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 inNamUs.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...
AMEN!!!!!!
AND having a variety of groups in differnt areas but NOT having central links mutual inter linking within agencies and states- having readily available and easy assisible networking/connection abilities is SOOO VITAL to successful use and implementation - if every group works together instead of on their own you can and will enhance their abilities, resources and almost surely increase their effectiveness in getting answers and solving cases/finding the missing! Individually they do not have as many resources or abilities and range!
Don't let Beauracy take over!
Wow..you're powerful and for the greater good, Christy...I like you mucho... ;) Thanks for being here!
The more I think about it and talk with all of you the more sense it seems to make to keep Peace4 a grassroots effort, to never become an "organization" with one agenda...but, rather a meeting spot where many voices continue to be heard...because it's not about us...
What do you all think? Nevermind, I just went way off topic again, LOL... ;)
xoxoxo
(Wow...I completely sound like a hippy, must come from hanging out with Delilah for so long, ;)
NamUs.Gov is not only for the Unidentified, it also our National Database for the Missing. It is also unique in that it is accessible to both Law Enforcement as well as to the General Public...it is VITAL that we have ONE MAIN Missing Persons Database...reasons for which...I think we could prove here within discussions at Peace4 alone...regarding confusion of...are they registered? - has the case file been updated to the correct status? etc. and x a trillion so on...
Of course other areas should also list Missing Persons, keep databases, that is beyond AWESOME and IMPORTANT! THAT is Awareness! But, without a main central source, everything will remain confusing and NO DOUBT less WILL be done to find the Missing...
But, if we continue to stonewall NamUs...we'll be participating in potentially pulling the plug on it...and what makes us think the Government will even offer another alternative after this...
The Government heard the cries of the missing, they responded, they have given us NamUs...now what are we going to do with it?
Are anyone of you willing to take the risk of throwing this valid and worthy response, this amazing tool we've been given away?
Or should I ask, is there any FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MISSING willing to jeopardize it? To everyone else, they are Missing Persons Cases, to THEM they are FAMILY!
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...
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! :(
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.
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...
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...