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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.
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Where to buy WTR Memory Beads
Cherry Pie Boutique - Atlanta, GA - Simple Collection
Humanity of Blue Ridge - Blue Ridge, GA - Vintage Collection
L.J. Lewis Silver Shop - Atlanta, GA-Vintage Collection
Liv's Clothing & Accessories - Atlanta, GA
Lunna -Orange Beach, AL
Mari Max- St. Simons, GA - Vintage Collection
Merci Beaucoup - Duluth, GA
Peridot Distinctive Gifts - Atlanta, GA - Vintage Collection
Poppy's -Atlanta
Rhinoceros Boutique - Atlanta, GA - Vintage Collection
Tassels - Atlanta, GA - Diamond Collection
T. Clothing - Duluth, GA - Diamond Collection
WTR Memory Beads in the Press
USA Today • Memorial Day, 2008
Memories of fallen friends
"That's what captains do."
The article about Trane is the top left story.
Soldiers
memory lives on in bracelets •
Monday, July 9th, 2007