Blog: Project Jason

9/30/06 Project Jason Family Member Chats
One of the most common questions I receive from families of the missing is in regards to local support groups. Family members are shocked when I tell them there is no such thing, other than one I know of in Indianapolis.

We would attempt to try to start one locally, but because of privacy laws, I generally do not know the contact information for local family members, unless they find us on the internet or hear about us via word of mouth. Since I am unable to get in touch with these families, we cannot offer a support group.

Family members of missing children can be assigned an experienced volunteer to call them on the phone through the wonderful organization, TEAM Hope, for which I am also a volunteer. www.teamhope.org Team Hope is a division of NCMEC.

Family members of missing adults can utilize the Hope2Support forum sponsored by the National Center for Missing Adults at www.theyaremissed.org. The forum can be found at http://www.hope2support.com/ Registration and validation of the missing person case is required.

These two groups are excellent ways for families of missing persons to get support from persons who truly understand what they are going through in this situation. However, in both cases, real time, conversational interaction with other family members is lacking. To try to address this need, Project Jason began a bi-monthly text chat on the internet. We started with a small core group of chatters, and add a few more each time. Even though we haven’t met that many times, I see the beginnings of friendships among those who share this sad, but common bond.

We’re also striving to increase the value of these chats, and have begun to pursue having special guests who are experts in different areas of our cause. These guests will be on hand to answer questions from family members in relation to their particular field of expertise. We’ll be in contact with professionals in the areas of Law Enforcement, media, DNA, heads of other organizations, grief and trauma, search teams, and many more. There will be a guest for one of the two chats per month, with the other chat reserved for interaction with the family members of missing persons.

We will post the transcripts of the chats with guests so that persons who are unable to attend can have this valuable information provided made available to them. If you are a family member of a missing person and are interested in coming to this online chat, please let us know, and we will include you in the email list that will contain the details of the chat and where to go on the Internet. Generally, our chats are held on Tuesdays at 7:30pm CST.

Let me know if you would like to be on the email list for chat events by writing to kelly.jolkowski(at sign)projectjason.org. Please use Family Member Chat in the subject line of your email.

Family members of missing adults can utilize the Hope2Support forum sponsored by the National Center for Missing Adults at www.theyaremissed.org. The forum can be found at http://www.hope2support.com/ Registration and validation of the missing person case is required.

These two groups are excellent ways for families of missing persons to get support from persons who truly understand what they are going through in this situation. However, in both cases, real time, conversational interaction with other family members is lacking. To try to address this need, Project Jason began a bi-monthly text chat on the internet. We started with a small core group of chatters, and add a few more each time. Even though we haven’t met that many times, I see the beginnings of friendships among those who share this sad, but common bond.

We’re also striving to increase the value of these chats, and have begun to pursue having special guests who are experts in different areas of our cause. These guests will be on hand to answer questions from family members in relation to their particular field of expertise. We’ll be in contact with professionals in the areas of Law Enforcement, media, DNA, heads of other organizations, grief and trauma, search teams, and many more. There will be a guest for one of the two chats per month, with the other chat reserved for interaction with the family members of missing persons.

I Wish

The pain of losing a child is an unbearable pain that NO parent would like to experience but in this world of ours, it does happen. Gone too soon! Web sites like ours should never exist but they do.

Check out the pictures to see if you may know someone, regardless if on the Internet or in real life

Video made for the missing children


The Music Video I Wish (In Search of the Missing Children) was produced by a group of young professionals whose aim is to reach out to people to help find Missing Children around the United States.

Families of Missing Loved Ones

Please look closely at these missing loved ones faces and follow their cases on the photo pages linked

Murder Unsolved

Your law enforcement officers,

Will track a killer down,

They'll work long days and hours,

Until the murderer has been found.



But for me my name did not stand out,

Amongst the rich or famous,

Perhaps the neighborhood in which I lived,

Had a reputation that's worn and tainted!



