THE WALL OF FACES

I donated to the POW/Missing in Action Foundation and recieved his name on a bracelet (1981). Been wearing his name for years. Looking for his family to give it too them. [email protected].

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who wear/wore your MIA bracelet are touching 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.

For the family of Capt William Ott born 23 September 1934. A Vietnamese acquaintance of mine in Vietnam has a collection of military artifacts.
He has the ID and a pilots map, along with the jacket lining (US Flag and multi language instructions), that he would like to return to any family member. Please email me to obtain. [email protected]

Much appreciated.

I am the Curator of the POW/MIA Bracelet Display in the Vietnam Hangar of the Palm Springs Air Museum in Palm Springs, California where we now have over two thousand bracelets and would be honored to include your bracelet in our Display. If you are an immediate family member (spouse, fiancé, sibling, son or daughter) I can order one for the Display in your name.
Dr. Dave Thompson
Palm Springs Air Museum
POW/MIA Bracelet Display Curator
Lt. Commander U.S. Navy 1964-1970
10-103 Lakeview Dr. Rancho Mirage, Ca 92270
760-328-0859 [email protected]

Starting in AFROTC, I wore Col. Ott's MIA bracelet for many years until it finally broke. I've saved the pieces since and also made a keepsake of his name on the wall in D.C. when I visited. I'd requested an MIA bracelet of someone lost around when I was born (5 Oct 1970), and from California like me. I grew up not far from Livermore, but I see Col. Ott is actually originally from Canada. When abbreviated, that's close enough! What a wonderful website to discover, allowing me to see and learn a lot more about the man I'd never met. I was also a USAF fighter pilot, but was fortunate enough to come home after every sortie. Lots of people thank me for my service, which I sometimes find awkward in relation to the names engraved on the Vietnam Memorial. Thank you Col. Ott for your service and sacrifice. God Bless.