Project Jason Personal ID Kit

An average of 2,000 children per day disappear in the United States. Would you know what to do if your child or other loved one disappeared? Would you be prepared to quickly take the steps necessary to locate your missing loved one?

Many parents would not know what to do, and in the face of this tragedy, may find it difficult to produce the critical information needed by law enforcement. Every minute counts. Even though the odds are against this happening, you must be prepared.

It is important to note that you should have a kit filled out and ready to go for each member of the family, from infants to grandparents. You are never too old for a Personal id kit. The tragedy of the missing knows no age boundaries.

A free downloadable Personal ID Kit is provided below by Project Jason. The kit contains a list of the first steps to take in the event your loved one is missing, plus valuable information that law enforcement will need. The kit should be printed on heavier stock paper, kept in a safe place, and updated at least every 6-12 months.

Go to the following link to get your free Project Jason ID Kit: http://www.projectjason.org/education.shtml#idkit

Keeping Kids Safe: New “I.D. Kitty” Mascot to Give Free I.D. Kits in Celebration of Family Safety

I.D. Kitty to debut in Omaha August 23 at the Omaha Royals game, with additional public appearances to follow

It is every parent’s nightmare – your child is here one minute, and out of sight the next. Most often, you can find them quickly. But sometimes, you need to call for help from people nearby and possibly even the police.

An average of 2,000 children per day disappear in the United States. Would you know what to do if your child or other loved one disappeared? Would you be prepared to quickly take the steps necessary to locate your missing loved one?

Meet Project Jason’s I.D. Kitty…

To read the rest, go to http://www.projectjason.org/news08252008.html

Congratulations to Mary and Doug Lyall on this important safety law!

http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=711922

President signs Suzanne Lyall campus safety law

August 14, 2008

President Bush today signed a bill that requires colleges and law enforcement agencies to develop procedures for investigating violent crimes.

The legislation was promoted by the parents of Suzanne Lyall, a University at Albany sophomore who disappeared in 1998 and has been missing ever since.

“Hopefully it will save lives,” said Doug Lyall, Suzanne’s father, a 66-year-old retired state worker who lives in Milton.

The legislation, named the Suzanne Lyall Campus Safety Act, focuses on minimizing confusion and delays during the initial investigation of a violent felony, according to the office of U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-Greenport, who sponsored the act.

You can visit the Lyall’s website at http://www.hope4themissing.org/

National Tour Visits Indiana to Revive Missing Persons Cases

Advocates Are Traveling Cross-Country in the 5^th Annual “On the Road to Remember” Tour

Wilmington, NC – For the fifth year, volunteers from the North Carolina-based CUE Center for Missing Persons will set out on another cross country tour to raise awareness of missing children and adults. The team is scheduled to make appearances throughout Indiana in August; distributing a trail of DVD’s, press kits and valuable information concerning 110 missing persons and 6 unsolved homicide cases. Some Indiana cases are included in this year’s tour and  will be highlighted at the groups pre planned rally stops that will include participation from law enforcement agencies, advocates - organizations, families of the missing and local and state officials.

“After so many years, missing persons and homicide cases fade from the public’s radar, but for the families and friends left behind, the nightmare continues — every minute of every day,” said CUE Founder, Monica Caison, who is leading the caravan of volunteers”. “We make this trip each year to assure no case fades from memory and to support the families who remain searching for a resolution. They need our help and the community’s help to bring forth information.”

The 2008 tour, On the Road to Remember will depart from Wilmington, NC on August 21st, and will end more than 5, 299 miles later returning the volunteers to their home state North Carolina, on September 2nd. Hundreds of volunteers will take part in various legs of the tour, which will include thirty rally stops, traveling thru seventeen states in an effort to promote a public awareness.

