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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: Adrianejstewart@aol.com Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 21:03:21 EST
RICHARD
W MINNICH, Jr.
I would like to reach out to his family and return the bracelet that
I have with his name on it.
IT WILL BE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS MIA date--- January
4th, 1968
I wore this bracelet for many years and always hoped he would return
alive. I am sure his family was grateful to have his remains
returned.
I would now like to return this very special bracelet.
Thank you for your help.
Adriane
Stewart
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From: "Finney, Arthur T CTR USAF AFSPC
WROCI/InDyne" <Arthur.Finney@vandenberg.af.mil> To: <info@pownetwork.org> My
name is Tom Finney II, and I am the eldest son of COLONEL ARTHUR
THOMAS FINNEY. His POW/MIA bracelet 1)
Michael
S. Vogt, 2)
Elizabeth
McNany, 3)
Susan
Storm, address unk., CRAFTON69@wmconnect.com 4)
Kim
Creech, near A.
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 16:00:07 -0800 (PST) From: Kathleen Jankite <kathjan8@yahoo.com> Hello, I gave across your website and I was wondering if you would be able to help me or send me in the correct direction, Back when I was in High school I purchased a POW bracelet. I wore that bracelet for 4 years and never took it off. Until one day I was sitting watch the news when the pow's were coming off a plane back from vietnam. Well to my surprise I actually saw the serviceman that was named on my bracelet. Capt. Allen Brady that was captured 1-19-1967 He was in the Navy. Well to this day I still have the Braclet, and have thought so many times that I should try and locate Capt Brady and mail it to him. I am writing you because I saw and articile that is from you website explaining his story. I would like to know how would I be able to email Mr. Brady . Thank you for any help you can give me. Kathleen Jankite |
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From: "Gene Ray" <gene7356@bellsouth.net> Subject: The Family of CDR ROBERT J. SCHWEITZER (POW Bracelet) Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:13:48 -0500
I proudly maintained CDR Robert J.
Schweitzer's POW bracelet since my own Navy days in late 1960s.
Until I ran across this site I was not aware of his status. It
would be my honor to give the bracelet to his sons Karl or Eric.
The family may contact me at: gene7356@bellsouth.net
or Gene Ray, 5409 Hounds Ear Pl, Raleigh NC 27606.
CW5 (Retired) Gene Ray
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Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2008 From: LeRoy Wolf <lrywlf@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Melvin A. Holand I have worn Melvin's bracelet for years and will wear it until he
returns or until his family wants it. He is a Tech Seargent in the Air
Force and he went missing on March 11,1968 in Laos. My last info was
that his family was told by a police psychic that he was alive and
living in a cave. I will continue to pray for his return. Nothing would
please me more than to be able to return his bracelet to him. I served
in Vietnam and consider Melvin to be my brother. My contact info has
changed so I will update that so that if there is any change in Melvin's
status I can be notified. If you can pass my info on to his family or
tell me how to contact them I would be grateful. And thank you for
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:06:18 -0800 (PST) From: Pam Davis <4everblonde@sbcglobal.net>
I was thinking about the POW bracelet I wore back in the 60's-70's
and I was wondering how Carl Dennis
Chambers is doing since his return in 1973. If you
get this message please email me. Thank you for your service
and your sacrifice to this country.
Pam
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From: Joleen Frey <joleen_frey@hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:23:58 +0000
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CAPT
DARREL PYLE. I BOUGHT MY POW BRACELET IN 1971 AND
WORE IT UNTIL I HEARD HIS NAMED CALLED AND WATCHED HIM WALK OFF THE
PLANE IT WAS A VERY HAPPY MOMENT. I HAD THOUGHT ABOUT HIM AND
ALWAYS WONDERED HOW TO RETURN THIS BRACELET TO HIM OR HIS FAMILY.
I JUST FOUND THIS WEB SITE AND WAS SADDENED TO FIND OUT THAT AFTER 6
LONG YEARS AS A POW HE HAD RETURNED HOME ONLY TO DIE IN A TRAGIC PLANE
ACCIDENT IN ALASKA. SO I AM LOOKING TO RETURN THIS BRACLET TO ANY
FAMILY MEMBER IF THEY WOULD LIKE IT. IF NOT I WILL STILL ALWAYS
THINK ABOUT HIM AND HIS FAMILY. PLEASE CONTACT ME @ JOLEEN_FREY@HOTMAIL.COM
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From: Mick01155@aol.com Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:58:30 EST
RE: SPEC.5 MICHAEL SHANLEY
MISSING IN ACTION SINCE 12-2-69
I still have the POW-MIA bracelet for Michael Shanley which I
bought from VIVA (Voices in Vital America) while a college
student in 1970.
Although Michael's status is listed as "remains returned
March 1990," information posted on info@pownetwork.org in
September 1993 indicated Michael's mother did not accept
the identification of the remains.
I will continue to keep Michael and his family in my prayers.
I thank him and all American soldiers for their service to, and
sacrifice for, our country. May God bless and comfort Michael
until he returns home.
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Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:03:40 -0800 (PST) From: <wind_nrain@yahoo.com> Subject: LCDR William Forman
As a jewelry dealer, I purchase estate items in bulk. Today I
received in a batch a bracelet inscribed LCDR William Forman 1-22-66.
This will be held dear, and considered one my greatest treasures.
I'm sure he was a treasure to many and now I will never forget him
either.
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From: "Stewart Carmichael"
<quackn9@comcast.net> Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:52:47 -0500
Capt. Douglas LeFever
I would like to reach out to his
family.I wore this bracelet for many, many years and
now I would like to know if you would like it.
For some reason, it has never
tarnished....although it does look a bit worn. I have prayed for
this man many times. If you would like it back, it is yours...... If
you would like me to keep it, I will,and be grateful what he
did for his country.
Thank you and may you find solace in the
fact others care.
Bonnie L. Conly
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From: idwiwcentral@comcast.net (IDWIW) Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:40:18 +0000
Hello,
I have a bracelet for Lt. Ralph Foulks
who was declared MIA on 1/5/68. My mother gave it to me very
recently when she was clearing out some of my father's thing since
he passed away.
She told me he bought it and wore it for many years. I would
like to know if the Foulks family would like it back.
Sincerely,
Chris
North Wales, PA
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Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 09:22:42 -0800 (PST) From: Gerri <grand_lady04@yahoo.com> Subject: Colonel Robert L. Standerwick Sr.
To
the family of Colonel Robert L. Standerwick, Sr.
