Eileen Bakos
ebakos@habitatcfc.org
Supporter
88 hartland street Stratford CT 06615 usa
Wore Ketterer's bracelet when I was 10
When I was a ten-year-old, I was babysitting to support MIA/POWs. The first bracelet I received was James Ketterer. I wore it along with the 14 others I purchased with babysitting money to show my support for our POW/MIAs. I am now even happier to be building homes for our returning Veterans with Habitat for Heroes in Bridgeport, CT. Congratulations Staff Sergent Juliet Taylor on your new home.
Jun 29, 2013 |
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Debbie Johnson
debbiejohnson283@msn.com
Wore and cherished his bracelet
910 N 17th Street Boise Idaho 83702 USA
I recently took my grandchildren to Washington, DC and while there we visited the Wall. It was very moving to share with them my memories of wearing Capt. Ketterer's bracelet as a young girl. It was amazing to watch them as they saw all the names and to know in a small way we had a connection to one of these brave men. It was an honor to wear the bracelet and I pray that his family has found some peace and solice as the years have gone by. God Bless.
Apr 19, 2011 |
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Malcolm Kirby
mlkdrk@earthlink.net
USAF Veteran - 191st photo recon.
Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 785
Rest in Peace, my Brother. You will not be forgotten...
Mar 26, 2009 |
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Jaime Nennig
Sorry, for your loss
I'm Jaime, I go, to Nathan Hale, High School.
May 1, 2008 |
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Desiree Clemons
BDJJBrady@aol.com
Bracelet Holder
Raleigh, NC., USA
My mother passed, Capt., Ketterer's bracelet, to me, when she passed.
I have one, of Capt., Ketterer's bracelets, that my mother, passed along, to me when she died. I remember, when I was little, looking, at it and hoping, he would be found. I want, his family to know, that we were thinking, about him, all of these years. I would be happy, to send it, to the family, if they would like it.
Oct 15, 2007 |
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Mary Z.
disnut@caltel.com
Bracelet
CA
Emotional
I was fortunate enough to receive Capt. Ketterer's bracelet in 1968. On October 5, 2007, I visited the Wall, carrying his bracelet with me. I found his name, which I knew was there, and took a rubbing. I cannot describe my feelings, except to say that after nearly 40 years, the connection I have with him is still very powerful. I could not bring myself to leave the bracelet. I've often wondered about his family, and what has become of them.
Oct 15, 2007 |
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Donna Purzycki
I too purchased his MIA brackelet. To this day I think of him often. It meant so much to me then to wear his name proudly and honor him for serving our country so bravely. He will always be a part of me and I will always remember the sacrafice that he and his family made for our country.
Sep 7, 2007 |
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manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. “GREATER LOVE, HATH NO MAN, THAN THIS, THAT HE, LAY DOWN HIS LIFE, FOR HIS FRIENDS.” **John 15:13** “You, are my friend, always remembered, never forgotten.” May, God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
Jul 19, 2007 |
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Bill Gallenstein
USAF Veteran
Zephyrhills FL 33541 USA
A very proud cold war USAF veteran remembers you on this day. My God bless you and your family always. I salute you, Thank you
May 24, 2007 |
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Eileen Gass
dgass@firstva.com
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38 Wildwood Drive
Palmyra,Va 22963 USA
I to purchased a bracelet bearing the name of Capt. Ketterer. It was such a little thing I could do in support of the MIA's but it helped make the situation more real to me. I was a you Uirl just married and starting my family. My husband was recently out of the army after having served 4 years in Germany. None of my large immediate family or extended family ever served in Vietnam so all I really knew about it then was what was in the newspapers and on TV. It was all so confusing.the demonstrations.the horrifying pictures.the reasons why we were there in the first place. Soon after I got my bracelet and started thinking about this person and what his situation might be and how his family must be feeling, I found out that someone I grew up with died in the war. He was the first from my hometown to lose his life. I knew then that there was something else I could do . every time I looked at that bracelet I prayed for Capt. Ketterer and his family and for all the other soldiers who were doing what they thought was the right thing. I watched the papers and news reports for his name for many years. I hoped to see something with his name. Even in recent years there have been discoveries but still nothing. I wore the bracelet for many years and still have it tucked away. This page has touched my heart and reminded me how grateful I am for all the blessings God has bestowed on me.
Saturday, February 26, 2000 |
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