LETTERS AND NOTES
FROM
THOSE
THAT WEAR THE BRACELETS:
To families, friends, and former prisoners of war....
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Good afternoon,
My name is Susan E. Yager and I wear 2 bracelets
Lcpl THEOTHIS COLLINS
USMC 19 AUG 68 SVN FROM ASBURY PARK NJ
LTJG
DENNIS M. EHRLICH USN 19 JAN 67 SVN
FROM NJ
If anyone knows there families please contact me
You are never forgotten
Love,
Susan
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I am seeking information on a bracelet that I
have worn since 1972. It has not left my arm. |
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It is with pride that I carry on the legacy of this
man's MIA bracelet.
My name is Dawna Bodin and I'm the daughter and
stepdaughter of two retired Marines, both of whom served and
thankfully returned from Vietnam, after multiple tours. They
were also drill instructors on Parris Island in South Carolina.
My older sister Linda was born there when my Dad was in boot
camp.
My earliest memories are of watching my Daddy
march his platoon past the base officers and commanders on their
graduation day.
I'm a very proud Marine "brat" and grew up to
marry a former Air Force crew chief, and with him I traveled
from State to State and across the world following the money
from government contracts as he was a great aircraft mechanic.
David passed away at the age of 50 in 2009. Our son and I miss
him still.
I can only imagine how Major Egan's family must
have felt all those years ago when he went missing, and I'm sure
they still feel the heartache to this day. I read that another
soldier made claim that he was held as a prisoner with Major
Egan...
So, I have to pray that someday he will come
home.
I'm honored to have this bracelet in my
possession, but I would also like to offer it to anyone in his
family that would like to have it and keep the home fires
burning.
Semper Fi and God bless this man for the
sacrifice he made for his country.
I hope this message gets to the right people.
Thank you and ooh rah
Dawna Bodin
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The copper bracelet: Local
woman recalls years of prayer for prisoner of war
In the late 1960s, a popular magazine ran an
advertisement encouraging readers to purchase a bracelet
engraved with the name of a POW and the ...
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Hello- My name is John K. Nelson. Recently, my mother (Joan R. Nelson) passed away & I found the POW bracelet of Captain James Huard among her belongings. My mother wore this bracelet for many years in the hopes that Capt. Huard would return home safely. I researched Capt. Huard’s name and know his remains were returned in 1988. I was wondering if Capt. Huard’s family would have interest in having this POW bracelet knowing that someone had worn it for many years, but I have no idea if it’s appropriate to contact his family or if they would want the bracelet. ... Best wishes, John K. Nelson Lake Bluff, IL johnk.nelson3@gmail.com |
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I have the POW/MIA bracelet of Maj Joseph T. Kearns, Jr.
I would love to return it to any family member
Roy Clark |
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I still have his pow bracelet |
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Blessings, I found this amazing memory from my childhood. I wish I had contacted you then but I was too little. At the same time I did write to president Nixon asking why we were at war and got a generic postcard response. I probably still have that postcard somewhere. As I hope and work toward letting go of cancer I am also letting go of stuff I have held onto. This is how I found my broken bracelet I will always remember. I am so grateful this website let me see his photo. Blessed be! {my sister and mom both had bracelets too. We got to return mom’s guys unbroken one but that was the only one still intact] |
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My name is Peggy Kelly. I have a bracelet of Capt. Jeffrey Harris. I understand his remains were returned in 1997. If any family members would like it returned, please let me know, I will be glad to send it wherever.
Peggy Kelly pkelly12@woh.rr.com Thank you |
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As a young HS Kid, I sent off for a POW/MIA
bracelet. I received Lt Col Robert Hagerman, 11-6-67. I wore it through
HS until my 1971 graduation and into my college years. After the end of
the Vietnam War and getting married I put the bracelet into my jewelry
cabinet on my dresser. I would take it out occasionally and wonder what
ever happened to Robert? Ten years ago I learned of the POWnetwork.org
website and typed in the name- the info popped up on my screen
REMAINS RETURNED 12/04/85… I was sad and happy at the same time- but
mainly happy that the family could “officially” close the chapter of the
unknowing after all those years of wondering. With this week (August 7th) being the
anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War, I took out Roberts bracelet
again and wore it for the day as my way to remember and honor his
service to our country. Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice…. LT COL ROBERT HAGERMAN!!!
