For my son Sgt. Leston Tony Winters

I was given my Memorial Bracelet from a good friend. It carries my son's name Sgt Leston Tony Winters. He was killed in action July 15 2010 in Afghanistan. I will wear it proudly, not just for my son, but for others who have fallen. Proud Mother of a fallen hero. My HERO My SON.

Cheryl L-S

To Honor Sgt. Joshua R. Ashley

Just bought some Memorial Bracelets for me and my family in honor of a young man who was just killed two weeks ago. Sgt. Joshua R. Ashley.

Kathy H.

For Friend Lost in Afghanistan on 7/23/12

I have been wearing my Humbert R. Versace POW bracelet who was captured in Vietnam for 10 years now with the intentions of reminding myself that freedom is not really free. Today, I ordered one to wear the rest of my days for my friend who I have known and grown up with since he was little, who I consider a brother on it. He died in Afghanistan on Monday, July 23, 2012 fighting for all of our freedom. These bracelets give me a sense of fullness knowing he will be with me daily. Thank you

Kaiti K-D

To never forget Chris Meagher

Chris Meagher is good friend who will never be forgotten by me.

Ken B.

In Memory of Sgt. Nicholas Dickhut

In memory of Sgt. Nicholas Dickhut. A good man and a good soldier. Taken too young. Missed by many.

Jacqueline C.

For my Son Spc. Mark J. Downer

My pain, my sorrow, my loneliness because of the loss of my Son can only be approched by my PRIDE, my GRATITUDE, and my LOVE for Mark. I am so humbled to be called his father. His legacy of love, and exceptance I strive to continue. his humor, his strength, his humility I miss like my next breath. We will forever miss you my son.

Spc. Mark J. Downer
KIA- August 5, 2011
Kandahar, Afghanistan

Mark D.

For MIA WO1 Gerald E. Woods

For WO1 Gerald E. Woods waiting to be brought home- Loss Coordinates: 160431N 1071910E (YC481785)

Patrick B.

For LCDR James E. Dooley

I am so happy to have found the MemorialBracelets.com web site. I lost my POW MIA bracelet honoring LCDR James E. Dooley. I have worn this and kept him with me for about 20 years. I didn't know him, or his family, but that doesn't matter. He's my hero. I lost my bracelet while working in a hay field. It hurt emotionaly alot. I felt as though I had let him down. Thanks you for taking custom orders so I can continue to honor LCDR Dooley. I'll be waiting by the mailbox. Thank You.


David K.

For SSG. Donald J. Trampski

Today was an emotional day, as I visited the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. I found the soldier whose name has encompassed my wrist for almost 3 years now. As I stood among so many Veterans, in attendance both physically, and spiritually, my bracelet took on an entirely new meaning to me. Today it became more than just a single name. It became a single representation of 58, 282 soldiers who gave all.


Amber E.

For Vietnam War Returnee Capt. Myron MacDonald

My original POW/MIA bracelet was purchased around 1972 at a 4th of July Parade near my hometown, Flourtown, PA, when I was in junior high school. I wore my bracelet proudly for Captain Myron MacDonald, USAF, a pilot who was shot down in Vietnam. Fortunately, I witnessed the return of my POW, when his family told me to watch his return flight. I actually viewed him stepping off the plane that had just brought him home! I remember sending him letters and care packages. I was a strong supporter of our military men and women back when I was a teenager and continue to do so today. I have been a Soldiers Angel on the Letter Writing Team, for over two years now, writing to soldiers in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Africa! I sent these greetings in order to honor them and to remember all of the fallen heros of 911, as well as the Gulf War--when I was married to a USMC Cobra Helicopter Pilot who served in the war. 


Marion M.

For Red's Co-Pilot Vietnam POW Kelly Patterson

I began wearing a POW Bracelet years ago with Darl Bloom's name on it.  I began wearing them because my cousin, Eugene "Red" McDaniel was a POW for years (had been shot down on my birthday in 1967).  However, doing a lot of net fishing in Bogue Sound, NC, I kept losing the bracelet and its replacement bracelets.   I'm ashamed to say that only now am I planning on wearing one again.

I've requested one with Kelly Patterson's name on it, this time, because he was Red's co-pilot.  It's the least I can do to bring awareness to the issue of POWs in any war, and to lend moral support to their families.

For Our Sons Matt and Sean

Matt

Sean

We ordered the Memorial Bracelets to memorialize our two sons, Sean and Matt. Matt was killed in Iraq April 1, 2007 and Sean passed away in his sleep May 25, 2007.

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For POW Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl

When I first saw Sgt. Bergdahl as a P.O.W., he was being held by masked, gun-toting men making him say those things.  My heart went out to him and his family. I went to the store and bought yellow ribbon and put it on one of our porch poles.  Then it was a long time before I heard anything.  When I heard another report that he was still alive, I put another ribbon on with the other one which was already out there. They will stay their until I find out he has been realesed. When I saw his dad on television on Memorial Day this year, I was so glad to hear he was still alive. I hope and pray for him to be released very soon. I got on my computer later that day, and read some of the things different web pages.  I came across the MemorialBracelets.com site and order my bracelet.  I will wear it till Bowe comes home to his family. Thank you so much, keep up all the good things you are doing for them.

