Share the Memory and Courage of CPL Jefferey Lawerence

The bracelet I order has CPL Jefferey Lawerence. I was friends with him in high school and attended his funeral this summer. I felt that getting his name on a bracelt would be my way of keeping his memory and sharing his courage with others.

My Friend Curt Mancini

My friend Curt Mancini was killed in January. I'd really rather not have the bracelet, but him instead. He was a police officer and once my partner on a task force.

To Remind Me Everyday of How Fortunate Many of Us are

I am a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, and I wanted to choose an 18 year old who lost his life fighting for our country. I wanted the bracelet to remind me everyday of how fortunate many of us are.

Very Respectfully,
C4C Calvin
A-3 Element
CS-09 Vikings "Valhalla"
United States Air Force Academy

For PFC Charles Sims

On OCT 3, 2003 one of my soldiers, PFC Charles Sims, drowned. He was one of the most mature 18 year olds that I had ever met. He had a bright future ahead of him. At that time, I only knew his family through letters. I wrote to each of my junior soldiers (E4 and below) families to ensure that the families were kept informed.

This bracelet will stay on my wrist until the day I die to remind me of how precious a human life is and that preserving a human life is the most important thing a leader can do.

WESLEY
1LT, MP
Executive Officer

For My Friend Stationed in Alaska

I ordered the bracelet in honor of my friend. We were stationed together in Alaska and this is a way I can honor him every day.

Thank you,

Matt Z.

For the 226th En. Co. 62nd EN BN

I was with the 226th En. Co. 62nd EN BN. On 23 March 2003, my Unit moved in to Iraq. This was also the birth date of my late mother. When I got home, I wanted a way to remember that day and to remember the one's that did not get to come home with me!

Thank you,
SSG. Howard

For Curt in Fort Lauderdale

I worked with Curt back in Fort Lauderdale. He was just a fantastic guy. Some days I can't believe he is gone, but I know he did something he truly believed in.

Thank you,

Jessica

For Teacher Barbara Edwards on Flight 77

I ordered the bracelet because Barbara Edwards (who was a victim on Flight 77 was a teacher at one of our local high schools.

For 3 Soldiers Brought to 28th Combat Support Hospital

The story of why I ordered them is bittersweet as I am sure many are. Though I did not personally know these 3 brave soldiers who were killed in action, my daughter did come to know them - briefly. She was an army nurse with the 28th Combat Support Hospital in Tikrit, Iraq and treated them all. She herself has many amazing and touching stories of her own heroism as she and her particular unit followed the 3rd I.D. in the major combat operations into Baghdad and later on she was transferred into Tikrit. She was honored to be one of the people who got to treat and serve many of our wounded, dying, or soldiers killed in action there.

She hasn't told me everything of course, but a few things do stand out that she shared. 2 of the bracelets were ordered in memory of 2 young soldiers who were killed by a roadside bomb. The night this happened she and her team of other doctors and healthcare professionals worked tirelessly through the evening/night to try to save them. They had to give many units of blood, until they finally ran out - but my daughter gave her own blood to one of them (I am wearing his bracelet on my wrist right now). Though they fought professionally and valiantly to save them - they could not. During a break that night, she e-mailed me and asked me and all of our prayer circle back home to pray for them and their families. She is wearing the 2nd soldiers bracelet from that night.

The 3rd bracelet is being worn by my husband. This was for another Sgt. that my daughter also treated and he was transported to another facility and later died. She told of his heroism of how he took the brunt of an explosion to save those around him. His heroism will never be forgotten by her, his buddies or us.

My daughter spent one year in Iraq taking care of and watching others like them die for what they believed in. She believed in it too, despite these terrible losses. She is home now, but none of us ever want to forget those who fought and are still fighting for freedom for us...even those who are criticizing what they are there for. I only wish somehow that their families could know how much they were professionally and lovingly taken care of in their last moments.

My daughter believes that she was allowed to go there for a purpose not only to provide top notch nursing care, but she felt it was her privilege to be the one who could be with many of these soldiers their last moments on earth. She talked with them, encouraged them and did all she could for them as she deeply cared for them - knowing that their families and loved ones would have loved to have been able to be there for them.

We salute here and the soldiers these 3 represent by wearing these bracelets every day!

Thanks,
Teresa

Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum

I found your site by searching Gunnery Sgt. Baum's name on the Internet. I am running in the Marine Corps Marathon in honor of GS Baum and when I came across your site, I wanted to purchase a bracelet in his name. I did not know him, but I have an extreme respect for anyone that has served or is serving for our country.

Sincerely,
Geoff

For My Son While He is in Iraq

I found your site my accident but was glad to have stumbled on it. I was looking for a bracelet my son was allowed to wear with his uniform while he is lraq. We wanted to put his sons name on it. Your site was just what we wanted.

Thank you again,
Helena

To Remember all the Terrorist Victims

My mom and I wanted to order a bracelet because we felt it was important to remember all the terrorist victims. It breaks my heart every time I hear of an innocent person getting killed by such a violent act. I have not personally known any of these victims, but tears have been shed over their deaths. We pray for those hostages still held captive and for the families who have lost loved ones.

Sue

For my Sister Who Got Out of the World Trade Center

I ordered a bracelet because my sister was in the World Trade Center and thankfully got out. I think we have taken our eyes off of the real enemy and I hope I can tell people what I think about this when they ask about the bracelet. We should be after Osama Bin Laden not in Iraq.

I also ordered the bracelet for Sirius because my heart broke for the Port Authority Police officer who told the dog to stay. I have lost my faithful companions and I can't imagine how this officer felt. Thanks for this wonderful way to remember. (I also wore a POW bracelet for years. It is still in my jewelry box.)

