THE WALL OF FACES

I was 11 when I got my MIA/POW bracelet. I saved up my allowance to pay for it. It cost $2.00 and my allowance was 10 cents! I wore the bracelet for years, then it broke into 2 pieces. So I have it put away. John thank you for your years of service. Your family also for their years of sacrifices. Some day I hope to visit the wall to find your name.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who wear/wore your MIA bracelet are moving and reflect their admiration and respect for you. It remains my fervent hope you will be returned home after the passage of so many years.

I, too wore your POW/MIA bracelet for many years and still have it. I have never forgotten your name or date. My father also served in Vietnam with the USAF and my sister passed on April 17 before you were lost. Someday I will make it to the wall to honor you properly, you are remembered.

Hello Grandpa John,

I am Jonathan Lee Saxman, your grandson, the son of your youngest son, Brian Saxman who you remember as Brian Held. I never had the opportunity to meet you, but, with the information that I have received from my Dad and your wife, Grandma Joan, I know you are an incredible man who sacrificed everything for me, my family, my friends, and our country. Thank you for your service. I can't wait to meet you in the presence of King Jesus. Even though I never met you, I love you.

Love,
Jonathan Lee Saxman

I’m John Held’s granddaughter, my father is Brian Saxman (John’s son). I wish I could have met him but I’m excited to meet him in Heaven! I know his life is missed by so many here on earth while we wait to reunite! You won’t ever be forgotten! Thank you for your service grandpa!