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LETTERS AND NOTES FROM THOSE
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From: Linda Bryce <labryce1@aol.com> Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:14:37 -0500
Hi, I just found the POW bracelet I wore when I was 10 yrs old
belonging to Capt. David Rickel
date 5-16-68. I had corresponded with
his spouse as a young girl back in the early 70's or even late 60's.
I would love to reach her and return this bracelet to her.
Could
someone get in contact with her? Thank you, Linda Bryce
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Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:34:07 -0500 From: "Norma" <mittens072@verizon.net> Subject: Family of James Richard Thomas
Dear Family of James
Richard Thomas 7-5-43 - 11-25-71.
I still have the bracelet I wore, and the
three letters I received from his wife, Julie, from 1972 and 1973.
If you would like the bracelet and
letters, let me know.
Much love,
Norma
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Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:45:15 -0800 (PST) From: Judy Beal <mjbinokc@yahoo.com>
I'm trying to reach Capt. Walter Wilber
or his family. I have a bracelet with his name and 6-16-68
date of capture on it. I've read some of his bio, and do
know he returned home. I would like very much to return this
bracelet to him or his family.
Please contact me at mjbinokc@yahoo.com.
Thanks, Judy Beal
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From: "Ar'Shiya n'iiz Marchave"
<yautja_halfbreed@hotmail.com> Subject: Ronald L. Longanecker USMC Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:53:29 -0500
My name is Michelle and I have worn the bracelet of Ronald
L. Longanecker USMC, for more then 10 years. If
someone knows something about this wonderful person or has a picture
of him, would you please share it. I have often wondered what he
was like. All I know so far is that we share the same birth date
of Oct. 13th, but different years. To the family, I will
continue to wear this bracelet in honor of your son, until he is returned
home.
Thank you Michelle Marshall e-mail: yautja_halfbreed@hotmail.com Opelika, Alabama. |
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Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:46:43 -0800 (PST) From: marge grubb <mgrubb2356@yahoo.com> Subject: PFC Richard Wilson, JR
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Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:02:15 -0500 From: americanpolymer@aol.com Best Regards Richard Harrington GySgt USMC (Ret) |
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Subject: Captain Lawrence Helber From: Kathryn Kennedy <kkenn@us.ibm.com> Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:21:16 -0600 It was between Christmas and New Years, 1971, when I went to visit my brother, who was in the Navy and stationed in San Diego at the time. He took me to a place where I could buy a POW/MIA bracelet. I reached into the fishbowl and pulled out a bracelet that read "Capt. Lawrence Helber 1-24-66." At the time I remembered thinking, "wow, he's been missing for a long time . . . " I was only 12 when he went missing, and I thought about all the things that had happened since I was 12 . . . how many days that had been, and how many nights, and I felt extremely sad for him and for his family and friends. I put the bracelet on that day and I wore it everyday for the next 35 years. We didn't have the internet in those days, so I didn't learn much about him -- only that he was from Ohio. I wondered if he had children, and a wife. When I visited the Wall in Washington, D.C., I found his name and took a rubbing of it. It was a very sobering and strange experience. I had felt so connected to this man for so many years . . . a man that I didn't even know. A man who had given everything to fight for our country. I took the bracelet off on 1-24-06, marking the 40th anniversary of his disappearance. The lettering had worn down a lot and I decided it was time to move it from my arm to my jewelry box for safekeeping. Today, he came to my mind again, and I decided to look him up on the internet and for the first time, I saw a picture of him. A face to put with the name. I will never forget him and having found this website, I felt compelled to write to his friends and family who still miss him dearly every day. While I didn't know your loved one, I have honored him for the past 37 years and I just wanted you to know that I, too, have kept his memory alive. Through the decades that I wore the bracelet, I had hundreds, if not thousands of people who asked me about the bracelet. My answer was always the same, "I didn't know him personally, but I honor this American hero by wearing this bracelet." Several months ago, I was filling out a questionnaire and it asked who was one person who had greatly influenced my life. My answer was "Capt. Lawrence Helber." America is the land of the free because of the brave men like Capt. Helber. Warmest regards, Kathy Kennedy kkenn@us.ibm.com |
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Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 20:28:16 +0000 (UTC) From: momofmaxwv@comcast.net Subject: Captain Cleveland Scott Harris, missing 2-29-68 - Remains Returned April 1985
Send me an email and I will be happy to talk to you..I hope you find this letter! Donna Snoddy |
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From: <j_susan@bellsouth.net> Subject: Peter Grubb Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 21:31:17 -0500
I am saddened to see that Peter is still
listed as missing. I am sure his family would want his remains
back in the USA. It was such a terrible war that hurt many of
us. I can only imagine if my friends had not at least came
back home for burial. God Bless.
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From: "Priscilla Bates" <priscillaharrisonbates@cox.net> Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 15:39:54 -0500
I would like to dedicate this letter to
the memory of Capt. Gordon Clark Hill and
Capt. Mitchell Sadler whose F4E Phantom disappeared in
Laos on 30 June 1970. I have been wearing Capt. Hill's POW bracelet
since 1973. While researching Capt. Hill, I found Capt. Sadler's
information and picture on the internet; I have been searching for a
photo of Capt. Hill and hoping to contact his family to let them
know that I cherish his memory. If you know anything about Gordon
Clark Hill or his family, please contact me or pass my contact info
on to them. I can be reached at: priscillaharrisonbates@cox.net
Priscilla Bates
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Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:34:47 -0600 From: "R.E. Parker" <reparker@optonline.net> To
the Friends and Family of Robert F.
Scherdin… Just
a note to say hello once again this year, on Robert’s 62nd
Birthday, and remind you that there are still those of us out here
waiting, and remembering, with you. We share your vigil and
your hopes for an answer one day, and stand with you in Spirit.
Neither Robert –or– you are forgotten and those of us who wear
his bracelet think of you and him every single day. Please
know that you are not alone. Our thoughts and prayers will be
with you and with Robert always. God Bless you all. Ed
Parker |
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Subject: POW/MIA bracelets - Vietnam War Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:01:06 -0500 Hello, My
name is My
email is npillers@netscape.com
Any
help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:40:12 -0800 (PST) From: jim healy <mamalous97@yahoo.com>
Sunday, February 22, 2009
SSGT. HUMBERTO ACOSTA-ROSARIO USA 08-22-68 SVN PR Thank You and your loved ones for your sacrifice. Today- 40 years and 6 months, to the day, after your disappearance, I put on your bracelet. I look forward to returning it when the time is proper. I am 53 and also served, in the 1s/t of the 5t/h - 1s/t cav , from 1974 till 1977. Karma would have it this way, the dates on the bracelet and when I received it, and that you served in the 1s/t and 5t/h. If I were one year older, we may have met. If not for your valor and those you served with, I also would have gone to Hell, but your sacrifice insured I would not have to. If I have to I will wear your bracelet to my grave, but I would prefer to return it. Please reply to this letter, my brother, it is time for us to meet. Peace and Love, EX-cpl. James Healy 1st Battalion, 5th cavalry, 1st cavalry Division Now a Proud Civilian |
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From: Denise <dmcaleer@sbcglobal.net> Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:36:14 -0600
I got the POW bracelet for Capt.
