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From: "David and Pam Saffran" <dpsaffran@comcast.net> Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 14:01:54 -0500
I have been wearing the POW/MIA bracelet of LCDR Michael (Scott)
Speicher. I would like to let the family know I have his bracelet.
I also read about him on CNN today. I have had his bracelet
for 5 years. Please contact me if you wish. Would really
like to hear from you.
Pamela Saffran 1382 Admiral Dr
Porter IN 46304
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From: Rinehart Donna F Contr AEDC/ATA <Donna.Rinehart@arnold.af.mil> Subject: Loveletters to our POW/MIA Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 16:40:01 -0000 I
still wear the bracelet of Maj.
Glendon Lee Ammon(F-105
pilot) shot down 9/21/66 and returned home after being KIA.
I found out that his body was returned home for burial
approximately many years later, to me it is like I was his only
contact on earth. I watched anxiously as our men return after
the war was over. I would get up at 3 or 4 am and watch to see
if he ever was one I visited the Washington Memorial, I found
his name inscribed on the wall. I lost an uncle in I
hope if you are a family member or friend, you will know that
someone continues to care for this brave man that died for all of us
and our country almost 45 years ago. God Bless Thank
you, Donna
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From: GMaurino@cabq.gov Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 18:19:13 -0600 Dear Family; I have had my bracelet since I was a Sophomore in High School, that was in 1971. My soldier is Spec 4, Robert Trujillo. missing 1/7/1968. I have this website as a favorite on my computer and I check it often hoping that Robert's status has changed. My love for my country and the men and women that gave all of themselves is so great that I has taken this long for me to try to contact any family members. As I write this letter my eyes fill with tears for the uncertainty of so many courageous Americans. Know that your loved one is not forgotten and is in my prayers and thoughts always. I will continue to wear my bracelet so as long as it takes for Robert to come home. I use Roberts name instead of his rank and surname not out of disrespect but because I have had him in my life for over 34 years and consider him family and not just a name. If this letter gets to any of Roberts family please contact me Geraldine "Gerri" Maurino gtms4@aol.com |
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Sept 9, 2005 by mail pwright@ccu.edu Please contact if you can, the family of LtCMR Michael Lora Bouchard. I have his bracelet and would like the family to know I still wear it. Thanks a million. Pricilla Wright |
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Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 05:17:37 +0100 From: "Hanna Ryan H SrA 351 ARS/DOL" <Ryan.Hanna@mildenhall.af.mil> Dear
Tatum family,
I am SrA Ryan Hanna currently stationed at RAF God
Bless! |
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Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 22:49:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Mike Matteri <mman467@swbell.net> Subject: POW/MIA FAMILIES
Hello There;
My name is Mike Matteri, and I am a Navy veteran who has been
involved in the POW/MIA issue for a long time. I have a
website at: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/1747
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I have adopted a lot of missing servicemen on this page. If you are
a family member of one of my adopted missing servicemen, please
email me as soon as possible.
I am going to the University of Arkansas, and I am studying to get a
B.S. in Computer Engineering with a minor in Law Enforcement.
Tonight I saw something on the campus that made me stop[ and
reflect on the issue, and reaffirm my staunch belief in this issue.
It was a POW/MIA table being guarded by 2 Air Force ROTC cadets at
12:00am at night. I want you all to know what I have done, and
that is I am now researching map coordinates of my adopted missing
servicemen from the University of Arkansas Library, and I am
researching my adopted missing servicemen from the Federal Research
Division through the Library of Congress through an Interlibraary
Loan with the University of Arkansas's Mullins Library. I know it is
not much, but I am determined to find out answers more than ever
before on their fate from even the Vietnam War. This includes
Captain Michael Scott Speicher as well.
Sincerely,
Mike Matteri
US Navy Veteran
VF24 Fighting Renegades
Westpac '93 aboard the USS Nimitz
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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From: Seelymt@aol.com Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 03:09:02 EDT
Dear Family of Major Harry A. Amesbury,
I have been the proud owner of a POW/MIA bracelet
with MAJ HARRY A. AMESBURY, JR.'s name on it. I just visited the
"moving wall" in Murray, Kentucky in September, 2005 and
was inspired once again by the sacrifice made by so many. I was also
inspired to check on the whereabouts of Major Amesbury. I see that
he is home at last.
