Comments on: David B. Grant: Phantom Pilot and Prisoner of War

By: Tom Davenport

Tom Davenport — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:11:06 +0000

David’s wife’s sister was my own sister’s best friend through school. I remember meeting David on several occasions when they were in the Chattanooga area between deployments. I remembered him always being friendly & likable. David was officially MIA for a couple of days before his capture was confirmed. Betsy was, obviously, a nervous wreck during that time. His wife, sister, and their mother made sure to get bracelets to as many family & friends as possible. I was a rising senior in high school when he was captured. My twin brother even has his bracelet on in his wrestling team individual photo that year. I also remember the relief & joy when we learned of his release. There was not a whole lot of media fanfare when he returned, because of the public divisiveness over U.S. involvement in the war. That didn’t matter to those of us that knew him. We were happy & proud!!

By: Jo Ann Currie

Jo Ann Currie — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:19:46 +0000

I wore David Grant’s bracelet while in college. (1972-75). I never knew what happened to him but today, after a friend at church showed me her bracelet from the war and the follow up story, I googled to find this news! I have tears reading this story and am giving thanks that he made it home. I am now 72 years old, an active grandmother, teacher, and a women who works for peace. Keeping David Grant in my prayers for all this years shaped my life in profound ways. Thank you, Colonel, for your service and courage. I still have my bracelet and keep it in a prayer station in our home as a reminder of service and sacrifice. Now it will have an even deeper meaning. 🙏🏻💙

By: Bobbi Jackson

Bobbi Jackson — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:18:26 +0000

In reply to Marilyn Walton Boudreau. I have a bracelet I wore for years. Misplaced until recently while packing to move I found Just wanted to make contact. I live in Huntsville, Alabama

By: Dave Kozak (Dellwardt)

Dave Kozak (Dellwardt) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:57:17 +0000

I was Dave’s roommate for about week at Takhli. Quite a shock to learn he had been shot down. I packed up his stuff and wrote a letter to his wife. Many years later we reconnected at a Rats reunion. He smile was just the same as always.

By: Jessica Ward

Jessica Ward — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 01:56:11 +0000

In reply to Michel Robertson. I still have Capt.David Grants pow bracelet dated 6-24-72.I was 14 years old when I got it and wore it until I read in our hometown paper The Daily Times in Salisbury Maryland that he had came home.I am 64 now.Thank you for your service Capt.Grant.

By: Marilyn Walton Boudreau

Marilyn Walton Boudreau — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:22:28 +0000

I got my Capt. David Grant 6-24-72 bracelet in my mid 20s and I am now 73 and have kept it all these years. I am giving my bracelet and this amazing article to my 22 year old grandson for Christmas 2021 so he will have a piece of history during the Vietnam era. I have two brothers who were in the navy and also served in Vietnam. I have thanked them for their service and am grateful they both came home safely. Thank you Capt. David Grant for your service and your sacrifices while serving and defending our country. God Bless America!

By: Richard Allen Jr.

Richard Allen Jr. — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:47:29 +0000

I served with Dave Grant at Shaw AFB until he retired in 1994. Like I told him on his retirement day, it was a distinct privilege to have served with him. He was one of the single best officers I have ever served with in my 26 year career. A hero on so many levels!

By: Michel Robertson

Michel Robertson — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:19:27 +0000

In reply to Scott M Nicoll. Thank you for your comment. I’ll make sure David Grant sees your remarks. I’m so glad to learn your mother had one of his bracelets. Michel Robertson Author “Welcome Home, Brother”

By: Scott M Nicoll

Scott M Nicoll — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 03:05:22 +0000

I have my mom’s (Joan Nicoll) bracelet with Capt David Grants name engraved on it I was always under the impression only one bracelet was released for each veteran I posted the bracelet on FB today snd was immediately sent this article by a friend What an amazing story. Thank you for Your service Captain Grant

By: Tommy Stovall

Tommy Stovall — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 18:01:09 +0000

I have my Mom’s POW bracelet with Capt. David Grant’s name and the date 6-24-72 inscribed on it.