Indiana – RALLY STOPS

• Family of Unsolved Homicide – Jason Dale Bolton  “August 26^th at 7:00 pm”

Roberts Park 2900 Park Road Connersville, Indiana 47331

• Family of Missing – Shannon Sherrill “August 27^th at 10:00 am”

Gas Station/Restaurant 2025 South US 31 Tipton, Indiana 46072

• Family of Missing - Niqui McCown “August 26^th at 5:00 pm”

     Residence 613 South 10^th Street Richmond, Indiana 47374

National Tour - Quick Facts

• Rally Stops – 30
• States Traveling Through - 17
• Cases Missing Featured – 110
• Case Homicide Featured - 6
• Miles Traveled Total – 5,299

National Tour Purpose and Inspiration

      The annual tour was created to generate new interest in cold cases of missing people across our nation. The inspiration came in 2004 from the case of North Carolina college student Leah Roberts, who had gone on a cross-country trip of self-exploration. Her wrecked and abandoned vehicle was found, but Leah is still missing. Leah’s case went cold and interest faded until CUE volunteers set out on a grueling 14-day trip to retrace her route and inform the media of all those who were missing in the path of the tour. In the years to follow, it only seemed right to keep hope alive after families across the country voiced the need for more help and supported the tour.

National Tour Objective

The national road tour, called “On the Road to Remember,” is an awareness campaign that focuses on missing persons cases that have gone cold or have not received appropriate media coverage on the local level – much less the national level.. The tour, which travels through many states annually, provides that attention.

In all cases of missing people, it is vital to inform the public of the missing person’s circumstances quickly and to disseminate that information to the media and the public. In most cases where details are released immediately to the public through an organized campaign, the public brings forth information that aids in the investigation and or the location of the victim. The media plays a significant role in getting the word out on the behalf of the missing person and should be recognized as a vital resource to any investigation.

Interest in many of the cases we have featured in previous tours has been renewed. The media has learned about local cases they were unaware of; case investigations have been renewed, and searches conducted. Information has resulted in new leads in some cases, and has even helped identify an unknown decedent. And finally, some of the missing have been found, which is the main reason we conduct the tour every year, despite the toll it takes on our all-volunteer staff.

It is the belief of the CUE Center for Missing Persons that all investigations, the public, volunteers and the media should work in collaboration on cases involving missing children and adults; until this happens, there will continue to be cases of the missing labeled “cold” or “inactive.”

About CUE

Founded in 1994, the non-profit CUE Center, based in Wilmington, N.C., provides support, services and search efforts to families of the missing. To date, CUE has assisted more than 8,200 families in need. CUE is entirely supported by donations and active volunteers.

About Monica Caison

Exposed to families suffering a missing person three times before the age of 25, Monica Caison decided take action. In 1994, she founded the CUE Center for Missing Persons, which provides assistance for those who have lost a loved one, utilizing media contacts, conducting extensive searches, and going to any length necessary to locate missing persons, regardless of their age, race, sex or socio-economic background. CUE picks up where law enforcement leaves off.

Mrs. Caison has received numerous local, state and national awards for her volunteerism and tireless spirit. As a fulltime volunteer, Mrs. Caison is driven to help restore the faith in humanity that family members inevitably lose knowing that someone, somewhere, knows what happened to their missing loved one.

For a complete tour schedule visit CUE’s website and click on the Road Tour button; www.ncmissingpersons.org , e-mail cuecenter@aol.com

SAVE THE DATE!!

Join us for coffee at Sunbelt Dreams Beach on Tuesday, 8/19 at 4pmSLT as KellyJ Shepherd (in RL, Kelly Jolkowski, founder of Project Jason) speaks on creating a personal identification kit for yourself and loved ones.  Kelly’s powerful presentation spotlights an important way to provide information to authorities in the event a loved one goes missing.

Project Jason is a U.S. nonprofit devoted to assisting families of missing persons.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/sunbelt%20software/202/94/25

LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ARE DIGGING UP A PORTION OF A FIELD ON A FARM IN SEYMOUR, CONNECTICUT FOR THE REMAINS OF WILLIAM (BILLY) SMOLINSKI. JR. TODAY THE AUTHORITIES WILL RESUME DIGGING WITH BACKHOES . PLEASE PRAY BILLY WILL BE UNCOVERED TODAY AND WE CAN BRING HIM HOME.
TO READ MORE ON THIS PLEASE LOG ONTO:

http://www.justice4billy.com

for updates.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND CARING

WITH MUCH FAITH & ALWAYS HOPE,

JAN

National Tour Visits Ohio to Revive Missing Persons Cases

Advocates Are Traveling Cross-Country in the 5^th Annual “On the Road to Remember” Tour