Patrick Robert Curran and wore it every day,
however, I moved several years ago. and it went missing. I
was so upset because I thought it was gone forever. Recently I was
very happy to find the bracelet at the bottom of a box that I hadn't
unpacked. I would like to return this to his family.
Denise McAleer
dmcaleer@sbcglobal.net
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:38:13 -0800 (PST) From: Jody Vann <jgroceryman@yahoo.com>
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Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:16:15 -0500 From: "Lewis, Junis <CTR>" <Junis.Lewis@associates.dhs.gov> Please
understand that I mean no disrespect. I have an elderly friend
who has a bracelet with V/R Junis
Lewis
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Subject: Return of POW bracelets Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:08:32 -0400 From: "Cunningham, Mary M." <Mary.Cunningham3@va.gov> My
spouse and I were students in college in the 70’s wearing our
bracelets in support. Via the internet we were finally able to
learn that one of our soldiers returned safely and the remains of
the other soldier’ s remains were eventually returned home.
We would be honored to return these bracelets to the family.
If you can assist me I would be honored to share these and return
them safely home. Capt.
Laurence Friese
LCDR Richard Nelson 2-68
3-6-68 Sincerely, Mary
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Subject: Loveletters for Charles Walling's
Family Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:08:00 -0400 From: "Pickett, Eloise" <EPickett@apslaw.com>
To
the Family and friends of Capt. Charles
Walling MIA.
I
bought the bracelet in the late 1970's in Rhode Island. I
wore it for quite a while. Some time ago, before
they had the Vietnam Wall website, I did some research on Capt.
Walling to see if I could determine the status, to no avail.
I have often thought of him and his family. I keep the
bracelet in a jewelry box. I am going to Washington
next month so I took the bracelet out so that I can bring it w/me. I
have not intention of leaving it there. I just want it w/me.
Please
know that you are in my thoughts, as is Capt. Walling, who I
learned was promoted to rank of Major. Major Walling
made the ultimate sacrifice for his country, as did his
family, and I have been remiss in thanking you and him and all of
our soldiers for what they did and do today to preserve our
freedom. What would we do without these braves soles.
It
would be wonderful to know that you all received this message.
I can be reached at epickett@apslaw.com.
God
Speed.
Eloise
Pickett
Providence,
Rhode Island
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From: "Clarence Belinge" <clbelinge@knology.net> Subject: Found MIA/POW Bracelet Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:24:33 -0500
My daughter found a bracelet with the
name Charles W. Millard CWO. I
have read the information on him on your site. I would like to
return the bracelet to whomever lost it but have not determined a
way to find out that information.
Is there any way of finding out who may
have lost it? The bracelet was found around the Ft. Rucker, Al area.
Not sure exactly where.
Clarence L. Belinge
COL, US ARMY, Retired
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From: "Finch, Greg J[EQ]" Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:23:32 -0500 Subject: Captain James E. Hamm (USAF) [3-14-68]
Just a note to say that I still have Jim's bracelet. My parents were
friends of his parents in Longmont, Colorado. I make it a point to
think of him each year on 3/14, and I typically go out to the
Internet and look up what information is available there to remember
him - a small token of appreciation for a person who deserves to be
remembered.
My best wishes to his family.
Greg Finch
gfinchopks @ yahoo.com
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Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:13:20 -0400 (EDT) From: Sandy <smeece@embarqmail.com> We are trying to find family or the nearest living relative of Leroy Jason Cornwell, III, US Air Force, to return a bracelet that our late mother wore. Additional Information: Unit: 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Airbase Thailand Date of Birth: 05 August 1944 Home City of Record: Tucson, AZ Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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From: "Susan McGuire" <JMCGUIREJR@nc.rr.com> Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:04:55 -0400
I was cleaning out my jewelry
box today and came across the POW bracelet for Sgt.
Bobby Harris (3-17-71). I have had this bracelet since
I was in high school, over 40 years ago. I remember getting this
bracelet because I had a brother in the service at the
time and he was going to Viet Nam. I was very fortunate
that he return safely.
I have wondered about what to do
with the bracelet or how to find out about Sgt. Harris. I ran across
this website and was amazed to see his name listed. Once
before I tried to find him and got nowhere. I see that his
remains were found and returned and I was sad to read that. But also
relieved to see that he was found and brought back home.
I would like to offer this
bracelet to his family, if they would like it. I know he is
from Texas, so please contact me if you are interested in getting
the bracelet. If I don't hear from you, know that it has a
special spot in my jewelry box and he hasn't been forgotten.
Susan McGuire
Wilson, NC 27896
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Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:46:17 -0700 (PDT) From: heather kowalski <hrski01@yahoo.com>
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From: Sickleave@aol.com Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:31:26 EDT
sam's
our lady of the miraculous medal.
This may have nothing to do with someone who is
missing in action, perhaps it was just lost by a soldier but I thought
I would put it out there just in case. A friend told me a story about
how her husband found this locket type medal of our Lady in
Vietnam with the name Sam engraved inside.
Contact Roy at sickleave@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:18:34 +0000 (UTC) From: carolann110@comcast.net Subject: Captain Mitchell Lane
I, too, still have the bracelet of Captain Lane. I was a
teenager when I received it and am now 55 years old. I
actually wrote to his mother shortly after I received the
bracelet and was blessed to have her reply to me. Although I
no longer have the letter I remember how grateful she was that I was
interested in the fate of her son. She sent me his picture,
told me a little bit about Mitchell and about how he loved his
country and how proud he was to serve in the Air Force. I have
often wondered if he still has any remaining family. Carol A
Agar
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Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 17:12:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Sheryl Dean <aksheryl@yahoo.com> Subject: Capt Perry Jefferson, MIA 4-3-69
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From: LUVY921C@aol.com Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 19:34:02 EDT Subject: LOVELETTERS- luvy921c@aol.com
THERE
ARE NO WORDS THAT WOULD TAKE AWAY THE PAIN OF LOSING A LOVED
ONE...FOR THE PAST 30 YEARS I HAVE BEEN WEARING THIS FADED BRACELET
NAMING
GEOFREY
R. SHUMWAY...USN...I
JUST RECENTLY LEARNED THAT HIS REMAINS WERE RETURNED HOME TO HIS
FAMILY..HE IS FINALLY AT REST AND BACK WITH HIS LOVED ONES...I WOULD
LOVE TO RETURN THE BRACELET IF THE FAMILY SO CHOOSES BUT WOULD BE
HONORED TO HOLD ON TO IT ALSO...GOD BLESS U AND THANK YOU...MARTHA
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Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:17:20 -0400 From: "Kathy Dougherty" <kdougherty@accessgroup.org>
I am
holding the bracelet of Lt Col Scott
McIntire who went down in his plane Dec 10, 1971. I wore
his medal bracelet all thru the war and have it still. I have read
the account of his journey and would like his family to know that a
lot of us still remember and pray for him.
