Ce kerschlibowski
yelpx5@aeroinc.net
I have his pow/mia., name, on bracelet
LT., COL., CHARLES BROWNLEE
I have had, my pow/mia., bracelet ,since the early, 1970's. It says, LT., COL., CHARLES BROWNLEE, 12-24-68. (it is the original bracelet, made by VIVA) I would like, his family and friends to know, that when I'am unable, to wear it. it is in a very, special place and on every christmas eve., my family and I light a candle, for him and place his bracelet, on our christmas tree. this has been, done, for over 28yrs. and will continue, to be done, until he returns, or his family, request his bracelet, which I would be honored, to give them. He and his loved ones, are always, in our hearts and often in our prayers. may, God grant you, closure and love.
Sunday, September 19, 1999 |
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Michelle Reisweber
My uncle served in VietNam. He brought POW/MIA bracelets for us and I selected Col. Brownlee's. I continue to keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers. I wore it until 1976 when the metal shop teacher attempted to weld the copper back together, and still have the bracelet. In 1994 my brother went to the Wall, I asked him to look for me. He brought me a rubbing. I couldn't look until 1997. I pray that my prayers give some comfort to his family. Somehow I feel the loss as though he were part of me.
Monday, August 02, 1999 |
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Peggy Myers
I wore a POW., bracelet, with his name
WA.
I never knew, anything, about Col., Brownlee except, what was printed, on the POW/MIA., bracelet, I wore for several years. My mother finally, made me take it off, when the chrome wore off and the rough, edge was scraping, my arm and it became clear, he was not coming home. I'am now married, to a Vietnam veteran, who served three, tours, in the Marine Corps, between 1964 and 1968. I know that his name, could easily have, been on one, of those bracelets, or on the Wall and I never would, have met him. I always wanted to write, to Col., Brownlee's family, but never knew, what to say. I still think about him, every Christmas and still, have the bracelet.
Wednesday, April 21, 1999 |
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Kathy Jones
Happy Birthday. Your ultimate sacrifice will, never be forgotten, or forsaken. Thank you, young hero.
Wednesday, August 03, 2005 |
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Terry Schmidt
Basecoach22@aol.com
Pueblo West, Colorado 81007 USA
FRIEND, OF A FRIEND, OF A FRIEND.
I did not know Charles Brownlee, but I was a childhood friend of the Airman who lost his life trying to save him. A1C Charles Douglas King, Pararescueman. They were lost forever on Christmas Day 1968. (together) I have been through Alamosa many times since living in Colorado. My next trip, I will stop at the VFW and try to find out more about him. I was in and out of Vietnam before Doug even went into the service. He went to college first. I went right to Vietnam it seems. I'm writing this in the attempt to put the two airman's POW/MIA bracelets together. It only seems right to me that this be done. If anyone has a bracelet of Charles Brownlee they would be willing to give, it would be an honor to keep and guard it along with Doug's. I am not a family member but a fellow Life Member VFW that still remembers. May they always be remembered in our thoughts at Christmas time. Terry
Tuesday, February 19, 2002 |
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Charlie Silver
cookrnch@primenet.com
N/A
720 W. Aspen Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 USA
I also wore Lt. Col. Charles Brownlee's POW/MIA bracelet - it was an honor to show this sign of respect for the American men and women in Viet Nam. I see there are many offers here.if any member of his family or friends would like his bracelet, please let me know. To quote from the previous message, I too, "was never sure about what actually happened to him, until today." Sincerely and peace to all.
Saturday, July 15, 2000 |
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Donna Brownlee Foster
DonnaJBF@cox.net
Brownlee relative
Sterling, Kansas, 67579, USA
My father was his cousin.
