For my Cousin SSGT Russell L. Slay

I got my Memorial Bracelet in aug 2010 for my cousin SSGT RUSSELL L SLAY TX USMC KIA IRAQI FREEDOM 09 NOV 04. I will never ever forget him and the sacrifices he made for his family & country. he was killed by a sniper in Al Anbar Fallujah on his 2nd tour. He told his family before he left that he knew he would not make it back out alive.


Amy H.

For S.E.A.L Jeff Lucas

I wear my Memorial Dog Tag with my buddy Jeff Lucas's Name etched on it. He was one of the S.E.A.L.s killed in the heilo crash on June 28 2005. I love it and feel naked without it.


Tim M.

For the Constant Reminder to NEVER FORGET

I wear my Custom Memorial Bracelet everyday without exception. I chose a custom bracelet to best encompass my background in law enforcement, fire and military. It says "To Protect and Serve, That Others May Live" along with the POW/MIA Logo for the constant reminder. I WILL NEVER FORGET.


Joshua B.

For Cousin TSGT Ryan Balmer

I wear my Memorial Bracelet everyday in memory of my cousin TSGT Ryan Balmer ~ June 5, 2007. Freedom Isn't Free.


Jennifer D. P.

For Cpt. Sean P. Sims

I'm on my second Memorial Bracelet. Cpt. Sean P. Sims, U.S. Army. We lost him in Fallujah, Iraq in November 04'. He's with God now.


Anthony S.

For Capt. Paul J. Bates Jr.

I've been wearing my Memorial Bracelet for Cpt Paul J. Bates Jr. for a few years now, only took it off when I had to for a couple of MRIs.


Jason P.

For Maj. Kenneth Goff

Still wearing my MIA Bracelet since 1969 - Maj. Kenneth Goff USA MIA 24 Aug 1967 South Vietnam Nam. Added KIA Ltjg Frank Toner IV Navy 27 Mar 2009 sometime around Dec 2010. I gave my sons each the POW bracelets for the only two POWs currently in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Cynthia Z.

For SSgt. Thomas Dean

Here is my bracelet.. but it's more about the man than the bracelet... Sgt Dean was one of our Platoon Sgts. ( Recon)... He was a quiet, non-forceful man, a friend as much as a Sgt... He was hit in the head three times and had his arm shattered, while he was charging a machine gun nest to save his men... He was taken to Plieku to an Army hospital, where he later died of Hepatitis, while trying to recover from his wounds... So whether you buy or have bought a bracelet... even though the name on it may be personal to you... what he did and all the others, bracelet or no, needs to be thanked and remembered by all of us.. We may not know all the names, but we do know what they all did for us.... R.I.P. all you brave soldiers...


Robert H.

For LtCol William J. Brashear

Wear mine MIA Bracelet everyday for LtCol William J Brashear USAF May 8, 69 (Laos) MIA. Got my bracelet randomly when I was a Freshman in High School. Original one broke, I finally found the www.MemorialBracelets.com web site from a friend and reordered it. Haven't taken it off since. Never want to forget!


Pam B.

For Sgt. Roger W. Farewell

You made a beautiful KIA Bracelet for me and I wear it everyday. Sgt Roger W. Farewell, KIA SVN 07/03/1971, Still very loved and very missed.


Martha F. W.

For Maj Paul A. Avolese

I wear a MIA Bracelet for Maj. Paul A. Avolese USAF 07 JUL 67 SVN MIA, one of the many, wearing them since the late 70's,  These men and women should never be forgotten for their lives they gave for our FREEDOM !


Bobby B. R.

For LtCol Kevin M. Shea

I wear A Memorial Bracelet in honor of my fallen Marine Corps comrade and friend: LtCol Kevin M. Shea; KIA 14 September 2004.


Mark B.

For a True Tar Heel

I wear a MIA bracelet for M/Sgt. William C. Sutton ... a True Tar Heel.


John R.

For Sgt. Jimmy R. Garbett

I wear a MIA Bracelet for Sgt. Jimmy R. Garbett 09 Oct 1969 SVN MIA . You are Not Forgotten. Wear his name constantly until he comes home.. He is from my hometown of Lake City, Fla.


Voncile C.

For Capt. Robert Tucci

I still have my POW Bracelet for Capt. Robert Tucci 11-11-69. His remains were brought home last year, R.I.P. Bob, Thank you for fighting for our freedom. You gave it all.


Linda H.

For SGT Glenn Sewell

I ordered my Memorial Bracelets to remember SGT Glenn Sewell, KIA 13 Jun 11. I gave the 2nd one to my brother in law who was a relative/child cohort while they were growing up. He will not be forgotten.

"Randall Kenneth (Randy) Campbell was a team mate and true friend of mine when we both served in Bravo Company/3rd Recon Bn (and deployed to VN in March 1965 from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii). Randy personified the characteristics of a USMC RECON Marine: "R for Running, E for exercise, C for can do, O for on the run, N for never quit."  It's fair to say, Randy's style and accomplishments served as a model for the whole company and he was our first loss in April 1965.  His loss was a significant wake-up call for what Vietnam action (whatever the media chose to call it, war, conflict, or combat action) truly meant . . . all who knew him, from that day on, knew what could lay ahead for each of us remaining.

