In the 1970's, we wore Prisoner of War (P.O.W.) bracelets. Today, we also keep others in our memories; Victims of Terrorism and Military Casualties. To keep the memory alive of those who have died at the hands of terrorists or fighting terrorism, we now also wear Memorial Bracelets. People from all over the country are wearing bracelets from Memorial Bracelets located at www.memorialbracelets.com for their own very personal reasons. Below are some of the stories that we have received.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
For LCDR Michael Speicher
I have received my bracelet and love it. I ordered the bracelet for LCDR Michael Speicher who went MIA on 17 Jan 1991 when his plane went down over Iraq. Although I was only 8 years when this happened, I remember watching on the news the events unfold about the war and seeing pictures of LCDR Speicher and his MIA status. It shaped my future from that point on, I knew I would join the military and serve as he did. I always felt it was unfair - those who went missing, captured or killed and the families left behind, and knew it was my destiny in life to serve. Although LCDR Speicher was a Navy pilot, he inspired me to follow my dreams and serve in the Air Force. I ordered the bracelet to always be there as a reminder of why I choose to serve and help me when things get tough.
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