I opted to get the name of an officer lost in the World Trade Center. John was quite the character growing up. Always getting into trouble and then some. Seeing him become a public servant (the same type he antagonized growing up) was a riot. I thought I was fortunate that those that I loved and hold dear were not injured in the incident, it was a rough couple days, and given all the relatives I have in NYC. Then, in a small publication..."The Ukrainian Weekly", I read of our loss. Unfortunately, it fell though the cracks and was not made aware of the situation and did not attend the wake or funeral. Purchasing this bracelet and donating to a wonderful organization has now become my way of honoring the man John Skala became in adulthood.
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
For My Dear Friend Who I Lost On 911
I ordered this bracelet because I lost a very dear friend on September 11th. I will wear it at all times possible from this day forward.
To Support Our Troops In Iraq
I wasn't directly affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. I say that because nobody I actually knew died or was involved. However, having been a woman in the United States Army, I feel it is my duty to support our troops and to always protect our way of life. Thank you for the bracelet. I still support our troops over in Iraq, and I still wear my POW bracelet from the soldiers before my time.
Sunday, June 13, 2004
For My 911 Survivor
I knew about your site because my husband is a 911 survivor. Everyone in my family wears a 911 bracelet. The one I most recently ordered is for a mother I have recently met who lost a fireman son in the same tower that my husband made it out of. I felt that purchasing a bracelet with her son's name for her was the least I could do.
Friday, June 04, 2004
So The Loss Is Never Forgotten
I have purchased and wear two VOT bracelets. To me they are the only way I can SHOW the world how much I care about these brave Americans. The first bracelet I wear is for a man in my community who died on AA flight 11 on 9/11. This loss should NEVER be forgotten! The second bracelet is for a recent victim of Al Queda in Iraq...a wonderful person who was just trying to help others...too tragic. Thank you for letting me wear "my heart on my sleeve" with the VOT bracelets. I feel like I am actually doing something to combat the demoralizing effects of terrorism.
Thursday, June 03, 2004
For My Volunteer Firefighter
My husband is a volunteer firefighter in our small town here in the Midwest. It's just a constant reminder of those that risk their lives everyday, some without pay, in order to keep our communities safe.
To Remember My Friend
I really love my bracelet. I picked one with the name of a close friend that died that horrific day. I found your website through a coworker that was wearing one of the bracelets with the name of a firefighter. I thought that this was a great way to honor my friend and always have him remembered. Thank you for that opportunity.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
For My Husband Who Is Serving On Active Duty
I ordered customized bracelets with my husband's name in recognition of his service in Iraq. My husband, Sgt. Nicholas Joe Solis, Jr. is currently serving on active duty with the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division from Ft. Hood, TX. I ordered bracelets for our two children, my mother-in-law and myself to wear during the time that he serves our country in Iraq. I am proud to share with people that my husband serves his country and our bracelets all ask for God to bless my husband as he serves.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
For My Mother... Who Cried
My bracelet arrived today. When it arrived, my mother cried when she saw it, because it is her brother's name on the bracelet. He was MIA in WWII.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
For The Friend In A Black Hawk Crash
The story behind that is that they lost their best friend in a black-hawk crash up in NY about a year ago and they wanted something that they could remember him by everyday. I have a POW bracelet and I love it and I decided that I would make them one of his name and his unit. They loved them!
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
For A Long Search
I have been looking for this probably for 20 years. One day I was online looking up something for the NRA and found your website. It's amazing just in a few days how many people ask me about it, and the awareness that the bracelet brings. I plan on forwarding your website to the rest of the guys in my command with the US Navy's Sea Cadets Corps.
Monday, April 26, 2004
To Honor Our Heros
I really enjoy my bracelet already and know that it will never leave my wrist to honor our heroes. Some local firemen in a close town purchased a bracelet for each one of their firemen with FDNY names on them. The reason why I wanted a bracelet was to honor our heroes for the sacrifice that they made. I will be traveling to New York in Oct. or Nov. in hopes to take the NYPD test and visit the memorial, but I wanted something more to honor our heroes. That is why I purchased the wonderful bracelets.