Would you like my bracelet? It is still in good
condition though somewhat bent. I am a retired teacher. My name is Maribeth
Seely - seelymt@aol.com. Thank
you and God bless the family of this great man.
Sincerely,
Maribeth
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From: Lneelis@aol.com Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 15:48:04 EDT
Re: Major
Charles Kuhlmann
Dear Family of Major Charles Frederic Kuhlmann, I respectfully write
this letter. I have the MIA bracelet of Major Charles Frederic
Kuhlmann from New Britian Connecticut - Served Vietnam with Air
Force Unit 602nd Special Ops -MIA September 22, 1968, identified
1995 and buried at Arlington Cemetery on September 22, 1995 . Major
Kuhlmann has been prayed for for almost thirty years. The
owner of the MIA Bracelet could not find information ever regarding the
Majors status, she has asked me to. We do not want to cause any
more grief or painful memories. With all due respect and honour,
she would like you to have the bracelet if you would like.
Sincerely,
Laura
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From: "Rey5Torres" <R5torres@sc.rr.com> Subject: FAMILY OF: RICHARD CASTILLO DATE OF LOSS: 29 MARCH 1972 Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2005 22:16:40 -0400
I am Retired MSG Reinaldo (Rey Torres) Torres-Bazan. I
reside in Columbia, SC. I will like to contact the family of:
Richard Castillo. I have worn a bracelet with his name for years. I
was stationed in Long Binh with the 1st Plt. 32nd Medical Depot,
44th Medical Brigade Mar 68 - Dec 69.
My address is:
1912 Shelby Drive
Columbia, SC 29223-3945
Phone: 803-787-5385
"YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN"
Thanks and Keep up the good work. God Bless You All.
Rey Torres
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From: Popnflares@aol.com Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2005 09:56:19 EDT Subject: FAMLIE`S OF LT.LESTER BABCOCK & S.SGT FRED MOONEY
My name is Gary Monks, I also was a crew chief/scout, with
B.Trp. 7/1 AIR CAV.Lam- Son 719. And Wish to let you know. That your
loved one`s Are not Forgotten! I know I can say that.
From all of us, that were there! We all shared a very close
Brotherhood and Bond.& that they are truly & respectfully Missed.
I know, because LT.Shoemaker an I were shot down 2/26/71 in the same
area. with
deepest reguard & respect G. Monks
popnflares@aol.com
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From: HMajcher@aol.com Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 09:21:10 EDT
I have had the bracelet of Capt. Mitchell
Sim Lane for almost four decades. This past week
was the first time I visited the Wall in Washington, DC, and was sad
to learn that his name was posted there. If he has ANY family,
it would be my pleasure to return it to them.
My deepest condolences for Mitchell, and all of those 58,000 whose
names are on the wall.
Betty Majcher
Parkville, Missouri
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From: Tabascocatt1@aol.com Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 23:41:37 EDT
To the family of Tim Bodden ,we
still have and wear your family members bracelet. God bless you
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From: <chelle0405@peoplepc.com> Subject: To The Family of Col. Floyd W. Richardson Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 05:28:10 -0500
I wore a bracelet bearing
Col. Richardson's name for many years, until it broke in half.
He, and you, were in my prayers and have been often since I quit
wearing the bracelet. I recently learned that he was found and
returned to you. I am grateful that you, at last, have him
home. I still have the bracelet pieces and have shown them to
my children and grand children; always telling them the story of why
I wore it. If you would like me to return the bracelet, I will
be happy to. It has meant a great deal to me to have it, and I
have been honored to keep it for you. My email address is chelle0405@peoplepc.com,
if you wish to write to me. Col. Richardson will not been
forgotten as long as I'm alive.
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From: "Schneider, Doug" <DSchneid@shp-dayton.org> Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 13:33:35 -0500 To
the family of PFC Robert P. Phillips POW
VN I
wear the bracelet of you loved one, PFC Phillips. Today
I will be standing honor guard from 2000hrs-0600hrs 9NOV05 over the
Vietnam Moving Wall where his name is engraved. It will be displayed
in I
plan on making a rubbing of his name and posting it in my office at
home or work; and saying a prayer for Robert, his loved ones an all
those who gave their all in Vietnam. I
was only 7 when he was captured. But I will always remember the
sacrifices made. And thank God for the safe return of my family and
friends who fought there. May
God continue to bless you and be with Robert. Very
Respectfully 2LT
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From: KLMTravler@aol.com Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 19:07:08 EDT
To The Family Of Sgt.
