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The Coalition of Families promotes the fullest possible accounting for American servicemen who remain missing in action from the Korean and Cold Wars. Our members are all families of these men. Together, we not only assist each other in our individual searches for information, but we help to shape the nature and extent of the U.S. Government's effort to account for our missing servicemen.

The Coalition’s website has recently undergone a major overhaul to improve usability. Our goal, as always, is to ensure that we are providing all the tools we can to aid in the search for missing servicemen. To that end, everything on the site is now 100% handicapped accessible. We have also added several new features to make information more readily available to our visitors. Please be patient as we transition to our new layout. We are working tirelessly to bring you the best possible experience.

Take care, and remember that you are not alone in this journey for truth. We are right there with you.
Korean War Memorial - Washington, D.C.

News, Articles, and Announcements

He that hath found some fledged bird's nest, may know

At first sight, if the bird be flown;

But what fair well or grove he sings in now,

That is to him unknown.

-Henry Vaughan

D.C. Annual Briefing

August/2010

DPMO has moved the Korean War Memorial field trip from Saturday to Thursday evening. So the Coalition board and other family members will be a gathering at the Potomac lounge Wednesday evening, as well. It will be a casual way to learn about other family members. Stop by if you can, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, August 25th and 26th, between 5:30-7:30, in the Sheraton's Potomac Lounge.


Korean War Documentary

August/2010

"Finnigan's War" will commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War. Actor/director Conor Timmis and filmmaker Gary Fierro will honor the men who fought their way through those harsh times, and inform the public of their sacrifice, including those who remain missing so many decades later. The documentary is set to be released in 2011. Visit the "Finnigan's War" website at Road Work Pictures (roadworkpictures.com) and check out the documentary's Facebook page.


Missing Korean War Soldier Identified. 8,023 more to go.

August/2010

It's been nearly sixty years, but Roy Stewart is no longer missing. In 1950, then Cpl. Stewart, U.S. Army, was captured while fighting in North Korea. Once the shooting stopped, both sides exchanged remains of soldiers killed in action, including those claimed to be Roy Stewart's. The Army, however, wasn't able to positively identify him at the time. Cpl. Roy Stewart was buried along with hundreds of other American soldiers as unknown. He lay that way from 1954 until 2008, when he was exhumed and identified. Roy Stewart, of Jackson, Miss., is being buried at Arlington National Cemetery

DPMO's Korean/Cold War POW/MIA annual update meeting

July/2010

The Coalition's board of directors (Rick, Robin, Donna and John) will gather on Thursday, August 26th, between 5:30-7:30, in the Arlington, Virginia, Sheraton National's Potomac Lounge. This will follow the first day's meetings of DPMO's Korean/Cold War POW/MIA annual update at the same hotel. The board members hope each family will have someone attend the government briefings, and then join us in the lounge that first evening to say hello and share our experience. We'll see you there.

Remains Recovery – North Korea (DPRK)

June/2010

There is an important issue going on right now. In the process of agricultural development, North Korea (DPRK) is uncovering remains of American servicemen missing in action during the Korean War. The DPRK has repeatedly asked the U.S. what it wants done. Unfortunately, the Obama administration has been silent on the issue. Meanwhile, remains of our husbands, fathers, and uncles are left exposed to the elements, threatening their eventual identification. The families would like to know when the administration will reinstate remains recovery operations (suspended by President Bush in 2005) as a humanitarian issue, separate from the nuclear disagreement, and investigate these reports.


St. Louis Reception

10/23/09

The Coalition held it's annual reception on Friday, Oct. 23rd, at the St. Louis Hilton Frontenac. This year, we tried something new: A Moment of Remembrance. Coalition members brought along a favorite picture of their missing father, uncle, husband, or grandfather. Everything went great and we're looking forward to many great events in the future!

New Webmaster

9/12/09

It's been awhile since our website has seen some fresh blood, but we are proud to announce that as of today our site will be be managed by Mr. Dru H Knox. Mr. Knox has been working with websites for over 3 years. He has a love of all things computer and we're sure the site is in capable hands!

New President

6/01/09

The Coalition elected a new president today. Robin Piacine has done a marvelous job and we are all truly grateful for her tireless efforts to aid the Coalition and the servicemen it represents. Our new president is Mr. Richard Downes, someone who has been with the Coalition for countless years and promises to stay with us for countless more. Mr. Downes is searching for his father, who was lost in the Korean War.

China's Archives

9/24/09

We may finally have access to China’s Korean War archives. These records should contain volumes of information on missing U.S. servicemen. An agreement between the U.S. and China appears to be near...

What About the Flyers?

9/24/09

Their fighters and bombers lifted off Korean tarmacs like freed homing pigeons set loose in high hopes they would return. Most of them made it back safely. Others were simply never heard from again; question marks on the horizon. Wherever they went down, they were on their own and remain that way today...