To Show the World our Solders are Important

Out of curiosity, I went to archived news of the area where the soldier I chose lived. It was heartbreaking to put a family, face and story to this bracelet, but at the same time an absolute honor! This soldier was only 18 and left behind a son he never saw. Every soldier is special and our hearts and prayers go out to them and their families. Thank you for an opportunity, through this bracelet, to show the world our soldiers are important and there is a name to each one rooted in our nation.

Thank you again. I wear this bracelet with pride, a deep sense of loss and a memory of the price our soldiers paid with their lives. How thankful I am for what they did and do for our freedom and the freedom of nations in trouble.

Warm thanks,
Christine

For Felix A. Vale

After September 11 I donated as much money as I could to orphans, spouses, and fire fighters. I heard about Memorial Bracelets and found your site a year later, but couldn't figure out how to choose from so many names. It is simply overwhelming.

I told my mom about the bracelets and she told me that she and my father wore MIA-POW bracelets during and after the Vietnam War (my father is a 95% disabled Vietnam Veteran). I was very touched.

This year I decided to finally order my bracelet. The site offered a random selection of names. Felix A. Vale was the random selection. Before I placed my order, I looked up his memorials online. I found that he was only 29 years old, and lived with and supported his mother. His little brother also died that day at the WTC (he had gotten him a job). I was saddened that only one friend wrote an obituary note.

I was able to find that personal touch with Felix. I returned to your site and ordered the bracelet.

For our Nephew Raymond Losano

Raymond Losano was our nephew. He was like a son to my husband and myself. I stood across from him as his first child was born and watched a boy become a man/father. We took him to the recruiter the last time he went to sign his final papers. Losing him was like losing our own son who is in the US Navy and was in Iraq aboard the USS Constellation when his cousin was killed. His wife and children (his wife was expecting their second child when he died) live here in Tucson so we see them very often, just as Raymond would have wanted us to. His parents live in TX so we are the kids grandparents here in Tucson. Raymond lived here when he joined the AF. Again, I love my bracelet and after I show it to other family members, I'm sure we will be ordering more. On Oct. 18 we will be in San Diego watching our son sail away again to parts unknown to do his duty once again as a Sailor in the US Navy. We just hope and pray he and all the others come home safely.

Sincerely,
Thelma
A Very PROUD Navy Mom and still grieving Air Force Aunt

To Help me Cope with My Feelings

I used to wear one in the early 70s but lost it when I was in the hospital with pneumonia. I wish that I could remember his name but can't. I lost my wife in May of this year and as a reason to carry on I decided to get back to my old self, which is to say that I served in the corps for 8 years. I have always been Patriotic and this helps me cope with my feelings.

Alan
Sgt. Retired USMC

To Open Discussions about the War

As I teenager I got a POW bracelet for the vietnam war. I'd worn it faithfully ever since. One evening I was doing some work on line and I wondered if those bracelets were being made now. I'd had support magnets for my car, and, unfortunately, thieves don't seem to care about the significance of what they steal, and they took my magnets, as well as my daughter's. When I found your site, I immediately ordered a bracelet for myself , one for my daughter, and one for a dear friend who's son is a black hawk pilot in Iraq. I have used my bracelets as a way of opening discussions about the war and about the lives of our soldiers who are risking it all for us. A bracelet is the least I can do to show my support for them.

Thank you,
Diana

For a Soldier's Soldier Shawn Clemens

I ordered my bracelet after I saw a Memorial Bracelet at the re-naming of the Cuba, NY Amvets Post #1 on September 18, 2004. The Amvets Post #1 was re-named the S/SGT Shawn M. Clemens Memorial Amvets Post #1.

My Memorial Bracelet has this inscription:

SSG Shawn M. Clemens NY Army
Enduring Freedom 29 Jan 04 KIA

A Memorial Bracelet was given to Shawn’s father Bill Clemens, by a friend of Shawn’s. I saw the bracelet on Bill’s wrist and asked him to show it to me. Bill Clemens is my son Kyle’s father-in-law. That would make Bill’s daughter Kristen my daughter-in-law. I first met Shawn when Kyle and Kristen were dating. I have several family members who have served in the armed forces of this great nation. My father was a Col. in the U.S. Air Force. My older brother was a Col. in the U.S. Army. My sister was a Brig. Gen. in the U.S. Army (also department chair for the Phys Ed. Department at West Point Military Academy); her husband was also a Col. in the U.S. Army. I also had two other sisters and a younger brother serve in the U.S. Army. I think partially because of my family’s involvement in the military, I naturally liked and admired Shawn Clemens.

Through his family, I was able to follow his career. In my opinion Shawn was a soldier’s soldier. I won’t list his entire (I think) eight year career, but Shawn was a sniper and a member of the 10th Mountain out of Fort Drum, NY. He had been deployed to Afghanistan, and was serving there at the time of his death. Although Shawn was my son’s brother-in-law, it still hurts me to think of Shawn in terms as final as death. Shawn had talked with my son about going on motorcycle rides with us when he returned to the states. We (my two sons’ and I) also recently have taken up the sport of paintball, and I am certain Shawn would have played that with us when he was able to. I would have loved to have him on our team! Shawn also left behind a three year old son who is so much his image. When I think that this little boy will grow up without his father makes me think of how lucky I was to have had my father for 49 years of my life…and what a terrific sacrifice Shawn made for his country.

Having lived with this since last January, the news reports of the KIA in the war in Iraq has a different meaning. These KIA are heroes, they are not nameless young men and women. They are sons and daughters of American families who now have to come to grips with their worst fear. I always think what a family must now experience when they have an unknown visitor, a representative of the U.S. military come to their home to notify them of their son or daughters death.

I lost my father-in-law, my mother-in-law and father in a nine month span of time. It was the single most difficult period of my life. Shawn was killed two years and two days after my dad passed away. I think about these four most wonderful people on a daily basis. I have my bracelet on my right wrist in memory of Shawn and of a life that could have been. I will always think of him, and of the other Military personnel who serve this nation so gallantly.