Kathy Dougherty
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Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:49:17 -0700 (PDT} From: Athlyn Jenkins <jathlyn@yahoo.com>
My name is Athlyn Worth-Jenkins. I am the youngest of twelve
in my family. My brother S.SGT. James F. Worth has been MIA/KIA
since April 1, 1972.
After speaking with Mr. Jim Schueckler, V.P. Virtual Wall, he
suggested I try and contact someone who has been or is wearing a
POW/MIA bearing my brothers name. I would be thrilled to talk
about my brother James and our family.
If further information is needed, please feel free to
contact me;
Deepest Gratitude, Athlyn Worth-Jenkins jathlyn@yahoo.com |
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Subject: Colonel
Charles Franklin (MIA 8-14-66) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:28:56 -0400 From: emereaux@aol.com
To the family of Colonel
Charles Franklin,
I heard about the POW/MIA bracelet project in 1970 when I was 13 years old, and I received a bracelet with your loved one's name inscribed upon it. I took the promise of wearing it until all of our heroes returned home very seriously. I wore it faithfully everyday, carefully removing it only to shower or swim until it broke in the middle, sometime in 1973. But even then, I kept it safe with a few other treasures from childhood that I would never part with. I said countless prayers for (then) Major Franklin over the years, and I've wondered so many times what happened to him. Even though I knew I could probably find out his status on-line, I kept putting it off. I wasn't prepared for the intense emotions I felt every time I thought about him - and I didn't want to imagine the grief his family must have had throughout the years. But, after gratefully sharing a wonderful Easter with my family, it seemed the right time to find out what happened, and if possible return the bracelet - a symbolic missing piece of your hearts - to his loved ones. It didn't take me long to find Charles Franklin's status on the pownetwork.org website. I learned that his heroic actions under heavy surface to air missile fire, saved two other pilots, and that during the time he was MIA, he was promoted to the rank of Colonel; and finally, that his remains were discovered and returned to the family in 1988. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I am very proud to have known about such an unselfish and heroic man. Please contact me if you would like to receive his bracelet. Please reference 'Colonel Charles Franklin' in the subject line of your email so that I can distinguish your email better. Best wishes, Cynthia Wilson emereaux@aol.com |
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Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:05:56 +0000 (UTC) From: starrynght@frontiernet.net
for the family of Jefferson Scott Dotson:
I was given a pow/mia bracelet by my father when i was a child with
Jefferson's name engraved on it. While I am sorry to say I no longer
have the bracelet as it was lost with some other things during a
move some years ago, I have never forgotten his name and always
wondered about him over the years. I recently decided to try and
find out some information on him and found this site. I just felt
compelled to write and let you know how sorry I am for your loss and
how glad i am that his remains were found and returned to you. I
deeply regret not having the bracelet to return to you but i can
assure you that i will always remember his name and the sacrifice he
made.
shelley hall
starrynght@frontiernet.net
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From: "Melodye \(Dee Dee\) Hinson"
<sisterasl@cox.net> Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:13:56 -0700
Hi my name is Melodye from Jamestown,
New York. I currently live in Arizona.
I have a POW bracelet for SGT.
James Rozo (6-70) All these years I held on to it,
not knowing if SGT Rozo made it home. I understand that he has
not, I'm sorry to hear that
I remember the day I received my
bracelet, not really understanding the ramifications of the war or
the siqnifiance of the bracelet I now hold in my hands. I know it
meant something to me way back then and I keep the bracelet for that
reason. It now has been 39 years and if you, the family would like
to have the bracelet, you are more than welcome.
God Bless you all
Melodye (Sisterasl@cox.net)
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From: "jack_virginia" <jack_virginia@comcast.net> Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:08:20 -0500
I wore two bracelets for years and
thought and prayed for both of you...Major
Willard Gideon and Captain Jeffrey Lemon.
Major Gideon is listed as released and
no information is available on Captain Lemon.
I hope Major Gideon has had a wonderful
life and is surrounded by a loving family Our
condolences to the family of Captain Lemon.
I still think of you both and can't
thank you enough for your sacrifice.
Love,
Virginia Taylor
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Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:24:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Meg MH <imsunshine5473@yahoo.com>
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Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:27:27 -0400 From: Rebecca Swartz <rjswartz56@gmail.com>
This is to the family of William
Potter MIA on 12-29-1967. I have started to attempt
contact with the family for many, many years. Everytime,
something got in the way and I did not complete the steps to find
the family. I had a nice conversation today with a former POW
and he related his story of when he was able to ride up to the home
of the young woman who had worn his bracelet for years. It was
an amazing and touching story. It made me want to find Mr.
Potter so that he could have that experience. I did a
search and it states that they have identified and returned his
remains. I am truly, truly sorry. I want you, the
family to know that I have his bracelet. I thought of him
often through the decades and thought you all should know that
somebody else was praying for him as well.
If you wish to contact me, please send a
reply email to rjswartz56@gmail.com
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From: "THOMAS L COPE" <thomasl.cope@verizon.net> Date: Fri, 01 May 2009 14:42:06 -0500
We have the bracelet of CW2
John S. Anderson and Major Harlan Chapman which we would
like to return to the families. Can you help make that happen?
Jill E. Cope corgipups@verizon.net
We know that CW2 Anderson's remains were
returned in 73, and Maj. Chapman was released in 7/73. thanks
for your help.
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From: TAUBLAR@aol.com Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 05:16:39 EDT
To the family of Capt.
Charles Bifolchi
I have one of his POW/MIA bracelets. I don't know how long I have
had it, but it has been since I was in college. I am now 58. I
always wondered about him and glad to know his remains were
recovered.
If you would like this bracelet, my e-mail is TAUBLAR@aol.com
Regards,
Larry Tauber
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Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 07:01:13 -0700 (PDT) From: Tisha Gordon <jsmjtg@sbcglobal.net> Subject: LCpl Jerry D. Dewberrry
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From: <jaceeryan@cox.net> Subject: Love Letter for Captain Bernard Plassmeyer Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 09:45:47 -0700 I have my original
bracelet made by VIVA for Captain
Bernard Plassmeyer, 9-11-70.