Frank Miller |
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To the family & friends of
Maj. Joseph Karins, |
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Dear S/SGT. Klaus Scholtz Family,
I was in grade school when the Vietnam War started.
By the time I was in Junior High / High School, the
bracelets were coming out. I chose S/SGT.
Klaus Scholtz. I always wore the bracelet, refusing to take it off.
After many years, the bracelet started to crack in the middle, and
the finish on the inside was almost completely worn off.
I did not want it to break or be lost. So, I
begrudgingly placed it in a pottery jar that I cherish. Even
though I could not wear it, and we had never met, this brave man has
been on my mind and in my heart all these years. However, time had
clouded my memory as to his name. Recently, while going through a
jewlery box of my mothers, I saw it. We moved many years ago, and
the jar had been placed in a box with other sentimentally important
items. How it got in the jewelry box, I have no clue.
I had been thinking about this soldier more intensely
as of late. I do not think it coincidence in finding it. We were in
San Diego in February and toured a Navy vessel. There were bracelets
on display, with the history behind each one, for those that had
returned.
I guess I just wanted you all to know that, because
of the information I read (see below), I have printed "In Memory of
Me" and will be framing it and the bracelet. At this time I would
not feel right in "returning" it as it seems (to me) that our
government has not
"positively identified"
SGT. Scholtz. In his Bio, the status listed is "Remains
Returned - ID Announced 8 February 1990". However it also states
that of the group, only Sgt. Richard A. Fitts was positively ID'ed
from the evidence at the crash site.
If there is any
updated information, I would appreciate knowing. When I die, will I
then pass it to my nephew. He will NEVER be forgotten!
Let us bring them ALL home!
Teresa
Critics of the U.S. Government's
identification of the entire crew of the |
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My name is Michelle Nash. When I was in the 8th
grade, I purchased a POW bracelet, which I still have. The
bracelet reads, S/Sgt. Daniel Phillips, 2-7-68.
I know he never made it home, and his remains were not returned. I
have had this bracelet for almost 50 years. Is there a family
member who would like the bracelet? |
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A gentleman died from Arkansas. I acquired a bracelet. I have worn it ever since.
Major George W. Clarke Jr.
Went missing 16 Oct 1967
It says LAOS
I found his picture on the internet. He is one of my
screen saver. I see his photo and say a prayer. Lord I know he's
with you. I ask his family has found peace in not knowing. I ask
some how you find a way to let them where he is so they can bring
him home. Amen
N. Korea is returning soldier. I pray families of
these returning soldiers find peace of mind and heart now. I say a
prayer that maybe Major Clarke finds his way home.
I'll keep wearing my bracelet.
He is not Forgotten.
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Hello , I have often worn his POW bracelet and prayed for Capt. Robert Cozart Jr. and his family. I was in junior high when I first received the bracelet. I to have many family members who have and are currently serving in the military. It is a very honorable and respected profession. I know the sacrifice your family has made. May god bless your family members. It is my hope to return the bracelet to a family member.
Paula |
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Good Morning,
It has been fifty years ago today that Captain David J. Rickel was shot down over North Vietnam. I have been wearing Captain Rickel’s POW bracelet since October 1971. Since I put that bracelet on, I’ve often wondered if Captain Rickel had any surviving relatives; wife, children, parents, siblings, etc.
Can you supply me any information on this subject. If not, do you know if there is any place where I can go to get that kind of information.
For your information, I was in the Air Force from September 1967 to May 1971 and served in Vietnam from November 1969 to November 1970.
Thanks you for your attention in the matter.
Respectfully
Marc A. Mogavero |
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Dear Major Brashear and Family,
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As a high school student in the ‘70s acquiring a
POW bracelet was the “in” thing to do, or the patriotic thing to do.
