SukritiRequest Denied
From time to time, the family kept on checking if there was an update about the recovery of Harold’s remains. They made calls, sent letters, visited the headquarters but nothing seemed to be helping. All responses were same as previous ones and now it started to sound more like an excuse than an explanation.
On Mother’s Request
In 1968, Zora Crawford demanded to be escorted to the location where the crash took place. Instead of taking her to the crash site, the military denied the request and told her that they’ll be building a commemorative lithograph with Harold’s name on a wall of remembrance. But can that be enough for a mother who waited long enough to give her son a respected funeral?
Taken Aback
Yes, it meant a lot that the military offered this to the family but Zora couldn’t understand why was it so difficult for them to find her son? She was wanted him to be buried respectfully and that was a fair wish. She couldn’t believe that they were not ready to understand her grief.
Decades Of Grief
Zora was deeply affected by this rejection. When she couldn’t hold on to the grief anymore, she penned down a poem that was a clear sign of how her life was waiting for just one moment. Zora wrote, “It would be sad but I’d like to see/ The grave where dear Harold lies/ And cover it with flowers/ Beneath Hawaiian skies.”
Nowhere To Go
“We never had anywhere to go. That was the hardest part. It was hard for my mom. She didn’t have any place to go,” recalled Jim. He saw his mother crying for his elder brother. Visiting our loved ones who left this world on their graves gives a peace that Zora was denied.
Lost All Hope
After decades of the incident and several attempts by the family members, they finally accepted the fact that Harold’s remains will never be given to them. Yes, it was difficult but they didn’t have any other choice. They tried to do everything that was in their hands but nothing seemed to be helping.