A new film, now in production, will share the stories of
America’s 83,281 still missing POW/MIAs; the stories of their family members
still awaiting word after decades of not knowing if their loved ones are dead
or alive; and the stories of those, whose job it is to locate, identify,
return, and bury – with full military honors – those still missing.
The film is entitled “A Solemn Promise, America’s Missing in
Action” which refers to the promise given to each combatant before they enter
into combat…”We will leave no one behind”…but as you can see that was not true
for over 83,000 that are still out there somewhere in or near a former
battlefield.
This film is being produced by Storyteller Original Films
owned by former helicopter pilot, Richard Jellerson, who flew two tours in
Vietnam and on his second tour was General Creighton Abrams personal pilot.
Richard, who previously written and produced a very popular History Channel
special entitled “The Personal Experience - Helicopter Warfare in Vietnam”, has
placed a 10 minute Trailer of the film “A Solemn Promise” on his website (along
with his other films) at storytellerfilms.tv
Richard and his film crew will be traveling to Arlington
National Cemetery next week to film the military funeral of Army Private First
Class (PFC) James R. Holmes, who served in Korea with Company K, 3rd Battalion,
24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. PFC Holmes was taken Prisoner
of War on December 1, 1950, died while in captivity and his remains were
accounted for on January 14, 2014. He was returned home after 63 years and will
be buried with Full Military Honors in Arlington National Cemetery on May 29,
2014.
While there, Richard will interview Holmes’ family members,
Korean War survivors, various Veterans organizations and associations, members
of Department of Defense POW/MIA Accountability Team made up of the DOD
POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) and the DOD Joint POW/MIA Accounting
Command (JPAC); he will also film at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Recently,
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has ordered a revamping of the POW/MIA
accountability process which is made up of those who work around the world to
help locate, identify and return America’s still missing warriors from wars all
the way back to World War II.
This new film will chronicle stories just like Army PFC
Holmes to tell what lengths America will go to locate, identify, return and
honorably bury our fallen warriors, no matter how long they have been missing.
Because this is a veteran’s non-profit production, it is
being made on a “shoestring” through the generous donations of those who feel
this is a noble endeavor and want to see stories like PFC Holmes’ told for all
the world to learn about.
Perhaps this Memorial Day is an appropriate time for other
Americans to support the completion of “A Solemn Promise, America’s Missing in
Action” in the memory of those still unaccounted for. Or, perhaps, the best
scenario would be for a Corporation to sponsor this film in partnership with
Richard and Story Teller Original Films and become a part of those who are
dedicated to telling the story about American that are still missing after
decades of fighting for our country.
Richard is also looking for other stories of those still
missing and families awaiting word about their loved ones to add to the film.
His contact information is below:
Contact: Richard Jellerson
Producer/Owner
Storyteller Original Films
Phone: (626) 355-0260
Email: richard@storytellerfilms.tv
Website (Contains a 10 minute Trailer of the film):
storytellerfilms.tv
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