This is an American pilot who has remained on the MIA list for 29 years. Doesn't his devotion to his country award him the priviledge and honor of being buried in his own homeland soil if he is in fact deceased? Should, by any miracle, 1Lt Ecklund remain alive, should he be left behind in a foreign country knowing his country abandoned him? Do his family and loved ones not deserve to know the fate of their son, brother, friend and loved one nor be allowed to put a closure to this after so many years?

I feel extremely close to 1Lt Ecklund for 2 reasons, first, I also moved to Phoenix when I was 10 years old, same as he did. Second, Both Him and I attended Central High School, granted it was years apart but that makes him a brother to me. So, please advise me of any action that is being taken by you or any other elected or appointed official to determine his fate. In the event there is nothing being done, please explain why not, and tell me how you personally plan to correct this and prevent it from ever happening again.

Sincerly, Max Hamlin


I urge you to also contact your elected officials in this matter and let them know how you feel.