In
the late 70''s, I purchased and wore Colonel Standerwick''s bracelet
and continued to wear it for many years until it broke in half. In
1992, I visited the Wall and found Colonel Standerwick''s name. But
the best part is finding his bracelet on the very first try in one
of the bins containing thousands of MIA POW bracelets. I couldn't
believe my eyes when I realized that his name was on the bracelet. I
treasure this bracelet and think of Colonel Standerwick every
February 3rd. I pray for him and his family and hope that one day I
will meet him at heaven''s gate. God bless you, Colonel Standerwick.
You served our country well.
P.S.
If you would like me to return Colonel Standerwick's bracelet,
please let me know. If not, I will continue to wear it always.
Blessings
to you all.
Gerri
Knowlan
Robinson
Township, PA
grand_
lady04@yahoo.com
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Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:52:43 -0800 (PST) From: Sue Giasson <suesaroo@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Major Edwin Atterberry
Hello
I found the web site and the Major's name by doing a google search.
I have a POW bracelet with Major Atterberry's name. I have
read his bio. As a child when I purchased this bracelet in
Detroit I could not imagine the horrors these brave men faced.
I would like to pass this bracelet on. Does the Major have
surviving family and friends that would like it? Please let me
know. I will be happy to mail it anywhere.
Susan
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From: "Geraldine Ballard" <gballard@hhcc21.com> Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:10:05 -0500
For the family of Charles
W. Millard:
I have just found out that Mr. Millard
has been returned to your family and I have a bracelet that I would
like to return to you. Please let me know where to send to.
God Bless You All!
Mrs. Ballard
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:45:49 -0800 From: "Jerri Potts" <biscokid@gmail.com> Subject: S/Sgt Richard A. Crosby
Greetings:
I just came across this site after looking for many years for
information about S/Sgt. Richard A. Crosby, whose bracelet I have
worn off and on since the late 60's. I now have the
information, that his remains were found, returned and he is buried
back in the USA.
If his family would like his bracelet I will be happy to return it.
I am proud to have worn it and will continue to keep him and his
family in my prayers.
Jerri
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From: leslie_laffin@sbcglobal.net Subject: Major Ivan Appleby Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:33:03 -0800
Hello, my name is Leslie Laffin.
My mom, Sherri Stephens purchased Major Appleby's bracelet from an
agency called VIVA: Voices in Vital America in 1971 for $5.
She grew up in a rural farm town and not many boys were drafted from
her area so she really attached herself to the memory of
this missing soldier and prayed for his return. By the time
she was a senior in high school, President Nixon was finally pulling
troops out of Vietnam. She watched on TV when the POWs arrived
home and listened as each of their names were announced. Major
Appleby's name was never called. She always wondered if he was
still being held as a prisoner of war. My mom was both
sad and relieved to learn in the mid 90's that his remains
were returned and that he was given full military honors and buried
in Arlington National Cemetery. I grew up seeing my mom wear Major
Appleby's bracelet. She often reflected on the war in
Vietnam and explained Major Appleby's role in it. My mom
is now active in the Ladies VFW Auxiliary Post 5059 in Turlock,
California. Lt. Col. Appleby has been a part of our lives
and we will forever be grateful for his service and dedication to
our country. We send our love and prayers to his family, who
we feel are a part of our own.
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Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:43:57 -0500 From: "R.E. Parker" <reparker@optonline.net> To
the Friends and Family of Robert F. Scherdin: Once
again this Valentine’s Day . . . Robert’s 61st
Birthday . . . I write to remind you that I, and others I’m sure,
continue to wear Robert’s name on a bracelet in hopes that one of
these days he’ll come Home to us.
I think about him often, as is the purpose of wearing the
bracelet, and I speak to him to tell him we all still care.
I trust that somehow my words will reach him, wherever he is,
and give him comfort. Please
know that there are still those of us whom you’ve never met who
share your vigil. One
way or another I trust that one day I’ll get to meet him, and when
I do I’ll have this bracelet with me. God
Bless you and keep you all safe. Warmest
thoughts, R.
E. Parker |
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Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:37:54 -0800 From: "Bill McLain" <BMcLain@phillipsbpm.com>
I
served with Michael L. Donovan.
His smile and personality lives with me daily. I lived two doors
down the hall and we spent many good times together. My prayers are
with you as I cannot imagine that heart ache you have been through.
He is a great soldier and if there is anything I can do please feel
free to get in touch with me at: bmclain@phillipsbpm.com.
Bill
McLain
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Subject: Lt. T. B.
Latendresse Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:03:49 -0500 From: ziggy1957@aim.com
Hello and I hope this letter
finds you well.... Back in High school I had gotten this Bracelet and
wore it proudly! I am still proud that I have it. I
was cleaning out my old bedroom at moms house and looked in my secret
hiding spot behind the window molding . there it was lost and
found ....I was so happy to read that Lt. Latendresse was home....I
can remember laying in bed wondering, where, what if, if I ever. What
could I say ....... I now wear another bracelet belonging to a fellow
firefighter that is MIA at the world trade center.... and I still sit
around not knowing what to say ....But I'm here for you if you should
ever need someone to talk to. God Bless,
Frank Signorelli Email Ziggy1957@aol.com |
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From: <cnicholslaw@ee.net> Subject: David Greiling Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:11:13 -0500
Hello!! I came across this website
quite by accident.
I have a pow bracelet, which I got when
I was about 12 years old. I wore it all the time, unitl i was about
17 years old. I got a really bad case of poison oak on my
wrist. The doctor & my mother wanted me to take the
bracelet off so the poison oak would go away, I fought about this
for a while, but eventually had to give in because the poison oak
was spreading.
I kept the bracelet in my jewelry box
all this time, but each time I go to get a bracelet I think of him,
say a prayer & wonder what may have happened to him.
I would very much like to let the family
know, that I think of their loved one and still have the bracelet.
If they are interested in getting the bracelet back please have them
contact me.
Adele Ruckman
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:06:28 -0800 (PST) From: anne taku <ataku@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Lt. Michael Bouchard
Dear Family and Friends of Lt. Michael Bouchard,
Hello, My name is Anne. I had the honor to wear the memory
bracelet of Lt. Michael Bouchard during the 1970's in San Jose,
California.
My memory bracelet is no longer wearable, due to the fact of bending
it in close to my wrist all the time, it broke in half.
However, his name in kept in my heart, and I will never forget him.
Please know that I continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Anne
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Subject:: LCDR
Terry Dennison Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:25:00 -0500 From: "Mary Shults"
My
friend suggested I google his name you see I still wear POW/MIA
bracelet bearing his name I knew he was lost but I wear it in honor
and in support of those who protect us and serve today. I wonder if
he has children or living relatives.