Always,     Ida S.

For My Childhood Friend SRA Jason T. Plite

Jason Plite was just another kid on the block.  Growing up we played outside all the time. We were classmates and great friends. Jason always wanted to grow up helping people.  It's no surprise he joined the USAF and became part of their elite Pararescue, where their motto is "That others may live". May he rest in Peace, and his memory live within all of us.

For SFC Russell Borea

My Memorial Bracelet is in memory of and to honor Sgt 1st Class Russell Borea, KIA 1/19/2007 in Mosul, Iraq whom my son proudly served under.


Dawn S. K. 

For those who have fought in past wars

I wore two bracelets & a ring with the names of CWO Dennis C. Hamilton USA 1-5-68 LAOS IA, Panel No. 33E Line No. 49, CAPT. Trent R. Powers USN 10-31-65 NVN MN, Panel 03E Line No. 10, & my ring has the name CPL David E. Lovegren USA 3-1-69 SVN OR, Panel No. 30W Line No. 5. I still have them & they sit in a place of honor so that I remember always. My Dad is also on the wall. 1SGT Harvey N. Hedstrom USA 5-17-69 SNV MN, Panel No. 24W Line No. 31. Please remember all those who have fought in past wars, as well as the present wars. Let NO ONE BE FORGOTTEN. Bless all our Vets.


Lea Ann E.

For Wayne Wilson

I am the proud owner of Wayne Wilson's POW Bracelet. For more than 20 years!


Lori C.

For Capt. Thomas D. Clem

I wear my Memorial Bracelet for Thomas D. Clem , Capt. USMC 3 may '68 MIA (my bracelet is worn badly, so not sure). I never remove it. I will replace it with stainless soon.


Anthony G.

For Lt. Col William J. Brasear

I still wear my MIA bracelet for Lt Col William J Brashear : USAF May 8, 1969 in Laos from California. Have had this name since I was a freshman in High School. I just had my 55th Birthday. "Lest We Never Forget" !!


Pam B.

For Cpl Jordan Stanton

My daughter & I wear our Memorial Dog Tags & Bracelets every day for Cpl. Jordan Stanton. - Cheri M.

http://ranchosantamargarita.patch.com/articles/stanton-honored-by-friends

For my son in Afghanistan

My son is currently in Afghanistan as part of Operation Eduring Freedom. As family members are military hero's are always in our hearts and on our minds. Having the bracelet helps me feel more connected to my son and allows me to tell his story to everyone I come in contact with. The US military does such a wonderful job of keeping American's safe and sheltered, that we have started to take for granted the sacrifices made every minute of every day by those who keep us safe. Let us never forget and let us always pay homage to those who defend our freedom and the wonderful families who sacrifice on our behalf. God Bless them.


Johnna S. S.

For Robert Sennett

I still ware my MIA bracelet. I got it when my husband was in the Navy stationed in Viet Nam. My husband came home, however, Robert Sennett has been missing since 1/22/1966. God bless and keep him.


Raine A.

For SSG James A. Champion

I was visiting DC for a week with a friend in April of 1999. We went to the Lincoln Memorial one night and visited the souvenir stands manned by Viet Nam vets on the road out front. I was drawn to the MIA bracelets and, being a 2/75 vet myself, began looking through the Army bracelets for a fellow Ranger, finally coming across James A Champion. When I got home I did some more research on SSG Champion and during a subsequent trip to DC, obtained a "rubbing" of his name from the wall. I wore my bracelet every single day for 13 years; on my wedding day, on 9/11, on the day I reenlisted after my 10 year break in service, on the day my daughter was born, during my tour of Iraq/OIF III, and on the day I brought my daughter and my two stepdaughters to The Wall to show them SSG Champion's name last April, 2011. I was still wearing my bracelet here in Afghanistan until I lost it during a combat patrol in Chaparhar last Thursday, 3 May. I cannot believe that I have lost something that has been a part of so many important events in my life and feel as though I have failed SSG Champion, leaving him on the battlefield yet again. I'm grateful that I found the www.MemorialBracelets.com website and anxiously await my replacement bracelet. I feel naked without it and, although I will miss my old one, I look forward to wearing the new bracelet during many more important events in my life.


Michael D.

For Pvt. Danny O'Laughlin

The unsung heroes of the Vietnam War are from my generation. I still see the vestiges of the war on the faces of some of the homeless people I encounter in my daily routines. As I look forward to my 65th birthday next month, I bought myself a birthday present - a Memorial Bracelet in honor of a friend who was killed in 1967. Wish that he could have lived the full life that I have enjoyed. Here's to you Marine Private Danny O'Laughlin!


Pat Papike L-D

For Pfc Anthony J. Petter

I cant believe I found the www.MemorialBracelets.com website.  I started wearing PFC Pepper when I was at 1/10 back in 85 but misplaced him in the 90's. I still look for him at times and can not wait to carry him once more until he comes home. Thank you


Steve N.