For a Marine that was a close friend

I am going to wear my Memorial Bracelet for a very close friend of mine that enlisted me into the marine corps. He was my recruiter and we became close friends over the year I was waiting to go in. He was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq doing his job protecting our country. I was hoping to get back intouch with him after the war but when I heard the news that he was taken from us I knew my friend was gone.

In Remembrance of SO1 Patrick Feeks

We will proudly wear our Memorial Bracelets in remembrance of SO1 Patrick Feeks.

Carol C.

To Remember Spc Clarence Cash

I purchasing my Memorial Bracelet to remember Spc Clarence Cash. He was killed in Desert Storm, were we served together. He was a true friend and brother. Thank you for allowing me to honor my friend.

Thomas D.

For SIRIUS K9 lost on 9/11

This is SIRIUS. He was in the K9 unit for the NYPD as a bomb detector dog. He lost his life on 9-11 when the WTC tower fell while he was doing his job. My Memorial Bracelet is for him. I wear it all the time and tell others about him. I have always loved dogs and raised and trained puppies for the GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION out of Smithtown NY. I think all that lost their life should not be forgotten, even the 4 legged ones.

Sonie R.

In Memory of Sept. 11th

Ten years ago I purchased a Memorial Bracelet that reads: In Support Of Our Military, In Memory of Sept. 11, 2001. I have worn this bracelet for ten years since the day it arrived in the mail. It's only been taken off twice. Once for an MRI and once for heart surgery. Other than that I wear it as a reminder to those that died that fateful day, our troops that have died since then and our troops that are still serving. It's a daily reminder of how grateful I am to those men and women that protect my family and home. A daily reminder that they should not ever be forgotten. Everyone that sees my bracelet and asked about it is another solider remembered, another victim not forgotten and another moment to remind someone of the 'bigger" picture in life.

My bracelet is scuffed and scratched, a little out of round and could use a good buffing. But, yet, I refused to take it off for something so little. Every scuff and dent reminds me of a solider that is damaged alot worse, a family missing a vital member or an innocent lost in the blink of an eye.

Funny how a little stainless cuff of metal can change your life.

Lora R.

For Nephew Christopher Traina

I have worn my Memorial Bracelet for 10 & 1/2 years in memory and honor of my beloved nephew, Christopher Michael Traina, who was killed on 9/11 while working in 1WTC. I only wish I, and all others who wear a bracelet, did not need to!!

Lenora F-S

To Never Forget Spc. Clarence Cash

I have been wearing an MIA/POW Bracelet since I was 12, and now I am 41. I am a Desert Storm Veteran. I lost my best friend in the war. When I found Memorial Bracelets web page, I knew I had to order his bracelet. Thank you for giving me the chance to honor his memory. I will never forget Spc. Clarence Cash.

Thomas D.

To Memorialize Spc Cedric L. Lennon

I ordered a Memorial Bracelet to memorialize a soldier: Spc Cedric L. LENNON. I had taken him under my wing. He was new to the Army and had some adjusting to do. I was his first NCO (permanent party) and taught him everything I knew. Eventually he found out he enjoyed being a soldier and reenlisted. I transfered to a different Squadron and would see him on occassion. He was doing well. Our regiment deployed to Iraq, and within a few months of deployment, I found out that he had passed. It always hit you hard when someone you know is killed, but even harder when that person is like a son. This braclet is a small reminder of his life, and the sacrifice he made. Every soldier that deployed with me ( in my platoon at that time) made it home, I wish he would have too.

Timothy I.

For Brian McCarthy lost in Cambodia

I met Cpl Brian E. McCarthy in the the Central Highlands of Vietnam in 1969. We laughed and cried during our eight months together, and became as close as brothers. He was KIA during the invasion of Cambodia, and I will never forget him. RIP Brian.

Richard B.

For William F. Mullens still MIA in Vietnam

As a young girl I had a POW/MIA Bracelet. As a teenager I lost the bracelet, but never forgot the man's name I wore for many many years. I just went to the Memorial Bracelets website and found my soldier, William F Mullens is still MIA from 1966 in Vietnam. I am re-ordering a bracelet so honor his memory.

Marianne P.

In Honor of CAPT Steve Phillis

I just ordered a bracelet in honor of USAF CAPT Steve Phillis. He was shot down and KIA in his A-10A in the Gulf War. He was protecting then Lt. Robert Sweet who was also shot down and taken prisoner. I had the pleasure of meeting Lt. Col Sweet many years later while working on A-10C's at Moody AFB, GA. We both share the same hometown and a love for Mountaineer football. I dedicate my bracelet to both of these fine examples of American heroes.

Nathan L.

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.