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As families across our nation prepare to honor those who gave their lives in service to the nation, Project Recover continues the work to bring our missing heroes home. In the past six months, Project Recover has played a key role in the identification and repatriation of seven American service members—with more identifications to come.
 

Memorial Day Homecomings

We are honored to attend TWO homecoming memorials over Memorial Day weekend. SSgt Eugene Darrigan will be honored in Wappinger Falls, NY on Saturday, May 24th, and 2nd Lt. Thomas V. Kelly will be honored in Livermore, CA on Memorial Day, May 26th. Both former MIAs were part of the Heaven Can Wait B-24 crew that was shot down over Papua New Guinea during WWII. A Project Recover team located the plane in 2017.

“These are not just names etched in stone. These are individuals who sacrificed for our nation and  whose families have waited decades for answers,” says Derek Abbey, Project Recover CEO. “Memorial Day is not only a time to remember their sacrifice, but also to renew our commitment to bringing them home.”

Power of Perseverance Society

Become a monthly donor today - win a YETI cooler!

In honor of Memorial Day, consider joining our monthly giving society to become a sustaining donor of our mission. MIA homecomings require time, dedication, and perseverance. Join us with your continued support through our Power of Perseverance Society. The families of our nation's MIAs are grateful for your support, as are we!

Our friends at GOVX also hope you'll become a monthly supporter and have donated a YETI Roadie 24 hard cooler to raffle off. All current and new monthly donors in May and June will be entered to win! Want an extra entry? All additional donations from monthly donors will get an extra entry into the raffle!

Tribute Donations - February/March 2025 🎖️

Join us in keeping the memory alive of those we've lost, and honoring those who inspire us in the present.

~In honor of "Charlie", from Max Maxfield.

~In memory of my dad, Boris Rabinovici who served in WWII, from Steven Rabinovici.

~In memory of Philip Strine. Best wishes to the searchers. Thinking of my friend Pam Strine LaMonica, from Julie Companey.

~In honor of Meal 88 pilot, Frank Salavarria, his strong, wonderful family thrived. From Richard A Vacco.

~In memory of my father, Robert Dean and my uncle, Lauren Dean, both World War 2 Army veterans, from Marilyn Mitchem.

~In memory of my late Uncle Felton Lancaster, Thank you for your service to our country. I never knew you in life but I will meet you in the resurrection. From Gregory Sheppard.

~In honor of Cliff Sjolund, Way to go, Cliff!!!!  A very worthwhile project!!  THANKS for doing what you do! From Allan Schur.

~In honor W.T. Causey. From Keith Newman.

~In memory of my father, Kenneth Cottle, who was on the initial recovery mission to locate the missing B52. From Diana Lansing.

~In memory of Ronnie W. Corkrey, for his sacrifice in Korea and the Pacific, including Operation MIKE. From James Corkrey.

~In honor of William Alonzo Wheatley of Cambridge,Ohio, a WWII Purple Heart veteran, and all WWII veterans. From Ronald Guthrie.

~In honor of the crew if 58-0228. From Tom Sybert.

~In memory of my late brother-in-law: Dave Ammerman, B-52 pilot, Vietnam War, USAFA class of 1964. From Mike Worden.

~In honor of Cpt. Alfred M Fite Jr. WWII B-17 pilot and Cpt. David M Fite, National Guard KC-135 pilot lost in service. from Rachel Beard.

~In memory of George O'Brien, a WWII veteran. We thank him for his service to our country and send our deepest condolences to his son, Rich, and his family. Bill and Mimi Hunter

~In memory of General Curtis E. LeMay, Mr. SAC! From Richard Kleinsmith.

~In memory of Cpl David Wishon, from Tim Champ.

~In memory of George O'Brien, 72nd Bomb Squadron (H), 5th Bomb Group (H) WWII, from Joanne Emerick.

~In memory of my father, Glendall W. McDermott and his WWII service. From Robert McDermott.

~In memory of Lt. LJ (Turk) Rochford Jr.,MIA. From Dennis Rochford.

~In memory of Galen Winston Albright's service and sacrifice on the USS Arizona, from Brenda Hamby.

~In memory of Francis Severin Alberovsky's service and sacrifice on the USS Arizona, from Brenda Hamby.

If you would like to make a tribute donation, click here to donate in honor or memory of someone. Be sure to check the box under "Gift Designation" and add a tribute message and honoree name.

With Gratitude,

Michelle Abbey

Director of Community & Donor Relations

Project Recover