Robert

My Roommate's Cousin who Died in the WTC

I ordered this particular bracelet because I had always wanted a POW MIA bracelet after I saw a friend of my father's wearing one about 5 years ago, but could never find where to purchase one. Then, my Dad sent me the www.powbracelet.com web site and I noticed that you were also manufacturing bracelets for 9/11. My roommate's cousin died in the WTC so I decided to honor my roommate and her family by buying a bracelet with the name of her cousin.

A lot of our National Guard units here in Louisiana have been deployed and my husband and sons are among them. I ordered bracelets with my sons names and will be ordering one with my husband's name as soon as his promotion goes thru. I also ordered a bracelet for my oldest son who lost a friend in Iraq in 2003 (I saw the friend's name on your list.)

Dena

For my Battle Buddy Cpt. Mike Tarlavsky

The name on my bracelet is Cpt Mike Tarlavsky. He was killed in Iraq. He was my battle buddy in basic training.

Andy
"evil prevails when good men do nothing"

For American Airline Pilot John Ogonowski

I ordered this bracelet because my neighbor was the American Airline pilot that hit the world trade center. John Ogonowski was a great man and did a lot of great things from my town of Dracut, Massachusetts. He was well liked by all and left his three daughters and wife behind.

Cadet 3rd Class Jeff
Cadet Squadron 12 "Dirty Dozen"
United States Air Force Academy

To Never Forget the Damage that War can do

I have had a POW bracelet since my brother was in the Vietnam war. I still wear it and this new bracelet will join it on my wrist. I chose the man on my KIA bracelet because he is from my home state of Illinois and was killed on my birthday. Each year as I celebrate my birthday, I will celebrate this man’s life and all the others whose lives were sacrificed in a land so far from home. I truly believe that we must never forget the damage that war can do, not only to a country, but personally, to us all.

Holly
Rockford, IL

Viet Nam Solder Who Went MIA on My Birthday

I selected the MIA Bracelet because I am a Viet Nam Era vet. The person I selected was MIA on my birthday, July 17th and he was in the same branch of service I was in, the Air Force.

Larry

So I Would Never Become Like Those That Forgot

I ordered the bracelet because, I had to work this year on 9/11 due to a store meeting. During the meeting I asked 2 different managers if we could have a moment of silence. The first one said for what? and then said no. The second one said no, it would be bad for morale. I was so appalled by these responses, i ordered the bracelet so that I would never become like them. We all said we'd never forget... some of us did.

Tricia

For the Bifolchi Family

I ordered this bracelet because I want to remember the men and women who gave their lives for our country. I have never agreed with the reasons for the war and my wearing of a mia/pow bracelet is in tribute to the brave soldiers. I can't imagine how my soldiers' family deals with his never coming back home. I hope I never have to go through what the Bifolchi family has gone through.

For a Fellow Marie Who Died on My Birthday

I received the bracelet w/ Sgt Harry T. Wilson's information today.

The selection of the specific bracelet is tied distantly to my birth, the Marine Corps, and the Vietnam War. I'm currently an officer in the Marine Corps. I was born on June 4, 1970 in Saigon, Vietnam. The bracelet ordered identifies Sgt Harry T. Wilson, USMC, listed as POW/MIA on June 4, 1970, later to be identified as KIA.

So you can see there are threads that binds us. Sgt Wilson - a fellow Marine who fought in the Vietnam War and died on the day of my birth. I joined the Corps to give back some small measure of what those like him sacrificed. For without them, I would not a US Citizen and a US Marine.

Semper Fi,

Dai
Captain/USMC

To Think About Others

We ordered the bracelets because I think its so important to remember people who have lost some important in their lives to a horrible tragedy. The bracelet I ordered for my self, the gentleman died in the WTC and his last name is very similar to my maiden name, and that really touched me. I ordered a bracelet for my husband with the name of a young man who died in Iraq on Christmas Eve. I thought it was important to think about others suffering as we celebrate how important our own family and friends are.

Margaret

In Sara's Honor

I chose Sara E. Low because I have flown American Airlines a lot, and when I saw her name on the roster, I decided it would be fitting. This is just my way of remembering someone who perished. I did a little research on Sara and found out that she held 2 degrees, and yet continued to do what she loved the most.... Fly. I consider it a privilege to be able to show my support and wear this bracelet in Sara's honor.

Bill
Virginia

For Close Friend Susan Santo

Susan Santo was a close friend of mine. She was in tower 2 working that day. Thank you for offering this special opportunity to pay tribute to her, I miss her so much. She was a wonderful person.

Tami

To do Something for Someone That Gave so Much

I ordered my bracelet because a friend of mine owns one and I thought it was a lovely way to remember someone that served for our country and possibly keep their memory alive. I come from an Army family so I appreciate anything that has to do with the military, and I find this can be my part to do something right for someone that gave so much.

Thank you,

Jennifer

Alexandria Fire Fighter Andrew Fredericks

My mother has been an EMS supervisor for the City of Alexandria for 6 years and a paramedic for 12 years and my Dad is a retired Battalion chief for the same department. I was raised in the Fire Department and will die with the fire department (my mother and I have side-by-side boxes for our ashes in the Fire Department memorial here in the city). Andrew Fredericks was a fire fighter for our city for years and finally got the call to work in New York. Our city and country lost a great man (along with many others) that day and this is the one way I can wear his badge of courage on my sleeve (or wrist).

Diana

For the Family of a Soldier Killed in Iraq

Shortly after Sept. 11th I purchased a bracelet engraved with the name of a person who had died in one of the towers. I recently decided I wanted another bracelet with the name of a soldier who had been killed in Iraq, but I wasn't sure if such a bracelet existed. I was pleased to stumble upon your website, and even more thrilled at the quality and design of my bracelet. I plan on wearing it often, just like I do my 9/11 bracelet. Whenever I look down and notice my Memorial Bracelet on my wrist, I silently pray for this man's loved ones, whom I'm sure are still grieving him.

