Replies to '12/25 The Locator: Reunion Aftermath'

I can truly relate to you about your situation of your father. I am 33 years old and have 3 beautiful children, and I myself don't know my father. I know his name and his mothers name and that is it. Several years ago, I tried to locate him by first, using the telephone book and calling people that have the same last name as he. But that came to a halt. When I explain to people why I was calling, some understood and wished me luck and some wouldn't let me even explain. Then I tried the internet by signing up with one of the missing people locators. I never got far with that because I couldn't come up with the money that was needed to continue the search. So now everything has come to an end. Like you Mr. Davenport, I to would like to get to know my father as well as his family if they are all up for it. I am getting married next year and would love for my father to walk me down the isle along with my oldest son. My name is Yasandas Sharomn Collins.

Contact the vetrans administration.  They will have his records.  If he is dead you have the right to his medical records for your own history.  You can also use genealogy as a reason.  You can get this info under the freedom of information act.  You just might have to deal with their BS for a few months.  If he is alive they would forward a letter from you to him and it would be up to him to contact you.  Don't know if they still do this.

 

I was able to get my father's medical records that way.  Also grandparents names.  They give you a run around but eventually you get somewhere.  In my case he was deceased and I had to send a copy of his death certificate.  I waited too long to search for him.

 

Keep records of all correspondence and good luck to you!