We Need a NamUs Missing Persons Awareness Campaign!
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is the first national repository for missing persons and unidentified decedent records.
Okay, I am strangely both really excited about, yet really frustrated by this...
Excited because...my word! It's so clear! Finally, our government is truly doing something for the families of the missing! They have answered the many fervent pleas and as a direct result NamUs has been created!
We don't even have to spend additional time on fundraising efforts for it! It is government funded! (thus the .gov in NamUs.gov)
So...how and why in the world doesn't EVERY SINGLE CREDIBLE MISSING PERSONS AGENCY AND RESOURCE not have NamUs clearly displayed and included on their site, materials, etc.????!!!
If we truly care about one another, if we truly do have these hearts that break for the family members of the missing, if we truly want to bring them home...then...we should be sharing NamUs with those of the missing in the highest decibel manner possible! RIGHT?!
Because...what really is the point in having a billion albeit wonderful missing persons agencies if they aren't able to work together for the greater good?
That's one thing I so adore about Peace4 the Missing...the ability its members to be "one, sole agenda-free" by not putting self-promotion in the forefront...but rather consistently and strongly uniting together, to truly care and most effectively work towards the common goal we all share...to bring home the Missing...
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Permalink Reply by Sara/Peace4 Co-Founder on -
Perhaps even if, we just create the awareness of the vital need for NamUs and then as many that are able can help assist with the "how to" - sometimes, we don't always have to know all the ins and outs of something for it to be most essential...Just Do It...or is that too subtle? I'll work on it, ;)
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Permalink Reply by Sara/Peace4 Co-Founder on
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Is NamUs prominently listed/linked/displayed on your blog, site, network, materials, etc.?
How have YOU actively participated in spreading awarenss of NamUs? We want to know! Please share how you are, a link to where and so on below...and thank you!
Much Peace4 Praise for the following NamUs Awareness Role Models!
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Permalink Reply by Maureen on -
NamUs has been on my site before most knew of it! :) www.reintjes.us
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Permalink Reply by Sara/Peace4 Co-Founder on
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Thank You for your Excellent Collaborative Spirit, Chad...THAT is exactly the kind of organization I MOST would want to put my support and donations towards!
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Permalink Reply by Sara/Peace4 Co-Founder on
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I think many still do not understand NamUs and the importance of the database. Billy is in NamUs and the information entered was just recently used to eliminate the possiblility the remains that were found was not those of my son. This time it was his dental, next time they may need to use DNA.
Jan Smolinski
(And if Jan is supporting something y'all KNOW it is a VERY GOOD MUST DO! ;)
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Permalink Reply by angelica franco on -
I have never heard of NamUs are they a new organazation??? If they are here to help us with our missing children, THANK YOU JESUS....I will add this site to my site thank you
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Permalink Reply by Sara/Peace4 Co-Founder on
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Bless your heart, Angelica...and I am so sorry that you were not told about it already by everyone and their brother...because bottom line is...your daughter is missing and you will do near anything to bring her home...as it should be!
That's what it is about, they are YOUR Missing Loved Ones! No one Agency, Resource, whatever owns them like a case...they are family and we all MUST work together to best increase any amount of hope there is available for all the Missing...
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Permalink Reply by Sara/Peace4 Co-Founder on
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Wow, I started googling NamUs more and it is all over the place! Todd Matthews has done such a bang up job at getting the word out to all the Missing Persons Organizations! Very great work, Todd! Now, hopefully we can help all of them take that next step and list NamUs as well!
Here's some references below...
Victim Resources ILLINOIS and NATIONAL VICTIM RESOURCES ... Missing Persons Awareness and Support Network - National NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons) Blog ... http://www.willsworld.com/victim_resources.htm - 35k Maryland Missing Persons Network ... does not represent all of Maryland's missing persons. ... Case #: A278962 NamUs MP #: 1659 NCIC #: M107993559. Kim James (Dec 1974) ... Additional resources: ... http://www.marylandmissing.com/missingpersons.html - 115k
Missing Persons Resources missing persons sites ... To Submit Information on Missing Children Call 1-800-THE-LOST. ... http://www.namus.gov/ New Tool To Match Remains To Missing Persons ... http://www.angelsthatcare.org/resources.html - 17k
Missing People Help - SomeoneIsMissing.com ... NamUs MP#2377. map of area - click here. Print Flyer. Tracy Ocasio. Missing Since May 27th, 2009 ... http://someoneismissing.com/ - 125kMissing Pieces Episode 98 Archive ... raise public awareness and encourage communications of information between people who can help locate or identify ... persons database component of NamUs. ... http://missingpiecesshow.homestead.com/MissingPiecesEpisode98Archive.html - 30k
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Permalink Reply by angelica franco on
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CAN YOU GIVE ME THOSE LINKS TO THE TEEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PLEASE. i THOUGHT I SAW THEM POSTED HERE, BUT i CAN'T FIND THEM
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Permalink Reply by Sara/Peace4 Co-Founder on
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I'm not sure which ones you're referring to, but these are good... ;)
http://www.projectpave.org
http://www.loveisnotabuse.com/
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Permalink Reply by Sara/Peace4 Co-Founder on
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Great list of links here too...
http://www.drphil.com/articles/article/517
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Peace and prayers to the family. Alice rest in peace.
Great Todd, yes making it as easy and simple to get a printable and or hard copies distributed is one of the keys to getting the information out and visible to the public... that is so essential so vital to getting people aware, informed and possi...
YES There are many who agree but there are many more who need to be educated about the situation and about the system so many are still uninformaed and ignorane in regards to the situations and problems facing them, their family members and friend...
I've been doing the old copy, paste and print routine.
I'm pretty sure that a PDF version will be available soon as well.
I'm just thankful to wake up every day. LOL!!
This is great information! CAn you get it to people supporters and get it posted say in US Post offices/Train /Bus stations etc???? Rigt now I am still struggling with Printer set up issues but if you can make it as easy and simple as possible for...
I am, too, Maureen. I am so disappointed that I had to work and miss the ceremony. Now I know how you feel about missing blogtalk radio shows, only moreso! :(
Today I am grateful for that photo of Angie and Jenn.......Peace for this family!
Thanks Delilah if people just go on her website and fill something out maybe it will spike their interest. As we know from the families the memories are like it was yesterday! No number of years will take it all away...
Maureen once you get me vo...
My prayers are on the way to our Saviour, who provides peace that passeth ALL understanding, strength & compassion beyond compare...
Blessings to you Angie & Jennifer.
Thanks for sharing. May the family be bless with peace now. I continue to pray for all those who are still waiting. Blessings to all of you
OMG, FindMyWayHome I saw this and thought of you! I just envisioned you sitting there and being the one surrounded by her found family. Everyone's answers are different and some are not as good as others, some are very partial answers, but if you ...
I know someone who said she was called as a guest for Oprah because she filled out the polls and questionaires on her site. This was a while back and I don't know what's on Oprah's site now. Yes, we should send some letters about these older cases...
That's the photo Delilah! Beautiful! That picture just says that Peace has settled on the family.
Rest in peace Alice you have taught us so much. Somethings we wish you did not have to teach us. Rest in peace but never to be forgotten! Your life will now stand as a strong message about the missing and will be part of the voice of change! We wi...
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