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LETTERS AND NOTES FROM THOSE
THAT WEAR THE BRACELETS:
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Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 12:44:02 -0500 From: "Edson, Vicki" I have S/SGT Donald Newton’s bracelet. If anyone within his family would like to have, his bracelet please let me know.
Please contact
me at
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From: Cnslting4u@aol.com Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:29:06 -0500 (EST)
My name is Daryl N Thompson I served in Vietnam may of 1967
through may of 1968 with the 1st Infantry Division. I wear the
bracelet of
Larry J Stevens
(LT) MIA Feb 14 1969 and
Richard A. Claflin
July 26 1967. It is my belief that they both may have flown
cover for my units while we served in the Iron Triangle as well
as when we were supporting the 5th Special Forces in Loc Nin on
the Cambodian/Laos boarder.
I just want the family's of both men that "I have NOT forgotten"
and I fly my American flag at half staff everyday and have
for 40 years to insure my neighbors do not forget as well.
My heart is and has been with you
Daryl N Thomspon
cnslting4u@aol.com
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From: JOAN EICHHORN <joaneichhorn501@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:44:19 -0500
I have a bracelet that I lovingly wore for years with the name
Capt. Lionel Parra Jr.
date:7-17-68. If many of his family would like to have it please
contact me and I will send it to them.
Joan Eichhorn
joaneichhorn501@hotmail.com
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Subject: LOVELETTERS Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:03:29 -0600 From: "Temme, Sherry L At the beginning of my first tour in Korea I ordered a bracelet. I wore it throughout my 21 year career in the Air Force. I have just discovered that “my guy” had been identified. I would gladly send my bracelet to his family if they wish to have it.
RIP, STANLEY L. LEHRKE
You served with me and I feel that you kept me out of harm’s way. Thank you to the Lehrke family.
Sherry Temme Email: chugia@hotmail.com |
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From: kelly brotherton <kjb217@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:13:31 -0500
To whom it may concern. I am looking for the family of LCDR Charles Marik (6-66). My brother James B. Hayes passed recently and in his things we found a bracelet with Charles name and date on it. My brother wore this bracelet till the day he passed. My family and I would like to return it to the family of Marik. When searching the list of MIA I found what may be the LCDR 's name. If any out there has information of this fine man please contact me at
Kelly (Hayes) Brotherton
Fort Wayne, IN.
or my account on Facebook
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Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:58:14 -0800 (PST)
From: James Martin <jfm9999@yahoo.com> Subject: To the family of Lawrence Tatum
Here is the link I have placed on a metal detecting website: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,451719.0.html
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From: "Bill Hall" <pyratenc666@yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:49:49 -0500
I I have been wearing the bracelet of
Lt. Robert R. Duncan for over
twenty years and his photo is on my wall with my family who were
veterans.
He and the others will never be forgotten. To his relatives i send my warmest regards.
William H. Hall |
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Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:52:19 -0500 Subject: CDR Robert Schweitzer 1-5-68 From: Maranda Young <maranda@foreveryoungphoto.net>
I have a bracelet of
CDR Robert Schweitzer that my
mom use to wear. I would love to return it to his family. If
either of his sons or |
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From: "Greg" <nyhuskersfan@yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:51:00 -0400
Hello. I am trying to reach the family of
SP4 Donald P. Knutsen - MIA
3/22/71. I have been wearing his bracelet for about 15 years or
maybe a little longer.
I have always wondered if I could contact his family or friends and get more information about Donald. My name is Greg Carman. I live in Utica, NY which is only about 3 hours from Buffalo, NY where I understand Donald may have lived at some point. I would love to hear from anyone who knew Donald and can give me more information about him. My email address is nyhuskersfan@yahoo.com I have been to the wall in DC several times and have several rubbings of Donald's name. |
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From: "Karen Wallin" <KarenSandstrom@rocketmail.com>
Subject: Family of Roosevelt Hestle Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:18:33 -0600
I am a 37 year old Mother living in
Wisconsin. My Mother recently was cleaning out her jewelry box
and my 4 year old daughter spotted a bracelet with Roosevely
Hestle's name.
This started a conversation
between the 3 of us about Vietnam and the sacrifices made and
the impact it had on my Mother's generation. She wore that
bracelet until I was in middle school...
Now I find myself wearing it..
I looked up his story and it
made me very proud to wear his name on my arm.. also sad to know
there has been no closure for his family.