I'am related to Richard. (what our family called him) My father was, his first cousin. Richard's father (Charles) and my grandfather, (Hugh) were brothers, who taught and farmed together and had homes, right across the road, from each other, near Sylvia and Zenith, in central Kansas. My father and Richard "grew up together." My dad remembered, well, the December day in 1935, when Richard's father was killed, in a farm accident (Dad was 15, Richard was 4) and when the family moved, to Alamosa, where his Mom would serve, as Librarian for Colorado, State College, for 20, years. In 1952, when my father became engaged, he bought and spruced up that home, near Sylvia and I grew up, in the same home and bedroom, Richard did, for those first few years. My Dad's brother, (Donald) then moved into the home, they grew up, in as children and again, two brothers were farming together, the Brownlee family land and cousins were, crossing the road, to play with each other. We left, that farm and home in 1965, when it was thought, my own father was dying (another farm-related, health problem) and moved to Sterling, Kansas, so (much like Richard's mother) my mother, could teach at Sterling College, for 20, years and support the family, of 5, small children. My father lived, until 1972. I remember well, that Christmas Eve and Day, in 1968, when we got word, that Richard was, shot down and missing in action. For many years we waited, for word, about his fate. Since his body, was not recovered, we hoped, that he was, alive and would eventually be found. At the time, my sister (Barbara) wrote, to the POW/MIA., bracelet distribution, address and asked for Charle's bracelet, but was sent, another, because this one was unavailable. Recently, I was able to get, the one for Charles Douglas "Doug," King. the man who tried, to pull Charles Richard "Dick" Brownlee, to safety. (I find it, interesting, that both were born Charles, but went by nicknames, of their middle names.) I'am honored, to have Doug's bracelet, but would certainly offer it, to anyone, with a greater claim. In my search, for Richard's bracelet, I have been pleased, to make connections with those, who served, with him, including George J. Marrett, who lead the recue attempt, that Christmas Day, in 1968 and has since, written, a book titled, "Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues, in Vietnam and Laos." Check out pages, 146-152, for his account, of that day and the frustrations, this crew faced. I have also renewed connections, with his widow, (Judy - and through her, to his two daughters) brother (Tommy) and nephews, Jim (who provided the attached photo, of Richard with his F-105, Thunderchief) and John Charles. (who also served in Viet Nam, but returned alive) Richard's spirit is live, in the hearts and minds, of those who, knew and loved him.
Monday, January 12, 2004 |
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KAITLIN H.
I am in eighth grade and we are going to the Vietnam Memorial on a D.C. feild trip. My teacher has told us to find a name off this website to get a rubbing of when we go. This man caught my eye, because he died on Christmas, and also because he only served for 1 day. It makes me realize how traumatized these Vietnam Veterans must have been after the war. Even now, 34 years later, I am in shock at how these men were so brave, and at how they died for thier country. God Bless America.
Thursday, April 25, 2002 |
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Wade Anders
michael_anderson/shhs/aisd@aisd.net
Mr. Andersons History Student
Sam Houston High School, 2000, Sam Houston Dr., Arlington, Texas, 76014, usa
thanks, for serving America
Colonel, Charles Richard Brownlee, my name is Wade Anders. I'm a 2001-2002, junior, at Sam Houston, High School, in Arlington, Texas.. As part of a class assignment, on Vietnam's MIA's, I learned, your story and shared it, with my classmates. I learned, of your sacifice and will, always remember you. This has made me learn, about the hardships you and your fellow soldier went through, to protect this nation. As a teen growing up, in a time of prosperity in the United States, me and my generation were living an age of innocence, until 9-11. Within less than a hour the world, as we know it changed, we had never seen war, when we could understand it, yes we had the Gulf War, but we were, to young to understand it. As far as we know, America was untouchable, but that all changed for us, as it did for you. I would just like to thank you, for standing up for the great United State, to defend her. There are not many good heros left, thank you, for what you did, for this country. GOD BLESS, THE U.S.A.
Tuesday, April 30, 2002 |
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Manuel Pino Jr.
mpjr54@msn.com
Fellow Viet Vet And Colorodoan
Prayer of Remembrance "They grow not old, as we who remain grow old, age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, at the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we shall remember them. We shall remember them."
Saturday, December 25, 2004 |
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