Thank you and God Bless!

Melissa

For my Uncle Fighting in Iraq

I ordered a bracelet because my uncle was fighting over in Iraq.

Sam

For SSGT Scott Sather

The bracelet I ordered - SSGT Scott Sather - was my friend's husband. They had been married a year when he was killed. They deserved more time together in this world.

Thanks for a nice way for me to remember Scott

Susan

For Daniel Romero and Mike Spann

The reason I ordered the bracelets is to honor my friend Daniel Romero who was killed in Afghanistan. Daniel and I served in the Army together, attending Special forces training in 1991. Always a warrior Daniel was still serving with SF when he was killed.

I moved on to work for the US Gov't in another capacity and will wear the other bracelet to honor another comrade, Mike Spann, also killed in Afghanistan.

Thank you,

Ashel

As A Constant Reminder

I bought the bracelet because I am in the Armed Forces. I wore a POW bracelet everyday for many years, but I am not from the Vietnam era and that was not my war to fight. We must never forget the brave men and women who fought the Vietnam War and I think we must continue to try to account for the missing. However, for me, I needed to connect myself with the War on Terrorism.

The events of Sept 11, 2001 were life changing for many people, myself included. I wear my bracelet to remind me why I go to work everyday. It is a constant reminder of the War on Terrorism and a solemn reminder of how easily life can be taken away. I will wear my bracelet everyday, with pride, just as I wear my uniform. Thanks for your service, it is a great reminder, and a great way to honor those that died on Sept 11, 2001. We must never forget!

MSgt Mike

For My Husband and Brother

MY HUSBAND WAS KILLED BY A TAXI CAB DRIVER ON APRIL 6, 2001. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN - 18, 16, 12 - AND THEN ON SEPTEMBER 11, MY BROTHER WAS KILLED AT THE TRADE CENTER. HE ALSO HAD THREE CHILDREN.

To Remember Why Aaron's Death was Not in Vain

In February 2003, my husband's National Guard unit was deployed. The spent until the end of May in Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, then travelled overseas and remained there until April 2004. November 29, 2003, the convoy my husband and 3 of our best friends (among others) were travelling in was ambushed. The two youngest of the four friends were riding together and their truck was hit. Aaron was killed, he was 22, Joe was injured. I purchased these bracelets in memory of Aaron and so that we will always remember the events that led to this war and will always remember why Aaron's death was not in vain.

Kelli

To Show Others That I Will Never Forget

Having been in the Fire/EMS field for nearly 8 years now, I wanted to find to show others I have not, and will not forget what happed on 09/11/01. I am also a Medic in the Air Force, so 09/11 had that extra special meaning to me. Being a Medic, I was able to help with the victims of the Pentagon attack, trying to help provide whatever closure I could for their families. Knowing that 343 Firefighters and 72 Police officers were killed on that Tragic day, my bracelet reminds me, and everyone else, that I Truly, Will Never Forget!!

Bryan

For Robert Fazio

Robert Fazio was a cousin of a good friend of my wife and daughters when we lived in Massapequa Park NY. I had a bracelet with the name of a member of FDNY who was a good friend of a former coworker but I lost it so decided to get another

In Memory of Sara Low

I am a flight attendant and I wanted to have this bracelet to remember what happened to all those who lost their lives on 9/11. I chose crew member Sara Low because she and I are both from Arkansas. Although I did not know her personally, I do know a close friend of hers. I want her family and friends to know that she is missed by many and will never be forgotten. I will wear this bracelet in Sara's memory every time I fly.

For Sgt. Michael Curtin

I am an active duty Airman in the United States Air Force stationed at Keesler Air Force Base
and first heard of Sgt. Michael Curtin when I was applying for Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. Sgt. Michael Curtin was an exceptional man who served his country as a Marine and later for the NYPD. I feel he and all the others who have lost their lives during this battle against terrorism must be remembered and your braclets do just that.

Naomi

For Firefighter Cherry

I choose Firefighter Cherry because he volunteered his time for Songs Of Love which gathers information from chronic and terminally ill children, about their friends, hobbies, family, pets etc. and writes a one of a kind song just for that child. Firefighter Cherry was a singer who worked with Songs of Love.

We, Dogs In Service (an organization that provides trained dog/handler teams to work with chronic and terminally ill children with their physical, occupational, speech therapists as well as Child Life specialists who help children understand and cope with their hospitalization and treatment) have worked with children that have been receipients of songs from Songs Of Love. We have seen how much the children use the tapes to help them cope with treatments, isolation etc. We also worked from September 2001 to January 2002 at Liberty State Park with some of the victim's families, friends as well as first responders.

On a personal level, I want to continue to honor those first responders, both the ones that died and the ones who tried to help. I thought the bracelet would do just that. Thank you Firefight Cherry - and everyone else who tried to help.

Susan

My Friends Brother-In-Law was at the WTC

My friend's brother-in-law, Andrew Jordan, was with the NYFD. He was killed at the WTC - responding with his company. His body was never found. He was the father of 3 children with a fourth on the way. I think many people are forgetting how we felt that day - myself included. I don't want to forget the horror and what we lost - we need to remember to be strong. I also don't want to forget the sacrifice that people made - it reminds me of what it means to be American - of our overall goodness.

Denise

To Show Support to the US Military

I love my bracelet! It came out really beautiful and I am planning on wearing it around my college campus. I chose to get one so that I could show my support for the US military, especially since many members of my family as well as many of my friends' parents are/have served in the various branches. It is also a great way for me to show military support on a liberal college campus.