Please know that these soldiers
have left a legacy.. the honor and respect has passed from my
Mother.. to myself.. now to my daughter.. She has been told that
he is an angel and gave his life to keep ours intact. We pray
for him and for his family... Love
Karen Wallin
KarenSandstrom@Rocketmail.com
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Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:15:11 -0700 From: James Arellano <arellano.james195@gmail.com>
To the family of CDR David Scott
Greiling,
My name is James Arellano, and I am 13 years old. I have worn CDR David Scott Greiling's POW/MIA Bracelet for 4 years now, and I have done much research trying to find how to contact the family. I hope the family reads this, and knows that at least one other person has not forgotten. I wear it everyday, to remind others that freedom isn't free. I thank David Scott Greiling for giving his life so that I can go to school and do the things that I want to. Thank You.
Thank You,
James Arellano
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Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:15:12 -0500 From: William Potter <wpotterw@gmail.com>
I found a POW/MIA bracelet in my late father-in-law's
belongings. The
name on it is S/SGT Douglas Glover, missing on 19 Feb 1968. I
think
he had had it since the 1970's. I believe the links above
describe
this person. If someone is looking for it, I would like to give
it to
them.
Bill Potter
wpotterw@gmail.com |
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Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:16:07 -0800 (PST)
From: libsiler <libsiler@bellsouth.net>
To the family of
Captain Ronald Lyle Packard,
I wanted you to know that your loved one has never
been forgotten. I still have his POW bracelet that I got in
1970.
I will be glad to send you the bracelet if you would like
it. You may contact me at
libsiler@bellsouth.net if you choose.
Sincerely,
Libby Siler
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Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:50:33 -0500 From: "REParker@optonline.net" <reparker@optonline.net>
To the Friends and Family of Robert F.
Scherdin. I regret being a day late for Robert's
65th Birthday yesterday. Please remember that there
are others of us, out here, who ALSO remember and stand your vigil with you. I still wear Robert's bracelet and, again just the other day, had an opportunity to share his story with someone who asked about it. God Bless you and your Loved Ones and Thank You for the gift of Robert and your sacrifice. |
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From: Dave and Debbee Malinowski <eeknib@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:51:48 -0700
To Claire Evans
Re: Major John Conlon III
I've been thinking of your brother and the bracelet I
received in the early 70's. My father spent 18months in
Vietnam and as a tribute to him, I ordered/asked for a
POW/MIA bracelet. I only recently discovered his
remains had been found and his services were held in
2006....I'd always
wondered what had happened and now I know.
Please let me tell you Thank You for your brother's
service to this country and for your sacrifice....we 're
a very strong/supportive family of
military members & have several still in or headed for
the service. We 're so sorry for your loss but know that
he'll not be forgotten.
On our next trip to The Wall or Arlington, we will leave
the bracelet in memoriam. Please feel free to contact
me.
Again, thank you.
Debbee Malinowski
sonjarott@yahoo.com
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From: "ebinshape@yahoo.com" <ebinshape@yahoo.com>
Subject: letter for Tatum family Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:20:52 -0600
My name is Emily Speed Bedford, I'm 48 yrs old. I wore your family
members bracket for many years. I remember looking in the paper
every day for his name. I really thought about him tonight after
seeing Act of Valour. made me really think of how all the people in
all areas of the service are so IMPORTANT! I was proud to wear his
name on my wrist and you should be proud to have him in your family.
Emily Speed Bedford |
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From: Margaret Bailey <placidrn@aol.com> Subject: LTJG GARY SHANK Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:34:35 -0500
Dear Family of LT. Gary Shank,
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From: Kathy Barwick <Br1w1lson@aol.com> Subject: Major William Mullen Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:34:31 -0400
I have a POW bracelet of his and would like to send it to his
family.
I researched and found that his wife, Barbara Mullen Keenen
wrote a book called "Every Effort" and would like to contact
her. The bracelet
is dated 4/29/66. He was a pilot and one of the 600 Americans
that disappeared in Laos.
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From: Lmbrtn991@aol.com Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:52:35 -0400 (EDT)
I have POW bracelet that belongs to a
Capt John C Towle
USAF listed as missing 22 Apr 70 Laos It is my understanding
that his remains were located and
returned to his family. It is with great sorrow that I researched and found this out. I had a lot of hope when I found the bracelet that Capt Towle had come home well. I would like for the family to have the bracelet if they would like. An email can be sent to lmbrtn991@aol.com with a address and I will be glad to send it. Thank you for the service that your family has given to this country.
Tammy Floyd
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:26:26 -0700 (PDT)
From: Brookie Fish <lady_brook04@yahoo.com>
March 12, 2012
To the Family of Captain Steven N.
Bezold, MIA/POW
When I was young, around the age of 15 or 16, I was in high
school and was so aware of the Vietnam war. I decided to
send for a metal bracelet to honor
one of the soldiers that fought so bravely for freedom.
