i cry for someone i never knew

[elessa]

Today I was cleaning out boxes I have in my closet that contain miscellany from my life. In a box within a box I came across the copper POW bracelet I have had since I was a young girl. I seem to remember acquiring it in either 1971 or 1972. My father is a Vietnam veteran and we were living in Ft. Benning at the time.

I decided to search the internet on a whim to see if there were any pages with info on 1st Lt. Patrick Curran, 9/29/69. I am happy that there is closure for his family as his remains were found and eventually identified.

I sit here wondering who he was as I cry for someone I never knew, but whom I have carried with me through the years from state to state, city to city.

Comments

[donnaricci.livejournal.com]

Might be neat to pass that bracelet along to a relative of his

[elessa.livejournal.com]

on the Virtual Wall (http://www.virtualwall.org/dc/CurranPR01a.htm) there is a link to the person who wrote his memorial. i have sent an email to him to see if i can get more information.

[donnaricci.livejournal.com]

That's cool. I know people find such connections in physical objects...

[elessa.livejournal.com]

yeah. i know what you mean. i seem to recall that there was only one bracelet issued per MIA or POW, so the one i have is unique. if i find his family i will ask about whether or not they would like to have it.

[kiltcheck.livejournal.com]

What a beautiful beginning - and what timing since today is celebrating spiritual renewal. Brings a tear to my eye.