Jennifer

Friends and Co-Workers in Iraq

I have many friends and co-workers who are serving in Iraq or getting ready to serve. A close friend is leaving on August 26th for a year. I work for the Sheriff's Dept. and have been very lucky that everyone who has gone over to serve has returned to us. We are proud of all of our troups and all who serve our country in all capacities, both here and abroad.

Ann,
Merrian, KS

NY Fireman at 911

My father was a fire chief and I wanted a bracelet of a New York fireman that was at 911.

Deb,
Grand Rapids, MI

Cousin Killed on 9/11

My brother received the bracelet today. He was blown away by it. Our
cousin was killed on 9/11, and wearing the bracelet with his name on it is a
constsnt reminder of what is really important in life.

Patricia

Commissioned into the Army

I just got back from Ft. Lewis, WA, and a month of ROTC training. I will be commissioned into the Army this May, and I wanted a reminder on my wrist that my future is in hands much greater than my own. My personal message says: "What we do in life echoes in eternity- Joshua 24:15."

Nate

Proud of Husband

My husband is in the National Guard and he is set to go to Iraq later this year. He will be there for a year. I wanted to show my support for him and his unit and I think this is a very good way. Now everytime I look at my bracelet I will smile knowing my husband is fighting for our country and how proud I am of him.

Keshia
Louisiana

To Help People Remember Soldiers Need Our Support

I was very excited when I found this Memorial Bracelet because I am one of those people who had a POW bracelet. I do still have it; however, it cracked because I wore it so much. Although I don't have anyone in active duty, my duty, as an American is to help people remember there are so many soldiers still there that need our support. If I were rich I would be sending many, many items to them. Right now, I have one adopted soldier (cannot reveal name) and I am on the Presidential Prayer Team and pray for 28 specific soldiers from that sight. I am also a teacher and have had a patriotic wall since 9/11. My class has written letters to the military, drawn pictures and we did a small musical tribute to some local soldiers. I have ordered yellow ribbon magnets for my truck and extras to put on my classroom door. So in my small ways, this is how I pay tribute to the soldiers. The bracelet will help me do that, too.

To Replace My Old POW Bracelet

I was very excited when I found this bracelet because I am one of
those people who had a POW bracelet. I do still have it; however, it
cracked because I wore it so much. Although I don't have anyone in
active duty, my duty, as an American is to help people remember there
are so many soldiers still there that need our support. If I were
rich I would be sending many, many items to them. Right now, I have
one adopted soldier (cannot reveal name) and I am on the Presidential
Prayer Team and pray for 28 specific soldiers from that sight. I am
also a teacher and have had a patriotic wall since 9/11. My class has
written letters to the military, drawn pictures and we did a small
musical tribute to some local soldiers. I have ordered yellow ribbon
magnets for my truck and extras to put on my classroom door. So in my
small ways, this is how I pay tribute to the soldiers. The bracelet
will help me do that, too.

To Not Take My Freedom Lightly

The Memorial Bracelet will be a reminder to me not to take my freedom lightly.

To Remember A Fellow Who Liked Helping People

I wear a Memorial Bracelet because I'm a volunteer EMT in rural New Jersey. Our squad responded on 9/11 to assist in helping treat victims. On Sept.19, I worked at Ground Zero. I wear this in memory of a fellow who, like me, enjoyed helping others in need. I believe when I respond to a call he is with me. Thank you for offering a way to remember those lost.

In Memory of 3 Soldiers

We ordered the bracelet in memory of 3 soldiers that died when an explosion went off in Iraq in which my husband was involved. My husband was not killed, but severely wounded when he lost his right leg in that explosion.

For the Youngest Child Who Gave Her Life For Mine

Years ago I had a POW bracelet. I saw someone with one of the new Memorial Bracelets and I found them on line. I am a childcare provider and I wanted to have one from the youngest child who gave her life for mine. I found one for my son with his Dad's first name and my last name.

We are very honored to have them. I have even had many people ask about it in the last week.

Because I Once Had A POW Bracelet

Years ago I had a POW bracelet. I saw someone with one of the new bracelets and I found them on line. I am a childcare provider and I wanted to have one from the youngest child who gave her life for mine. I found one for my son with his Dad's first name and my last name. We are very honored to have them. I have even had many people ask about it in the last week.

For My Cousin's Brother Killed on 9/11

I bought a Memorial Bracelet for my cousin, because Martin is her brother and was killed on 9/11/01. He worked as maintenance and he was in the first tower on the 91st floor. We never found his body. He was 34 years old, married with 3 children, one boy and two girls. The oldest was 7, then 5 and his son was 18 months.

The last time is saw my cousin was at a party that Sunday. When we kissed good-bye and I said see you later cuz. I never would have dreamed that would be my last good-bye to him. But anyway, it still hurts and that will never go away. He is in my heart forever.

For Those I Know In Iraq

I live near Ft. Hood, Texas so I know tons of soldiers that have been to or are in Iraq. So I wanted to get one with my friend's name who is now is serving out there, just so I could show my support. I also plan on emailing my other friend about your web site. Her son was KIA this past October.

For My Cousin Killed on 9/11

The reason I got this Memorial Bracelet because the name that's on it is my cousin. On September 11, 2001 he was in tower 1. On that day, I felt hopeless there was nothing I can do to help him or others, so this is my way of keeping his memory alive. I miss him dearly. It is still hard for me to talk about.

To Keep The Memory of My Cousin Alive

The reason I got this bracelet because the name that's on it is my cousin. On September 11, 2001 he was in tower 1. On that day, I felt hopeless there was nothing I can do to help him or others, so this is my way of keeping his memory alive. I miss him dearly. It is still hard for me to talk about.

