Missing Son, Prayers Please**-- BODY FOUND--**

EDIT: Chirs' body was found 19 months after he went missing. It is evident that he had gone for a drive that night and went off the road in the canyon.

A virtual-memorial page was set up for Chris http://christopher-coan.virtual-memorials.com /

EDIT: Chris went missing September 3rd 2007, here is a link to his web site, please let everyone you know know about this. Thank you.

www.FindChris.org

I'm crying as I'm typing, so please overlook all typos...I'm really not all here.

Our son, who turned 18 last month, has been missing now for 76 hours. He went to work Monday, left work and no one has heard from him nor seen him since. He wasn't having any problems with us, Sunday we all were together and had a great time. He wasn't having any problems with his girlfriend. He did have a bad day at work and we are guessing he went off on a drive to cool down, but we really don't know. He didn't say anything to anybody about where he was going. He was in a hurry to get to work that day and left his wallet home. So he has no money on him nor any access to money. We were able to get into his bank account today and there hasn't been any unusual activity in the last month. We have called everyone he knows and no one knows anything. His girlfriend has called everyone she can think of too.

This is so out of character for him. He has never done anything like this before.

The police are involved and doing all they can. Two different aerial searches were done today and tomorrow there is a ground search going on with volunteers and the police department. He has been listed as a missing person in all 50 states along with a description of his blazer. The police department made up fliers for us to put around town. The top of it says "Missing Person, Suspicious Circumstances".

This is so unreal. This is something that happens on TV, not in real life. The roller coaster of emotions is beyond imagination. The possibilities of what has happened to him and where he might be are endless. To the East of us is a canyon, to the West is desert hills. He could be anywhere. Not knowing anything is the worst.

My husband and our other children are hitting their limits too. Our home is crazy is an understatement. We have had lots of friends and family offer love and support. Meals have been brought in for three days. Our phones are ringing off the hook with well wishers and everyone wondering what they can do.

I'm sorry for going on and on, I just want to cover all the bases, but I'm sure I've missed some things.

Prayers are definitely welcome.

Mostly I'm still in shock. I'm not sure I'll be back on the site for a while. I will post as soon as we know anything.

Please everyone take care, and go hug your kids...

EDIT: Here is a link to the news paper artical.

http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti cle?AID=/20070907/NEWS01/709070304

I tried uploading the flier but it didn't happen, I'm not sure why.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. It does help to know that people care.

EDIT: I took a picture of the flier and added it to my pictures

EDIT: Here is a link to the web site  http://www.findchris.org/

praying for your son and your family

*hugs*

Im sure he will turn up! keep spirits high

Im sorry for what u must be going through.

*prays all the way from new zealand*

 

That's terrible, Shan!

I hope that you find him soon!

hey.... its so sad... i juts have a 6 month son and i missed him badly when i KNEW he was with his grandparents... i can imagine how you must be feeling... keep your spirits high... he'll be safe and will be back soon... i'll pray for you!!! take care

I'm so sorry, I can't imagine how scared you must be.  I'm keeping him and your family in my prayers.

Keeping you in our thoughts

I have tears in my eyes just thinking about this, I have an 11 yr old son and an 8 yr old daughter. The fear must be overwhelming. Im so sorry that you have to go through this. I will definatly keep your son and your family in my thoughts.

Matthew 18:18-20
"Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
"Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them."


I will light a candle for your son...

I don't even know how to respond.  I'm not a mom...but my dad always told us that his kids were his #1 and would be until the day he died.  I can only IMAGINE what you're going through.  I'm sure you and your husband are losing your minds right now.

You'll be in my thoughts, both your family and your son.  I'm so sorry. 

As a mother of a teenage son, I can't even imagine what you're going through. I'm so sorry. I pray for his safe return.

Maybe you can post his picture here and give us a discription of his blazer.  The more people that are looking the better.

I'll pray for his safe return.

I'm so sorry and although I have two children of my own, I don't think I can appropriately imagine how you feel.

Where was he last seen and where is the search taking place?

Prayers for peace and strength for you and your family.  Also, will pray for the return of your son.

Shanfood, my thoughts are with you and your family. i wish there was more i could do!

*Tucking angles into all of your family's pockets*

Please stay strong.  And stay positive.

((((((HUG))))))))

There are no real words of comfort I can give you right now, but I hope knowing that others are thinking of you all and praying for your whole family will comfort you a little.

(((((((HUGS)))))))))))))

prayers and love. There is nothing I can say to comfort you and your family. My heart aches for you.

Your son and whole family are in my thoughts and heart. I am so sorry you are going through this.

I hope and pray for your son's safe return. I will be thinking of you, your son and your family until I hear back from you. {{{{{shanfood}}}}}

My thoughts and hopes are with you too.