These files, examined in light of his own wartime experience, enabled him to complete The Rape Of Serbia and to vindicate the memory of Draza Mihailovic, whom he considered a great patriot, a hero, and a dear friend. I met Michael Lees by accident over a year ago while preparing the publication Serbian Genocide 1941-45 for the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Western America to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Serbian holocaust. Michael was overwhelmingly enthusiastic about this project. He encouraged me to continue writing about the Serbian people. Always remember the facts surrounding these events.
Historical revisionists are always at work.
For many months my fax machine hummed through the night, as Michael made copy revisions and suggestions for the genocide book and provided me with well-needed encouragement. He made valuable contacts for me and then personally made sure that I was in contact with Serbs in various parts of the world with whom he had ongoing political dialogue. Through Michael I met the author David Martin and many new friends in Ireland, England, Australia, and New Zealand. In the year prior to his death he sent me articles he had written, speeches he made, and copies of dozens of personal letters he wrote to many leading world figures. Michael worked tirelessly for the Serbian cause, and I will personally cherish these documents.