Wilmington, NC – For the fifth year, volunteers from the North Carolina-based CUE Center for Missing Persons will set out on another cross country tour to raise awareness of missing children and adults. The team is scheduled to make appearances throughout Ohio in August; distributing a trail of DVD’s, press kits and valuable information concerning 110 missing persons and 6 unsolved homicide cases. Some Ohio cases are included in this year’s tour and they will be highlighted at the groups pre planned rally stops that will include participation from law enforcement agencies, advocates - organizations, families of the missing and local and state officials.

“After so many years, missing persons and homicide cases fade from the public’s radar, but for the families and friends left behind, the nightmare continues — every minute of every day,” said CUE Founder, Monica Caison, who is leading the caravan of volunteers”. “We make this trip each year to assure no case fades from memory and to support the families who remain searching for a resolution. They need our help and the community’s help to bring forth information.”

The 2008 tour, On the Road to Remember will depart from Wilmington, NC on August 21st, and will end more than 5, 299 miles later returning the volunteers to their home state North Carolina, on September 2nd. Hundreds of volunteers will take part in various legs of the tour, which will include thirty rally stops, traveling thru seventeen states in an effort to promote a public awareness.

Ohio – RALLY STOPS

• Family of Missing - Annabelle Ludwig

Residence 300 Lincoln Street Mount Cory, Ohio 45868

August 26^th at 10:00am

• Family of Missing - Crystal Wilson

X’Quizit Studios 1052 Mount Vernon Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219

August 26^th at 1:30 pm

National Tour - Quick Facts

• Rally Stops – 30
• States Traveling Through - 17
• Cases Missing Featured – 110
• Case Homicide Featured - 6
• Miles Traveled Total – 5,299

National Tour Purpose and Inspiration

      The annual tour was created to generate new interest in cold cases of missing people across our nation. The inspiration came in 2004 from the case of North Carolina college student Leah Roberts, who had gone on a cross-country trip of self-exploration. Her wrecked and abandoned vehicle was found, but Leah is still missing. Leah’s case went cold and interest faded until CUE volunteers set out on a grueling 14-day trip to retrace her route and inform the media of all those who were missing in the path of the tour. In the years to follow, it only seemed right to keep hope alive after families across the country voiced the need for more help and supported the tour.

National Tour Objective

The national road tour, called “On the Road to Remember,” is an awareness campaign that focuses on missing persons cases that have gone cold or have not received appropriate media coverage on the local level – much less the national level.. The tour, which travels through many states annually, provides that attention.

In all cases of missing people, it is vital to inform the public of the missing person’s circumstances quickly and to disseminate that information to the media and the public. In most cases where details are released immediately to the public through an organized campaign, the public brings forth information that aids in the investigation and or the location of the victim. The media plays a significant role in getting the word out on the behalf of the missing person and should be recognized as a vital resource to any investigation.

Interest in many of the cases we have featured in previous tours has been renewed. The media has learned about local cases they were unaware of; case investigations have been renewed, and searches conducted. Information has resulted in new leads in some cases, and has even helped identify an unknown decedent. And finally, some of the missing have been found, which is the main reason we conduct the tour every year, despite the toll it takes on our all-volunteer staff.

It is the belief of the CUE Center for Missing Persons that all investigations, the public, volunteers and the media should work in collaboration on cases involving missing children and adults; until this happens, there will continue to be cases of the missing labeled “cold” or “inactive.”

About CUE

Founded in 1994, the non-profit CUE Center, based in Wilmington, N.C., provides support, services and search efforts to families of the missing. To date, CUE has assisted more than 8,200 families in need. CUE is entirely supported by donations and active volunteers.

About Monica Caison

Exposed to families suffering a missing person three times before the age of 25, Monica Caison decided take action. In 1994, she founded the CUE Center for Missing Persons, which provides assistance for those who have lost a loved one, utilizing media contacts, conducting extensive searches, and going to any length necessary to locate missing persons, regardless of their age, race, sex or socio-economic background. CUE picks up where law enforcement leaves off.