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From: Margaret McIntyre <wheatcha@hotmail.com> Subject: Lt Col Charles W. Stratton Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:17:07 -0800 I was very pleased to see that Lt Col Charles W. Stratton was found and identified. I wore his pow/mia bracelet through high school and into college. Eventually, I put the bracelet away, but I didn't forget his name. It was nice to read his son's letter about finding him. I'm so glad it was possible. Thank you. Margaret McIntyre |
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From: "Laurie A. English" <Laurie4aVA@comcast.net> Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:40:12 -0500 To the Family of: Major
Glendon Ammon From: Laurie A. English La_English@comcast.net I just found this site and would like to tell
this family that I have a bracelet for Major Ammon. I am so
sorry for what he went through and for what all of his family has
gone through. If you would like to have his bracelet, I would
be happy to return it to you. I apologize for the number of
years that have passed, but I only just realized that I could search
out a site like this. Please feel free to contact me, should
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Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:05:12 -0800 (PST) From: Jacqueline Veats <jveats@pacbell.net>
I still have my POW/MIA bracelet with the name of Major
John Martin engraved on it. Major Martin was n
Air Force pilot lost over water on 11/20/67. My bracelet has a
white sticker on it with a blue star
and I believe this was put on at the end of the Viet Nam conflict to
let people know that this person had
not returned.
To Major Martin's family...I want you to know that he is not
forgotten. I'll never forget.
Jackie
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Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:05:52 -0600 Subject: paul milius From: Cathryn Gran <cgran@pioneerlocal.com>
paul milius is not forgotten ‹ especially on this, the 40th
anniversary of his being shot down in laos.
i proudly wear his name on my pow/mia bracelet
cathryn gran
chicago il
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From: "Jeanine" <g9mariev@gmail.com> Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:45:32 -0500
I recently visited Washington D.C. for the first time in my life.
While there, I visited the Vietnam Memorial. I was moved to
tears and felt the
tightening in my chest as I ran my fingers over so many names.
My heart ached. The sorrow I felt was unprecedented. My
respect for each one of
those who served and lost their lives was enormous!
I have a POW/MIA bracelet that I purchased in the early 70's.
Today, I was searching for more information on my soldier and I came
across your site. What a wonderful tribute to all our service
personnel from every war past and present.
My soldier, PFC Gary F. Shaw, was listed as MIA on 11-11-1967. He was from Toledo, Ohio and only 19 years old when he went missing. In 1996 he was ruled to be dead with no body recovered. I still keep the hope that some day he will come home to Ohio and his family.
I simply want to tell any family members of PFC Shaw that I often
think of him as I did on March 1, 2008 at the Wall and want you to
know that I THANK him for the freedoms that I enjoy every day
because of his service to our country. All who served before
him and with him and those serving now, are to be revered for their
dedication to our Country - the United States of America!
I leave you with my sincerest respect.
Jeanine M. Vorndran
g9mariev@gmail.com
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From: "Craig K. White" <ckwhite@wildblue.net> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:48:47 -0700
To the family and friends of
HARRY WILLIS BROWN, E5, U.S. Army, Date of
Loss: February 12, 1968. I have kept and worn Harry's MIA bracelet
since it was sent to me in 1970. His rank in the army was the
same as mine when he was reported missing. Today, my wife is
visiting the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. She
called to tell me that she had found Harry's name, a fact that has
caused me to experience a flood of emotions having remembered
Harry's MIA status throughout the years. If anyone in his
family wishes to contact me, please don't hesitate to do so. I am
willing to return my bracelet to them, or if they prefer, I will
hold onto it and remember him as long as I am alive.
Craig White
Seabeck, Washington
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Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:24:30 -0500 From: "Shawn Smith" <tyemkodmom@verizon.net> Subject: Love Letters Roger Lee Smith
I am a niece of Roger Lee Smith he was
in the 117 Aviation Company, he was from South Point, Ohio. My
daughter is doing a social studies fair project on My Family Hero
which is about him. He is her great Uncle. We are trying
to find anyone that knew him or has any pictures of him that was in
his group. Anything would be appreciated. Thank you very
much and god Bless.
Tonya Smith
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Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:59:57 -0700
(GMT-07:00) From: bestbets4@earthlink.net
Hello,
At long last, I found the POW/MIA bracelet that I wore for many
years, beginning in about 1970. The name was Captain
Glenn Cook, missing on 10/21/69. I found your
website and looked up Captain Cook. I have read the story, and
feel so saddened to learn that his remains were not found.
I would like to send a note to his family to let them know that I
wore the bracelet for many years, and put a lot of positive thought
into Captain Cook's safe return.
Can you help me locate his family?
Sincerely,
Barbara Dallis
Santa Clarita, California
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: "Guth, Eric E Civ 52 SVS/SVBB" <eric.guth@spangdahlem.af.mil> Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:08:34 퍝 Good
Afternoon, I
just found your site and noticed that the remains of Sgt.
Douglas A. Ross have been found and returned to the
family. How do I send my bracelet to the family? Please
advise and thanks for your time and help in this matter, Eric
Guth |
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: Peteripovey@aol.com Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:17:09 EDT
Dear Pow network
Can i first say that am English and I have been warring a
Pow/Mia bracelet my friend gave me from a USAF base
here in England for some time now, I have just found your web
site and checked his name on the list and found out that CMS
John M. Mamiya's
remains were found back in 1988.
I knew nothing about this American hero or what he did, but am
so happy that his remains were found and returned to his
family, and I was vary proud to wear this bracelet in remembrance of
him, and I finally got to find out more about him thank you for
that.
Can I ask what do I do with the bracelet now, do I send it to
you?
Yours Sincerely
Peter Povey
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: MarciaGStephens@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:41:50 EDT
This letter is for the family of Edward
Lehnhoff.
I have a copper bracelet with the name of Capt. Edward
Lehnhoff and the date of 11-18-67. I have not worn it all these
years, however; I have treasured it! I would be willing to give it
to a family member in remembrance of this wonderful soldier that
gave his life for our country!
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From: Linda Marshall <leelin73@roadrunner.com> Subject: Love letters-Ricardo (Richard) Martinez Garcia Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:17:04 -0400
I wore Richard's bracelet for many years and I just found out that
we were born in the same year-1951. A few years ago, I left
the bracelet at the Moving Wall, which was at Niagara County
Community College, NY.
I was wondering if the family ever received it. Still keeping
Richard in my thoughts after 37 years.
Linda Marshall
leelin73@roadrunner.com
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Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:53:14 -0400 From: "Denise Havenner" <dee12900@verizon.net>
I wore and have Sgt. Herndon Bivens bracelet.
