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/

Amen!

I thought maybe that post meant this ordeal was over, but that doesn't seem to be the case yet.

Be strong. We're all here supporting you until Chris is found and safe at home.

{{{hugs}}}

Again I can't say thank you enough for your suppot. Reading through your thoughts and prayers made me cry this morning. Thanks for everything!

I still don't have a computer at home, I hope they give it back to us soon.

Nothing yet, but we are still following up on the leads. The police had 11 sightings yesterday from all over and some were for sure not him, but at least people are looking.

We are still doing air seaches today, just pushing out further West and further South. Somethings got to happen soon...

Thank you again, you all mean so much to me.

~Shannon

Shan, Im glad your getting a ton of support around you, seems like the police and tons of ppl involved are doing everything that they can. You have everyones support on CC You and your family are in our thoughts daily.

Shannon, we are still praying hopeing for you.
I have 2 boys, one 22, one 13. I've been without the oldest one for 10 years. I'm not saying that it's at all like your situation. I'm just saying I know how badly I hurt being away from him and knowing where he was. I can't imagine how much your heart hurts, but I feel some of your hurt and am praying for you to be reunited. If you read the Bible, I thought you might want to read the scripture that God gave me. Jeremiah 31:15-17

Shannon, my heart is still so heavy just knowing how yours must feel right now.  Still sending lots of prayers your way and I have my church praying for Chris and for all of you as well.

Shannon,

Huggs from Ga.  I hope for a quick resolution for you and your family.  And I pray for his saftey.  Strength to you ...

A concerned Mom

Jellikal  

 

Shannon ~
I am praying for your son, you and your family. Maytyou be comforted and strengthed during your time of trial.
Dacia
Oregon

Once again....

Dear Lord we come to you with heavy hearts as our thoughts are with this family. They are working so hard to find their boy. I ask again for you to give them continued faith in you, give them a sholder to cry on, and the strength to move on. Looking and not knowing is so hard on the heart. Please Dear Lord be with them today. Most of all. Wrap your arms around their boy and keep him safe. In Jesus Name,

Amen

Amen

I haven't been to this site since the begining of the year, but I was drawn to come here today. This was the first message that I read. Now I know that God has lead me here for a reason. There is little that I can do for you & your family. But I can, and will pray. James 5: 16 says: "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." There are many of us here that are praying for your son. I believe with all my heart that these prayers will be answered. You MUST believe this also. If you haven't done so already, set your family down and pray together.
1 King's 9:3 says: "And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually." God is with you! May He comfort you through this hard time. Rest in Him and let Him put His loving arms around you as you cry.

I am lead to leave you with this:

Psalms 30:5: "For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning.'

Believe it! Peace be with you and your.

You have been in my thoughts for days.  Figured I would drop by and say so.  My prayers are with you, your family and your son.

Shannon, I have emailed all my friends this link: The flyer didn't have that info in it, I don't believe.
It's in her profile now (shanfood) as her default.

Here is another article though...it has more info.
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=1772357 I was hoping if others see this they will add this to their  journal and also email to their friends who may not always go to the journal.  I hope this suggestion gets more wide spread coverage.  I am a very concerned mother of a son his age too.  My heart would be like yours - totally broken and emotional devastation should something like this happen to him.

May he be home safely shortly.  Have the faith and know we all here are praying and love you and wish for the best.

 

Shannon,

I just found this post.  I will pray, as many others are, that your son will be returned to you safely soon.  I am so sorry...

I second that heavenly!

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=1772357 

An email to friends with a request to forward it on.  I saw your clip and I was teary eyed realizing what youre going through.  Sending more hope to bring Chris back to you.

You have my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine what you are going through.

Sending prayers daily for you!!!!!!!

I hope you find your son safe and well. I will keep your family in my prayers and I will pray for his safe and quick return!

Oceans of love! And mega hugs!

Crystal

I keep checking in, hoping to hear that all is well.  My prayers are with you all!

JR

Still in my prayers. hugs.