I have been doing local “gift shows” to sell Chickatees shirts.  I have seen these awesome bracelets made by a local woman and recently read her story.  I love hearing about other people doing something good for others and I had to share her story. Read below.  You can also learn more or place on order by visiting her site.

About WTR Memory Beads

WTR Memory Beads, Inc. was launched to honor the memory of Lt. Col. Joseph“Trane” McCloud, my dear cousin and one of our country’s fallen heroes.  Trane, an operations officer with the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment paid the ultimate price to secure our freedom when his helicopter crashed in Iraq on December 3, 2006.

A man of deep character and honor, Trane gave his life doing what he loved.  While our family grieves deeply for this loss, the courage of his wife Maggie and their three children, ages 8, 6, and 2 yrs. have inspired all of us.

WTR Memory Beads is a way to honor Trane’s sacrifice. Ten percent of all sales will be donated to The McCloud Family Fund and ten percent will be donated to groups supporting children of our fallen heroes.  Through this effort, I hope to not only help Trane’s children, but also ensure that his sacrifice will never be forgotten.