Mrs. Caison has received numerous local, state and national awards for her volunteerism and tireless spirit. As a fulltime volunteer, Mrs. Caison is driven to help restore the faith in humanity that family members inevitably lose knowing that someone, somewhere, knows what happened to their missing loved one.

For a complete tour schedule visit CUE’s website and click on the Road Tour button; www.ncmissingpersons.org , e-mail cuecenter@aol.com

National Tour Visits West Virginia to Revive Missing Persons Cases

Advocates Are Traveling Cross-Country in the 5^th Annual “On the Road to Remember” Tour

Wilmington, NC – For the fifth year, volunteers from the North Carolina-based CUE Center for Missing Persons will set out on another cross country tour to raise awareness of missing children and adults. The team is scheduled to make appearances throughout West Virginia in August; distributing a trail of DVD’s, press kits and valuable information concerning 110 missing persons and 6 unsolved homicide cases. Some West Virginia cases are included in this year’s tour and they will be highlighted at the groups pre planned rally stops that will include participation from law enforcement agencies, advocates - organizations, families of the missing and local and state officials.

“After so many years, missing persons and homicide cases fade from the public’s radar, but for the families and friends left behind, the nightmare continues — every minute of every day,” said CUE Founder, Monica Caison, who is leading the caravan of volunteers”. “We make this trip each year to assure no case fades from memory and to support the families who remain searching for a resolution. They need our help and the community’s help to bring forth information.”

The 2008 tour, On the Road to Remember will depart from Wilmington, NC on August 21st, and will end more than 5, 299 miles later returning the volunteers to their home state North Carolina, on September 2nd. Hundreds of volunteers will take part in various legs of the tour, which will include thirty rally stops, traveling thru seventeen states in an effort to promote a public awareness.

West Virginia – RALLY STOPS

• Family of Missing - Melanie Metheny

Moose Club 2805 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, West VA. 25311

August 22^nd at 11:15 am

• Family of Missing – Jason Scott Adkins

Ritter Park (corner) 13^th Avenue and 10^th Street Huntington, West Virginia

August 22^nd at 9:00 am

National Tour - Quick Facts

• Rally Stops – 30
• States Traveling Through - 17
• Cases Missing Featured – 110
• Case Homicide Featured - 6
• Miles Traveled Total – 5,299

National Tour Purpose and Inspiration

      The annual tour was created to generate new interest in cold cases of missing people across our nation. The inspiration came in 2004 from the case of North Carolina college student Leah Roberts, who had gone on a cross-country trip of self-exploration. Her wrecked and abandoned vehicle was found, but Leah is still missing. Leah’s case went cold and interest faded until CUE volunteers set out on a grueling 14-day trip to retrace her route and inform the media of all those who were missing in the path of the tour. In the years to follow, it only seemed right to keep hope alive after families across the country voiced the need for more help and supported the tour.

National Tour Objective

The national road tour, called “On the Road to Remember,” is an awareness campaign that focuses on missing persons cases that have gone cold or have not received appropriate media coverage on the local level – much less the national level.. The tour, which travels through many states annually, provides that attention.

In all cases of missing people, it is vital to inform the public of the missing person’s circumstances quickly and to disseminate that information to the media and the public. In most cases where details are released immediately to the public through an organized campaign, the public brings forth information that aids in the investigation and or the location of the victim. The media plays a significant role in getting the word out on the behalf of the missing person and should be recognized as a vital resource to any investigation.

Interest in many of the cases we have featured in previous tours has been renewed. The media has learned about local cases they were unaware of; case investigations have been renewed, and searches conducted. Information has resulted in new leads in some cases, and has even helped identify an unknown decedent. And finally, some of the missing have been found, which is the main reason we conduct the tour every year, despite the toll it takes on our all-volunteer staff.

It is the belief of the CUE Center for Missing Persons that all investigations, the public, volunteers and the media should work in collaboration on cases involving missing children and adults; until this happens, there will continue to be cases of the missing labeled “cold” or “inactive.”

