[magslinger]

My apologies. My only excuse is that I had been up way longer than I should have been and FReeping when I should have been sleeping. Friday was my only day off this week and I was online while waiting for a call back. I did not intend to be insulting.

I copy and paste the 20+ names on the list and I didn't recognize your name at the time. Of course you understand, that went without saying.

I may have been a little defensive. My family doesn't lack for veterans, but we have been very lucky, none have given "the last full measure".

I should have never responded the way I did and especially not to someone on the list. The blunder was entirely mine, and not related to the Navair Ping List. May I please retain your name on the list?

[Martins kid]

I was a bit too sensitive. The MIA situation is always a raw nerve for us on Memorial Day. We always make note of the day he disappeared also. To not have him here is hard on my Dad and other Uncle and his former girlfriend too. Not having a memorial service makes closure difficult for MIA families. We have a stone now, but we all know it is an empty grave. Please leave my name on the list. It is good to stay in touch with other Navy folks. Fair winds.