I read his bio understand that he is still listed as missing.
Please have his family contact me with any information they may
have.
Thank you very much.
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From: "Shawn Schmitt" <shawn@denalidenim.com> Subject: M.I.A Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:21:53 -0800 Hello my name is Shawn Schmitt. I am 48 years
old and am from Anchorage Alaska. I have an original copper bracelet
from the year 1971, and I think that this is one of the first types
to have come out for the MIA POW’S. The name I have on it is Captain
Walter Harrison Sigafoos III USAF. My grandfather
was wearing it in 1974 when he passed away from Cancer. Then
my grandmother started to wear it until her death in 1994.
Then somehow my mother ended up wearing it until her death of cancer
in 2004. It seems kind of strange that my family members wearing the
bracelet all died on a year ending with a 4. I do not think that it
has anything to do with it. So any ways, I have read a few
emails that you have on your site about family’s wearing or having
in there possession bracelet of one of our true American hero’s of
the Vietnam War.. I would like to try and contact the family of Mr.
Sigafoos III and return this item to them and give them a little
history of my family, wearing his bracelet it very honorably
fashion. Even up to their deaths his name was being remembered. We
did not know this fine young man at all. But if he gave his life up
for America and my family to have what they enjoy today, then by god
his family needs to know that someone in Alaska was thinking about
him for all these years... wearing his name on their wrist.
Who any information you can give me would help a great deal. Thank
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Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:56:12 -0700 (PDT) From: Christina <armymomchris@yahoo.com> Subject: ~IN MEMORY OF MATT MAUPIN~
I am saddened to learn that Matt's remains have been found - I wrote
a poem for him and his family.....I don't have an e-mail address for
them. Christina "ArmyMom" Sharik
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From: Vetwriter@aol.com Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:57:15 EDT Subject: Re: Maupin
We were so very sorry to hear about Matt. We are praying for his
family, that they may find peace in knowing that he is no longer
missing.
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Chuck & Mary, I'm sure you had seen the article on Matt Maupin .... This is one of the times I can never find the right words to say. God Bless America, God Save The Republic. David Schantz E-mail schantz@stjoelive.com |
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From: CMeyer6590@aol.com Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:16:16 EDT Subject: Fred Cutrer
To the Family and Friends of Fred
Cutrer:
For many years I wore the bracelet with Fred's name on it.
Although I no longer have it (my daughter lost it) I think about him
often. I have also "visited" with him at the
Wall or when the traveling wall comes to my area (FL) as I feel a
connection to him and his family.
Fred and his family have been in my prayers for all these years.
It was such a sad time. God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Carol Green
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Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 07:51:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Susan McDonald <wywgddra@yahoo.com>
In school I received a POW/MIA braclet for MICHAEL
S WALKER.
lost over Laos Jluy 15 1969 with his pilot HARMON POLSTER.
I would like to connect with family members, friends or squadron
members of these two heroes.
When I joined the Army myself in the spring of 1978 and attended
basic training I was required to remove the bracelet I had worn. It
wasn't returned to me after training. I have been looking for
years for a place to get it replaced but never found a place
til recently where I could request a certain name.
I have always remembered his name and log on to the virtual vietnam
wall site periodically to post a remembrance. I would appriecate any
information about them I would also like copies of pictures.
they both feel apart of my life and I need to connect in some way to
learn more of them.
thank you.
Susan McDonald
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From: "Margo" <mstarlnecker@windstream.net> Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:17:11 -0400 THIS
IS FOR WENDY HALL HI
WENDY, I HAVE PFC MORRIS F. DIBBLE’S BRACELT. I
WENT TO THE WALL LAST MAY ON THE VETERANS RIDE IN WASHINGTON D.C.
AND FOUND HIS NAME. ALTHOUGH IT WAS EXCITING, IT WAS VERY, VERY SAD
AND THE FRIENDS I WENT WITH, ALL CRIED WITH ME… I
HAVE BEEN VERY PROUD TO WEAR HIS BRACELET AND HONORED TO BE ABLE TO
RETURN IT YOU, PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL SEND IT TO YOU AS SOON
AS I CAN. THIS IS A MIRACLE FOR ME AND A BLESSING TO HAVE BEEN A
PART OF HIS LIFE IN MY HEART…. MY
E-MAIL ADDRESS IS MARGO @ WINDSTREAM.NET TAKE
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From: "Margo" <mstarlnecker@windstream.net> Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:25:23 -0400 TO
SLADE BRIDGES: HI
SLADE, MY NAME IS MARGO AND I HAVE PFC LEROY C. WILLIAMS BRACELET. I
WENT TO THE WALL LAST YEAR ON THE VETERAN’S RIDE IN WASHINGTON
D.C. AND FOUND HIS NAME. I HAVE HAD HIS BRACELET SINCE MY HIGH
SCHOOL DAYS. ALTHOUGH I WAS EXCITED FIND HIS NAME, I WAS VERY, VERY
SAD AND MY FRIENDS AND I CRIED. I HAVE BEEN VERY HONORED TO HAVE
BEEN A PART OF HIS LIFE IN MY HEART AND ON MY WRIST. I AM BLESSED TO
BE ABLE TO RETURN THIS TO YOU AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. MY
E-MAIL ADDRESS IS MARGO @ WINDSTREAM.NET TAKE
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From: TonyDe3424@aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:15:38 EDT Subject: - Lt. Col. Paul Johns
Dear Mr. Johns,
I am so happy to find this website so I can
finally learn about the soldier I have thought about for 38 years.
I was 13 when I received my POW - MIA bracelet with Lt. Col. Paul
Johns name on it. I have always wondered who he was, what he
looked like, did he have family and so on. My mom's best friend
lost her brother to that war, so I always pray for peace to spare
people the pain. I read your dad's bio and it feels good to
know a little bit about him after all these years. I am a mom
& grandmother today but I remember that time like it was
yesterday. I hope your wonderful memories give you peace till
you meet again.tonyde3424@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:25:29 -0700 From: "Linda Patterson" <desert.sands@gte.net> My
name is Linda Patterson, I currently reside in Lancaster,
California. Since 1969
I have prayed tirelessly for the return of an airman MIA since
9-25-66. His name is Maj.
Clifton E. Cushman.
