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/

I am so sorry for your loss.  Mere words sound trite and empty as I try to form something to say that will help you feel better.  I followed Chris's story here, hoping for a better end.  My heart goes out to you.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  God be with you.

Shannon and family-

I too have been hoping for a happy ending since the very first day of this post and I am so deeply heartbroken for you all that it did not happen.  The only small comfort in this is that you can bring Chris home and perhaps there is a bit of closure for you all in finally knowing what did happen.

You all remain in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.  May God give you strength and peace.

Shannon, I am so sorry to hear this news.  Words can not express how much I was hoping that this would end in a better way.

May the love of those around you,
help you through the days ahead.

With Sincerest Sympathy

Shannon and Dave,

My Deepest Sympathy goes out to both of you and your family during this difficult time.

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Shannon and Dave,

Have lit a candle and have all of you in my prayers.  I wish there was a better answer but I can only hope some of the weight has lifted with at least knowing you can finally bring Chris home.  I am so truly sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. 

May the love of your family and friends surround you and help you at this time.

With my thoughts & prayers,

Laurie

Prayers and energy out for you and your family, Shannon. Though this is not the ending we have all been praying for, it is my hope that the relief of finally knowing what has happened gives you some small measure of solace.

I'm so sorry to hear this, Shannon - I only hope that knowing brings you and your family some peace.

Shannon,

I have been quietly following this thread since the beginning.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Wishing peace, strength, and healing for you and your family from this point forward.

-Laura

Prayerfully, you got closure on Chris, but I am truly sorry this is not the outcome anyone wanted.  I pray as this Easter comes and goes that you allow God to hold you steadfast in strength during this time.

Take care and God Bless you, your family and friends who have been searching with you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need.  God Bless.

Shannon,

Words really cannot express the sadness I feel for you and your family. My heart is also aching for your loss. As others have said, we've all been praying for a different outcome for you all.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are added to everyone else's and I too wish for you all the strength, love and peace you will need to comfort one another at this time.

Daizymae

I'm not sure I like writing this. I think I like writing that I don't know anything better. I know we are still in shock. Right now I don't have a lot of time, but I promise I'll get back soon to let you all know what amazing stories have happened in the last couple of weeks. We knew that we would be finding out soon. We met with the gentleman that found him. That is an amazing story. I wish I could say it all now. I haven't had time to read your messages, but I will, hopefully by tonight.

THANK YOU all so much for your continued support and love and prayers. Thank you for your strength. Thank you for keeping us in your hearts and Chris alive in your thoughts.

With love,

~SHannon

Shannon

I'm sure your emotions must be all over the place.  Such a sad ending yet to finally have closure and know what happened after all this time.

My sympathies to you and all of Chris's family and loved ones.  

Shannon,

You and your family have been in my thoughts since you first posted this thread. Words can not express the sadness i feel hearing this news. We are all here for you. I am sending thoughts of love and peace your way.

{{Shannon}}

Shannon, I just got an update on facebook telling me that they'd found Chris - I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Many hugs to you and yours.

Amanda

Shannon,

Im at a loss for words. I am so sad for you, knowing youve lost your son and relieved that in your grief, youve found some closure but mostly heartbroken for you.  Youve let so many of us know Chris through your this thread and thank you for posting  now, letting us hear from you at this time. 

Hoping the closure and his loving memory provides some comfort to lift you as you grieve.  Wishing you and your family strength as you contninue forth.  

Jayne

Like many, I have been following this thread since September 2007.  I am so heartbroken for your loss.  I hope, though, that it is at least a small relief not to wonder anymore.  I am sending thoughts of love your way.

I am at a loss for words.  My heart reaches out for you and your family.  One one hand, it's great to have closure, but on the other, it eliminates the hope that you will hold your boy in your arms here on earth.  You are in my prayers.

Jonnie

Shannon,

My heart goes out to you and your family.  I am praying that this will bring some closure to the ordeal you have had to endure the past year and half.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Thank you for updating your story all these months.  Although I never knew him, personally, I feel know you through your posts.  Your family is in my prayers. 

Lap