Eugene Handrahan,
Today is the 37th Anniversary of getting my POW bracelet for Sgt.
Eugene Handrahan. I was only 12 years old at the time and
didn't really know that much about the Viet Nam War. But
I remember looking in the daily paper at the lists of freed POW's
and never saw his name. Throughout all of these years I never
forgot his name and have always wondered what happened to him and if
he was still alive and maybe I missed reading his name. I
pulled out my bracelet the other day and decided to look up his name
on the Internet where I found quite a few sites about him. I
can't explain the feeling that I had looking at this young man in
his uniform and finally putting a face with the name that have
remembered for all these years. From the info that I read he
is still missing in action and no remains have been found. I
will continue to keep this bracelet and think of a life that was ended
too soon.
Karen Marano
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From: Docstruick9@aol.com Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 23:06:17 EDT Subject: My Bracelet
My name is Norman Brown , I
live in Riverside California.
My Bracelet bear's the name 'Thomas
G. Derrickson 11'
I have had this bracelet a very
long time and I wear it every single day!
Also I have studied much in regard
to this hero on my bracelet and his
co-pilot 'John Hardy'.
This is all I know about the men
by what I read and check again and again to
see if just by chance of any new
new's in regard to these men.
I am no relation however I share a
special bond with these men in my heart ,
there is not a day that goes by
that I don't think of them because
I will always wear this bracelet bearing Derrickson's name
until he his home.
If you could forward the family
this letter and please let them know that I Truly do care
and even though it's been a very
long time I will never give up hope.
I believe Derrickson had a
daughter.
Please let her know ..Even though
I did not know her father in the least bit personally
I will never forget him.
My Email address is Docstruick9@aol.com
I thank you very much
A American
Norman Brown
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Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 18:56:56 -0700 (PDT) From: John Wood <johnwood9929@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Sgt. Gary Labohn
I have a POW/MIA bracelet from 1972. I got it when I was in
Vietnam. Your history says he last lived in Wixom, Mich.
I now live in Brighton, Mich. which is only a few minutes from
there. Can you give me some information about his family?
I would love to give them the bracelet. Thank you in advance.
John L. Wood
730 S. Third
Brighton, Mich. 48116
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Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 08:43:23 -0700 (PDT) From: Jessica Blevins <gertruudeb21@yahoo.com>
To the family of Lt
Larry Stevens,
Hi, my name is
Jessica Scott. I am a Senior Airman in the United States Air
Force. From the time I was very little, my Dad wore the
bracelet bearing your loved ones name. As a child, I asked
about it often. When I made the decision to join the
military myself (my Dad is a Vietnam Vet) my Dad was very
proud. As a symbol of that he passed down his cherished bracelet.
I now wear that bracelet everyday and say a prayer every night for
him and for your family. To me, Lt Larry Stevens is a hero,
making the ultimate sacrifice for his country. I will wear
this bracelet until he comes home, or until my child joins the
military. Lt Stevens is not forgotten in my family.
With much love and respect,
A1C Jessica Scott
Keesler AFB MS
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From: "Suzy&Mike" <suzyandmike@knology.net> Subject: return P.O.W. Bracelet Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:48:47 -0500
To whom it may concern:
I have a bracelet That I did try to return to the wife Of Donald
Russell many years ago. I found out at the time he became
a P.O.W. he had a wife and I believe 2 children maybe boys.?
I was living in Macon Ga. when a traveling wall came to our town and
I then looked into returning the bracelet.... From what I can
remember the wife had remarried and didn't want the bracelet. I just
could not get rid of it. I must have worn it for at least 10 years
and kept it all those years since then and just did not have the
heart to dispose of it. I have had it I think since 1969.
I just cant stop thinking that maybe he had siblings...Some family
members???? Maybe now that his children are grown??? I just found it
again and I would like to know that I have tried to find any and all
family members of his. I saw on one of your pages many years ago his
remains came back to the states...Maybe I could just return it to
wear he was from?... A high school? His burial site? I would just
hate to think I'm the only one
that has cared about a man for all these years and I know nothing
about him.
