They had classifed Scott as KIA. Buddy and Scott's widow married after being drawn together since Buddy had promised Scott to look after his family, since they had children, if something happened to him.
Buddy was the one who never stopped trying to find Scott. If I recall correctly, he was the one that found the new info to have him reclassified as MIA.
He works hard to bring Scott home because Scott was his friend and his wife needs closure.
Watch the Discovery Times special on this something and you won't question Buddy Harris's loyalty again.
Try this link.....
http://www.freescottspeicher.com/news.php
That one has an interview with Buddy. My sound isn't working so I didn't try and watch it.
http://www.aiipowmia.com/inter24/in220204speichermystery.html
http://www.sptimes.com/2004/03/28/State/Timeline__Lt_Cmdr_Mic.shtml
The last one will give you a timeline of Scott being shot down, and then the date that Buddy and Joanne married.
It was nearly a year and a half after Scott was "MIA" , and nearly 14 months after being listed "KIA" .Buddy has really been spearheading this effort to find Scott.