I did not ask for my life to end,

In such a brutal fashion,

Murdered, raped, and sodomized,

My torment is everlasting.



Surely you hear a voice that weeps,

My soul now racked with pain,

Seeking justice for those responsible,

Stop the monster who walks insane!



Remove me from your "Cold Case Files",

And give me a brand new name,

Call me a "Special Lost Angel",

Pretend I'm surrounded by fame!



I cannot rest until the day has come,

When I can permanently close my eyes,

And join the others from "Cold Case Files",

Please find the killers who caused our demise!

Missing

Often CUE Center will spotlight a case to support the missing from their files - coming up next will be Molly Dattilo

visit his website http://www.justice4billy.com/

Missing

Missing Date: October 3, 2006
Dedrick B. Smith

Missing From:
Winston Salem, North Carolina

DOB: 8/8/1980 Age: 26 Medical Alert: Yes
Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 6”1
Weight: 178 Scars: N/A Tattoo: Upper Arms

Clothing: Air Jordan Shoes – color purple/yellow/red/white
And blue jeans, shirt unknown

Info: Dedrick was last seen by his family and is in need of his medicine - he's subject to violent mood changes without it. Tattoos are: Rt. Shoulder is the face of Jesus, left shoulder the face of a loin. If you see Dedrick do not approach him - Please call the numbers below.

Vehicle Info: NC Tag NYB3645 1993 Turquoise – Grand Am Pontiac Driver License Number NC # 2873410

Winston Salem Police (336) 773-7700
CUE Center for Missing Persons
(910) 343-1131 24/hr (910) 232-1687

Still missing 10/23/06

Audrey-Lyn-Nerenberg

The Story Of Audrey Lyn Nerenberg
Missing since 7/15/77 From Brooklyn, New York



If anyone in New York has the time to pass out flyers, let Mr. Nerenberg know

http://www.petitiononline.com/cue4162/petition.html

Angel One

I am Angel One and I have never been abused or have someone go missing. What I do try to do is help those that have. I may not be too good at it yet but will keep trying with the help of the members of Angels That Care and others that run missing persons site.

Not sure how to run a blog so people will comment.

Marcia

Adult Missing Persons

CUE News 10/10/06


The Molly Dattilo case

The Julie Michelle Bullard case


After 26 years this month....the family still waits for resolution.
Laura (Allen) Hood - October 10th, 2006
After October of 1978,
Laura's brother - Tony Allen - never called or came home again.

Hats off to Doug and Mary Lyall who never gave up to have a national monument for the missing and whose daughter remains missing. CUE Center was unable to attend this very important event this year as they had a scheduled event for their center, however we were their in spirit. Please visit this site http://www.global2000.net/suzy/ and pass it along to others. Thank you


Dear Supporters:
You can vote everyday for the Volvo for life awards hero; more information on the award below. Please visit the link to read the nomination and vote. Thanks for any consideration.

http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/cgi-bin/iowa/english/heros/hero2004/5070.html

vote: http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/cgi-bin/iowa/english/vote/index.html#search

Vote ends February 4, 2007

More than 250 heroes to choose from

Public vote determines Awards Finalists

Winners selected from the Finalists’ nominations by our judging panel (link to judges here)

Grand Award Winner of a “Volvo for life” selected from the three top Winners

Winning heroes honored at Awards Gala in New York City on April 4, 2007

A Volvo for life (in addition to Winner’s Award, below)



http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com "click here"

CUE Center for Missing Persons
PO Box 12714
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1131
(910) 232-1687 24 Hour Line
Email: cuecenter@aol.com
Website: http://www.ncmissingpersons.org/

IF ONLY...

If only those that do such harm...Could see through such sad eyes,To live in darkness for one moment...And hear those silent cries.If only I could stop them...and rescue just one soul,It would make a world of difference...And Life wouldn't be so cold.If only we'd join forces...to save all those in need,It would break that awful silence...And many victims, would be free

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