function ObitFinder_Validate()
{
	if (_lastName)
	{
		var lastNameValue = _lastName.value;
		
		if ((lastNameValue.trim().length == 0) || (lastNameValue == "Last Name"))
		{
		    alert("Please enter a last name and resubmit your search.");
			_lastName.focus();
			return false;
		}
		else
		{
		    if (lastNameValue.trim().length < 2)
		    {
		        alert("Please enter a last name and resubmit your search.");
		        _lastName.focus();
		        return false;
		    }
		    else
		    {
		        return true;
		    }
		}
	}
	else
	{
		return true;
	}
}