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'm sooooo sorry for your loss  :(

i hope you and your family bond NOW more than ever... and are there for each other throughout his difficult time.  We (my family and i) don't know you and your family... but we talked about you often.  i hope you all are handling this ok....

again... i'm soo sorry for you loss

{{{{shannon and family}}}}

**--FOUND--**I noticed the title changed. I've been following along hoping and praying for your son. I hope things are easier for your family now that he's been found. It must be difficult to express the sorrow and relief in knowing. The unanswered questions must've plagued your peace of mind. I hope this brings your family a sense of closure in knowing your son is resting in peace.

 I'm sorry. Finding the right words of condolence can be difficult. I realize you've probably heard more than enough of the same words. I'd like to express my condolences to you for your loss though. Somehow, it sounds kind of hollow. Partly because the specific line has been thoroughly overused, but I'm so very sorry for your loss. I hope that your family is capable of leaning on each other for support and comfort.

Shannon, Dave, and family,

I hold you tight in my heart tonight after watching the newscast about Chris' accident.  I am thankful that Chris has been found so you can finally grieve him properly, but my heart aches for you.  Over the last 1 1/2 years, I feel like I have known you and Chris, just as many other CC members have said.  We have all become a big family with one very strong common goal.  I want you to know that we are all still here for you, now more than ever! Please lean on us to get you through this difficult time.  We will be here as long as you need us!

God be with you always,

Beth 

While the knowing is better than the not knowing, it doesn't make it easier to accept, I'm sure.  I am so thankful that you can now achieve closure, but so sad that you have to go through this.  My heart is with you and your family.

Kay

Shannon, Dave, & boys...

I want to let you know that we are still thinking of you, and as a mom, I would never ever want this outcome, but the not knowing  would have killed me forever. Always wondering if its him your seeing? Going for a Sunday srive, and thinking you see his blazer. I sure hope that things start to heal, and everything starts in  a new direction for you and your family soon.

With Deepest Sympathy, prayers and wishes...

Trisha

A beautiful Memorial Page has been set up for Chris .. already signed by people from all over the world who were touched by Chris and his story.

You are invited to sign the guest book here:

http://christopher-coan.virtual-memorials.com /

Thanks for the link markipi.

Shannon-- hope you are holding up ok.

Hi, I just joined yesterday and saw a request for prayers please, i thought perhaps you were away from your son for Easter and now through reading bits and pieces I have learned you are away from him on this mortal earth.  I was not expecting that and am sitting here with the desire to run and ring your doorbell and hug you but I am in costa rica but the spirit of God knows no limits nor does the spirit and connection of you and your son although not physically together.  I am sure you have heard every type of condolence possible by so many of us as we are at a  loss for the depth of words to express what i'm sure everyone is feeling for you.  My mother died in my arms, on my birthday and was buried on my sisters  birthday.  I can't help but believe that these passings of special people in our lives have very significant meanings.  I am feeling with you and praying for you.

Truely sorry to hear about your loss, at least now you guys have some closure. God be with you.

Sorry for your loss. 

I just found out. Please know that I will continue to pray for you and your family. My sincerest condolences.

Chri

I have prayed for resolution for you, and now my heart breaks as I ask God to be with you during this most difficult time.  God Bless you and you family, and know that we are here, Shannon.

I am so sorry that you didn't get the resolution you were praying for.  I will pray for your family that you can now carry forward with your lives and find some peace and eventually happiness.  My thoughts are with you and your family - Take care!

I can't even imagine the pain of losing a child. I am so sorry to hear the news as I've been following this story, like the others, for the past 2 years. 

My deepest condolences to you and your husband.

Shannon & Family,

My family is praying along with the rest of the CC family that you get the strength you need to get through the coming days, weeks, months and years.  Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding.  We must trust God now more than ever that His plan is perfect.  My prayer for you and yours is peace...

God bless you guys....

Shannon and Family,

I am so sorry!  My heart is with you all.

Thank you all again for your loving words of comfort and support.

The past two weeks have been very difficult for us. Planning the memorial service and the celebration of Chris' life has been one of the most unnatural things I could ever think of going through. It is not the way things should be done. Parents should not have to do this.

We of course get asked all the time "how are you doing" and my honest answer is we are doing as well as can be expected. It is a moment to moment thing. I can be fine one minute and crying the next. I am completely brain dead. It is amazing the most basic things that aren't clicking in my head now. I'm hoping that after this weekend, after the services, I will be able to focus back on real life and my mind will come back to me.

Monday is going to be a weird day for us. We are going to have to start our new lives and figure out how we go on knowing that Chris wont physically be with us.

It has been interesting watching us all go through the different DABDA stages. We are all at different levels and we bounce between them a bit. It is just starting to hit some and others I think are in acceptance.

It hurts, that is the bottem line. We have felt the love and prayers of others and we know we are being carried through this. We are grateful for our knowledge of a loving Savior that has made it possible for us to be with Chris again. I don't know how I would get through this if I didn't know that.

There is still so much to say. I want to come back and relate more of the stories that happened leading up to finding Chris. We were defiantly being warned that something was happening and that we were going to know soon. The story of Chris' great-uncle coming out of a coma and saying "at least they found Chris", Dave's dreams and my dreams and others feelings are all so miraculous, I want to share them with you. I'll try to get back early next week and let everyone know how the services went also.

My heart is sincerly full of appriation to all of you that have been with us on this wild ride. It still feels like something that should be in a movie or on TV, not something that real people should have to go through. I'm so grateful for this site and this thread, for giving me a place to come and feel the love of others.

~Shannon

God bless, I will continue to pray that you will find peace in HIM. I am so happy that we were all able to help you even if in some small way. My husband and I both have shed tears for your family. continue to turn to God to work through your pain and find peace. He will give your heart His full attention even when we think He isnt there.

God Bless my friend.

My prayers will be with you extra this week.

Jenn

Shannon & Family: 

I think it is safe to say God needed one of His angels back and Chris' spirit will live on... in and through you.  May these days ahead and for the REST of your lives find peaceful times and in the storms may God open you to the blessings.

Many hugs and prayers to you and your family.