Because we are lucky to have each day

I always keep something on my wrist whether it is a rubber band or a homemade item. While I was at Sesame Place I was waiting in line when I saw a man wearing one of your bracelets.  After speaking to him I learned that he was a NYC fireman and he told me to check on the internet for the bracelet. I picked Todd Beamer because he lived about 15 miles from my town and was the same age as me.  Also because it makes you think how lucky we are to have each day.  You never know when it may end.

Matthew G.

For FDNY Paramedic Carlos Rey Lillo Killed on 9/11/01

I ordered a Memorial Bracelet in memory of my husband's former FDNY paramedic partner Carlos Rey Lillo who was killed on September 11, 2001. He was a wonderful funny sweet incredible happy peaceful handsome man whom we miss terribly. We have photos of Carlos, a golfball from his Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing, a Tee shirt of his, his CD player he sold to my husband to save money for his wedding. Photos of him and his wife at a wedding we were all at in July 2001. We have a memorial to him on our mantle and I thought your bracelet would be a fitting addition plus it benefitted a worthy cause, the Orphans fund.

Julia C.

For our Friend Gerard "Rod" Coppola Lost in Tower 1

I bought 2 sizes of the same name.  I  gave the bracelet to my husband as a birthday gift.  He was crushed when he found out our friend was a victim.  I wore a POW bracelet in High School, which I returned to him when he came home.  I also have a bracelet for the only man from Bayonne that did not return from Viet Nam.  

Our friend Gerard "Rod" Coppola worked for WNET as an engineer and he split his time between the towers and the studio.  He was in tower 1 above the impact zone, so he never came down.  His remains were found Christmas day 2001.

I am an RN at Bayonne Medical Center in New Jersey, across the river from Ground Zero.  We received patients that were able to RUN from the towers.  I was privileged to take care of some of these brave people.  I will never forget that terrible day.  I will never forget those patients and the stories they told.  I can no longer hear "God Bless America" without crying or having a lump in my throat. I will never forget.  I WILL NEVER FORGET. 

Margie-Ann F.

So I Never Become Complacent

I ordered them because I didn't want to forget that dreadful day and I am going to wear them as a reminder and as a reminder to others who also see me with them on.  People have a tendency to become complacent over time and I did not want that to happen and I felt that this was a small way that I could do that.

Gary M.

For Captain Patrick Waters

I am a Fire Captain with the Marin County Fire Department in Calif.  After 9-11 a friend at the Santa Rosa Fire Dept commissioned and painted a rendition of a firefighter emerging from the rubble of WTC.  He did 343 paintings, one for each Firefighter who had lost their lives.  I bought (all proceeds to the FDNY Widows and Orphans) one dedicated to Captain Patrick Waters.  In May of 2002 I was able to visit the house (Squad 288 - HazMat 1) that Capt Waters worked out of.  That house in Queens lost the most, 19, Firefighters out of all the FDNY houses.  I met some great guys and made some lifelong friends there.

Ron

For My Cousin Who's NYPD Partner Was Killed on 9/11

I ordered a VOT bracelet to support our country and for my cousin who is a NY Police Officer. His Partner was the only NYPD female officer killed. 

Cindy

For the Heroes on Board Flight 93

During the Viet Nam war, I wore an MIA bracelet to honor a soldier/hero lost in combat.  I consider 9/11 victims to be heroes especially those on board United Flight 93.

Mc

FOR FIREFIGHTER LT. DENNIS MOJICA

THERE USED TO BE A TV SHOW CALLED "THE BRAVEST" THAT WAS SIMILAR TO "COPS", BUT FOR FIREFIGHTERS.  I REALLY LIKED THE SHOW BECAUSE I HAVE QUITE A FEW FRIENDS WHO ARE FIREFIGHTERS.  WHEN THE SHOW WAS TAPED IN NYC, THEY WOULD OFTEN SHOW RESCUE 1'S PEOPLE.  LT. DENNIS MOJICA  WAS ONE OF THE OFFICERS ON RESCUE 1 AND HE REALLY REMINDED ME OF A COMBINATION OF A NUMBER OF MY FRIENDS SO I KIND OF GOT "ATTACHED" TO HIM.  I WAS VERY SAD  TO FIND THAT HE WAS KILLED WHEN THE TOWERS FELL.  HIS TEAM FOUND HIM 5 DAYS LATER.

KAREN

In Memory of Our Friend Who Died in the First Tower

I purchased bracelets for my husband and myself in memory of our friend who died in the first tower that terrible September day.  I am a nurse who cared for victims at our medical center.  I will never forget.   

In Memory of Those Who Lost Their Lives on Sept. 11

I have a Vietnam POW bracelet and I found your website when I was searching the internet to find out what happened to the POW whose name was on my bracelet.  Unfortunately, the soldier listed on my bracelet who went disappeared in 1967 is still listed as MIA.  In my search through the POW network I found reference to your website.  I wanted a bracelet to wear in memory of those who lost their lives in the tragedies of Sept. 11.  I don't want to forget that day and how it made me feel and how I hope it has changed my life.

Maryann

To Honor Los Carnales and La Familia Motorcycle Clubs

I have ordered like this. (LCMC - IN MEMORY OF - LFMC   OUR FALLEN

BROTHERS)

I am a member of a motorcycle club, Los Carnales M/C and La Familia M/C and

to honor those that have served us and our community I began wearing a

memorial bracelet in their honor.  I have had requests from others for a

bracelet but cannot personally fund 250 - 300 people getting one for

themselves via my credit card.

I wear one, that I am very proud of, and this last one I ordered is for one

of our highly respected original members. 

Singer