I hope that you will be able to help me.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
Suzy Amley
Re: Maj. Donald Russell 12-5-67 I Did hear that he may have
received more
rank.
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From: "Suzette Hawes" <suzettehawes@gmpexpress.net> Subject: love letters LT. John Ryder 6-9-70 Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 18:53:03 -0400 I
have had this bracelet since day one and I wore it for many years
(until 1976) 24X7 and still do every now and then.
And it is kept in a very special place when it is not worn.
I’m sorry he never came home.
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Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:50:35 -0500 From: Joan <cogdal@notladmail.com>
I just came across your site - I have been wearing a bracelet for
Major Albert Pitt 1/24/66 for 35+ years, and would like
his family to know that he and his family are in my thoughts and
prayers daily. Words cannot describe what his family must
endure. Thank you. My e-mail address if cogdal@notladmail.com,
I would enjoy hearing from his family.
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Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 18:35:10 -0800 (PST) From: Mike Matteri <mman467@swbell.net> Subject: To the Families of My Adopted Missing Servicemen
Hello There;
My name is Mike Matteri, and I have been an avid supporter, and to
some members in my family, and some friends at the University
of Arkansas, obsessed,and downright persistent as h***, in
finding my adopted missing servicemen from Operation Just Cause. I
have recently scanned a lot of documents from the
Department of Defense from some reels that I have on loan,
and are scanning them to CD.These reels have Misc. DPMO Documents,
Message Traffic from Sept. and Oct. of 1994, and Bigraphic Site
Reports,as well as the Case summeries of MIA's on the reel.
I have the following servicemen listed on my website at: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/1747
, and would like it very much if the families of these
missing servicemen to contact me by email at: mman467@swbell.net as
soon as it is possible. It would mean so much to me. These
following servicemen are: Arthur Sinclair
Hill, Jr., William S. Forman, Edmund H. Frenyea, Robert R. Sennett,
Erwin B. Templin Jr., that were lost over Bach Long Vi
Island on Jan. 22, 1966. I have some related information on
the history of that fateful day in .jpg format.I scanned it from Reel
443 Copy 2, and have it on CDROM. I also am working on
diligently with the University of Arkansas's Mullins Library to
scan more information from the microfilm that I have on loan from
the Department of Defense on other REFNO's. There are others that
I am working on including Ronald L. Roehrich which went
missing on Jan. 18, 1968. If you are the family of those that I
have mentioned, or that are on my website, please contact me.
I am going to try and find more information tommorrow when I go to
the library in the afternoon. I can send the families a copy of
what I have on disk in regards to their family, and my adopted
missing serviceman when they contact me. All I ask is for a blank
CD, and a place where I can ship it to. I am also planning
on starting a student organization at the university to bring
attention to this cause. I saw a quote on a website I saw
somewhere that read, "To the world, I may just be one
person, but to that one person, I am the world.", but I can
not remember where I saw it. I am just one person who cares,
and it is my mission in life that I have chosen to find
answers.
The families of those listed on my site deserve nothing less than
the truth, and I am determined to find it, come "hell or high
water". This issue is very near and dear to my heart.
I have included some photos with this email. These photos are a
sample of what I have.
I will send a photo of a POW/MIA rock that is at the University of
Arkansas, as soon as I can, aside from going to school, and
homework.
Sincerely,
Mike Matteri
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From: "Sarah" <athen197@icqmail.com> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2005 16:27:41 -0800
I was given my POW/MIA bracelet by a friend after i had admired hers
and I would like to say to the family of 1Lt
William W. Bancroft, Jr. that I will proudly wear it until
the day he is returned home and my prayers are with you.
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From: Deecgo4it2@aol.com Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 12:22:54 EST
To the family of Lt.
Col. Hobart Wallace Jr.
I have recently been able to go to Washington DC to see the Vietnam
Memorial, and I shall leave my bracelet there. I have had this
bracelet since 1969 and it has been a very important memory
for me. I thank God daily for our men and women who
unselfishly go to war for our rights, our freedom and our future
when in fact some of them will have no future.
I want you to know that I am very proud to have worn this bracelet,
and I made my self a promise that if I ever got to go to the
Memorial I would leave it there with the person that it belongs to.
