This Is Something To Help People See How Special He Was

A good friend of mine and I were teammates at Florida International University. We ran cross country and track together. A funny story recounted by a marine was that while Mike was stationed at Ramadi in Iraq; while he was in the "snake pit" (had about a 300m perimeter) he would run loops upon loops to get in his run of 5-10miles/day. He was a very dedicated runner, teammate, but most of all friend. He was always thinking of others as was apparent in one of his transactions to many of his teammates here in Miami, FL where he sent a list of all the marines in his platoons and asked if we would send them letters and care packages. He helped in securing the safety of his men and also helped to defeat the enemy during an engagement on Oct 13, 2004 that ultimately lead to his death. Well these are just a few examples why I chose to get this bracelet. Did I really need a bracelet to remember him? No, I will never forget him. This is just something to help all who see it know how special he was. I am not a marine or in the armed forces but I am very thankful for the protection they help provide for us. I saw a bumper sticker that read as follows: "America home of the free, because of the brave." I feel that is so true. Thank you for this service and may the Lord bless our soldiers, our country, and our families.

Godspeed,

Armando

I Appreciate What Our Brothers Do For America Overseas

I purchased the bracelet because being a new member in the armed services, I have really grown to appreciate what our brothers do for America overseas. I am currently a midshipman attending the United States Naval Academy. I hold a great sentimental value in the bracelet. It stands for much more than just a name engraved on metal. Although I still have time before I serve as an officer, I read about our troops everyday. It hits us close to home now that casualties have recently exceeded 1200 in Fallujah. So when I look at it, I am reminded of what I am working for. That is to be the best leader I can. Someday I will lead men like Lance Corporal Nice into combat. Beautiful work! Thank you.

In Memory Of A Soldier Who Died

The bracelet I had made was in memory of a soldier who died in a vehicle accident in Iraq on 28 April. His spouse was assigned to my company, and I had to tell her that her husband was killed while we were deployed here in Iraq as well. It was the hardest thing Ive ever done, and I wear it as a reminder that whenever things seem bad, they will never be as bad as they were on that day.

Kevin

I Wear It When I Want My Cousin Close

My cousin Joeseph Keller died on 9/11. I got a bracelet with his name. Right after 9/11 someone on the news showed their bracelet and it was his. I wanted it. But I didn't know their were duplicates. I will now wear it on holidays when I want him close and days when I just need him extra close. Thank you for the bracelet it will help my healing process which I will forever be going through.

Sincerely,
Karin

I Give Respect To Those Who Put Their Lives On The Line

I ordered a bracelet was that I wanted to show that I give respect to those who put their lives on the line to protect my freedom. While I myself I am currently serving the USAF for Operation Iraqi Freedom, I would like for someone to remember me if something was to happen.

Shawn

We Must All Honor These Men Of Courage

I wanted my daughter to wear a bracelet since she's 14 and is a bit self centered at this point. I felt it would be a way for her to be more aware as I picked hero's killed in action who were very young - only a few years older than her. We'll see if she'll wear it. I felt like crying when I put the bracelet on and read the name. I ordered the bracelets because I feel strongly that we must all honor these men and women of courage who have given their lives for our country, our freedom. I know that we are doing the right thing by fighting a war on terrorism rather than waiting for the next attack on our country. I am so honored to honor a hero by wearing a bracelet. Thank you.

No One Should Ever Forget

I ordered my bracelet for Scott Speicher because he flew out of my home town, Jacksonville Florida, and has never came home. No one should ever forget that he is still out there, somewhere.

Thanks again

Ms Ballard

I Wear It For Their Family As Well

I am currently dating a young man who attends the Virginia Military Institute. Part of
what motivated me to purchase my bracelet is the idea that I wear the bracelet not just for the POW/MIA soldier/sailor/airman/marine, but for his family as well. I hope that if (God forbid) something
happens to my soldier, someone else will do the same!

Thank you so much!
Andrea

I Wanted To Contribute To Such A Good Cause

I am a student at the Virginia Military Institute and I purchased one of your bracelets because I wanted to contribute to such a good cause. I also believe it is important to honor and always remember our fallen soldiers. Just looking at it makes me thankful and honored to bear that persons name.

