-----Original Message-----
From: Winfield, W Montague, SES, OSD DPMO [mailto:Montague.Winfield@osd.mil] 
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 2:35 PM
To: 'Jacqueline Keller'
Subject: Belated Response

Good Afternoon Mrs. Keller, 

	I just returned from the funeral for your husband and Captain
Meroney at Arlington National Cemetery.  I was extremely honored to meet
Greg and Michael and one of their wives.  I know you must be very proud of
them.  It's obvious they truly appreciate all that you've done to raise
them.  While talking to your sons, I realized that I have been remiss in
personally responding to you after we met at the League meeting.  For that,
I truly apologize.  I assure you, my staff has been talking with the Air
Force Casualty Office regarding your case.  I also assure you that Ann
Mills-Griffiths has been a tireless advocate for you.  

	My office is responsible for accounting for missing American service
personnel.  I have, however, forwarding your packet to the office that has
oversight regarding pay and benefits issues - the Office of the
Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.  

	I do want you to know that all the dedicated efforts and sacrifices
you made for your family are evident in your fine sons.  

				All the best, Q 

W Montague "Q" Winfield, Maj Gen (Ret)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
POW / Missing Personnel Affairs and
Director, Defense POW / Missing Personnel Office
Office: 703-699-1101 . . . Cell: 703-470-2353
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