tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279775525705643869.post7849780726244756038..comments2022-03-02T19:20:18.278-08:00Comments on Captain James R. Shively (1942-2006): Remembering Papa JimAmy Shively Hawkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14476289578963679922noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279775525705643869.post-11448285107755100182021-01-13T12:29:37.832-08:002021-01-13T12:29:37.832-08:00I have the original POW bracelet from Capt James S...I have the original POW bracelet from Capt James Shiveley and wore it for years. Just found it and with help of internet was glad to hear he was released. If you are interested I would be happy to send it to a family member. Suzanne Pruntyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07217085082764918998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279775525705643869.post-25364895961299500072021-01-13T12:29:23.357-08:002021-01-13T12:29:23.357-08:00I have the original POW bracelet from Capt James S...I have the original POW bracelet from Capt James Shiveley and wore it for years. Just found it and with help of internet was glad to hear he was released. If you are interested I would be happy to send it to a family member. Suzanne Pruntyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07217085082764918998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279775525705643869.post-63852665667706935532020-08-23T10:51:57.797-07:002020-08-23T10:51:57.797-07:00Dear Amy,
I was in college when I got the POW brac...Dear Amy,<br />I was in college when I got the POW bracelet with your dad's name and 5-5-67 printed on it. I wore it for several years and tucked it safely away. Today as we were cleaning out our shelves I found my special memento box and saw the bracelet. I had not checked or realized your father was released and am so glad to know he came home to family, friends and a wonderful life. I will keep this bracelet in honor of the men who lived, fought and died to keep us safe. God bless you and your family! Rebecca Rebecca J Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974777046284056067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279775525705643869.post-11248845485967191832020-02-22T12:31:57.348-08:002020-02-22T12:31:57.348-08:00Dear Amy, Been wearing the your dads POW bracelet ...Dear Amy, Been wearing the your dads POW bracelet since 2-8-68, when I started as a mechanic (A&P) with Eastern Airlines in Miami, Fl.<br />I'm a USAF Vietnam vet now retired and living between Ft. Lauderdale, Fl and Murphy, NC. just for the hell of it I checked today (02-22-2020). Have not worn the POW bracelet for the past few years (cannot answer why) but today while cleaning out my safe, I came about your dads bracelet. I am very proud for the many years that I proudly wore this bracelet.<br />RIP Captain<br />Best Regards<br />Capt. Joel BrandweinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380371113425875520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279775525705643869.post-41718116012466644352018-05-29T17:05:34.806-07:002018-05-29T17:05:34.806-07:00Dear Amy...Every May, for the month, I wear the PO...Dear Amy...Every May, for the month, I wear the POW bracelet engraved "Capt James Shively 5-5-67" that I bought to support POWs when I was only about 16 years old, in a small town in upstate New York. When he was released in 73 I just happened to be home watching television when I saw him come down from the plane! It was amazing to witness THIS guy, this hero, and I was wearing his name! Now, all these years later, I am in my early 60s and have just found your blog. I don't know how many of the POW bracelets were issued with duplicate solders' names, but if you would like to have his for your mementos, I would be pleased to "return" it to your family. Many blessings, and congratulations on the book. I have been reading many of the comments and articles about your father, and I am just so humbled by the example he set for SO many.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01731607260985856695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279775525705643869.post-15942289174893774612017-11-23T10:08:12.384-08:002017-11-23T10:08:12.384-08:00Hello Amy
My name is Chris Lawry and I had the pr...Hello Amy<br /><br />My name is Chris Lawry and I had the privilege of being a friend and a co worker of your father for a few years after he returned home from Vietnam. I had also just returned home from serving in the Army for three years. Jim came to work for my families business in 1976 or 1977. We had a real-estate and home building business at the time. Jim was a realtor and I was a construction superintendent. I believe that we built your home that latter burned down. My mother was Barbra Smith her husbands name was Bill Smith. They owed Crest Reality and WRS and associates home building. Jim and I used to drink whiskey and play pool at my house after work from time to time. During those visits he would talk to me a bit about his time as a POW. The last time I saw your dad was when I was a project manager in the renovation of the federal building in Spokane in 1993. It saddened me deeply when I heard of his passing a few years ago. My mother and Bill Smith also have passed away...Time is cruel. I have just finished spending two years sailing my 55ft sailboat from Seattle to South Carolina via Latin and South America. Any way I was just having a cigar on the deck of my boat and started thinking of your dad as I do from time to time. I decided to check up on him with the internet and discovered your blog and your book. Outstanding is all I can say I will read it. <br /><br />The very best Regards<br /><br />Chris LawrySailing Sirenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418882619236009149noreply@blogger.com