I got my bracelet in 1973 and have kept it with all of my
“treasurers” for over 35 years. I am now the proud mom of a
United States Marine so the meaning behind this bracelet has
deepened for me and more than ever, I realize the sacrifice Captain
Plassmeyer and his family have made for all of us. My daughter will
be visiting DC this summer and I will make sure she stops at the
Wall to say a prayer for Captain Plassmeyer. I was going to give her
the bracelet to leave at the Wall, but I have decided to keep this
very special treasurer in hopes that his only son or another family
member will see this email. If the family would like to have his
POW/MIA bracelet, I would be glad to forward it to them. If it is
too painful of a memory, know that I will proudly display his
bracelet and will never ever forget this brave solider. My e-mail is
jaceeryan@cox.net. Thank you
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From: "Joyce Ryan" <jaceeryan@cox.net> Subject: Love Letter for Captain W. Ronald Brown Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 09:46:04 -0700 I have my original
bracelet made by VIVA for Captain W.
Ronald Brown, 2-3-66. I got
my bracelet in 1973 and have kept it with all of my “treasurers”
for over 35 years. I am now the proud mom of a United States Marine
so the meaning behind this bracelet has deepened for me and more
than ever, I realize the sacrifice Captain Brown and his family have
made for all of us. My daughter will be visiting DC this summer and
I will make sure she stops at the Wall to say a prayer for Captain
Brown. I was going to give her the bracelet to leave at the Wall,
but I have decided to keep this very special treasurer in hopes that
a family member will see this letter. If the family would like to
have his POW/MIA bracelet, I would be glad to forward it to them. If
it is too painful of a memory, know that I will proudly display his
bracelet and will never ever forget this brave solider. My e-mail is
jaceeryan@cox.net. Thank you
and God Bless You. ~Joyce Ryan~ |
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: "Ardner, Robert (PCCD)" <rardner@state.pa.us> Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 15:11:08 -0400 I just wanted the family of WO2 Richard Bauman to know that he is not forgotten. I returned home from Viet Nam in 1969 and purchased my bracelet in 1975. I wear it every day to honor Richards sacrifice. It is worn, and I’m going to have a replacement made and will continue to wear it in Richards honor until he returns home. I will return the original bracelet to Richards’s family if they would like to have it. If not, I will retire it with dignity after I receive its replacement.
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From: "Lisa Jennings" <ljennings@augusta.k12.va.us> Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 12:20:20 -0400 Hi,
I
am writing this in reference to my POW in 1971, LCDR
David Hoffman 12-30-71. I
am so happy to have found info on him today thru these web pages.
I would love to be able to contact him, or have him contact me. My
e-mail is rosajen5@yahoo.com
. After many years of this being on the back burner in
my life, my daughter is studying the war in school, so I am reliving
my childhood impressions with her. We are planning to take a
school field trip from Blessing
from Va, Lisa |
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Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 21:59:24 -0700 (PDT) From: andy vlietstra <taconcrete@yahoo.com>
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From: "KEITH & PATTY GEIGER"
<pgeigerk@bellsouth.net> Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 14:49:10 -0500
May 23, 2009
Dear Family Members and friends of Sam
Adair, Jr.,
I don't know why
today is the day that I retrieved the MIA bracelet from my jewelry
box, but I have spent the last few hours on line trying to find out
more about this fallen warrior. I was pleased to learn that he
is with his family and with God, now.
My husband is retired
from the Air Force (26 years) and we are making arrangements to
attend our daughters retirement (23 years) next month.
As an Air Force spouse and an Air Force parent, I don't have words
to express all that I feel, but I know you are proud of your brave
son, brother, nephew, or friend. I am, too.
I would be happy to
send his bracelet to a family member. Feel free to email me
at: pgeigerk@bellsouth.net
I am sorry for your
loss.
Best Regards, Patty
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From: "Carolyn Lovejoy" <clovejoy@comsouth.net> Subject: Capt. Robert Beutel Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 15:09:26 -0400
I am writing this for a co-worker. She
was a military brat whose father was sent to Vietnam when she was a
small child. When he returned, he bought her this POW
bracelet and told her it was for an
serviceman who had gotten lost. She has worn this bracelet since
1972. I inquried about the bracelet and she told me the story. I
asked for info on him and she did not know. She said she prayed
for him everyday, but never knew anything about him. In our spare
time at work I begin to research as much info as possible. She
was thrilled just to know alittle bit about what happened to him.
She would love to know about his family, or if he had any. He has
been a vital part of her life for 37 years. She lights a candle for
him at mass, and remembers him especially on Memorial Day. If anyone
knows about Capt. Robert Beutel's family ,please email me at clovejoy@comsouth.net.
She would like to send the bracelet to his family.
Thanks.
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From: "JEANNE EANES" <jmme@surfsouth.com> Subject: Capt. Peter John Russell 8-1-68---You will never be forgottten. Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 10:23:01 -0400
Here it is, Memorial Day 2009 and again
I remember with tears Capt. Peter John Russell 8-1-68.
I never knew him except to wear his bracelet since 1971 when I
purchased it from a local radio station. I just want his
family to know that I will never forget him and will never stop
telling about the sacrifice that he and they made. I am wearing my
bracelet in his memory today. It is my second bracelet, a copy
I had made of the first one, that I wore until it
broke in half.
Thank you, Peter, for giving your
life for those who needed you. If I had one of my greatest
wishes, it would be to go to the place where you are reported to
have been buried just to be there for a few minutes. You will never
be forgotten by me. You have touched many lives even though you are
no longer on this earth.
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Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 12:14:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Walt Koelln <waltkoelln@yahoo.com>
To the family of USAF 1Lt Lorenza Conner of
Cartersville, Georgia, MIA North Vietnam, 10/27/67.
It is with a great deal of humble admiration I've had the honor
to wear a POW/MIA bracelet with your dear one's name inscribed
upon it. You must be very proud of his selfless service, and I can
only imagine the pain of his loss so many years ago. I recently
learned of his return to American soil last May, and I pray you
can now rest easier knowing he is home.
Please know that I and my family will spend this Memorial Day
thanking God for Airmen like your son who were willing to make
the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms of the oppressed. Please
know that I have his bracelet and will keep it in my possession as
an honorable reminder of the courage, bravery, and sacrifice your
loved one made for me and my family.
It would be my honor to provide his bracelet to you or a member of
your family should you decide you wish to have it. Please feel
free to contact me at the email address listed below any time. Take
care and God bless.
