To Remind Me of All the Lives Lost on 9/11

The reason I chose Terence Adderley to be on my bracelet was that was my age (23) and from my home state (Michigan), in fact his parents are from my home town. As an EMT (E.R. Tech) I see many people every day & I am sure it will be a great reminder to me & them of all the lives lost that day. Both of my parents have Vietnam POW bracelets and I was always proud of them for keeping them so long! I hope when I have children they will feel the same when they learn about 9/11/01.

Clayton

For Native American Lori Ann Piestewa

I chose to order two bracelets one to support our troops and one to remember a very dedicated lady and a native American who paid the highest price to be an American and the first native American female killed in combat defending her country’s right to exist. I do believe that women have the right to fight for their country just like the men and if they choose a combat job then they should be taken care of the best that is possible just like the men. No better no worse as they knew when they stepped into hell that it was a crap shoot if they would get home again and chose to continue. I am so proud of all the women who had anything to do with this war.

I got so sick of all the bad press that was and still is floating around by so called concerned politicians who really only care about their jobs not our young people who are dying for our right to be on this earth. I remember well what it was like when the Viet Nam War was going on and the troops being spit on and had garbage thrown at them when they came home. I am a disabled vet my self and will never walk away from a fight to defend our troops as they go were they are told and do the job they are told to do and some come home some don’t and still others wish they didn’t. War takes the feeling of life out of you as you are asked to kill other human beings. 

Nothing and no training can make this go away, what must be done is to accept you did the best you could to get home yourself and bring your bodies home too but that doesn’t always happen. The question was what do we do until the first GI stepped into harms way. Then the question was what is needed and how fast and how much and where. No expense is to great to support our young men and women in uniform. We must show them and the world nothing is more important  then their safety and to get them back home safe.

Lori Ann Piestewa gave her all for her country and no one can ask for more of any one of us and it is fitting that she should be remembered by all of her nation. Sleep well Lori you have done you mission here now it is up to those of left to make it worth the price you paid. Good night little one from kenyuta your brother of origin and service.

Stewart P.

Something for My Children to Remember My Cousin

I really liked the bracelets. My first cousin worked for Cantor Fitzgerald and was killed on 9/11. My children wanted something to remember him and this was a nice idea.

Kathleen

As a Reminder of What Firefighters Do Everyday

A quick history about me: I was a resident/volunteer firefighter for a couple of years. A resident Firefighter is basically a full time firefighter, but doesn't get paid what a full time person gets. We get to live at the station for free, and in return get paid a little and get free room while working rotating shifts. A great thing for students and people looking to become full time firefighters, specially if they are trying to finish their degrees. 

I was still a firefighter when the attacks happened and, as with everyone, it hit us all very hard. Specially being able to relate so closely to the job. I got this as my reminder of what it is that we do everyday. Although, I am done, I will never forget my life during that time.

William

To Show My Support for Our Troops

I ordered the MIA bracelet for Sgt. Edward J. Anguiano.  The bracelet is great!  I located your site while doing a search on adopting a soldier for my second grade class to write to.  There are so many reasons why I decided to order it.  

My family has a very large military history, including my grandfather who fought in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.  My brother was in the ARMY for four years as well, and my father served in the National Guard.  My brother had a POW bracelet from Vietnam, which I thought was a really neat thing.  

I decided to order one from Operation Iraqi Freedom in order to show my support for our troops.  I saw how hard it was for soldiers to return home from war after Vietnam, and I wanted these soldiers to know just how much support they had from the people back home.  Most of the time all that was televised were war protestors, and you hardly ever hear stories of those who support the soldiers, so I thought it would be a great way to show my support for the men fighting in Iraq.  Sgt. Anguiano is from Texas as well, and that's how I got his name.   I will proudly wear it until everyone returns home that is missing and I am able to return it to either Sgt. Anguiano or his family.

To Commemorate My Brother's Life

I found your site while searching for a place that would customize the POW/MIA style of bracelet for me with my brothers name.