Not one day passes that I do not remember and ask God for his
return to his family. I
have an etching of his name from the “Wall” in Washington D.C.
that is placed on my “Wall of Honor” at home along with the name
I etched from the traveling “Wall” when it stopped briefly in
our city. I didn’t
realize when I visited the “Wall” the emotional impact seeing
his name would bring, but it did. I
cannot even imagine the impact this has had on his family but I am
sure it has left a huge void. I
carry his name, which was given me on a bracelet I wore many years
ago until it completely fell apart and although the fragments of
that bracelet are long gone the commitment to continue praying for
his return to his family is still much alive. One
never forgets the commitment of support to those who are constantly
in harms way nor do we take for granted the ultimate sacrifices that
have made to secure and re-affirm our “Freedon.” I
was saddened once again to see that his name still has not appeared
on any lists of returning home, it leaves an empty aching in my
heart but I will never abandon the idea that someday he will come
home to his family. I
am currently a Blue Star Mother of 2 in the Navy and I know oh so
well the concerns you experience while your service men and women
are away. My father
served in the Air Force during the Korean War and my brother served
in the Marines during Vietnam so I am not a stranger to the
military. My
prayer is that Maj. Clifton E. Cushman returns home to his family. My
heartfelt thanks and prayers to them for his profound dedication to
his commitment to his job. Thank
you for your website and God Bless. Linda
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From: "Robin Lessard"
<jasmine30@charter.net> Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:39:10 -0400 Lance
Corporal Bruce W. Staehli, MIA - April 30, 1968 Dearest
Bruce – Although
we never met, I think of you often but especially so on this 40th
anniversary. I started wearing the bracelet with your name on
it when I was a sophomore in high school. The year I graduated from
high school happened to be the same year the war ended. I read
the list of names in the newspaper of the POWs and MIAs that were
coming home, always hoping and praying I would see your name. Thirty
five years have now passed since that sophomore year in high school.
During those years, I have been married, divorced and married again.
My husband and I adopted a son who is currently a Sergeant in the
United States Army and we couldn't be prouder. I've traveled
all over the United States, lost a few loved ones, had a couple of
health scares, settled down in a picturesque New England town, have
two adorable granddaughters that I love dearly and am now
considering retirement. I
have been able to do things and live a life you were never given the
chance to do. And although I know it is not the same, through
the good times and the difficult times, you have always been with me
and close by my heart. Thank you. Love, Robin
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From: "Carol L. Allen"
<clallen1@comcast.net> Subject: LoveLetters Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 14:22:33 -0400
To whom It May Concern:
Through various links on the website, I've been trying to contact
anyone
from the Family of Maj. Joseph Echanis.
Here are copies of emails already
sent. I've gotten non-delivery messages from Judy Miller and
"Skunkman".
The website is confusing as to which email address someone should
write. I
hope the right person reads this and contacts me: clallen1@comcast.net
Dear Skunkman,
I sent the following email to the people below because on one link,
they
were listed as wanting this person's bracelet returned. On
another link,
your name is listed. I want all parties connected with this
bracelet to be
aware that I have it.
Please read the letter I posted below. Already, Judy's has
come back as not
deliverable.
Sincerely,
C. L. Allen
-----Original Message-----
From: Carol L. Allen [mailto:clallen1@comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 1:47 PM
To: 'judyakm@aol.com'; 'PATTOM547@AOL.COM'
Subject: MIA Bracelet for MAJ. JOSEPH ECHANIS
Dear Judy Miller and Thomas Thompson,
While perusing the Vietnam War Veterans Website, I saw a link called
Bracelets. When I was in Junior High, I had ordered the one of
these
bracelets of Vets in the Vietnam war. I even went to the wall
once and had
found his name on it with the designation for Missing in Action (was
it a
dot or a star, I forget offhand). Since the war has been over
for sometime,
I took the bracelet off long ago. However, every Memorial Day
and Veterans
Day since I do my best to remember to put it on again in his honor.
I want this bracelet to go back to the family that knows this
person.
Although, I try to honor this vet by wearing it, I do not know who
this
person was, his likes, dislikes or what his personality was like.
You two
do and it should be in your possession instead of mine.
Since both your names are by this person's name on the link, I
decided that
both of you should be aware that I have this bracelet. I guess
I'll have to
send it to the first person who responds as the only fair way to
handle the
situation. I'll try to send it in time for one of you to wear
it on
Memorial Day instead of myself.
Sincerely,
C. L. Allen
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Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 12:09:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Joyce &/or Dana <jdndb@pacbell.net>
Lt.
Col Ivan Appleby went missing October 7, 1967.
When I received my bracelet with his name and the date on it
I wished him the best and prayed for him over the many years.
The date was the day I was married.
I wore the bracelet many years until it broke in half.
Then I kept it in my memories box and still prayed for him.
I now read his remains were given to his family.
A sad ending but a closure for them.
I wish them many special memories of their family member.
Sincerely,
Joyce Bruce
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Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 09:35:03 -0400 From: Kelly Idrees <kidrees@optonline.net> Subject: Robert Hagerman
To the Family of Lt.
Col. Robert Hagerman:
Dear Family,
My name is Kelly and in 1973 while in
Jr. High school I bought a POW bracelet. The name on my bracelet is
Robert Hagerman. I have not been able to find out much information
on him except that he was from the Chicago and his remains were
returned home in the mid- 80"s. I have prayed for him many
times over the years and continue to do so as I am Catholic. My
prayer is that he is home with the Lord and has found peace at last.
I would like to give you the bracelet if you would like to have it.
Please respond with an address so I can mail it to you.
Sincerely,
Kelly Idrees
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Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 14:06:32 -0500 From: "Marabeth Leum" I am a family member of Dale W. Richardson, a POW/MIA soldier. I saw a posting in LOVELETTERS from Abby in June of 2001, I tried to email her and her address was returned undeliverable, she has his bracelet and was willing to return it to his family, we would love to have it if she reads this. Also if anyone has information on Dale W. Richardson we would love to have you contact us. Marabeth
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Reply-To: <RhondaAndJohn@Gmail.com> Subject: thank you Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 17:42:43 -0400
Thank you for your website.
I stumbled across it looking it up on
Google.
My daughter is doing a memorial project
for school.
She chose to use my bracelet from my
childhood in the project.
I looked up the name of the Commander I
so fervently prayed for as a child. I never knew what happened
to him and found his name on your website.
We are using the print out in her
project representing the POW's, MIA's, KIA's and WIA's.
My thanks to you again for providing
this information.
In the 70's NOTHING like this was
available.
God Bless You,
Rhonda Reynolds
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Subject: Maj. David
Duart Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 10:23:58 -0500 From: "Diane Cox [M-010]" <dianec@bblusa.net>
I would
like to return Maj. David Duart's POW bracelet. He was
captured 2-18-67 and repatriated 3-4-73. I understand Major
Duart has passed away, but I thought maybe I could get in touch with
one of the family. He had a daughter born the same year as
myself. I wore his bracelet when I was only 12 years old.
