From: "Eileen Stephenson"
<eileenb03@hotmail.com> Subject: Capt. Lewis P. Smith II Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 20:35:59 -0600
I have a bracelet for Capt. Lewis P. Smith
II who was listed as MIA and now listed as KIA. I would like to
contact his family and return the bracelet to them. Anyone who
can help me, I would most appreciate it.
Thanks,
Eileen Stephenson
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From: Pmpkin123@aol.com Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 21:04:27 EST
To the family of PFC Richard E. Mishuk;
I wear his bracelet all the time to remember his
sacrifice. As I type this letter, my 19 month old daughter
is sitting on my lap giving me hugs and kisses. My three and a
half year old is playing with her toy animals. My 3 month
old is sleeping soundly. All three of my daughters have no cares
and no worries. They don't have to worry about food, or clothes,
or a roof over their heads. And I want you to know that I
recognize it's because of PFC Richard E. Mishuk and so many
others like him. Because of the sacrifice they have made, my family
can sleep soundly in a free country.
Two of my uncles served in Vietnam, thankfully they
came home. My brother served in Desert Storm and is now
stationed in South Korea. My husband is a police officer.
As I can appreciate the daily sacrifices made by those who choose to
protect our country in one form or another, I cannot comprehend
the loss of one whose life was cut short by doing so.
From me to you, thank you for your son, your
brother, your friend. Because of him, I can get and give hugs
and kisses to three of the most beautiful creatures God ever made.
He is not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Margaret Close
Pmpkin123@aol.com (If you wish
to correspond.)
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From: "Margaret Bailey"
<midge83@earthlink.net> Subject: albert pitt Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 22:43:51 -0500
hi, I have the bracelet of Albert Pitt.
I believe from Hempstead long Island. I am originally from Lynbrook. I
had worn his bracelet for many years (until I married in 1983). I keep
it in my bedside table drawer. I have prayed for and cried over his
fate. Please let me know. I love him, only from wearing (keeping) his
bracelet. I am sorry I could not help him.
Margaret,midge83@earthlink.net
Margaret Bailey
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From: "Don & Jane Kay Poore"
<donpoore@mchsi.com> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 22:56:57 -0600
I wear the bracelet of Air
Force Captain RUSSELL ARDEN POOR (no relation) from Warsaw,
Indiana. If I had the opportunity, I would tell his family
that my prayers are with Captain Poor and his family every
day. It would be nice to have a face to put with my thoughts and
prayers. Has the POW Network ever thought of doing something
like that? Since Captain Poor was shot down on 4 Feb
1967, the picture would be 37 years old at least. I pray
daily for eventual release of Captain Poor. Others shot down
with him were released alive in 1973, and remains in both 1977 and
1990. What grief his family must have gone through each
time his fellow officers were released. My heart goes out to
them and all others suffering as they do.
Jane Poore
Columbia, MO
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From: CRAFTON69@wmconnect.com Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 22:13:53 EST Since I was a young girl----maybe 11 or 12 years old----I have had the bracelet of Lt. Col. Tom Finney. I found it in a box of keepsakes recently and could not get the thing out of my mind. I checked the website and found, sadly, that Lt. Col. Finney's remains were returned in 1985. If you are a member of this hero's family, please know that I prayed many many prayers for his safe return back in the 70's and pray now for his family who lost this brother, father, husband, son. Though my heart is heavy tonight, having just discovered Finney's fate, I know your hearts are proud to call him your own. Now the bracelet is more special to me than ever. Susan Storm |
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From: "Dermot Rodgers" <revdermot@hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 13:43:38 -0500
My name is Karan and I am hoping to
correspond with a family member, friend or someone who served with Lt.
Alan F. Ashall, U.S. Navy. My mother had long ago bought me a
bracelet with Lt. Ashall's name on it and I am trying to get it
replaced as well as find out as much about him as I can. He is
in my daily thoughts and prayers. Feel free to e-mail me at
churchlady152@yahoo.com................
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 22:53:14 -0500 From: "Katz, Corey" <CKATZ@bridgew.edu>
This is for the family of Robert D. Hauer.
My name is Corey and I have been wearing my braclet for almost 5 years
now. I bought the braclet when I was 15 years old and have only
taken it off for a total of 3 days since I have had it ( my proms, and
my moms wedding). I just wanted to write to let you know that
someone is praying for your son and his family. I would love to be in
contact with his family, however I understand if they do not wish to
talk to me, but I will keep on praying and God Bless him and his
family.
Sincerely,
Corey
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From: "Lynn Martyn" <auntlynn@ev1.net> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:50:42 -0600
CPL. Steve M.
Trivelpiece
USA 4-4-68 SVN
I have wore my bracelet since
High School, I am wearing it now. I know he is KIN/BNR meaning Steve
is NOT HOME. I will continue to wear it unless a family member
requests my bracelet.
He Is Not Forgotten!