To Show My Brothers That They Are Not Forgotten

I can remember being a little kid and seeing my uncle wear this red thing on his wrist. I asked him one day what it was and explained it to me about the person on the bracelet and what the bracelet meant to him. I wear mine to show my brother's that they are not forgotten and to let the family member's of my fallen brother's know they are in our hearts and prayers.

Thanks again

Tony

Paying Tribute To Those Who Have Fallen

I go to a military college and I saw some other cadets with them on. My uncle was in the first and second gulf wars and my grandfather fought in WWII. I want to commission in the United States Army when I graduate. I feel that paying tribute to those who have fallen before us is the least we could do. I know I think about all soldiers, both alive and dead, every morning when I wake up. Maybe by wearing this bracelet I'll be about to remind other people who don't even realize the sacrifice that has been made for their freedom.

For A Daily Reminder Of The Sacrifice Of 911 victim Families

I had wanted one for a while, but had held out because I always hoped to get one that actually looked nice. When I saw you offered VOT bracelets too, I decided that was the way to go. MAJ Hogan was the only 40-year-old Reservist from Florida on your list. (I'm a 40-year-old Reservist from Florida too.) I'll wear it as a daily reminder of the insignificance of my own family's small sacrifices during my year-long deployment to Iraq for OIF1 as compared to the overwhelming sacrifice of nearly 3000 families on 11SEP01 and the nearly 1200 families in the 3 years since.

May GOD bless MAJ Hogan's family, and may GOD continue to bless America!

Paul

To Keep Those In The Military In My Thoughts

I had a POW bracelet as a teenager during the Vietnam war and wondered if they existed today for our current situation and so I searched. I was actually surprised that they do and was very glad as well. I am a USAF veteran and my thoughts are constantly with those in the military today facing tough and perilous situations.

Thanks!

Karla

To Show Respect For Those Who Hold Their Heads High In Battle

I got this name is because of this article in the paper that I saw and this is what he said "The nature of the beast is that people are going to get hurt, killed. The thing about it is, how are you going to die? When people remember you.... are you going to say, 'I made it back, but I was ducking down the whole time, and not watching my buddy's back'? Or are you going to go back in a body bag, but at least you died with honor? If I'm going to die, that's how... with my head up." and seeing how I've been thinking about joining the military and I respect everything that the men and women in the military do I thought that this was a very true statement.
Thanks again, Sean

Remembering Fallen heroes

I am a Marine combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout both conflicts I wore a KIA bracelet for SGT Lorenzo, a USA Ranger who was killed in the now famous "BlackHawk Down" battle in Somalia. This bracelet never, never came off my wrist. As you can imagine the once black bracelet is now a worn silver. I had planned on continuing to wear SGT Lorenzo's bracelet until my good friend CPL Michael was killed near Fallujah in September. We fought together on the initial push from Kuwait to Baghdad in early 2003, we all made it back alive. He was killed in his second tour with 2 weeks left until he was to return home. He was an outstanding Marine and he will be missed.

Michael
SGT USMC

Remembering Those Who Share My Name

My husband's last name is Saucedo and we were wondering if any Saucedo's had fought in Vietnam. I visited the Vietnam Memorial site and found 1 Saucedo had gone to Vietnam. Rogelio Saucedo was the only one who served during this time. There isn't much information about him only the specifics as to when he entered the Army and when he died. My husband honors this man who sacrificed his life by wearing his name on his wrist everyday. He tells me this is the most heartfelt gift (my giving him the bracelet) he has ever received. You see, my husband doesn't know anything about the paternal side of the family but carries the name. He isn't close to his father or his fathers family. The name Saucedo is not a common name in the Hispanic community and we have wondered if he is related in anyway. We are researching this at this time.

My husband and I are very close and share some very common interests. He served in the USAF and I served in the USCG. My maiden name is Puckett and we also found that on the same panel of the wall are both a Puckett and Saucedo. They died within weeks of each other. When we found those names together we had a very somber moment. I, too, am researching information about 5 Pucketts who perished in Vietnam to see if I am related in anyway.

My husband, Agustin, thanks you for the beautiful bracelet. We both thank you for giving us a way to remember those who America forgot. May the Lord bless and keep you.