Better together <><, Walt Koelln Email: waltkoelln@yahoo.com |
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From: "gejo138" <gejo138@earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 12:51:19 -0500
I have a bracelet that I have had for
many years and today made me stop and think of all our wonderful men
and women serving our country and for their families.
I have a son serving now.
The name on my bracelet is Spec.
5 Rick Medaris.
God bless all.
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: "gejo138" <gejo138@earthlink.net>
Today, made me stop and think again of
all the men and women serving our country and their families.
I got out the bracelet I wore for many years. Capt.
Joseph Davies and was wondering if and how I could give
it to the family.
I have a son serving today and know I
would appreciate anything that had to do with him
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From: BANSANDPATCH@aol.com Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 12:19:13 EDT Subject: MIA Bracelet for TSgt Patrick L. Shannon
I have a MIA red bracelet for TSgt Patrick L. Shannon.
If someone in the family would care to have this, I would be honored
to send it to you.
Thank you,
C Miller
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Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 18:14:49 -0700 (PDT) From: "R.B. Arnold" <renee.renee23@yahoo.com>
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From: lmr24586@aol.com Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 18:52:11 EDT
My original POW-MIA bracelet was purchased some 35 years ago, while
I was in grade school, as part of a school project. It was silver,
and engraved with the name of a man I never knew. I wore it with
pride, and thought often of this man and his family as I grew up.
I hoped he would someday be found alive, or at the very least,
that his remains would be found and returned to his family. Over
the years, I misplaced this bracelet, but I never forgot his name. A
few years ago while working at my job as a teller, a customer came
to my window who was wearing the same type of bracelet. We spoke
about it briefly, and I told her I had lost my bracelet many years
ago. She put me in touch with the organization that was able to send
me another one, and I proudly wear it to this day.
My bracelet man is Lt.
Col. Anthony R. Giannangeli.
This man, like so many others, proudly served our country, and
gave the ultimate sacrifice with his life. Today, I feel closer than
ever to this man I have never known. I was able to locate his story
& picture on the internet and I now feel somehow
"connected" to him & his family. Now that I have a face
to go with that bracelet, I also feel a sense of loss as well.
To his family:
Please know that I am so sorry for your loss. His memory will live
on, through those of us who continue to wear his bracelet, proudly.
He fought for our country so that we could have our freedom.
He will never be forgotten.
God Bless,
Lisa M Reynolds
Ringgold, Virginia
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From: Mschneider428@aol.com Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:08:41 EDT Subject: JOHN FRANCIS CONLON, III
Dear Friends and Family of JOHN FRANCIS CONLON, III
I know that John is now resting in peace, but I can't let this
Memorial Day go by without letting you all know that he is still
remembered and still in my prayers. I will never forget
what he gave up for me, my family and for all Americans.
Because of men like him, we are able to live our lives in freedom.
It is a gift that I do not take for granted and one that I am
extremely grateful for.
I am sad for your loss and I pray for your family as well as for
John. I wore his bracelet since I was 12 years old (and that
was 38 years ago). I will continue with my prayers, as always.
I would also like to extend a thank you to the pow network for their
fine work in keeping the spirits of these brave heroes alive.
Much Love,
Maureen (Ford) Schneider
Old Bridge, NJ
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Date: Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:51:48 -0400 From: jcravi@aol.com
I have worn this bracelet for my years and always planned on returning
it to the POW/MIA, his family or leaving it at the Wall in DC. I
thought maybe if I wore it a little while more, it would
give him luck. I've thought of him often and prayed
for his safe return, however, time is passing and thought maybe his
family would like it.
If anyone in this family would like me to send them this bracelet, I would be send it to them. This brave airman's name is CAPT. MARVIN LINDSEY missing since 6/29/1965. You can contact me at jcravi@aol.com |
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From: Sunkidz1998@aol.com Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 22:56:51 EDT
I received a POW bracelet in the early 70's as part of my
babysitting pay one evening. I am now 48 and still wear it.
Nearly 10 years ago I left a message on the virtual wall for this
serviceman, the first for him. His sister contacted me a while
later, thanking me for my devotion to him, and told me about him and
his daughter who was born the same month he was shot down.
A few people over the course of my life have recognized the bracelet
and commented on it but I have only seen two others wearing one.
Lest we ever forget.
Janice Silver
Dover, NH
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Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 18:44:45 -0700 (PDT) From: Casey Strange <mastercj59@yahoo.com>
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Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 19:43:55 -0700 (PDT) From: Julie Mosley <julie_cutie_63@yahoo.com> Subject: Major Bobby Jones
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:56:32 -0500 From: "Staci Hanner" <shanner@lockwoodint.com> To
the family of Cpl.
Thomas A Gopp I
have faithfully wore you beloved family members POW/MIA bracelet
since 1975 I see that Thomas’s remains have been Identified and
returned and was wondering if you would like to have this bracelet
although it is like a part of me I have never taken it off
since the day I received it. It would be an honor to be able to give
it to you. If anyone in his family reads this I do know his father
is still living in Pennsylvania. You can contact me at hole61@comcast.net.
Anxiously waiting. Staci Hanner |
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:23:35 -0700 (PDT) From: bobbie weiss <bobbieweiss@att.net> Subject: Major Gerald F. Ayers
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Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:32:14 -0400 From: "Edson, Vicki" <vicki.edson@coei.org> I
have the bracelet of S/SGT. Donald Newton
2-26-1966 If
there were, any surviving family members and they would like to have
his bracelet I would be more than happy to send it to them. greyhairgyrl@comcast.net |
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Subject: Capt. Henry
Gerald Mundt 5/8/69 Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:00:58 -0400 From: "Henry, Julie" <Julie_Henry@wellsfargois.com>
This
is just an open email to all that new him...I did not however. As a
then 8 year old I wore his POW bracelet. Being so small then, I had
to bend it to get it to say on my wrist. when it broke I taped it
together ... I remember after we were all told they would be coming
home, I would sit in front of the TV eating breakfast before
school, waiting for him to step off a plane. Wondering if he was
hurt, if he had a wife waiting, if he was handsome. I still
think of him almost every day. So to his family and loved ones
GOD bless you and may GOD finally answer your prayers and bring
Jerry home.
Julie
Henry
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Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:45:04 -0400 (EDT) From: Janet Simpson <jsimpson@emich.edu> Subject: Love letter for the family of Arthur Ecklund
To the family of Capt. Arthur Ecklund:
Dearest family,
I wore the bracelet of Capt Arthur Ecklund for many years, and then
lovingly set it in my "memory box" so that I would always
remember him and remember to pray for him and his family. It
is my understanding that he has "come home."
I wish to return the bracelet to his family.