My grandmother bought it for me and I wore it for many many years.
As it turns out, I wore it after Major Duart had returned. It
was very difficult to get information without the internet! If
you can help me obtain any information, it would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank
you,
Diane Cox
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Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 22:07:25 -0500
(Central Daylight Time) From: "Lezlie" <lezlie@gt.rr.com> Subject: Love letters - family of William Pierson III
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From: <fool4greys@msn.com> Subject: Loveletters - CDR William McGarth 11-17-67 Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 00:42:48 -0500
Until I found this website I was unaware that CDR McGarth's remains
had been found back in 1985. I bought my POW/MIA bracelet with
my allowance back in the early 70s. I was told never take it
off...to do so would be to give up. This made a big impression
on me as a child! Probably because my own father was a Vietnam
Vet. As of today 5/17/2008, I am still wearing this bracelet.
It has only been off of my arm when I had a few surgeries.
If there is any of his family that would like to have this
bracelet back you may get in touch with me, fool4mygreys@yahoo.com.
Until that day, I will probably continue to wear my bracelet, as I
still can not give up on all the other vets that are still missing.
Sincerely,
Laura Hayek
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From: "Andi Scharf" <andiinorange@socal.rr.com> Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 21:51:56 -0700
I'd love to speak to the family of San
D. Francisco from Burbank, Washington, I believe.
I wore his bracelet for years. My sister wore the bracelet of
a POW, and he came back...I remember going to the airport and she
got to meet him and get a picture with him. I must have
been twelve or so. I prayed for years that some day I
would get to meet San D. Francisco...... as
far as I know he never came back. I have prayed for years
about him and for his family and would love to know what ever
happened.
I went to Vietnam last year.....to
Hanoi, and small town outside of Hanoi, Phu Ly, on a mission trip.
We built a playground for a very poor town. We
went to the 'Hanoi Hilton' and saw some leftover effects of the war,
but we also connected with a new generation of people, innocent
children, friendly smiles and grateful hearts.
Bittersweet, I suppose.
Anyway... should the Francisco
family ever get this, I would love to just let them know they've
been in my prayers and heart for over 35 years, and San has been a
treasure in my jewelry box for the 30 or so years since he left my
left wrist. God bless all our military heroes!
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 19:20:28 -0700 (PDT)
Hi I would like to know if the family of Wilbur
N "Newk" Grubb is reading these messages.
I have your Father's bracelets I was 10 when my mother gave it to me
and wore it a very long time. I would like to return it to you
if you would like to have it. Please have the Pow network give
you my e-mail, so I can give you all my love for the lost of your
father. Every night when the news would give the names of
who came back I hope to hear his name.
All my love to your family
Terri
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Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 13:21:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Timothy Flick <tkflick@yahoo.com> Subject: Maj. Joseph Lyons Chestnut
Back in the early 80's, I first heard of the POW bracelets from a
friend of mine who happened to have one. I went to a small
surplus store in Charles Town WV and purchased one. Maj.
Joseph L. Chestnut had been listed MIA on 10/13/1970 and I wore his
bracelet for many many years.
In recent years, I haven't worn it, but it has always had a
prominent spot on my desk.
Recently, I decided to search for any updated information on Maj.
Chestnut and to my astonishment, his remains were identified and
returned in 1995! On the one hand, I'm saddened that he is no
longer with us.. on the other hand, I'm very glad that his
family at least has closure!
If his family is interesting in having his bracelets, I would love
to return mine to them.
My email address is tkflick@yahoo.com
TimF
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Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 08:14:14 -0700
(Pacific Daylight Time) From: "Rolf & Chris Sabye" <sabyegrp@frontiernet.net> Subject: My Friend Mike
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From: "lildoody" <lildoody92@frontiernet.net> Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 13:57:48 -0700
I have worn the POW/MIA bracelet of CAPT.
ROBERT DAVIS since the early 1970's and often wondered if
he was ever found. Thanks to the Internet, now have the
answer. To his family, I have worn this bracelet on Memorial
Days as well as to the Coming Home Parade in Chicago - it seems
fitting to have looked up the information on Memorial Day 2008 and
wanted the family to know there is a stranger who has thought of
their family member over the years and gives her deepest, heartfelt
Thank you.
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: "gpreast" <gpreast@bellsouth.net> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 10:00:34 -0400
I have had CAPT
James E. Carlton Jr.'s bracelet for about six years. I
have not worn it as faithfully as I should have, but I have
made a lot of effort to remind in my generation of warriors (myself
included) about those who have gone before us.
If anyone would like me to return the
bracelet, please feel free to contact me at gregpreast@yahoo.com
All the best,
Greg Preast
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From: "Rachel Preston" <rachel@gotracy.com> Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 15:39:58 -0700 May
28, 2008 This
letter is for the family/friends of Lieutenant Col Henry
P. Brauner who, in 1972 his airplane was shot down
over 6
years ago I went to Washington D.C. and located his name on the
Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall. To my dismay, he was still MIA.
As I was sketching his name in pencil on that windy day, a hand held
my scrap of paper down so I could finish the last 2 letters of his
name. I finished the sketch and stood up to thank the person
who helped me. I was face to face with a man with tears
streaming down his face. It caught me completely off guard.
He said “I am so sorry for your loss.” I explained to him
that I did not know this man, that I had only bought a POW bracelet
when I was 18 with his name on it. This stranger then said to
me “you may not know who he is, but he knows who you are.”
With his words, I was moved to tears. We hugged and cried in
one another’s arms, until the tears subsided. No other words
were spoken, there was no need. Our embrace ended and he
slowly walked away. I was so caught up in the moment, I
watched him go without ever asking his name or anything about him.
Little did he know that I would be forever changed by our encounter.
Vacations
end and I was back home in Fast
forward to yesterday, May 27, 2008. I am at work, and my cell
phone rings. The caller says her name is Jeanette and she is
from the Star Ledger Newspaper in So,
let me take this moment to thank Henry Brauner and all of the other
brave young people (and their families) who sacrificed their lives
for the freedom of the Rachel
Preston rpreston1973@yahoo.com
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From: "Scott Beaty" <sportsmusic@bellsouth.net> Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 19:54:57 -0400 I
have the copper pow/mia bracelet of BIGGS,
EARL ROGER.
I bought it sometime in the 70’s and would be glad to give it to
his family if they want it. I
looked for his info in the past with no luck but looked it up last
Sunday and found his bio here. Please
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Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 08:18:01 -0700 (PDT) From: Ken Casto <kcasto1@yahoo.com> Subject: SGM Edward J Guillory
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From: "Jane Sanderson" <jsanderson.hcssc@sbcglobal.net> Subject: pow remains Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 08:45:34 -0400
I have a bracelet from 1LT.