Love, Lynn Martyn
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From: Waamani@aol.com Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 20:53:16 EST Subject: To The Jon Busch Family, MIA 6-8-67
I would just like to say that I have had
Jon's bracelet since I was in high school. I graduated in 1974
over in Germany. I never took it off during high school, and
actually I had two bracelets.
My dad went over there in 1966,
when I was 8 and I will never understand why, and 41 years later, I
still don't.
I just wanted you to know that I am a
veteran from a strong family background of veterans. As my son
was growing up, I explained the signifcant importance of why I have
these two bracelets. They will forever remain in my possession.
But mainly, if this note ever gets to
Jon's family, I just wanted to say, may the Lord be with you and all
is not forgotten. I apologize for intruding on your family in
this way, but I was so excited when I found him, I just had to write.
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From: "kthompson2" <kthompson2@indy.rr.com> Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 18:35:32 -0600
My name is Ken Thompson and as a teenager
in the early 70's I wore the bracelet of Lt
Joseph P. Nolan Jr. During a sporting event, the
bracelet was broken and likewise my promise. I didn't replace it
and forgot his name. After 9/11 and another generation of soldiers
have gone off to serve, I've reflected on the missing soul that I too
had abandoned. Through prayer and Grace, God forgave my
broken promise and restored the memory of Joseph to my heart.
I am honored to once again wear the bracelet that bears his name and only hope that forgiveness will also come from his family, friends and comrades of the A/101. I send my love, support and prayers to the family and would very much like to learn more about Joseph. Please email at kthompson2@indy.rr.com |
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Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 08:00:40 -0800 (PST) From: Martha Green <felinel@sbcglobal.net>
Date: 03-28-04
To: The family of RICHARD DEAN
"Dick" ROBERTS
Date of Loss: 25 March 1969
I have read the story of our hero RICHARD DEAN ROBERTS. The
report I have read certainly shows that Richard was a brave soldier,
dedicated to his fellow men.
I looked up his story because, my fiance', has been wearing Richard's
bracelet ever since he bought it in New York in 1970. My fiance'
escaped communist Czechoslovakia in 1968 with his family when he was
16. At the time he bought Robert's bracelet he could barely speak
English, but knew the significance of what ithe bracelet represented.
He doesn't talk about it much, but HE HAS NEVER TAKEN IT OFF!!!
He won't take it off either, even when you suggest it. Maybe because
he knows the plight of those controlled by communism. He had an uncle
that was imprisoned in a Communist Labor Camp in Eastern Europe for
many years. He also knew as a young boy that he could never go back
home to Czechoslovakia, or he and his family would be imprisoned.
I have had many relatives serve in the Armed Forces both war and peace
time. I am fortunate that they all came home alive. My thoughts and
prayers will always plea for Richard's return. I plan on
visiting the P.O.W. network website often. I will also be more alert
to what is being done to bring our men home!
Sincerely,
Martha Green
Pasadena, Texas
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From: LuvmyMarines@aol.com Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 05:08:39 EST For years I have worn the POW/MIA bracelet for Cpl James F. Worth. I can not recall how I got this bracelet as a child, but I never completely understood the signifiance of it until I was considerbly older. Since then it has not left my wrist. I am now 33 years old and several years ago I set out to find anything I could about "Jimmy" (as he was called by his family members) Luckily I have located several members of his family and they have been etremely wonderful in sharing memories of him with me. As I grew up I often thought of Jimmy as my guardian angel. I just visualized what he looked like also. Words can not describe the emotions I felt when I was finally holding in my hand a picture of Jimmy. I just wanted to let the Worth family know that a complete stranger still honors and remembers their brother and I will do what I can to finally give them the answers they so much deserve. Jimmy will always be in my thoughts and forever in my heart. One day I hope that he is returned to American Soil where he rightfully belongs. My heart and prayers go out to not only him but his family as well. I pray that one day I will be able to meet all of Jimmys family and be able to hug all of them for sharing their brother with me. Without their love I would have never known how truly remarkable their brother was, for Jimmy has touched my heart forever. |
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From: "Lisa Yoder" <lyoder@san.rr.com> Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 10:45:09 -0800
To The Family of Donald
G. Fisher:
I was going through some boxes of mementos
from my youth (I'm 49 now) and found the POW/MIA bracelet I wore
during my college years in the early-to-mid 70s. I can't
remember how I came about having the bracelet nor when/why I stopped
wearing it. I apologize for any disrespect my actions signify.
For many Americans like myself, there was a day when the war was
"over." This wasn't true for families like yours who
suffered the loss of a loved one or, perhaps even worse, the unknown
fate of a loved one.
When I frequently found Major Fisher's
bracelet, I put it in my jewelry box and wondered how I could find out
about his fate. Today, I got on the internet and started
exploring possibilities and found the web site from which I'm writing
you. I am so sorry to hear that Major Fisher did not make it
home and I realize that this has impacted your family forever. I
would like to return the bracelet to your family if it is wanted as a
memorial token to honor and remember him. Please contact me if
this something you would like to happen.
Sincerely,
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