Please email me at jsimpson@emich.edu
In love,
Janet L. Simpson
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From: "Karen Klein" <klk58@roadrunner.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:01:09 -0400
I have had my bracelet for close to 40
years, when I was 11 and my sister and I got bracelets. Mine bears
the name of Christopher Grosse Jr,
who has been missing since 3-28-68. I found your website and looked
him up, and I see sadly that he was never found after being taken
down during an ambush at age 23. I wore my bracelet for years and
still have it, I keep it in my jewelry box and I look at it often
and think of him. I have prayed for him over the years. If anyone in
his family reads this I hope you know that Christopher has been
prayed for and thought of often, and if you wanted to contact me, my
email is klk58@roadrunner.com
Karen Klein
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Reply-To: <shergero@ec.rr.com> From: "Sharon Bundick" <sab4596@uncw.edu> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:49:41 -0400 To
the Family of Gary H. Fors I
attended the opening ceremonies 6-11-09 of the traveling wall, in I
was only 13 years old when I first ordered the bracelet by sending
away for it through my city’s locale newspaper. No one told me to.
I used my own money and sat and stared at the bracelet for many
hours by the time I reached high school and then college while
growing up in We
shall always be connected by Sincerely, Sharon
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From: "Linda" <lindylou961@suddenlink.net> Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 06:26:55 -0500
Hi,
My name is
Linda Cothern, I was born in 1959 and was quite young during the
Vietnam War, but was very aware of the losses in and around my
neighborhood. I wore a P.O.W. bracelet for a long while in
fact the first one broke in the middle and had it replaced. I
am allergic to metals and wore it even though it kept my wrist
broken out. I was lying in bed and my parents had the news on
in the living room and I heard his name announced "Sgt.
Alfonso Riate", I believe he was on the second
plane, I jumped up and ran in to watch him leave the plane. It
was so exciting and such a relief to see him come home, I was about
13 at the time. I still have the bracelet and was wondering if
there was a way to contact him or his family by email or other
means and find out more about him. I've read some things
online that indicate he participated in some activities while
captive to try and bring about the end of the war, and was involved
in movements for amnesty. If you could help me in making
contact I would be very grateful. Thank you,
Sincerely,
Linda Cothern
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From: kristi fornshell <quack@insight.rr.com> To: info@pownetwork.org Subject: Elton Lawrence Perrine bracelet Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 22:31:05 -0400
I have my bracelet which I have kept and worn all these years. I am
66 years old, and do not want to be "the end of the
line" for it. If any
of his family would like to have the bracelet, please let me know.
Otherwise, I shall keep it for as long as I can. Blessings. Quack@insight.rr.com
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From: Kapkar61@aol.com Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:17:06 EDT
Good
morning,
I hope you had a blessed 4th of July celebration. My name is Karen Pullar and I recently found your website as I also recently found my POW-MIA braclet from the 70's. My bracelet was for Capt. Robert Stubberfield. I had been praying for him and information for him for years but then, as time and moves would have it, I lost track of it and didn't know where I could find out anything about him. Well I was so blessed (even in this computer age!) to find his bio on your website. I was saddened to learn of his death and what little information there was surrounding it. I would like to send/give his name bracelet to any of his surviving family members that would want to have it. Do you have any suggestions as to how to facilitate that action? I know the family doesn't know me from Adam, but thought it might provide yet another bit of comfort to know that others were thinking of and praying for their husband, father, son, etc. Thank you for any assistance you may be able to provide in this matter. God bless, Karen Pullar |
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Subject: To the family of William
Michael Copley Date: Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:42:18 -0400 From: mmonteton@aol.com
I just wanted you to know that one American still remembers SP4/SSG
Copley's service to his country. I have been wearing a POW/MIA
bracelet with his name for the last seventeen years. I am on the third
bracelet. I lost the first one in the snow and the second one
broke. The bracelet will remain on my wrist until he comes back.
Sincerely, Mark Mont-Eton |
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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 18:13:36 -0700 (PDT) From: Sharon Loy <grandma4eyes@yahoo.com>
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From: a.britschge@att.net Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:18:08 +0000
I remember my older sister having a bracelet when we were growing up
in the 70s. Being very young then, I didn't understand what
the bracelet meant. When I got older, I visited the Wall many
times. On one of my visits, I decided to get my own bracelet.
I wanted to get one from NJ since that is where I am from, but I
kept pulling out the same bracelet of solider from Alabama. I
thought that it was a sign and I took the bracelet for Capt
Scott D Ketchie who has been MIA since 1972, when I
was only 5 years old. I have worn it almost every
day for the past 17 years and pray for Scott everyday when I slip
the bracelet over my hand. I made a rubbing of his name
on the Wall. I teach 5th grade and read my students
the picture book, The Wall, every year for Veteran's Day or Memorial
Day. I show the children the rubbing I made of Scott's
name and my bracelet.
I just wanted Scott's family to know that he is not forgotten.
He is in my prayers every day.
Sincerely,
Annie Britschge
Trenton, NJ
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From: omest@att.net Subject: Maj.Laurent L. Gourley Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:45:27 +0000
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From: Reverend25@aol.com Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:40:15 EDT Subject: Capt. Dean Paul St. Pierre, USAF, 5-22-68
To
the Family of Capt. St. Pierre:
Today I found this website & learned for the first time that Dean did not return from Vietnam &, if I read the entry correctly, he's considered MIA. My heart goes out to you in your continued loss. I wore Dean's bracelet & then kept it safely tucked away in my "Memories" box. It has been there with items I treasure from important events, etc., in my life. The bracelet is sitting right in front of me as I write this. If you would like to write & tell me something about Dean, I would be honored to know more about your American Hero. My father was a POW in Germany during W.W.II, & came home after the war ended. It was always my prayer that your precious Dean would, likewise, be found & returned to his family. I'm so sorry that this was not to be. Please know that my prayers continue to be with you, with the hope that someday you will learn more about his last days. May God's Abiding Presence be your comfort & strength. Sincerely, Ruth Dunn Widmann |
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Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:44:02 -0700 Subject: Looking for son of POW From: Jody <jodydav@gmail.com>
I am trying to locate Todd Hanson, son of POW
Stephen P Hanson. Or any other family member. I
have the POW bracelet and would like to give it to a family member.
The bracelet was worn by John Wayne for a time.
Thank you for any information you can give me
Jody Peggy Davis
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From: Kevin Kilpatrick <kkil004@hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:28:20 -0700
On August 3, 2009; upon hearing the discovery of the grave of Captain
Michael Scott Speicher (USN), I removed the only POW
bracelet I've ever worn. On August 5, 2009, I packaged and sent
the bracelet to the City of Jacksonville in order that it may be
buried with Speicher's remains. It has been my honor and
privilege to wear Captain Speicher's bracelet and to tell others his
story when they ask what's on my wrist.