Neil B. McKinney and the bio stated
his remains were retruned and buried in 1996. There is no family
member listed who would like his bracelet back. Do you know if there
is someone who would like it back or do I keep it?
Jane Sanderson,
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From: "BETH SCHMIDT"
<baschmidt1@msn.com> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:24:29 -0400
Hello
I was deeply saddened to discover via this site that Capt. John
Hardy (MIA October 12, 1967) did not make it home. I had his POW/MIA
bracelet since I was a child but had lost it over the years. My mom
just found it when going through some things at home and returned it
to me today.
For a brief time, I was elated to have the name, in the hope of
contact him and thanking him for his service and to let him know I
had his bracelet. I remember sitting and watching for his name on TV
back in the 70s. Although I never saw his name then, I suppose, the
child in me whole-heartedly believed that he had returned home.
Although very much belated, I wanted to send a note of sincere
condolence. I know that such a loss can never be forgotten or
completely healed, and the apparent lack of closure on top of the
loss is a tragedy greater than I can imagine. I respect to the
utmost the privacy of his family's grief and do not seek a response
for myself. However, if there is any small comfort in sending a
note, I thought it worth sending one.
Know that there was a child praying for him then and thinking of him
fondly from time to time over the course of more than 30 years
since. And there is a proud American adult today who genuinely
mourns his loss and respectfully honors his memory.
Although the bracelet is broken, I treasure it and will keep it in a
place of honor. However, if someone in his family should want it for
any reason, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Beth Schmidt
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From: "Missy Crane" <mcrane@arnoldmo.org> Subject: MIA bracelet Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:47:32 -0500
After forgetting about it for years, a
co-worker jogged my memory about the bracelet that I bought many
years ago and still have. I was able to find out through your
web site that my guy came home in 1988. his remains.
Charles E. Franklin
Date of loss - 8/14/66
I found that he had been shot down over
Hanoi and that his remains were returned in 1988.
Is there any way that you could contact
a family member of his so I can return the bracelet to them. I
almost hate to part with it at this point but if they would like to
have it I would be honored to send it to them.
Thank you for your time.
Melissa Crane
St. Louis Missouri
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Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:49:53 -0500 From: Carlottarhoades <carlottarhoades@aol.com>
Dear Family of Timothy Owen,
My name is Janet Arnold. I have kept the bracelet of Timothy
Owen ever since I received it well over thirty years ago.
I wore it for many years, often, just gazing at his name and
saying a prayer for him. He was very much a part of my life
for a very long time. I never forgot him after I put on
that bracelet. The date he went missing was 6-29-68.
I want his family to know that I never forgot Timothy. I have
always wondered what happened to him. When I found this site
on line, I was so very sad to know that he has never been found.
If I ever have a chance to go to the Vietnam Memorial, I will leave
his bracelet at the wall in hopes that others will be moved to pray
for him also.
I wish his family peace on this earth and many wonderful memories
of him.
Love,
Janet Arnold
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From: "alpha1905" <alpha1905@juno.com> Subject: CAPT. RONALD BRIGGS Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:08:32 -0400
My sister received a bracelet with the
name captain Ronald Briggs and with the date of 2/6/69 she recently
passed away and while going through her belongings we came upon the
bracelet, I would be happy to return it to his family if they wish
you may contact me by e-mail alpha1905@juno.com
or my mail 1317 st. rt. 43 mogadore ohio 44260
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From: "kim" <hildene@optusnet.com.au> Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:36:12 +0300 Congratulations
on this wonderful site which I only discovered this very day. My
husband and I both served in the Australian Army and Jim, an
Engineer, is a Viet Nam veteran. It’s very gratifying to see the
love and care that is still being exhibited by so many people all
these years after the cessation of hostilities in VN, as
evidenced on this site, and others. We’ve
been fortunate to live in Viet Nam twice since 1968, in 2001
and 2006, during which times we were shown enormous courtesy and
much kindness by the Vietnamese with whom we were in daily contact.
Many of these people had grown up during the 60’s and early
70’s, so it was interesting to hear their stories; the younger
generation, for whom the war is ‘history’, are still interested
in meeting and hearing about those who were in their country so long
ago. We were met with friendly attitudes across the board, and never
once experienced animosity, anger or disrespect, even when we lived
most recently in Ha Noi. I’m
an Australian, but when we lived in America in 2000, I was given the
name of a Marine MIA by Operation ‘Just Cause’. This
young man’s name is Dennis Ray Carter
and his home town was listed as Los Angeles. I’ve tried many times
to make contact with anyone from his family – sadly without
success. I still try every new option however, in the hope that one
day someone who knew and loved him will read the post and know that
even after all these years, he is still remembered, no matter
where we live. I’m
aware of the circumstances of his disappearance as a comprehensive
SITREP was filed at the time, but any additional information on this
Marine, or his family, would be greatly appreciated. We’re
currently living in the Middle East, but to avoid the possibility of
a response to what will be an out of date email address when we
finally return home at the end of this contract, please use my
Australian address if you wish to contact me - hildene@optusnet.com.au With
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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:51:38 -0600 From: "julie" <jsavagewonby1@comcast.net>
.Cdr Roy
Bowling was the name on my bracelet that I have had
since 1972. I just found out that He did not make it. I would pray
for him and think about him often and wondered if He made it
home, now I know. I am so sorry that I could never meet
him, and tell him thank you for his service . juli
haworth
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From: "Karen" <iammacsmom@hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:46:48 -0400
To the family of Major
Roscoe Fobair,
When I was in college I wore a POW/MIA
bracelet with the name of Major Fobair. I have kept it all these
years and often think about Maj. Fobair and the family he left
behind. I would like to give the bracelet to someone in his family
as a reminder that someone else prayed for your soldier and was
saddened by his passing. My e-mail address is iammacsmom@hotmail.com.
If you read this, contact me and I will send the bracelet to you
with my thanks for his sacrificial service to our country.
