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/

Hey Shannon, I think about Chris all the time.  Good for you for going through the learn to run program!  It's hard to do, but you have to take care of yourself.  {{hugs}}

Please remember to light a candle for Shannon. She needs our prayers now just as much as always...

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.c fm?l=eng&gi=cc

I had a dream last night that your son came home. I don't remember too much about it, but all I do remember is giving him a hug, and it was the best hug I have ever gotten -- that I remember really well for some reason. And I remember telling you that you could finally come on here and write, "he's home."

My thoughts (and dreams) are with your family.

Shannon, I have been praying for you and all loved ones of Chris.  My mother "slipped under the curtain to the other side" (that's what she called it) just after Christmas, and I admit that I haven't been eating well since perhaps just before that.  Breast cancer seems to get the women of our family, even though she had a double masectomy years ago, she had had reconstruction and it hid behind the inplants.  She had been sick from heart problems for years, and yet it was breast cancer that took her from her loved ones (to heaven a wonderful place!)  I really, really miss her.

I'm not a person who does very well with the unknown, it really bothers me, make a decision, inform and follow a path.  I knew my mother was sick and I've been struggling because I really miss her and yet, it has been tough.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I can't imagine what it must be like for you, wondering.  Why hasn't he let us know, is he ok, etc.  My heart really goes out to you and all the loved ones of Chris and I will continue to pray.

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” - Romans 8:35,37

Shannon still here with you and will be until the end. Love and hope to your entire family.

Still Praying..

This was in the Rio Rancho Observer: Thought it was odd:

Karlyn Gachupin, 31, Jemez Pueblo, arrested for disorderly conduct, Jan. 14. Melanie Free Maez, 34, Santa Fe, cited for possession of marijuana, Jan. 16. Alicia Navarro, 30, Rio Rancho, arrested for shoplifting and warrant, Christopher Coan, 19, Rio Rancho, arrested for fleeing, speeding and careless driving, Jan. 22

I just called the Rancho Rio Police Department and asked if there was a way to find out if that Chris Coan was our son. They asked me for his birthday and I told them that I wasn't sure Chris would give them his real one, but I told it to the lady anyway. She said that the birthdays didn't match and that the Chris that was arrested has been a long time resident of the area and has a history there. I asked about being able to send pictures or have her look at the web site. She said they don't keep pictures there, only at the jail, but she was sure that it wasn't our son that was arrested. She wished us luck and the converstaion ended.

I'm having flash backs of knowing about a Chris Coan in NM that had a myspace page. I'm not sure that this is the same Chris or just how many Christopher Coans there are out there.

Thank you all for keeping your eyes and ears out there for us. There are so many things we would have missed if it wasn't for your wonderful help. One of these days we are going to stumble accross the correct clue and find our son.

We are still moving forward. Dave had a complete melt down on Saturday. I think it was good for him though. He was able to get a lot of emotions out and refocus on where he is and where he needs to be going. It is hard to be so out of control with this situation.

I only ran twice last week. I'll try for more this one. I need to get back to logging my food too. It sounds so simple, but I really like my comfort food, and I don't want to have to admit I ate it!

Thanks for your love and support!

~Shannon

Shannon, I am so sorry. 

Yes there is a Chris Coan who has a myspace and is from Rio Rancho.

I just got to thinking........does the police place an alert on credit files of missing people? He isn't a minor so parents wouldn't be able to. But if he was to try to get an apartment that done credit checks, or if someone tried using his SS# to obtain credit. Also maybe an alert on his SS# so if wages were paid in by an employer under that # or something.

 

Another thing, when I looked at myspace, I pulled Chris's up again. There was a comment left on January 29th that says:

man i know your still alive bro, and if you ever make it back to spring come kick it with me man, i don't know where ill be living at the time i might do the same thing you did, but if you do decide to come back down ask around for me.

This was left by someone on his friend's list from Texas. Did he ever go there before? 

What caught my attention was "i might do the same thing you did, but if you do decide to come back down ask around for me"

I continously think about Chris and your family and hope that you get the answers you deserve.  

Shannon, Please read this ASAP

I'm really hesitant to post this not wanting to get up false hope. But after going to findchris.org and seeing the picutre on the top right of the screen, I HAVE to post.

Yesterday I caught the end of PEOPLES COURT on TV. The camera was outside on the crowd. I saw to the very right the splitting image of Chris. It kind of startled me as the second I saw him I thought Chris. He was wearing a light red/pink thin zip up sweat shirt with a hood (the hood was down). To me he was built exactly like Chris and the style of his clothes looked simular to those in pictures I have seen of him. His hair was the same cut whisping out to the sides just below his ears and very blond. He looked like he was trying to make sure he was in the picture. The look on his face was the same as the one I mentioned on the website above.

I dont know, but if this isnt him, its his twin. I wonder if there is a way that you can contact the Peoples court and get the end clip of the episode to see for yourself.

I apologise in advance if its not, but if you see this clip I am sure you will understand why I had to post. My conscience wouldnt let me do otherwise.

http://peoplescourt.warnerbros.com/

Waiting nervously,

Melody

Thinking of you still, Shannon.

I wish there was more I could do.

Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, as always.

M3lody-- When was this one? Do you remember what the episode was about? I believe People's Court tapes in New York. The weird thing is that today when I was reading Chris' myspace and his friend's myspace profiles there is mention of someone going to New York.

It aired on Feb 18th.....

» Monday, February 18:“Your sex sounds kept me up all night long!”

I am so sorry for you. I just started reading this thread today, and I started at page one and read until the end. I feel like I have gone through it with you, with out the horrible 5 months. I have shed tears for you, and begged the heavens to no longer tease you. I will be checking up on you, I only hope to hear good things....even if it is only about you having a good day.

All the love sent from WA state,

Ashley

My prayers and thoughts continue to be with all of you.  My hope for today is that you will be able to find some joy or hope or release from your sorrow.  I will keep you in my thoughts.

Thank you for keeping your feelers out there for Chris. I just emailed Peoples Court and asked them what we would need to do to see the end of the show. I will let you know when they get back to me.

Ashley, thank you for your support and kind words. Wow--that is a lot of reading!

Today is a rough day, mostly because I'm so over whelmed by real life. I wish I had one of those "stop" buttons so I could catch up to myself! =>

I have not looked at Chris' myspace page in months. Our 15 year old son may know who it is that left that message for Chris. I'll ask him about it later.

Thank you all for your continued support. You are all amazing and I am lucky to count you as friends!

~Shannon

((((((Shannon)))))))

Hope and praying that the People's Court thing is a postive lead. 

soooo many prayers being said for you and your family. I cant imagine losing my children to anything...my eyes water everytime I think of such things. 

lots of hugs!!!! 

Everytime this thread is bumped I keep hoping that I'm going to see that you're son is back with you.

All my positive thoughts and hopes are with you and your family.