This week on OWN’s Searching For…was different than anything we had seen on Searching For.  The second case on this week’s episode involved the fiance of a hero. Mike Eisenbraum enlisted Pam Slaton’s help to find his big brother, Larry’s long lost love. Larry was a medic in the Navy during the Vietnam war. There he met and became engaged to a nurse, Pat Moloney. On leave and very much in love, Larry shared the great news with his family before he left for Vietnam. In 1968 Larry’s mom was greeted in the driveway by two men. There she learned her son had been killed…only 6 weeks after he turned 20. Pat attended the funeral. It was the first and last time the family saw her. Wanting to know more about her, Mike was hopeful that Pam could bring them together 42 years later. 

After weeks of searching, Pam was able to find Pat…whom was eager to talk to Mike. After years of not wanting to feel intrusive, Mike finally made the call. Now living in Florida, she was open to meeting with anyone in their family. Mike and his family were thrilled. 2 weeks later, Mike flew to West Palm Beach, Florida to meet with Pat. He shared the story of how his brother died….saving the life of a wounded marine by shielding him with his own body. A true hero. The story brought tears to Pam’s eyes. Mike then shared the last tape that his brother ever sent home. A tape that included Pam’s name. He spoke of the trips that Pam was taking and said “I hope she has a good time but I still can’t help wishing we were together”. Overwhelmed by hearing his voice after all these years, Pam can’t help but feel emotional over her first love. Mike and his family continue to stay in touch with Pat. Hopefully this will help to bring a little peace to their family.

I just LOVE this show…I can’t wait to see what Pam has in store for us next week!