My recollection is that Randy always said he was from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Incredibly, I made contact with a Montreal school chum of Randy's (Basil S. - now residing in British Columbia) who was also in contact with Randy's mother, still in Canada.

As soon as I knew that Randy had passed on that April, I swore, if I ever had a son, I would name him after Randy . . . and I kept my word. My first born son is today an active duty U.S. Marine officer with Randall as his middle name.   I'm ordering a bracelet for this son, another for John C. (who was seriously wounded when Randy was killed); the third bracelet goes to another Canadian, Bas S. for his efforts in helping us (in CONUS) find Randy's mother and thus closing a more than a thirty-five year search for her.  I proudly wear Randy's bracelet as an ever present connection to him and all he represents as a model of courage and commitment to selfless duty.

Please note also: Randy is buried in Elmira, NY and his name is on our Wall and on the Canadian VN veterans wall in Windsor, Ontario, CDN.


Semper fidelis and God Bless

Si - Sgt./USMC Recon (RVN)

For Fallen Police Officers

Thanks for helping us our with constructing our CARRY THE FALLEN 2011 Memorial Bracelets and dog-tags.

CARRY THE FALLEN 2011 is a program initiated by the Duluth Police Department (Duluth, Minnesota) in response to the inordinate number of police officer "line-of-duty" deaths thus far this year. The impetus for the program occurred when our profession experienced eleven (11) tragic police officer deaths in a 48 hour period, Nation-wide. Only one major news station (FOX) carried any significant coverage about the tragedy of our fallen compatriots so, our agency decided to do something to draw attention not only to these tragic deaths, but to the ultimate sacrifice many have made this year to protect our citizens.

For the remainder of 2011, numerous officers within our agency have dedicated to wearing either a stainless-steel bracelet or a dog-tag, created by your company, with the name of a fallen-hero officer, the name of their respective agency and the EOW date (end-of-watch) in remembrance and reverence of the service of these brave men and women to GOD and Country, to recognize their courage and ultimately, their sacrifice for those who need our protection.

Additionally, we send a letter to each of the officer's agencies to introduce our CARRY THE FALLEN program and offer our condolences and to let them know, WE EACH carry the loss of a fellow Law Enforcement Officer and will WILL REMEMBER these heroic individuals as we carry their names on our memorials throughout the year.

Thank you for your prompt and professional service and for being a part of helping us honor our fallen.

Sincerely,

Lieutenant Scott R. J
Duluth Police Department Uniform Division
Duluth, Minnesota

For Steven Gutowski

Just ordered a KIA Bracelet for SPC Steven Gutowski, KIA 28 SEPT 2011 in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, in Support of OEF. Steve was a brother in arms and grew up the next town over from me in Southern MA. Hadn't seen him in years as he went Active and I was Guard. Coincidentally we both ended up working out in the same province. I had a great time catching up with him in August; I was flying out for reassignment, he for leave, we ended up on a bird together. A month later as I am flying home for leave, I recognize a patch, and asked the kid if he knew Steve, how was he doing...and got the news. Ill never forget.

For Jon Tumilson

Received my KIA Bracelet in honor of Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson, I wear it everyday!


Sandra

For my Uncle William Franklin "Sonny" Silver, Jr.

I ordered two Memorial Bracelets today in memory of my uncle who was KIA May 13,1969 in Thua Thien S Viet Nam. One for myself and one for my mother- his sister. Though he has been gone from our lives for a long time, he will live in our hearts forever...he is our hero. We will miss him until we see him again. RIP William Franklin "Sonny" Silver, Jr. ♥

Lisa G.

For POW Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl

I ordered an updated bracelet for SGT BOWE R. BERGDAHL
ARMY 30 JUN 09 AFGHANISTAN POW ID

Please help spread the word and help get our "Boy" home!!!!♥
BOWE YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN !!! ♥

Doni H.

My Big Brother

I got my Memorial Bracelet in the mail a few days ago, it was well worth the wait. It's great, looks perfect, and I just love it!! I can't wait until the day I don't have to wear it anymore, but in the mean time it's such a perfect way to do any little thing I can to support my big brother through his second tour in Afghanistan. Thanks!! God bless!


Kourtney Cay H.

For CPT Mark Garner

I  just looked up a Memorial Bracelet of a friend I went to school with, CPT Mark Garner. I didn't know Mark especially well, but I knew him enough to know that he was a great person and a great soldier. I remember going to his funeral in our hometown in 2009, and I remember how upset it made me. 


Like I said, I didn't know him that well but I knew him and went to the same school, we were even in JROTC together. I guess being a veteran myself and knowing the sacrifices so many have made firsthand and knowing so many others who served in Afghanistan just made it that much more intense for me. I hope his mother (who was also my high school biology teacher) and his wife don't mind me wearing a bracelet in his honor.


Kathy B-A

For Jessica Ellis

I just ordered a Memorial Bracelet for a young friend who was killed in Iraq. I did not know there was such a thing until I read an article about Jessica Ellis in the Idaho paper. I will wear this bracelet with honor and think of Jessica and her family. Jessica was a lovely young woman who is missed. God bless her family and all the families who have lost someone in this war and God bless all the men and women who are still deployed and keeping our country safe. Thank you.


Sharon S.