Saturday, April 24, 2004
For My Army Friend
I'm in the Army, and my buddy Mike whose name is on the bracelet was in the Army too. We were both in Iraq flying missions. We were both in separate units so we never saw each other. I stayed in touch with him through his wife and email. He crashed on a night mission just days before he was scheduled to leave Iraq to come home. He was like a brother and will never be forgotten. Wearing this bracelet is just a little remembrance of him daily.
Monday, April 19, 2004
Saturday, April 17, 2004
For The Victims of Law Enforcement
As a Minot, ND police officer, I just wanted something to wear to show my support to all the victims, especially the men and women of law enforcement.
To Honor Those That Serve Our Country
I am one of several military wives who have web sites on line!! While visiting one of the other wives' web sites, I saw a link for your site!! I had been looking for a customized bracelet hoping to get one with my husband's name and deployment date!! He is currently deployed in Iraq!! For me, this is an honor bracelet and not a memorial one and I hope and pray it stays that way!! I am proud of my husband and the job he is doing. I currently wear a KIA bracelet of Spc Ryan Long who died April 3rd 2003!! There is an American flag on one side and an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows on the other!!
Friday, April 16, 2004
To Remember My Shipmate
I wear the bracelet in memory of one of my shipmates in the United States Navy Reserves. He was also a Firefighter at the WTC. His body was never recovered after September 11 2001.
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
For Local Teens in a Car Wreck
Recently a car wreck took the lives of some local teens -- I got the bracelet for someone who was very close friends with all three boys that were killed.
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
To Show My Boyfriend Support
I bought the bracelet for my boyfriend who lost his brother in The World Trade Center on 9/11.
Monday, March 29, 2004
For My Boyfriend and The Others Of The Pentagon
I purchased the bracelet so that I can be reminded everyday of an old boyfriend of others and mine who lost their lives at the Pentagon on 11 Sep.
Thursday, March 25, 2004
To Recognize The Tragic Events of 9-11
I am a cadet in AF ROTC and heard of your services through one of my fellow cadets. I purchased this bracelet to recognize the tragic events of 9-11 and to help remind myself what I will soon be helping to defend. God Bless America!!
Thursday, March 11, 2004
For My Mentor
I am a police officer working in Pennsylvania and recently had a friend (Rod Pocceschi - VBPD) killed in the line of duty. Rod was instrumental in helping me pursue my career in law enforcement and is the sole reason I wear my badge today. I was searching for a way to pay tribute to him and then stumbled across your website while searching for memorial bracelets. I chose your site to order from because of the sincerity of your mission. I felt the Memorial Bracelet was a perfect tribute to my fallen brother and now wear my bracelet inscribed with the American flag, Rod's name and end of watch date with extreme pride, gratitude and humility. The Memorial Bracelet allows me to keep Rod with me on patrol - forever guiding me on my beat.
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
To Show My Support
I wanted to get a bracelet because I wanted to feel as though I was supporting all of the families that lost loved ones. In addition, I want to always think about all of those that were lost.
For Our Son
We lost our 21-year-old son in a tragic accident on 11/13/02 and my wife wanted one to remember our son.
Monday, December 01, 2003
To Keep Him Close While He is Away
As a child I wore a POW bracelet with James Bell on it for years. He was
from my small town in MD. When I married, I married a soldier. As a CPT
in the Army he went to Desert Shield/Storm for almost a year. I ordered
bracelets then and proudly wore one with his name to keep him closer while
he was away. As a COL he was assigned to the Pentagon. I'm pleased to say
he is a Pentagon survivor but many of his peers were not. Now as we're in
our 23rd year of military life, Bob will be joining our troops in Iraq in
January. I ordered them this time for the same reason as last time, just
as a reminder.
I'm pleased to know that your organization is making a difference. I've
lived it; my heart goes out to these folks. - Melissa O.