Thank you very much,
Karen Everett
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: Grumpy2bde@aol.com Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:12:00 EDT
to the family of SSG
ROBERT J. ACALOTTO
i am wearing his bracelet and will continue to do so until
his status is known i have seen on the history or military channel i
forget which they spoke of the situation where the ssg was lost and
it amazed me. i am a member of the second brigade m/c we are
supporters of all vets but especially Vietnam vets if the family
would like the bracelet back i would be more than happy to oblige
them till then i will continue to wear this symbol of his bravery
and guts as a reminder to those that may forget i will remind them
of the sacrifice made by many brave men and women and continuing
through today with our brave men and women. if the family of the ssg
would like to contact me my e-mail is grumpy2bde@aol.com
let us all remember "all gave some gave all"
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Delivered-To: info@pownetwork.org From: "marsha hinckle" <marsha@commonsenseelderlaw.com> Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:21:20 -0500 To
Whom It May Concern: My
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From: Prettywolf1959@aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 17:41:13 EDT
I have a POW bracelet from when I was a teenager. I kept this
bracelet on forever and prayed everyday I have never heard if he
came back or what happened. I did write a letter to his family
back when I first got the bracelet but never heard back. I
just would like to know if he is back home. I can't find him
on the wall. His name was MS
James Salley JR.
March 31 1971. I would like his family to know that I have his
bracelet and he has never been forgotten. If he is home I would
like to return his bracelet to him. If he has family that would
like the bracelet I would like to return it. My email address is
pretty_wolf2000@yahoo.com.
I would love to hear from anyone who can help me locate him or his
family. I am now 48 and he is always in my mine. You are
never forgotten.
Thank You
Cindy Masser
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Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:40:34 -0500 From: "Richter,Karen" <krichter@iat-harco.com>
Hi,
I have
a POW bracelet I got 40 years ago. I wonder if there is a way to
track down the family.
I found
the information on the Marine involved on your website.
Capt/
Major Lionel Parra Jr.
US
Marine Corps/03
Unit
VMJ 1 MAG 11
Date of
Birth: 4/12/1938
Home
City Sacramento, CA
Date of
Loss 7/17/1968 ( printed on the bracelet also)
Country
of loss South Vietnam
Status
1973 MIA
Category
4
I went
to see the replica of the Vietnam Wall and got some information.
I
called years ago and heard he had a brother Bennie Parra that worked
at Fulton Ca Prison. and a sister.
I was
never able to locate the family. Is there a way or website to get
the information so I
can
contact them or they could contact me?
Thank
you for any help you may provide..
Karen
Richter
Schaumburg,
IL 60194
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From: "Pam" <cannon54@embarqmail.com> Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:53:15 -0500
Sirs:
I have a bracelet that I
purchased when I was in high school in the 70's. The name on
the bracelet is T/Sgt. James
Williams. The date given is 12/29/67. From
research I have done, I believe that he was killed in a C-130 crash.
I also believe that his remains have been identified and returned.
As a bereaved parent
myself and a former wife of a Viet Nam veteran, I am wondering if
this man's family would like to have his bracelet back. I
would be willing to mail it to them if they are interested. I
would also love to learn about their son if they would like to
share.
Could you please inform
me as to how I would go about doing this?
Thank you for any help,
Pam Cannon
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From: "Steve Maglio"
<superman2112ms@msn.com> Subject: SGT Richard Roberts Bracelet Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:17:15 -0500
Mindy,
I came across your email on a website. Just thought I would let you
know my sister wore his bracelet for many years. She passed away a
few years ago and I now have it. Being a little young for that time
I looked into how to return it. I was told to keep it until he
finally comes home. So I still have it. I decided to write you only
because my father died if a heart attack in 1969 when I was only
two. I too never knew my dad. I know how it is to want to learn more
about the man the person. My heart goes out to you. If you would
like the bracelet I would be more than honored to send it.
Steve A Maglio
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From: "Jane Sanderson" <jsanderson57@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Sad News Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:44:32 -0400
Thanks for keeping me informed. My prayers and
sympathies also go out to the Jimenez and Fouty families.
I can't believe they are gone. One of my
coworkers seen it on the news this morning but did not make a
connection until she seen me in tears. We just were talking about
them missing yesterday at the lunch table.
I am holding a special prayer for Ahmed Altiae. Hopefully he will be found alive and come home!
Jane Sanderson
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Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:17:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Jodie Friend <jodiesbeachboy@yahoo.com>
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From: "Robyn Lee Naber"
<bucmom23@bellsouth.net> Subject: Earl Brown Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:30:12 -0400
I have a bracelet from junior high. It's
for Capt Earl Brown 11-24-69.
Does he have family still alive? If so I would be honored to give
the bracelet to his family.
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From: char03@comcast.net To: info@pownetwork.org, <info@pownetwork.org> Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:22:58 +0000
Hi,
I recently found a POW bracelet with CDR Joseph P. Dunn's name on it
in a bag from the Everett, MA, Target Store. I am
aware that bracelets cannot be returned to the POW's family, but was
wondering if the person who lost the bracelet was looking for it.
Please email me at char03@comcast.net
if you would like it returned. Until then we will keep it safe
at our home.
Thank you,
Charlene St. Andre
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Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:32:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Mags Otoole <magsotoole@yahoo.com>
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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:49:32 -0400 From: shy1here00@aol.com
Hi -
My name is Silvana and I have carried with me all these years a POW/MIA/KIA bracelet back from 1970. I just finally found the information of how to possibly forward the bracelet to any family member if anyone would like. The name on the bracelet is: CAPTAIN ALFONSO R. CASTRO died 11/04/69 from Los Angeles, which is where I am from. If someone can please let me know one way or the other on how or if I can return to someone, my email address is: sferrel51@aol.com or sferrel511@yahoo.com thank you. Silvana (Garcia) Ferrel |
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Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:48:48 -0700 (PDT) From: mary gilmore <yram212001@yahoo.com>
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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:25:15 -0600 From: "Annie Sharbrough" <annie.sharbrough@gmail.com> Subject: LOVELETTERS re: COL. STANLEY S. CLARK
Hello family of Col. Stanley S. Clark,
My name is Ann Sharbrough. I've been wearing your father's bracelet since I bought it in the very early 1970's. When I got my bracelet, I wrote your family. Col. Clark's daughter, I believe it was, corresponded with me for a while. I don't know if she would remember our correspondence as it was a long time ago and there must have been many people writing to your family at that time. Those letters meant a lot to me then and still do to this day. They made your family and your father like members of my family as well and you've never been far from my thoughts since. I'm 50 years old now and, if I remember correctly, I think she was my age or a few years older. When I found this site on the internet, I found your father's biography. It was emotionally like reading the biography of my father. Some of that information I knew from the correspondence with your family in the 1970's. I just wanted you to know how often I think of your family and that your father is not forgotten. I continue to wear this bracelet and hold you all close to my heart. Sincerely, Ann Sharbrough My email address is below if you would like to send an email. It would be interesting to hear how your family is doing as I've felt so close to you all from the letters I received as a young teenager. annie.sharbrough@gmail.com |
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