And Lt. Col. Hobart shall now have his bracelet back.
Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
GOD BLES AMERICA AND MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY OF:
LT. COL. HOBART WALLCE JR.
Sincerely
Dee Coats
deecgo4it@yahoo.com
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Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 16:55:33 -0800 (PST) From: Kym Thompson <kymthompson@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Captain Lynn Huddleston
Hi,
My name is Kym Thompson. When I was about 15 or so I
received a P.O.W. bracelet with the name Capt Lynn Huddleston on it.
I put it on and I didn't take it off for years. Not even for my
wedding. I believe I finally took it off in 1976. I never had a way
of knowing what happened to Capt. Huddleston but he became a
part of my life. I am now 48 years old and am now supporting
deployed military, I was sitting here tonight looking up things on
my computer and Capt. Huddleston came to mind again. This time
though through the miracle of computers I typed in his name and up
pops a picture. I thought this cant be my man. And then I started
reading his story and as I realized the date on my bracelet (that I
have laying next to me right now as I type, as I have never been
able to get rid of it) is the date that he went missing. I started
to cry to realize that his story ended sadly. There was still hope
that I would find out that he had been found and living well here in
the states again. Thank you for whomever has taken the time to post
all of this info and God Bless our Men and Women who protect us. I
just wanted somehow to let family of his know that he was thought of
daily and a part of a young girl who thought her prayers could bring
him home.
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From: "Dianne O'Brien" <dianneso@hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 20:29:47 -0500
I have a POW/MIA bracelet with the name
of Capt. Marvin Lindsey on it.
I purchased this bracelet in 1973 and wore it every day for many
years. It is still in my jewelry box and whenever I see it, I
wonder about him. I checked his bio and it states he
is MIA, which made me very sad. Sometimes my children
have spirit days at school when they dress up from previous
decades. I always encourage them to dress from the 70s and I
pull out the bracelet and give them a mini lesson on the history of
the bracelet and the Vietnam war.
If any member of his family reads this,
please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dianne O'Brien
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From: Bucherann1@aol.com Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 20:06:43 EST
After being in Branson Ms. for the veterans day
celebration, I remembered that I had a Pow,Mia bracelet. I came home
and put it back on my arm. The name on the bracelet is CDR.
Michael G. Hoff USN
1-7-70 Laos. I can not find out if he was released or is still a
prisoner.
I would like to find his family and find out about him.
Can you help me please.
My heart goes out to all Vets Especially the ones who were
captured. Please help if you can
Thank you and God bless you and God bless those whom we know
not where they are.
My e-mail address is
Bucherann1@aol.com
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From: "Sandy Branske" <mycoffeebreak@cox.net> Subject: 1LT Francis Townsend Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 17:21:57 -0800
These love letters
have made me feel so much better. I got my bracelet when I was 16
(I'm 49 now) it had a little hole in it which I was told meant that
my guy was a MIA. That was the first time I ever really remember
being afraid. I felt very attached to Lt Francis Townsend, in fact
at night when I would be going to sleep I would talk to him. Tell
him to be strong and stay safe. I would also tell him about my life
things that were going on etc. I know it sounds crazy but in reading
these letters I realize that many people became attached to their
faceless names that they wore daily.
At first I would
watch names scrolling on the TV news at night, but his name was
never on it. After a while some of my friends pow's started to be
found or come home. I can't even explain how that felt, watching
them be excited and happy, as I continued to wait. I'm sure his
family knows even better then I do how that felt. I received two
letters from his family when I first got the bracelet, and I wrote
to them but received my letter back saying they could not be
located. That's when I think I went into a shell about it, and hid
from anything that might tell me what had happened to my dear
companion LT Francis Townsend. I felt sure that he had returned to
his family, lived in a beautiful house, had wonderful children. I
like dreaming about that for him and found such comfort in my
fantasy. However, in my heart I knew it wasn't true, and that has
haunted me all of these years.
In 1980 my mother
passed away, and a few months later my apartment was broken in to,
and much of my mother's jewelry was taken along with my POW/MIA
bracelet. I could not believe that someone would steal a bracelet
like that, it held no monetary value. It meant the world to me, I
had held that close through thick and thin, and it felt like a piece
of me was gone.