He was murdered in July of 1999 while managing a rent-a-center store in Milwaukee, WI.  He was 23 years old.  I wanted something to commemorate his life that I could wear everyday. :)

To Keep My Daughter Alicia's Memory Alive

The bracelets are a nice tribute to my daughter and others whose lives have been taken by terrorists. Every little thing we do to keep Alicia’s memory alive helps in some small way. People have reached out to us in untold ways with love and compassion and it does help us through the pain of our loss and restores our faith in humanity. We are totally opposed to more violence against other innocent people as a way of combating terrorism and fervently hope that our world learns ways to communicate better, develop understanding and appreciation for those different than us, and work toward resolving conflict in a peaceful manner. 

During this past year, I was approached by a man whom I vaguely knew in Columbus, Ohio. He had on one of your bracelets for Alicia. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for helping to keep her spirit alive.

John T.

In Memory of My Daughter Jeannine

I did receive my Memorial Bracelet and was very moved by it.  I wear my bracelet in memory of my daughter, Jeannine, who was murdered on September 11.  I hope everyone who sees it will always remember the horrific loss of life that day.

a b

So Pvt. Gifford Knows We Were All Praying For Him

The reason I wear my bracelet.... To keep the person close in heart and mind. To show support and hope.  I do not know who Pvt. Jonathan L. Gifford is but when he is found and comes home I will try to send him this bracelet so he knows that we were all praying for him.    

Ronda S.

So None of the Troops Would be Forgotten

The reason I ordered the bracelet was I did not want any of them to be forgotten! I knew if I had that bracelet on other people would see it & it would help them remember too. I felt like it was my connection to them that through prayer I could help keep them safe & they would come home safe. I wanted & needed to do something & this is one of the things I did.

God Bless Our TROOPS!!!! God Bless AMERICA!!!!

Val

My Third POW/MIA Bracelet for Shoshana

I chose Shoshana, before she was rescued, because I was also in the Army, back in

the 60s, and also a specialist.

I ordered this bracelet because it will be my third POW/MIA bracelet.  I got

my first one in around 1967, while in the Army.  I wore that bracelet until

the Viet Nam war was over and they released our prisoners.  My person, LTC

Vernon Ligon, was returned home.  I then ordered another bracelet for one of

those who never came back and wore it for a number of years.  It just seemed

right to order another one during this conflict.  At least this time our

POWs were released in short order instead of years later or not at all, with

only a few exceptions so far.  Here's hoping there won't be any, or at least

not too many, more names to add to these bracelets.

Mari D.

For All Who Lost Their Lives on 9/11

I received my 9/11 bracelet today. I feel in some small way I have helped. I will wear it with pride and hope that we all remember those who lost their lives that day.

Kathy H.

To Remind Me of All Those Serving in the Military

I wanted something to serve as a constant reminder to me of all those people serving in our military to maintain my freedom and peace.  I see the bracelet constantly through the day and always have those people in my thoughts.  I am not a huge supporter of war, but would do anything to support those in the military.

Unknown

For Shoshana Because She Looked So Frightened

I purchased the bracelet after seeing Shoshana on the news.  She looked so frightened and I could not get the image of her out of my head.  My brother was in the Vietnam War and I wore a bracelet for a POW then also.  I am so very happy I only wore this bracelet 4 days.  I wore the other one much longer, but happily he returned home also.   

 

Thank you for making them available and for using the  proceeds for the children of the 9-11 attack.

Suzanne R.

For My Fiance in the Army

My fiance is away in the Army right now and it is very hard to be without him.  Having the bracelet is a way for me to honor the work he is doing and let other people know that there are many families without their soldiers because they are out fighting for us and our freedom. 

Misty F.

For Senior Court Officer Jurgens

I am a NY State Court Officer Lt. stationed in lower Manhattan. On 9-11-01 (as a Sgt.) I supervised a squad of Court Officers who responded to the WTC from our court house approx. ten blocks away. In the course of the rescue operations, 2 of my officers were killed. They were Senior Court Officers Thomas Jurgens and Mitchel Wallace. In addition, a Captain from our training academy was also killed. Capt. William Harry Thompson. The bracelet I ordered is in tribute to officer Jurgens, who was the youngest in the squad.

Lt. Richard R.

For My 21 Year Old Nephew in Iraq

I my oldest nephew was sent to Iraq in late January, 2003 and he will turn 21 in May.  What a place to have your 21st birthday!!!.  I bought the bracelets for myself and my husband to show our support of our nephew and all the others serving.

