He has written U.S. Ambassador David Lambertson in Thailand asking that 50 commandos still stuck in Vietnam be given visas to the United States. And he supports their efforts to obtain back pay. Richardson was given access to top military, civilian and party officials, and it was while meeting with these officials that Richardson discussed the nearly 8,200 men missing from the Korean War. He hopes to further his talks to include excavation teams and remains recovery-joint field teams. A 10 page, hand-written War Diary of a high ranking military officer has been turned over to US investigators, Reuters reports.
Family members remain skeptical based on previous diaries that are believed or known to be fakes.
The letter allowed Hanoi supporters like John McCain to send out a quick Dear Colleague letter and to further shore-up their stance on quick normalization. The VFW in providing ammunition to men like McCain, let down every single POW-MIA, family member, veteran, activist and active duty service member in producing such and irresponsible letter. But one should not be surprised. The VFW was in the forefront of organizations that closed their doors to returning Vietnam veterans. The VFW consistently told Viet vets that their medals 'came cheap' and that they weren't in a 'real' war.