Vanished in Valor : Cold Case Search for My MIA Brother
Michael DarterDecades of mourning and speculation followed, with Michael vowing to uncover the truth of his brother’s vanishment. In 2000, a serendipitous internet search led to the incredible discovery of four surviving crewmates, who shared what they knew about Eugene and the two pilots, and the rest of the crew during fierce aerial combat. These and other discoveries ignited an investigative journey through eye-witnesses’ stories of heroism, love, loss, and miracles.
Meet Dr. Michael Darter, a dedicated author and engineering professor, who has devoted years of his life to discovering the fate of his brother Eugene and crewmates. With meticulous research, Vanished In Valor presents a strong tribute to their sacrifice. Michael has engaged with surviving crewmates, families, veterans, institutions, archives, and fellow researchers, weaving together the tapestry of their fateful mission. In his endeavor to honor the fallen and offer closure, Michael sheds light on the horrors of war, where so many airmen paid the ultimate sacrifice, never to return home. The latest search for Eugene's remains led to the review of more than 800 X-files of buried, unknown
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