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Veterans Day, 1988,I purchased a reddish-purle bracelet w/silver engraving from our local VFW that had set up a table outside our local grocery store. It stated, "CWO PAUL V. BLACK USA 3-1-71 CAMB CA MIA". With tears flowing, I kissed it and placed it on my right wrist. I wore it for many years but I began to worry it would wear out, so I began to wear it on holidays, his birthday, or when I just wanted to be close to him. I talk to him, tell him I am so very sorry, and ond day I will meet him in heaven. After they had identified his few remains and his military funeral was over, I received a letter from the same VFW instructing me to return his bracelet to his family. I was able to find Paul's family via the internet. I called his mother first. We spoke for a while and she told me to keep the bracelet that her husband could not handle seeing it. I then found out Paul's brother live 80 miles from me. I emailed and called him but no response. I feel I complied with the instuctions given to me concerning his bracelet. It appears I am suppose to be the keeper of his bracelet. My last will and testament requests the bracelet be buried with me and my entire family knows my wishes. I belive Paul and I will meet face-to-face in heaven and I patiently wait for that moment.
