Kathy Strong, was 12-years-old in 1972 when she was given a POW\/MIA bracelet in her Christmas stocking. She made a promise to wear it until the soldier named on the bracelet returned. <\/p>\n
Strong wore her bracelet much longer than most. In fact, James Moreland’s name has been on her wrist every day, without exception, for the past 38 years.<\/p>\n
“I just wanted to keep the promise,” Strong said.<\/p>\n
At this point, Strong says keeping the promise means wearing the bracelet until Moreland’s remains are found and returned.<\/p>\n
“I knew there was family out there who was waiting for word, and I was just going to wait along with them,” Strong said. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Strong met Moreland’s family;<\/p>\n
Anita and Linda are Moreland’s sisters and closest surviving relatives. When they heard about Kathy a few years ago they asked to meet.<\/p>\n
“To have worn his bracelet for so long,” Anita said, “we just love her to death.”<\/p>\n
“She did care,” her sister Linda added. “And she still does care.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n