Anyone who has
known me through the years has heard about 1LT Francis Townsend,
including my kids. My husband has encouraged me to find out about
him and the truth about what happened to him, and I have backed out
every time. Today was going to be the day. The memory wall is here
(in Las Vegas) just for the last few days, and we have been planning
to go, but this morning I again backed out. Then finally a strength
came over me and I looked it up on the computer, and there it was,
the truth that I have been afraid to find out all of these years. I
cried all day, I can't even begin to know the pain of his family,
and I feel for them. Even my daughter shed a tear as she knew how
important this man has been to me all of these years.
To the family,
please accept my deepest regret for not having the same courage as
Francis Townsend had. I saw his picture for the first time today. I
have printed it out and I am going to frame it and place it next to
my Grandfather (my other hero) who was a Col in the army in WWII.
Col Paul B Baker. My two heroes will be side by side.
Sandy
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From: Csnantn4@aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 22:45:46 EST
As a fifth grade history teacher from San Antonio, TX, I assigned a
Veterans' Day paper to my class. I was amazed at the medals,
pictures and memories these children pulled together by interviewing
family members. My own memories surfaced and I promised the
class that I would find out any information I could about the two
POW/MIAs whose names are written on the bracelets which my husband
and I wore.
It was wonderful to reaffirm that John
Blevins
came home. I remember finding his name in the lists that were
published in newspapers way back then. I had a desire to
locate him and to return his bracelet; but, could never find out how
to do this. Tonight, I "googled" POW bracelets and
found your site. Thank you for this opportunity to thank Capt.
Blevins and his family for their sacrifice and love. Our
niece and her husband were deployed to Iraq on Veterans' Day. If
this reaches Capt. Blevins, please ask him to pray for them.
Our other bracelet with the name of Lynn
Huddleston
did not have such positive results. We continue to pray for him
and his loved ones.
Thank you for your service. May God bless you all.
Peggy Czelusta
San Antonio, Texas
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Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:24:15 -0500 Subject: MIA Bracelet From: "Carolyn Dowling" <cdowl@lawrence.k12.ny.us>
Sirs:
I have found in my attic an MIA bracelet I wore in the 70's,
the name on the bracelet is: LCDR
WILLIAM FORMAN with a date of 1-22-66. I see this
name in your database with information from the family. I
would like to locate the family. Could you help me with this?
Thank you,
Carolyn Dowling
Lawrence Public Schools
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From: "Cindy & Ken" <cgoodlesky@twmi.rr.com> To: <info@pownetwork.org> Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 19:52:33 -0500
RE; WO
WILLIAM PIERSON III
I have had a bracelet with Mr Piersons name since
1970. I have prayed that he was found and back with his
family. The bracelet would gladly be sent to his family if
they wished. My prayers to the whole family
Cynthia Goodlesky
email: cgoodlesky@twmi.rr.com
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Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:44:38 -0800 (PST) From: Matthew Garza <therev_sa07@yahoo.com> Subject: Douglas F. Strait
Dear Strait Family,
I have been wearing the bracelet of Douglas
F. Strait for over a year now. I have read about the
crash in Vietnam and thoroughly believe that he is still alive. I
continuously check for any updates on his whereabouts and hope that
there is some news. I will continue to pray for his safe return
home.
If you would like to contact me please do so at: therev_sa07@yahoo.com.
God Bless Your Family,
Matthew Garza
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From: "Carol" <carolcpreston@hotmail.com> Subject: Maj. Ernest DeSoto Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:25:31 -0500
I was just watching an episode of
"Cold Case" on television which centers around a Vietnam
POW. I immediately got up and found my POW bracelet I've had
since 1970. The name on my bracelet belongs to Maj. Ernest
DeSoto 4-12-69. My father left for Vietnam shortly
after I graduated from high school. I thank God every day that
I have my dad in my life, that he made it home.
I have also wondered what happed to Maj
DeSoto's family, what happened in their lives. I know nothing
personal about his family and since I have a close knit family, I've
always had concerns for his family.
If anyone should read this who knows
anything, please contact me at carolcweaver@hotmail.com.
How grateful I am that at least the
troops are supported in their efforts in this day and time.
