Wednesday, July 28, 2004
To Help People Remember Soldiers Need Our Support
To Replace My Old POW Bracelet
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.
Monday, July 26, 2004
To Not 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.
Friday, July 23, 2004
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.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
For the Youngest Child Who Gave Her Life For Mine
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.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
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.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
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.
Monday, July 19, 2004
For My Cousin Killed on 9/11
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.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
To Feel Like My Brother is Always With Me
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.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
To Show My Support for Active Duty Soldiers
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 . . .
Monday, July 12, 2004
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.
Saturday, July 10, 2004
To Remember My Friends Jonas and Tristan Killed in Iraq
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.