When I received the bracelet, I felt so proud to put it on
and wear it. I honored Captain Steven Bezold. I wore the
bracelet for 30 years until I had to
take it off for surgery. When I went to put it back on, I realized that the bracelet was gone. I searched for it everywhere but never found it. Never the less, Captain Bezold has never really left my wrist, nor my heart.
I am now 54 years old and
today I went online to see if I could find out anything
about Capt. Bezold. Sadly, I see that he has not returned
yet. I do not
wish to cause you pain. I'm sure you have endured enough already. I just wanted you to know that I am here and that Captain Bezold is part of my family too.
Praying for your family and
hoping for your peace. There is someone out there who has
not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Brookie F. Lemmer
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Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:53:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: carol schmenner <cschmenner@yahoo.com> Subject: Vietnam MIA
Hello. I just read about
LCDR Fred Holmes on
your website. My husband has been wearing his bracelet
since it was issued after he went MIA 12-20-71.
He never took it off until we went to visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, PA and they made him take it off to pass through Security. We almost didn't go through Security as he was very reluctant to take it off.
I see that he has been declared dead/body not recovered.
Is there any way to get in touch with him family ....?
Thank you.
Carol Schmenner
Baltimore, MD
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From: "Linda Tinnin" <ltinnin@charter.net>
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:07:54 -0500
Re: Sgt. Glenn Tubbs
I received my MIA/POW bracelet about 42 years ago.
It bears the name of Sgt. Glenn Tubbs and the date
1-13-70.
I think it is time to place this precious bracelet where it rightfully belongs and would like very much to return it to a member of Sgt. Tubbs' family. Any inquiries may be sent to me at ltinnin@charter.net.
L Tinnin
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From: "Galaviz, Miriam" <Miriam.Galaviz@fortworthtexas.gov>
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:45:09 -0500 Subject: Lt. Cmdr. KROMMENHOEK JEFFREY M. USN Hello my name is Miriam Galaviz…….I have one of those pow/mia bracelets and Lt. Cmdr. KROMMENHOEK JEFFREY M. USN
Name is on my bracelet. I pulled the bracelet out after many
years just the other day and I started to think of this man who
gave his life for our country and wondered if he had family. Is
there anybody who thinks of him?
It made me very sad and it took me back to my elementary school
days when many of my friends had brothers or father who were
serving there in
Thank you,
Miriam
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From: "Sheila P" <pitzer@comcast.net> Subject: Lt Col Bobbye Bagley Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:11:48 -0400
I found my bracelet that I wore in 1968 that had Lt Col
Bagley's name inscribed. It was a troubling time for
children of the military. We were stationed in Okinawa
and shortly thereafter transferred to Merced,
California. I wore the bracelet for several years and
found it in some of my "keepsakes" from my childhood and
placed the bracelet below my computer monitor eight
years ago. I search for information on him several
times over the years and could not find any, and looking
at that bracelet today, I went looking for Mr. Bagley
again and so happy to find this tribute to him and
sadden to hear that he has pasted. I was honored to
hear his accomplishments on your website and wear that
bracelet in support of his release and all the other
prisoners of war.
I hope this message finds his family and that they know,
even today, many strangers honored his service to our
country, prayed for his release, and wore these
bracelets to show our support, and are grateful for his
contribution to our freedom.
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From: "RobertThompson" <bobarb91387@embarqmail.com> Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:12:35 -0500
I have had a bracelet for
Lt James E Plowman USN since he first went missing. When
we moved it got placed in a keepsake box, but he was always on
my mind. Today I came across that box and bracelet. I looked him
up on the list. It says his gravesite funeral was September
2006. I will keep the bracelet if you don't mind as he and your
family will always be on my mind and in my prayers. I was
fortunate, my Navy Viet Nam Vet came home. God Bless Your
family.
Sincerely,
Barbara A. Thompson
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Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:59:32 -0400 From: <taramariek7@rochester.rr.com> To: info@pownetwork.org
My name is Taramarie Kraatz and I'm 26 years old. While watching my
local news one night in November 2011, I learned that a MIA soldier
was was being returned home. In seeing this, I turned to the
internet to purchase a POW/MIA bracelet. The bracelet I received has
the name Major George W. Clarke JR
of the Air Force. Through POW/MIA websites, I have learned of his
fate. I have worn this bracelet everyday since I've gotten it and
will continue until he returns home. Even though I do not know Major
Clarke, I think about him everyday and the sacrifices he made for
our country. Whenever I'm having a bad day I stop and think about
Major Clarke and the rough days he has had. I know that he has worse
days than me and I don't feel sorry for myself. I pray for Major
Clarke and his family. If anyone has any updates on Maj. Clarke
please email me @ Taramariek7@rochester.rr.com I would like his wife
to know that I am very grateful to her husband's sacrifice and there
is at least one person who hasn't forgotten about him.