To Feel Like My Brother is Always With Me

I had the original bracelet that was given to family members and wore it every day. It made me feel as though my brother was with me. The bracelet broke in half and I brought it to a friend who was a jeweler. He found the web site for me and felt that this would be the best way to duplicate the bracelet. Now I have another bracelet that I can touch when I think of him.

To Bring My Brother Close To Me

I had the original bracelet that was given to family members and wore it every day. It made me feel as though my brother was with me. The bracelet broke in half and I brought it to a friend who was a jeweler. He found the web site for me and felt that this would be the best way to duplicate the bracelet. Now I have another bracelet that I can touch when I think of him.

To Show My Support for Active Duty Soldiers

I live near Ft. Hood, Texas so I know tons of soldiers that have been to or are in Iraq. So I wanted to get Active Duty Bracelet with my friend's name who is now is serving out there, just so I could show my support.

For SSG Wentz Shanaberger

I ordered a KIA bracelet in remembrance of Army Staff Sgt. Wentz Shanaberger who was killed in an ambush in Iraq. He was a platoon leader of a Military Police unit investigating suspicious rebels on March 24th when he was struck by enemy fire.

As a new Private, I remember Shanaberger when I first arrived to Fort Polk, La. right after Basic Training and MP school. We worked together for many years and deployed to Panama in 1999 as the last Military Police unit before the U.S. turned over control of the Panama Canal to the Panamanian's.

I left the Army just before 9-11, but Wentz continued to serve his country and sacrifice the time he could have spent with his wife and five children. I wasn't surprised to hear he was still in the Army or that he died in combat. The Sergeant loved the Army and loved the job he did in the Army. It was a real shame to lose a great soldier and trainer of soldiers.

Your bracelet will help me keep an old friends memory alive and will show others who see it that this country has the greatest military members on earth. Wentz will surely serve as a great soldier in Gods Army now . . .

To Remember All the Victims of 9/11

Having grown up in New Jersey, New York City was a second home for me and the World Trade Towers were like old friends. I live in Florida now and could not completely comprehend the horror of that day from here, but I got an eerie feeling when I went back up North to visit in 2002 and my cousin took my family and me to Ground Zero. She still lives in NJ. In the City she pointed out many things, but what stands out the most for me was looking at the insides of the store windows where everything was just frozen in time and covered in "after-dust". She told me how human fragments were still being removed from A/C and heating vents of buildings in the immediate area.

I didn't know anyone personally, so I thought it would be most appropriate to ask God to bless America and remember ALL the victims of that terrorism, from the people who were killed, to their families and friends, to the ones who have to live there and see its effects on an every-day basis. 

The love and patriotism I felt when I was in New York City that summer day in 2002 was amazing, and for all those victims - I wear this Memorial Bracelet proudly.

For My Second Home

Having grown up in New Jersey, New York City was a second home for me and the World Trade Towers were like old friends. I live in Florida now and could not completely comprehend the horror of that day from here, but I got an eerie feeling when I went back up North to visit in 2002 and my cousin took my family and me to Ground Zero. She still lives in NJ. In the City she pointed out many things, but what stands out the most for me was looking at the insides of the store windows where everything was just frozen in time and covered in "after-dust". She told me how human fragments were still being removed from A/C and heating vents of buildings in the immediate area.

I didn't know anyone personally, so I thought it would be most appropriate to ask God to bless America and remember ALL the victims of that terrorism, from the people who were killed, to their families and friends, to the ones who have to live there and see its effects on an every-day basis.

The love and patriotism I felt when I was in New York City that summer day in 2002 was amazing, and for all those victims - I wear this bracelet proudly.

To Remember My Friends Jonas and Tristan Killed in Iraq

Well, I have to tell you.... I LOVE the Memorial Bracelet ... it is so beautiful. I actually ran across your site when looking for stories on my friends Jonas Panik and Tristan Aitken (who was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom) and had to have one. And obviously the story of why I ordered the bracelet should be summed up when I said I was a friend with US Navy Lt. Jonas M. Panik. Thanks for such a beautiful bracelet and a beautiful tribute to my lost friend.

For A Friend Lost To Operation Iraqi Freedom

Well, I have to tell you.... I LOVE the bracelet ... it is so beautiful. I actually ran across your site when looking for stories on my friends Jonas Panik and Tristan Aitken (who was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom) and had to have one. And obviously the story of why I ordered the bracelet should be summed up when I said I was a friend with US Navy Lt. Jonas M. Panik. Thanks for such a beautiful bracelet and a beautiful tribute to my lost friend.

For My Boyfriend

I ordered this bracelet for my boyfriend. We lost a very close friend on 9/11. His name is Robert Cordice. He was my boyfriend's best friend. Someone had purchased a bracelet for my boyfriend right after 9/11 - which he wore day & night. He loved the bracelet, as it was a constant reminder of Rob. Importunely, he lost it and was extremely upset. I could not wait to give it to him - and I can't tell you how happy he was to receive it!

In Memory of 3 Soldiers Killed in Iraq

We ordered the Memorial Bracelet in memory of 3 soldiers that died when an explosion went off in Iraq in which my husband was involved. My husband was not killed, but severely wounded when he lost his right leg in that explosion.

For A Stranger Who Reminds Me That I Still Have Choices

I found the person whose name that is on the Memorial Bracelet completely by accident. When things were in complete chaos after the attacks, the first person who appeared (when I was trying to find information about what was going on) also happened to be my same age, height and weight (though everything else about us was about 180 deg different). It stuck with me that we each shared the same physical space in the world and had the same amount of time to do our living, but suddenly they were just gone.

Anyway, I'm still here. It seemed at the time that there wasn't a lot I could do, (besides living my life like I did before and being there for the people that count on me) but that turned out not to be true. I found ways that I could. Little things can and do have profound effects on people you might never meet, as they did that day. Perhaps that is why this person came to my attention when they did. This is a stranger, but this is the stranger who reminds me to care about the things I do and do them to the best of my ability. The name and the face have been with me for a while. The bracelet is just a reminder that I have choices, and I choose, in my way, to protect others from being robbed of their choices.