Raised by a retired Air Force dad and WWII veteran, we were supportive
of the war at that time. |
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From: Susan Humphrreys <susanhumphreys@comcast.net> Sent: March 26, 2018 Subject: Pfc Antonio R. Sandoval USMC Pfc.Antonio R. Sandoval
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Hello,
My husband still has his POW/MIA
Bracelet from the early 70s and we would love to return this
bracelet to the family if at all possible. The bracelet was worn for
SPEC 5 James L. Moreland
(Leslie) "Les" 2-7-68.
Remains ID'd 2-2011, I read that his mother Gladys
Parks passed away 4/1/2001. If there are siblings or children of
Les, we'd be happy to send this bracelet to them if they'd like. We
don't want to open any wounds and just want them to know that Les is
still thought about.
Thank you in advance,
Trisha Hroblak
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I was living outside of Tokyo Japan near an Army base
named Camp Zama when my girlfriends and I picked our MIA/POW bracelets.
The year was 1969~I was 10 years old. I picked the bracelet with Capt.
Gray Warrens name on it because I liked that he was a captain. I wore my
bracelet to remind me to pray for him. It is now 49 years later. I have
kept this bracelet safe all these years because it’s always been one of
my most treasured possessions. If anyone knows something
about his surviving family members please contact me at lollyjeans@live.com.
Thank you. And God bless you Captain Warren for fighting for my freedom. |
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It has been many , many years since the Vietnam War and at that time I purchased a bracelet with the name Lt. Col. Donald King /5-14-66. I have have never stopped thinking of Donald King and still have his bracelet. I often wish that this bracelet program continued for other wars so that all military personnel could be carried in someone's heart forever, it is one time when a stranger becomes a friend.Prayers to all the family of those never returning but never forgotten.
Jane |
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To the family of Capt.
Frederick Hess Jr.:
My mother received his bracelet in high school in
1970, when she was 16. When I was 16, she gave it to me and I
have worn it for nearly 21 years now. In fact, your family
member saved me from injury once. When I was pregnant with my
daughter, I was attacked by a large dog that was roaming the
neighborhood. He clamped down on my arm, but got a mouthful of
metal as he tried to shake me. I have one small scar under my
bracelet from the incident. It could have been much worse. My
own daughter will be 16 in a few months and I plan to give it to
her for her birthday. We will continue to wear it until he is
brought home.
Janese Crawford Fundock
Virginia Beach, VA. |
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To the relatives of 1 Lt.
Sam Cordova:
I received Sam's bracelet back when I was a young
teenager. My grandmother bought two bracelets from a University
of Northern Iowa college student. One she kept for herself and
one she gave to me. I believe I was probably around the age of
14 or 15 at the time. This would have been the early 1970's. I
wore Sam's bracelet for so many years and then I tucked it away
when I got married and had children. I got the bracelet out
many times over the years and wore it and talked about it and
wondered about Sam. Who was he, where had he grown up and
wondered if he had ever made it home. I hoped so.
I searched for him back in the 90's when we first
got internet but couldn't find any information about him. So
once again I tucked the bracelet safely away. I have moved
countless times over the years and always the bracelet stayed
safely tucked away and followed me. A few times I misplaced it
and then it would appear in a box somewhere. I have thought of
Sam and his family often and hoped for good news for all.
Today I found his bio online and read the news
that he finally was brought home to rest on American soil. I
would think this was somewhat of a relief for his family. I
hope it was anyway.
I don't know much about Sam but I did learn he
was a teacher before going to Vietnam and that his birthday was
August 27. I also work in the schools as a Para Educator
working with special needs students and my birthday is August
20th. Maybe these things were what drew me to Sam's bracelet.
Who knows. What I do know is I have thought of Sam over the
years and I appreciate his service to our country. I am just
sorry Sam is not still with us today.
My hope is that someone that knew Sam or perhaps
a relative of his will see this letter and know that someone
else cared enough to buy his bracelet and wear his name on my
wrist and think of him often through the years.
Thank you Sam and may you be resting in peace and
watching over all of us.
Rona Duke
Iowa City, Iowa
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