Tracey

For James Riley

I received my bracelet today. It is absolutely beautiful. I did not expect the engraving to be as detailed as it is...it just sparkles! I am very pleased, it will be something to pass on to my kids and grandkids (whenever that might be)!

I ordered this bracelet in response to the photograph I had seen of James Riley in the April 7th edition of Time magazine. It is a still of the Iraqi broadcast that was aired. I was between sets working out, reading the magazine when I saw his picture. I saw the look on his face and i burst into tears, I could not help myself. It tore my heart out. There were alot of guys working out around me, I had to excuse myself and went to sit by myself in the locker room and pray for him, for all of them. I have prayed for them repeatedly, every day, and now continue to pray for the MIA's. When I came across your sight, I did not hesitate to order from you. I wish they knew how many people's hearts they are in.

Anyway, thank you for a wonderful product, I will wear it proudly in memory of all of our troops and the risks they take for our freedom.

Janet W.

For My Son Serving in the Middle East

I wore a POW bracelet back in the 70's and actually almost got thrown out of gym class because I refused to take it off.  Guess I was true to my convictions even back then.

The bracelets that I ordered from you were in support of my son who is currently serving in the Middle East.  His location is not known, at least by me because the military still views it a "classified".  Although I have spoken with him once and get email from him periodically, I thought that the bracelet to show support for the troops was a wonderful idea.  

Only a week prior to finding your website, I was talking with my husband and asked him if he remembered the POW bracelets and commented that someone should do that again.  Once I receive my bracelet, I will wear it proudly and will take it off at the Air Base when my son comes home and hand it to him to become part of his "memories" to do with as he will.

Pam G.

To Support My Husband in the Navy

I ordered my bracelet in support of my husband, he has been in the Navy for close to two years now and this is our first deployment, it has been the hardest, but with the order of this bracelet I let him know that I support him 100% and I will stand behind him in everything he does in his career, so he can do his job like it should be done without worrying about me.  I want him to see that no matter what happens in the Navy, I being his wife will always be here.  I thank you for the website and the opportunity to order this bracelet, and for letting me show that I support the war and most of all my husband.

Yvonne R.

Proud Navy Wife

For My Cousin Dianne on Flight 11

I received my memorial bracelet last week and have been wearing it ever since.  My cousin, Dianne, was a flight attendant for American Airlines for 20 some odd years and just happened to be working on Sept. 11th on Flight 11.  The first plane to crash into the world trade center.

Phillis

In Memory of the September 11 Attack on the US

My roommate and I each ordered one in memory of the September 11 attack on the US. We are both members of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University, and I will be pursuing a commission into the US Army upon graduation in 2005. My roommate and I wanted to wear the bracelets in support of the brave, dedicated troops that are overseas now, and to help us not take everyday life for granted in memory of the victims of Sept 11 and their families. It is the only piece of jewelry we are allowed to wear with the Corps uniform, and rightly so. I am looking forward to serving our great country and protecting the land I love as soon as I graduate college, and keep in mind daily the sacrifices already made to preserve the great American freedom.

Kristin K.

To Pass the Commitment to our Country Down to my Children

Just a note to let you know that I received my memorial bracelets today. They are great, and I was glad to receive them even though it seems that the war is winding down. I also noticed that you offered World Trade Center bracelets which I also ordered for my two boys who love the city of New York and were devastated when the World Trade Center went down.

I started my bracelet collection when I received my first MIA bracelet during the Vietnam war, which I still have. I consider myself a very patriotic American and have always supported our troops after coming from a military family. My father was in the Marine Corps. I have tried to pass this commitment to our country down to my children which is why the Memorial bracelets are important.

Susan M.

So Judy Larocque will Not be Forgotten

My sister was Judy Larocque. She was on AA Flight 11. I ordered the bracelets for my sister-in-law and my nieces. I also ordered one for my mother. One never recovers from our tragedy, but at least I will not let her be forgotten. - 4/12/03

To Let Shoshana Johnson's Family Know I Care

The reason I ordered the bracelet is because my heart went out to those that were captured. I wanted to let Shoshana Johnson's family that I cared. I wish there was a way that I could find out how to contact the family so I could let them know that I will continue to pray for her until the day the I go to meet the Lord. She will always have a place in my heart and prayer life.

 

When I was a young child l have a MIA bracelet for one of our men that was missing in Vietnam. He came home after a few years. Praise God.

Jeri C.