Is 1st Lt Stephen PASCAL still MIA ?

[ssg keay]

Here is the story. Only a few remains of LT Pascal were recovered, including his pistol (Colt Mod.1911). The remains were then handed over to Mortuary Affairs, who in turn sent them to JPAC (Hawaii). Alas, as I understand, there was not enough for a DNA test to be performed. I know that JPAC planned to return to the site and finish the excavation, but I do not know if that ever happened, as we are not on best terms. The remains found during the Bethke dig fit in two hands. Funny though that the pistol, oxygen mask, etc were found. You would think the rest would be there, too.
Also, it takes a long time for the recovered MIA lsit to be updated. The pilot I recovered in 2005 was still listed as MIA 2 years later. Only in 2008 was his status updated to recovered. Danny