Regards,

Maria

To Never Forget A Fallen Comrade

I ordered the bracelet to show my feelings and to never forget an awesome person, a comrade, and a friend, who was killed in a helicopter crash while we were in Afghanistan. Just before we were deployed he sold me his motorcycle, in order to by a house, because he was going to get married when we returned home. Instead of having the chance to see him get married, I was in Arlington cemetery watching him be layed to rest. That motorcycle sits in my garage today, I will always keep it in his memory. Thanks, you really make a lot of people happy.

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Remembering Family Who Served In Vietnam

I served in Vietnam in 1969 and my cousin was killed there, also in 1969. While looking at the registry at the memorial, I noticed that there were three people with my last name listed. One was my cousin, Joe. Another was also KIA and then Mickey was listed as an MIA. It was his name I had engraved on the bracelet. Thank you for providing such a worthwhile service. Bob

As An American It Is My Duty To Remember What Happened On 911

I am an American, unfortunately, humans tend to forget the negative things that happen, there isn't a day that goes by when I don't think of September 11th. I'm not sure there are a lot of other Americans out there who remember. Whatever happened to the "United We Stand" shirts and the American Flags waving from car windows? As an American it is my duty to remember what happened, to never forget, because if we forget it will happen again.

To Show Tribute To My Husband And His Fellow Soldiers

My husband is with the 1st infantry division currently serving in Iraq. They have lost many in their unit and I wear my bracelet everyday just as a reminder of their sacrifice. I have my husband's name engraved on my bracelet and will wear it everyday until he comes home. They are all true heroes and thank you for providing such a neat way for me to show tribute to my husband and all of his fellow soldiers.

Kelly

It Is The Very Least We Can Do To Support Those With The Courage To Go

I was in the Air Force myself, and now I deal with G.I.s on a daily basis at work (Baltimore-Washington Int'l Airport). I see them coming from and going to the Middle East everyday. It's the seeing-them-go part that really bothers me. Some of them I know will never return. I see where some of them have written their blood type in magic marker on the back side of their boots ~ what a huge dose of reality to swallow. On one occasion, I noticed two G.I.s returning home from Afghanistan wearing memorial bracelets. It reminded me I had seen them before (before this war) but had forgotten about them. I asked the boys about them and they told me about their buddy who was killed in Afghanistan and how to find the bracelets on the web. I came home that night and ordered them.

My husband and I chose Matt M. because he is currently our only POW from Iraq. We don't know him personally. I know there is also Speicher from Desert Storm and God knows too many to count from Vietnam, but Matt is from THIS time and THIS war. If ever there was hell on earth, it's in Iraq, and Matt had the courage to go. I have a 17-year-old boy turning 18 in June. Will he have to go? Wearing Matt's name on our wrist is the very least we can do. Maybe others will begin asking us about OUR bracelets and it will help remind people the price everyday American families are paying. My heart aches for them all.

Peace, Barb and Roy

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A Way To Support Our Servicemen

The reason I was interested in the bracelet is that my son, who is in the army reserves, is friends with Matt M., who was captured on April 9. We continue to pray for all our servicemen. Our son is scheduled for deployment in about a month.

Thank you,
Sue

This Is My Way Of Supporting All Of The Military

It reminds me very much of the POW bracelet I wore during the Vietnam conflict. This is my way of supporting all of the military and all the soldiers lost while memorializing my brother who lost his life while trying to liberate a country that was being invaded.

Thanks

Myra

A Great Way To Show Your Love For My Husband

I ordered a gold bracelet with my husband's name and mission engraved on it along with the Army seal and the praying hands. My husband will be going over to Iraq the end of November to the first part of December. I wear the bracelet in honor and support of him and all he does for our Country. My husband will be home on a block leave the end of October. I can't wait for him to see the bracelet. I have had several people comment on my bracelet. The most popular comment is "what a great way to show your love for your husband"

God Bless

Michelle

A Bracelet To Honor My Friend And Comrade

I have been looking for a bracelet to honor my friend and comrade who gave his life to our freedom. SGT Randle was a good soldier who I had the pleasure of serving with in Iraq, I will never forget him.

SGT Bentivegna