Every Wednesday, there is a group of Veterans that meet for breakfast. This is not a club or formal organization. The group represents no one but themselves. They are World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afg.hanistan Veterans and if you asked them, they would say they are all "Brothers." Recently one of their "Brothers" was dealt the worst blow a parent could receive. Miles Sawvel II had breakfast with his "Brothers" on October 30th, not knowing that later that same day his world would be destroyed. That day two detectives presented themselves at his house to inform him that his son, Miles Sawvel III, 34 years old, had been needlessly gunned down in a home invasion I burglary in Palm Shores. When he came home for lunch, he had surprised burglars in his home. Mr. Sawvel II thought that the horrors he faced in Vietnam would be enough to last him two life times. Little did he know then that a bigger challenge would be how to deal with his son's homicide.

 

The police have arrested who they believe is the shooter, but the second home invader I burglar and the vehicle drlverremain at large. There is currently a reward of $5,000 provided by Crlmeline leading to the capture and conviction of the perpetrators. However, due to other recent crimes in Brevard County, detectives working the Sawvel case have been reassigned. In coordination with law enforcement and Crimeline, it has been suggested that a larger reward amount and the resulting media coverage may promote someone to step forward to identify those involved in the murder.

 

With that in mind, we are seeking your financial contributions to increase the reward amount. There is someone out there who knows who these other perpetrators are. With financial incentives, we are hoping someone will call with information regarding this case. If you can find it in your heart to help a Veteran "Brother" who is dealing with every parent's worst nightmare, please send your checks payable to the Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard, annotated for the "Miles Sawvel Rew1lrd," at 1125 King Street, Cocoa, FL 32922-8505. IfyOli have any questions, regarding donations, please contact Jared Nenstiel via email atjnenstiel@aol.com

 

Any monies collected and not claimed after one year will be donated in Miles's name to the Marine Biology Department at Florida Institute of Technology (FIn. The ocean was one of Miles great loves in his short life. As his dad said, with a smile on his face, "I can see Miles looking down and smiling at the fish that got away." I urge you to put yourself in his position, and to be as generous as you can.

  Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit Lt. Bruce Barnett, Agent Carlos Reyes by pager through the Sheriff's Office Communications (321) 633-7162 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS for the reward.

 

Sen. Walden Sen. Posey, Gov of Florida Charlie Christ

 

 

I was the New England regional POW/MIA Chairman. We traveled the region distribuiting and dedicating flags that had been flown in Iraq to as many loacal National Guard Units we could find. 

 

Remeber Pvt. 1st Class Matt Maupin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Maupin

 

 

You bet I'm still active; Iraq War protest sign.