Thanks! My bracelet arrived today, just in time for Christmas.
The bracelet is great - super quality, with nice clear engraving.
I ordered this bracelet (LtCol Max Galeai, USMC KIA in Iraq) because Max was a good friend I'd served with twice before -- in Hawaii and Okinawa, Japan. I'm also a USMC LtCol, and want to remember Max on a daily basis. He left behind a wonderful wife and four kids. He was blown up by a suicide bomber while meeting with a dozen tribal shieks in Al Anbar province - the ones who turned the tide in favor of good over evil. Max was a part of that effort. They trusted him, and he they. The terrorists trusted neither, and while they may have massacred a number of noble men (both American and Iraqi), they were unable to kill the idea these men stood for. Max died a hero, and I want to remember him daily for it.
Thanks,
Paul
LtCol, USMC
(friend of Max)
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.
Hi Paul,
ReplyDeleteThat was very thoughtful of you. I am Max older sister Joan and i am in the process of preparation of his ONE YEAR ANNIVERSAY memorial service here in American Samoa. If you send you email address i can send over photos of his gravesite.
I miss him so much!
God Bless,
joan galeai
Joan;
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you will see this. I worked for LtCol Max Galeai and we became friends. He sent me to Samoa to open a Marine Corps Recruiting Station there while I was in charge of recruiting in the Pacific. We traveled a lot together. I think of him often. He inspired me and the Marines of his unit to strive for excellence. I think of him often. He made a difference.
Steve Castonguay
Master Gunnery Sergeant - USMC (ret) (smcastonguay@msn.com)