A Place of Honor for POW/MIA Bracelets

In the prayerful setting of the Peace Abbey, a special place has been created for a piece of history from the Vietnam War—the POW/MIA bracelet. These metal bracelets were created to remember individuals taken as prisoners of war or missing in action during the Vietnam War. Inscribed on each is the name of a US service person and the date they were captured/missing. Many supportive Americans wore the bracelets during and after the conflict.

On a table just outside the Abbey’s chapel, sunshine streaming in through a window sparkles off a growing collection of the bracelets. They are surrounded by books about the Vietnam Memorial Wall, a life size statue of Mother Teresa and numerous other objects from the major religions of the world. These remembrances, which may have been stored in a box or dresser drawer over the last 30 years now have a place of honor. Just as the POW/MIA flags continue to fly, the bracelets, which hold the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, can find a peaceful resting place.

POW/MIA Bracelets may be sent to:
The Peace Abbey
2 North Main Street
Sherborn, MA 01770