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Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:26:57 -0700 (PDT) From: maria democh <mdemoch@yahoo.com>
I have the bracelet of James Plowman
which I've had since the 1970's. A few years ago I was in
Washington D.C. and visited the Vietnam Memorial Wall and
found his name. I would love to be in contact with his
family - just found the website. I live in California and my
e-mail address is
mdemoch@yahoo.com. If you can pass this information on,
thank you.
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Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:35:40 -0400 From: Jane Glen <jlglen1948@gmail.com>
I have worn 3 bracelets since 1968....
Col Harold V. Smith USAF
3-7-66 NVN His remains were returned to family in 2000
Cpl Richard E. Sands USA
5-12-68 SVN
SFC Anthony F. Housh USA
4-19-68 SVN
I lost many friends in the Viet Nam war.... I am a firm believer
in honoring those that served and still serve this day. I wold
be honored to send my bracelets to any family member wishing to
have them.
I thought about leaving them at The Wall... but still felt that it was necessary to wear them longer.. so I kept them hoping that all would be returned home one day. One out of my 3 have found their way home.... I pray for the others that have not.
If you are a family member of one of these men... please contact
me at jlglen1948@gmail.com
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Jane Glen
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Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:07:55 -0700 (PDT) From: Mark Hankins <merck6996@yahoo.com>
Hello my name is Mark even tho our government chose to
forget I for one have not, the family of
Cpl. Larry E Green are in
my prayers and the steel band on my wrist always I've worn
it more than 20 years now and pray for them and pray that
they would be given closure . In my thoughts and prayers you
will always be and there is now way to say thank you enough
for the sacrifice that they and Cpl. Larry E Green have made
for us all
In my prayers
Mark H
merck6996@yahoo.com
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From: Bronwyn Fillion <brfillion@me.com> Date: Sat, 26 May 2012 12:34:58 -0400
Hello,
I proudly wear CAPT James Jefferson's
bracelet, dated May 12, 1967. I ordered it in the early 70's
when I was a kid, when my family, stationed in Pearl Harbor
first learned of the program. It serves me every day as a
reminder of what our POWs and MIAs endured...... and their
families. I'm routinely asked about it, and always willing to
explain.
On this Memorial Day weekend, please know we pray for the
families of all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice- we will
never forget.
Bronwyn R. Fillion RN, MS
CDR, NC, USN (Ret)
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From: Alexis <aalleexxis@aol.com> Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 19:48:44 -0400
On this Memorial Day I think of LT.
COL. SHELDON BURNETT. I proudly wore a bracelet with
his name for years. Thinking of him and his family.
Alexis
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Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 08:47:12 -0700 (PDT) From: T Ponak <tponak@yahoo.com> Subject: Capt. Robert Kuhlman Jr.
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From: "Bob Petty" <petz1@ptd.net>
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 19:56:48 -0400 After MANY years of having
misplaced my bracelet I have finally come across it once again.
Many days have passed and I see his remains were returned in
1984. If any one would like my bracelet please get in touch.
LTJG Gary Shank 7-23-72 Thank you for your time . I
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From: Janice Williams <janicerayewilliams@gmail.com> Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 21:52:14 -0500
At 2:00 pm Central Time on May 28, 2012, we observed a Time of
Remembrance across the USA. As I often do, I remembered
Army SSgt.
Bobby Glenn Harris, whose name
is on the POW/MIA bracelet that I've had since about 1972. We
were less than a year apart in age, and I was in college. The
date on the bracelet is 3-17-71.
My first child, a son, was born on March 17, 1978, so I always
remember Bobby on my son's birthday. I also remember
Army CWO Richard L. Bauman and Army SSgt.
Craig M. Dix, both MIA, who were with Bobby Harris
when their helicopter was shot down in Cambodia. Bobby was
thrown from the chopper and died, but not returned until 4/18/02
and ID'd on July 7, 2003.
I have tracings of their names from the Vietnam War Memorial -
The Wall - in Washington, D.C., and I remain in awe of their
courage, bravery, and sacrifice.
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From: "Lisa Lipari" <liparil@cox.net> Subject: LOVELETTERS Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 16:43:22 -0500
I am new to this so please forgive
me if I have placed this in the wrong area. I am actually
looking for anyone who might have worn my uncle's
Delmer Lee
Laws, MIA, Vietnam, bracelet.
Please contact me at Lisa Laws
Lipari : liparil@cox.net
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