For My Daughter

My 11-year-old daughter had a classmate/friend, Zoe, and her family that was aboard the plane that crashed into the Pentagon. She has learned to think of Zoe as her guardian angel and now can remember the fun times that they had in Brownies & school together. My daughter graduated from the 6th grade on Friday, as Zoe would have, and that is the day that I received the bracelet, so I gave it to my daughter as part of her graduation gifts.

For My Fallen Brothers

I ordered my bracelet because I have been a firefighter/EMT for 5 years now and would like to remember my fallen brothers.

For My Second Home

Having grown up in New Jersey, New York City was a second home for me and the World Trade Towers were like old friends. I live in Florida now and could not completely comprehend the horror of that day from here, but I got an eerie feeling when I went back up North to visit in 2002 and my cousin took my family and me to Ground Zero. She still lives in NJ. In the City she pointed out many things, but what stands out the most for me was looking at the insides of the store windows where everything was just frozen in time and covered in "after-dust". She told me how human fragments were still being removed from A/C and heating vents of buildings in the immediate area.

For A Female Officer Lost 9-11-01

I ordered this bracelet because Officer Moira Smith was the only female police officer killed on September 11th. Being a female patrol officer with the Lafayette City Police Department in Lafayette, Louisiana, I wanted to pay my respects to her bravery. I read somewhere that the last time anyone saw her, she was in the lobby of one of the towers helping terrified people to get out, while she stayed inside and did not succumb to the terror that she, herself was feeling. For that, she deserves to never be forgotten. I wear her name on my left wrist, with pride.

As A Symbol Of My Generation's Suffering

I had ordered this bracelet for her because I bought one a year or so ago and when I went to visit, she saw it and really liked it. When I ordered the bracelet for myself it symbolizes my generation's suffering. The POW bracelets represent the Vietnam era while the 9/11 bracelets represent a day that I will never forget.

To Replace My Fiance's

They definitely are sturdier than the last bracelets we had. My fiancé lost his in an airport. So I went on line and researched other places to get them. His best friend Bobby Coll, was working for Eurobrokers on 9/11 in Tower 2. He and his wife's cousin, Brett Bailey, died trying to save another lady. We miss him everyday. His 3-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter will be in our wedding in October.

For A Flight 93 Passenger

I ordered a bracelet with Nicole Miller's name on it because I knew her personally from my teenage years. We worked together at the same shoe store for about a year and we became decent friends. I didn't know that Nicole was a Flight 93 passenger until last August when I was home on leave. I noticed a small memorial at her former workplace; Chili's and it took a minute for it to sink in. I've been in the military since July of 1998 and I am a Security Force member in the Air Force. When 9/11 happened, I was hurt/angry like everyone else in the world and being in the military made a little more sense to me. Until that day, I went about my business and than I saw her memorial. 9/11 hit a little more close to home and I've now dedicated the rest of my military career to Nicole Miller's memory. Even though I hadn't seen Nicole since 1998, she was one of those people that you never forgot.

For A Fellow Cop

I bought a bracelet as a birthday present for a fellow cop I know who is really into POW and 9/11 stuff. Her last name is Smith and she is just a couple years younger than Moira so I knew that was the name she would want to wear. I have printed tons of information about Moira off the web to include with the bracelet. I can almost guarantee this officer will wear it for at least the rest of her career.

I stumbled across the bracelet for Sirius. I supervise the K-9 team for our city police department. I work with a cop who is a great dog handler and all around good cop. I wanted to show some appreciation for the hard work he does and knew he would understand the significance of "representing" Sirius and his handler.

Captain Mazza is a couple years older than I, but our police careers have been similar. My mother's maiden name is Matz, which was also similar to Kathy's name. My grandpa Matz served in the Army during WWII and died 8/9/01. It's important to me to remember the female cops in particular that made the ultimate sacrifice that day. Kathy Mazza was a trailblazer for many other women to follow. I wear her name on my right wrist to remind myself, cops I work with and the public of her sacrifice and to instill in myself the obligation to make the same sacrifice in my work if the situation arises.

I am also a reserve soldier and have 23 years of service. I chose SGT Thurman to represent the women who serve in our armed forces. We still are excluded from some jobs in the military because they are too dangerous, and yet female soldiers have been dying in the line of duty for decades. I went to basic training in Alabama, Thurman's home state. I wear her on my left wrist next to my watch. This bracelet is a little more personal. I wear her name to remind me that our Army consists of individuals. It's important for me to remember who they are and she reminds me of whom I am.

For An Officer Lost In The World Trade Center

I opted to get the name of an officer lost in the World Trade Center. John was quite the character growing up. Always getting into trouble and then some. Seeing him become a public servant (the same type he antagonized growing up) was a riot. I thought I was fortunate that those that I loved and hold dear were not injured in the incident, it was a rough couple days, and given all the relatives I have in NYC. Then, in a small publication..."The Ukrainian Weekly", I read of our loss. Unfortunately, it fell though the cracks and was not made aware of the situation and did not attend the wake or funeral. Purchasing this bracelet and donating to a wonderful organization has now become my way of honoring the man John Skala became in adulthood.

For My Dear Friend Who I Lost On 911

I ordered this bracelet because I lost a very dear friend on September 11th. I will wear it at all times possible from this day forward.

To Support Our Troops In Iraq

I wasn't directly affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. I say that because nobody I actually knew died or was involved. However, having been a woman in the United States Army, I feel it is my duty to support our troops and to always protect our way of life. Thank you for the bracelet. I still support our troops over in Iraq, and I still wear my POW bracelet from the soldiers before my time.

