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.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
To Remind me of the Price of Freedom
I have been wearing the same bracelet since August,1971, with the exception of a 2 year period after the Vietnam War ended at which time I felt that I should continue wearing it as the servicemember was still listed as MIA and have done so to the present. Although I didn't serve personally, I do have a number of friends who served in 'Nam and my father died in 1970 of natural causes while on active duty with the Air Force. Also, a friend was badly burned in the attack at the Pentagon on 9/11. As my bracelet has now started to develop a split or crack, I have ordered a new one with the same name and intend to send the old one to the family. At this point, I have been wearing one so long that it has become a part of me and look at it at least once a day to remind me of the price of freedom and to honor our veterans and their sacrifices that they never be forgotten.
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