I am writing in response to Nancy Garland’s article on Capt. John E. Duffy (BDN, Feb. 29), MIA from the Vietnam War. Never have I read such an insensitive and demeaning article. There is no excuse for the lack of feeling or decorum shown, either by the reporter or Donna Buckley. The MIA-POW bracelets were never a “trend.” Each bracelet had a name; that name was someone’s son, husband or relative.

I also wear a bracelet and have for 30 years. The name on it is my brother, and it has never lost its meaning. The article shows or gives no consideration to the family of this serviceman. The comment, “I’ve found him,” is just sad, that Donna’s emotion is joy. Does she think Capt. Duffy’s family (felt) joy?

To both, the feeling of loss and pain is real and never stops. The picture of Donna Buckley smiling in the article shows a lack of the real understanding of this tragedy. Never once did Donna state her feelings of sadness or concern for this man’s family.

Donna’s words, “I really did not know him (Capt. Duffy) from a hole in the wall,” is unconscionable. To both reporter and Donna I say wake up, the way you live and the rights you have were paid for with the blood and lives of men and women you have demeaned. Jack Monroe Stetson