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Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:30:39 -0800 From: Patty McLaughlin <pmclaugh@pcc.edu> Subject: Capt Patrick Carroll Jr
Good Day,
At this time of year when we are all giving Thanks for what we have,
I would like the family of Capt Patrick Henry Carroll, USAF from
Allen Park MI, that I wear with honor a bracelet with his name
on it. I pray for him daily and want you to know he will never
be forgotten.
I have worn this bracelet everyday since the early 1970's and wear
it proudly. Blessings to his family and PEACE to OUR WORLD.
Patty McLaughlin
Portland Oregon
pattymac1951@yahoo.com
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Subject: JOSEPH ANDREW MATEJOV Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 14:29:24 -0500 From: "Donna Kerl" <Donna@schunkeagency.com>
HI -
RECENTLY MY FRIEND SENT ME INFORMATION REGARDING A POW ON A BRACELET
I HAVE FROM 1973. THE POW WAS JOSEPH
A. MATEJOV - MIA 2/5/73.
I WAS
WONDERING IF THE FAMILY IS STILL LIVING AND HAS A EMAIL OR WAY IN
WHICH I COULD CONTACT THEM TO LET THEM KNOW I HAVE HIS BRACELET AND
I WOULD LIKE TO RETURN IT TO THE FAMILY.
CAN YOU
PLEASE ADVISE?
DONNA
KERL
LANCASTER,
NY
DONNA@SCHUNKEAGENCY.COM
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Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 11:11:57 -0500 From: "Donna Kerl" <Donna@schunkeagency.com>
HELLO -
RECENTLY, I WAS GIVEN INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE FROM A FRIEND WHO
HELPED ME LOOK INTO THE VETERAN ON A BRACELET I HAVE HAD SINCE I WAS
A TEENAGER. I AM LOOKING FOR ANY FAMILY MEMBERS OF JOSEPH
MATEJOV - MIA 2/5/73 - I HAVE HAD JOSEPH'S BRACELET SINCE
SCHOOL, AND JUST RECENTLY READ ABOUT HIM. IF THERE IS ANY
FAMILY OF JOSEPH - PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME - I WOULD LIKE TO
RETURN MY TREASURE, I HOLD DEAR, TO THEM AND LET THEM KNOW
THAT NOT A YEAR HAS GONE BY THAT I HAVE EVER FORGOTTEN OR
GIVEN UP ON JOSEPH'S SAVE RETURN. MAY GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY.
RESPECTFULLY,
DONNA -
LANCASTER, NY
DONNA@SCHUNKEAGENCY.COM
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From: "wb2ukx" <wb2ukx@cox.net> Subject: loveletters Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 22:21:46 -0500
I still continue to wear your brothers bracelet (SSG
GEORGE CURTIS GREEN JR ) May God Bless
you and your family
SFC Ed Biedricki USA (Special Forces) Retired wb2ukx@cox.net
P.S.
Lost your email address
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Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:09:57 -0500 From: "Walter Freeman" <freemanw@nashua.edu>
To the
family of David Stanley Demmon,
I have
had David's bracelet since 1972. I have also spoken, via
e-mail, with several people who have also had David's bracelet and
who have held him in their hearts for all these years.
May God
bless him for his service. He is not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Walter
Freeman
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Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:46:43 -0800 (PST) From: <nlbrown52@netscape.com>
Dear family of Lt.
Col.Bossio; I still have my bracelet and want you to know I
still remember and have not forgotten your love one. I have lived my
entire life in Ohio and purchased my bracelet while still in High
school. I am now in my 50's and have a son serving in the Coast Guard.
Nancy Brown
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Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2005 22:38:18 -0500 From: John Vega <jv29967@optonline.net> Subject: Michael William Havranek
To the faimly of this brave marine who
served our country Ive just started wearing his bracelet this past
month and researched the circumstances of his service and am proud
to remeber him may god bless his faimly always
John Vega Jr
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From: <cldreif330@alltel.net> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:20:56 -0600
To the Family of Major Richard D. Smith
3-11-65
As I have many times over the years, today I looked at my POW
bracelet with Major Smith's name on it, I wondered what the result
was, and of course prayed that he had returned safely.
Today I went on the internet and found otherwise and I'm truly
saddened. I can't even imagine the pain your family went through and
pray that healing has and will continue to take place. I have
the bracelet here and would love to return it to you and the
children if you so desire.
Sincerely,
Cathy L. Dreifort
cldreif330@alltel.net
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