For My 911 Survivor

I knew about your site because my husband is a 911 survivor. Everyone in my family wears a 911 bracelet. The one I most recently ordered is for a mother I have recently met who lost a fireman son in the same tower that my husband made it out of. I felt that purchasing a bracelet with her son's name for her was the least I could do.

So The Loss Is Never Forgotten

I have purchased and wear two VOT bracelets. To me they are the only way I can SHOW the world how much I care about these brave Americans. The first bracelet I wear is for a man in my community who died on AA flight 11 on 9/11. This loss should NEVER be forgotten! The second bracelet is for a recent victim of Al Queda in Iraq...a wonderful person who was just trying to help others...too tragic. Thank you for letting me wear "my heart on my sleeve" with the VOT bracelets. I feel like I am actually doing something to combat the demoralizing effects of terrorism.

For My Volunteer Firefighter

My husband is a volunteer firefighter in our small town here in the Midwest. It's just a constant reminder of those that risk their lives everyday, some without pay, in order to keep our communities safe.

To Remember My Friend

I really love my bracelet. I picked one with the name of a close friend that died that horrific day. I found your website through a coworker that was wearing one of the bracelets with the name of a firefighter. I thought that this was a great way to honor my friend and always have him remembered. Thank you for that opportunity.

For My Husband Who Is Serving On Active Duty

I ordered customized bracelets with my husband's name in recognition of his service in Iraq. My husband, Sgt. Nicholas Joe Solis, Jr. is currently serving on active duty with the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division from Ft. Hood, TX. I ordered bracelets for our two children, my mother-in-law and myself to wear during the time that he serves our country in Iraq. I am proud to share with people that my husband serves his country and our bracelets all ask for God to bless my husband as he serves.

For My Mother... Who Cried

My bracelet arrived today. When it arrived, my mother cried when she saw it, because it is her brother's name on the bracelet. He was MIA in WWII.

For The Friend In A Black Hawk Crash

The story behind that is that they lost their best friend in a black-hawk crash up in NY about a year ago and they wanted something that they could remember him by everyday. I have a POW bracelet and I love it and I decided that I would make them one of his name and his unit. They loved them!

For A Long Search

I have been looking for this probably for 20 years. One day I was online looking up something for the NRA and found your website. It's amazing just in a few days how many people ask me about it, and the awareness that the bracelet brings. I plan on forwarding your website to the rest of the guys in my command with the US Navy's Sea Cadets Corps.

To Honor Our Heros

I really enjoy my bracelet already and know that it will never leave my wrist to honor our heroes. Some local firemen in a close town purchased a bracelet for each one of their firemen with FDNY names on them. The reason why I wanted a bracelet was to honor our heroes for the sacrifice that they made. I will be traveling to New York in Oct. or Nov. in hopes to take the NYPD test and visit the memorial, but I wanted something more to honor our heroes. That is why I purchased the wonderful bracelets.

For My Army Friend

I'm in the Army, and my buddy Mike whose name is on the bracelet was in the Army too. We were both in Iraq flying missions. We were both in separate units so we never saw each other. I stayed in touch with him through his wife and email. He crashed on a night mission just days before he was scheduled to leave Iraq to come home. He was like a brother and will never be forgotten. Wearing this bracelet is just a little remembrance of him daily.

For My Best Friend In Iraq

I ordered it in honor of my best friend who is serving in Iraq.

For The Victims of Law Enforcement

As a Minot, ND police officer, I just wanted something to wear to show my support to all the victims, especially the men and women of law enforcement.

To Honor Those That Serve Our Country

I am one of several military wives who have web sites on line!! While visiting one of the other wives' web sites, I saw a link for your site!! I had been looking for a customized bracelet hoping to get one with my husband's name and deployment date!! He is currently deployed in Iraq!! For me, this is an honor bracelet and not a memorial one and I hope and pray it stays that way!! I am proud of my husband and the job he is doing. I currently wear a KIA bracelet of Spc Ryan Long who died April 3rd 2003!! There is an American flag on one side and an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows on the other!!

To Remember My Shipmate

I wear the bracelet in memory of one of my shipmates in the United States Navy Reserves. He was also a Firefighter at the WTC. His body was never recovered after September 11 2001.

For Local Teens in a Car Wreck

Recently a car wreck took the lives of some local teens -- I got the bracelet for someone who was very close friends with all three boys that were killed.

To Show My Boyfriend Support

I bought the bracelet for my boyfriend who lost his brother in The World Trade Center on 9/11.

For My Boyfriend and The Others Of The Pentagon

I purchased the bracelet so that I can be reminded everyday of an old boyfriend of others and mine who lost their lives at the Pentagon on 11 Sep.

To Recognize The Tragic Events of 9-11

I am a cadet in AF ROTC and heard of your services through one of my fellow cadets. I purchased this bracelet to recognize the tragic events of 9-11 and to help remind myself what I will soon be helping to defend. God Bless America!!

For My Mentor

I am a police officer working in Pennsylvania and recently had a friend (Rod Pocceschi - VBPD) killed in the line of duty. Rod was instrumental in helping me pursue my career in law enforcement and is the sole reason I wear my badge today. I was searching for a way to pay tribute to him and then stumbled across your website while searching for memorial bracelets. I chose your site to order from because of the sincerity of your mission. I felt the Memorial Bracelet was a perfect tribute to my fallen brother and now wear my bracelet inscribed with the American flag, Rod's name and end of watch date with extreme pride, gratitude and humility. The Memorial Bracelet allows me to keep Rod with me on patrol - forever guiding me on my beat.

To Show My Support

I wanted to get a bracelet because I wanted to feel as though I was supporting all of the families that lost loved ones. In addition, I want to always think about all of those that were lost.

For Our Son

We lost our 21-year-old son in a tragic accident on 11/13/02 and my wife wanted one to remember our son.