As a former soldier, I find it unconscionable that our government is not doing "whatever it takes" to bring our fighting men home. Even today, WWII soldiers listed as MIA are still strewn across the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevadas. There is NO current recovery mission for any of these men... even though they are on American soil. We cannot give up hope that one day, all our fallen comrades will be returned home. KP Kilpatrick Seattle, WA |
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:05:18 -0400 From: "Wendy A. Parker" <ParkerWA@MANSFIELDCT.ORG> I
want to thank you for your efforts. Because of your website, I
was able to research the person whose name is on the bracelet I have
been wearing for about 15+ years. I am wondering if there is
any way to contact the family of this person? Be it through
you or directly, I would like to tell them that I still wear the
bracelet but if they would like it back I would gladly mail it to
them and purchase another. Info
= Luther A. Lono, Lieutenant
Colonel USMC, 9-29-69, Anything
you can do is greatly appreciated. Thank you! Wendy
A. Parker |
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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:51:34 -0700 (PDT) From: VICKI HARTWICK <v.hartwick@sbcglobal.net>
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Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 844 in NE El Paso, TX honors a
service member officially listed as POW/MIA by name at the start of each
monthly meeting. Immediately following the Pledge of Allegiance,
the selected service member is honored by the reading of his name, unit
and available information. The chapter the observes a moment of
silence, renders a hand salute and then hears a prayer rendered by the
chapter's Chaplin. Honored POW/MIA for the month of: August 2009 Name: Acalotto, Robert Joseph Rank/Branch: E-4 - US Army Unit: 48th AVN CO, 1st AVN BDE DOB: 30 Jan 1951 Home of Record: Greensburg, PA Date of Loss: 20 Feb 1971 Remarks: As a member of a helicopter crew. Hit by hostile fire that crashed. No contact with the crew was ever established after the crash. Family members of a POW/MIA wanting their service members name included in Chapter 844's monthly remembrance are encouraged to contact J R Dawson, 10064 Kirwood St., El Paso, TX 79924 (915-751-2535), or e-mail to Kirwood@sbcglobal.net. Please include the information you desire Chapter 844 to present during the POW/MIA remembrance. Vietnam Veterans are encouraged to attend our monthly meeting / join our ranks. Meetings are held at the 82nd Airborne Hall, 2608 Ft. Blvd., El Paso, TX 79930, at 1100 hours on the 3rd Saturday of each month. |
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:46:32 -0400 From: "Ren Decatur" <RDecatur@abtech.edu> Subject: Lovelletter for Pogreba family
Some years ago (1985?), I contributed to receive a MIA bracelet.
The one I received is for Col. Dean A.
Pogreba, USAF, lost over North Viet Nam 5 Oct. 1965, and
listing his home state as Montana (family since moved, I believe,
CO). Anyway, if a family member would like to have this
bracelet, I would gladly relinquish it to them and send it via USPS
mail to the address they provide.
I understand from my research that there is still some controversy
regarding Col. Pogreba's status, and perhaps this bracelet would
hold some special meaning for a family member. I can be
reached at either 828/712-4428 or at rdecatur@abtech.edu
for further contact.
Ren Decatur
Dept. of English
ABTCC
Asheville, NC
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From: "Kay East" <kayeast@verizon.net> Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:57:53 -0700
Hello family/friends of Capt.
Thomas B. Mitchell USAF/MIA 5-22-68,
I was 21 in 1968 and my fiancée
was in the USMC in Vietnam. He came home safely later that
year, thank God, though injured.
During his absence, I sent for an
MIA/POW bracelet through our "Waiting Wives/Fiancées"
local chapter in Houston, TX. I received one with Capt.
Mitchell's name engraved and wore it for years, through numerous
moves and finally ended up in Calif with it still in my
possession.
Although I haven't worn it in
years, last night at a family get together, the subject of the
bracelets came up and several of us from that period who bought them
were trying to remember who's names they had and whether or not they
still had the bracelets.
I was the only one who knew my
MIA/POW's name and the location of my bracelet. As soon as I
got home, I took it out of my jewelry box and began wearing it
again. I found his bio on this wonderful website and have
sent it to my relatives. I will continue to wear the bracelet,
unless one of his family members would like to have it or
when I pass, I will leave instructions to have it sent home to
you, if I have a contact name.
You can contact me at: kayeast@verizon.net
My prayers are still with Capt.
Mitchell's surviving family where ever you are and it
would be good to hear from one of you.
Don’t tell God how
big your storm is; tell the storm how big your God is!
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From: "Joycem07@hotmail.com"
<joycem07@hotmail.com> Subject: Sgt Bobby Harris 3/17/71 Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:41:34 -0500
I have just recently read the biography of Sgt Harris and discovered his
remains have been returned to his sister and brother in Oaklahoma.
I have been wearing Bobbys bracelet since about 1973. I acquired it
in Camp Zama Japan where my sisters and I helped sell them for
my father
who was active in the American Legion on base. I continue to wear
Bobby's bracelet to this day. Having read the bio I wonder in Bobbys
sister Charolett would like to have it. I was hoping for assistance
in making contact with her.
Joyce Maloney
Joycem07@hotmail.com
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From: "Diane" <theump@comcast.net> Subject: Captain Robert M Young, Captain O-3 U.S. Army, MIA 05-02-70 Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:09:14 -0700
To the family of Captain Robert M.
Young:
My late husband, Ric, wore the bracelet
with Captain Young's name and MIA date.
I feel this bracelet does not belong to
me. Ric would have wanted to return it to Captain Young's
family. He was passionate
about military life and a great
supporter of the men and women who served our country in the Vietnam
War.
Please respond to me at: theump@comcast
.net with your address or, if you prefer, an address within the
military that will respond with the greatest of respect not just
with receiving the bracelet but also in returning the bracelet to your family.
With the greatest respect for our
brave soldiers of the Vietnam War,
D K
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Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:31:10 -0500 From: "Deborah Kolacny" <Deborah.Kolacny@house.state.tx.us> I
RECENTLY CAME ACROSS MY POW BRACELET THAT I WORE WHEN I WAS IN
JUNIOR HIGH AND ALL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. HIS NAME IS COLONEL
GREGG HARTNESS. I
WAS CURIOUS AND WONDERED IF THEY HAD EVER FOUND HIS REMAINS. I
WAS PRAYING THAT HE WAS RESCUED AND FOUND ALIVE. THEN I READ
THAT HIS REMAINS WERE FOUND IN 2005. I AM SO SORRY THAT HE WAS
A CASUALTY BUT I AM SO GLAD THAT HE WAS FOUND SO THAT HS FAMILY WAS
ABLE TO PUT HIS BODY AND SOUL TO REST. I
CAN'T IMAGINE HIS POOR FAMILY NOT KNOWING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
UNTIL 2005. MY
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS STILL REMAIN WITH HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND HIS
COMRADES HE SERVED WITH. I
AM 55 YEARS OLD AND WHEN THE WAR WAS GOING ON WE DIDN'T REALLY HEAR
A ANYWAY,
IF THERE IS SOME WAY YOU COULD FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO HIS FAMILY I
WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH. THANK
YOU. DEBBIE
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From: "Mary Scott" <mxfield@hughes.net> Subject: Lt John F Conlon III Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:26:39 -0400
Dear
POW Network,
After
several years of forgetting about it, I found a POW bracelet in my
jewelry drawer from the Vietnam War. Much to my surprise, I
found on the internet that my flyer's remains had been found in
2006 and returned to Arlington National Cemetery
for burial. I also found that he has a sister, Claire Conlon
Evans, in Dallas, PA.
There
was an email address in the final salute in Lt. Conlon's page, but
the email has bounced. There is also no record of a Claire
Evans in telephone information for Dallas, PA.
I would
like to send the bracelet to Mrs. Conlon if she would like to
have it. Do you have a contact or an address for her?
Or could you contact her on my behalf and give her my contact
information?
I
would appreciate any help or direction that you could give
me.
Thank
you,
Mary Scott Christfield
Pisgah Forest, NC
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From: "Wayne" <grampsof40@earthlink.net> Subject: returning of Bracelet to families Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:38:27 -0700
I have a Bracelet that I have been
wearing for years I found out the brother has been confirmed and
brought home.
I would like to make sure the family
gets his bracelet. He is SSG WALTER
FERGUSON. I know it has been a long time
I just kept putting his bracelet on like
a shirt. I would not feel properly dressed without it, like
something is missing.
As it turns out when I looked at your
site his name is on your list. Therefore I would like to return his
bracelet to the family with my love and respect for one of my
Brothers of War, Brothers for eternity.
Thank You
Wayne McVeigh
(Grumpy)
P.O.W. M.I.A REP
VNV/MC, CALIF X CHAPT
562 802 7245 1866 739 0824
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Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 21:12:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Michele Myler <michelemyler@yahoo.com> Subject: Information on Jose A. Graniela Jr.
To Whom It May Concern,
My name is Michele Myler (formerly Graniela) and my uncle is/was
PFC Jose A. Graniela Jr. I have visited your website and
read through his bio. The information on there is basically
the information that was given to me by my father. The
reason I am writing is because for so many years since my uncle
was declared KIA/BNR my father has been searching for answers
and/or possessions of my uncle. He was told by the army what
happened or what they think happened to my uncle, but he never
received any of his possessions and was never able to contact
anyone that knew of my uncle or possibly fought with him.
This has put a huge void into my father's heart. Since time
has passed my father has started to lose hope, which is
completely understandable. However, I was hoping to pick up
the slack for him and find something that he could hold onto and
close the wound that was left so many years ago. I don't
know if there is anything your organization can do, my father
seems to think he has exhausted every avenue. But, if there
is anything that you could tell me or anyone that you could put me
in contact with I would really appreciate it. I commend you
for the beautiful website you have created in memory of all the
fallen and/or missing soldier's and may God bless you!
Sincerely,
Michele Myler
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Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:30:19 -0400 From: purpleladdie69@netscape.net
CAPT.
MARTIN MASSUCCI
10-01-65
I just found your
site and learned that Martin has never been found and I am deeply
saddened. I have had
his bracelet since 1968 when I was 14.
I wore it until 1975 and it has been in my jewelry box since
then. I moved from
Thank you, Martin,
for your sacrifice to our country.
I will always remember you and pray for your remains to come
home to rest.
Love,
Sue Cook
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From: Prit1@aol.com Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:41:36 EDT
Hi,
My name is Sharron and as a young college student in 1972 I
purchased and wore the bracelet of LCDR
FREDERICK L. HOLMES Dec.
30,1971. I wore the bracelet
for many years, and only today have found it once again. After
researching the federal data base for information and going to this
site for more information, I see that he is still listed as "not
recovered". This saddens me greatly.
I read the accounts of what happened the day his fighter
went down.
If any family members read this, I would love to correspond.
If you would like the bracelet returned, I will be happy to return
ONLY TO HIS FAMILY.
my email is: prit1@aol.com
Sharron Pritchett
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From: rem48long@aol.com Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:26:36 EDT
Hi, my name is Cindy Fetzer. I just wanted to let the family
of Lt.
Col Ivan Appleby
know that I wore his bracelet as a young girl. I wore it until it
broke in half. I'm 51 years old now. I never forgot his name, and
recently saw a program about Vietnam POWs. I went online and
found his name, and wanted to say God Bless your family!
Sincerely Cindy
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From: "Jeff Bowers" <jsbowers66@gmail.com> Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:46:46 -0700
My name Is Jeff, I've had a bracelet
for Darryl Gordon Winters, USAF
for several years. Unfortunately from what I hear he is listed as
still missing. I don't know a lot about him other than that his home
was San Francisco, CA and is listed as still missing since the date
of my birth. I am also veteran in the Air Force serving during Desert
Storm. I would like to return the bracelet to the family if
possible. I wore it nonstop for several years, the name is almost
worn off.
contact me at jsbowers2001@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Jeff Bowers
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Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:25:36 +0100 (IST) From: Mark Steffen <bomark@eircom.net>
To the family of Major Merrill R Lewis Jr.,
Our names are Mark and Bonny Steffen. We
write this e-mail to let you know that we bought a P.O.W./M.I.A.
bracelet in the early 70's and one of us has worn it constantly
since. We are sorry that we haven't checked for the Vietnam
war memorial site before, but we have lived out of the U.S. for
quite a number of years and have just discovered the information
regarding Major Lewis. We now live in France and if and when a
family member contacts us, we will continue to wear the bracelet and
think of the Major and his family. At that time, if someone
wants to have this bracelet, we will send it on to them. All
of our best thoughts, wishes to you, Mark and Bonny Steffen
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From: "Teresa Floyd" <stwbfloyd@ubtanet.com> Subject: Richard Howard Dallas Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:45:04 -0600 I
just got my bracelet from my friend and I am so proud to have it and
wear it in memory of Richard. I have read about him and have great
remorse for his families for the loss they have suffer for all these
years. I vow to keep the bracelet on for your family Richard.
Thank you again for this honor. Teresa
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