About CUE

Founded in 1994, the non-profit CUE Center, based in Wilmington, N.C., provides support, services and search efforts to families of the missing. To date, CUE has assisted more than 8,200 families in need. CUE is entirely supported by donations and active volunteers.

About Monica Caison

Exposed to families suffering a missing person three times before the age of 25, Monica Caison decided take action. In 1994, she founded the CUE Center for Missing Persons, which provides assistance for those who have lost a loved one, utilizing media contacts, conducting extensive searches, and going to any length necessary to locate missing persons, regardless of their age, race, sex or socio-economic background. CUE picks up where law enforcement leaves off.

Mrs. Caison has received numerous local, state and national awards for her volunteerism and tireless spirit. As a fulltime volunteer, Mrs. Caison is driven to help restore the faith in humanity that family members inevitably lose knowing that someone, somewhere, knows what happened to their missing loved one.

For a complete tour schedule visit CUE’s website and click on the Road Tour button; www.ncmissingpersons.org , e-mail cuecenter@aol.com

National Tour Visits New Jersey to Revive Missing Persons Cases

Advocates Are Traveling Cross-Country in the 5^th Annual “On the Road to Remember” Tour

Wilmington, NC – For the fifth year, volunteers from the North Carolina-based CUE Center for Missing Persons will set out on another cross country tour to raise awareness of missing children and adults. The team is scheduled to make an appearance in New Jersey in August; distributing a trail of DVD’s, press kits and valuable information concerning 110 missing persons and 6 unsolved homicide cases. Some New Jersey cases are included in this year’s tour and will be highlighted at the groups pre planned rally stops that will include participation from law enforcement agencies, advocates - organizations, families of the missing and local and state officials.

“After so many years, missing persons and homicide cases fade from the public’s radar, but for the families and friends left behind, the nightmare continues — every minute of every day,” said CUE Founder, Monica Caison, who is leading the caravan of volunteers”. “We make this trip each year to assure no case fades from memory and to support the families who remain searching for a resolution. They need our help and the community’s help to bring forth information.”

The 2008 tour, On the Road to Remember will depart from Wilmington, NC on August 21st, and will end more than 5, 299 miles later returning the volunteers to their home state North Carolina, on September 2nd. Hundreds of volunteers will take part in various legs of the tour, which will include thirty rally stops, traveling thru seventeen states in an effort to promote a public awareness.

New Jersey – RALLY STOPS

• Family of Allison Jackson Foy – Honoring the Missing

Church of the Assumption 305 High Street Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840

August 23^rd at 6:30 pm

National Tour - Quick Facts

• Rally Stops – 30
• States Traveling Through - 17
• Cases Missing Featured – 110
• Case Homicide Featured - 6
• Miles Traveled Total – 5,299

National Tour Purpose and Inspiration

      The annual tour was created to generate new interest in cold cases of missing people across our nation. The inspiration came in 2004 from the case of North Carolina college student Leah Roberts, who had gone on a cross-country trip of self-exploration. Her wrecked and abandoned vehicle was found, but Leah is still missing. Leah’s case went cold and interest faded until CUE volunteers set out on a grueling 14-day trip to retrace her route and inform the media of all those who were missing in the path of the tour. In the years to follow, it only seemed right to keep hope alive after families across the country voiced the need for more help and supported the tour.

National Tour Objective

The national road tour, called “On the Road to Remember,” is an awareness campaign that focuses on missing persons cases that have gone cold or have not received appropriate media coverage on the local level – much less the national level.. The tour, which travels through many states annually, provides that attention.

In all cases of missing people, it is vital to inform the public of the missing person’s circumstances quickly and to disseminate that information to the media and the public. In most cases where details are released immediately to the public through an organized campaign, the public brings forth information that aids in the investigation and or the location of the victim. The media plays a significant role in getting the word out on the behalf of the missing person and should be recognized as a vital resource to any investigation.

Interest in many of the cases we have featured in previous tours has been renewed. The media has learned about local cases they were unaware of; case investigations have been renewed, and searches conducted. Information has resulted in new leads in some cases, and has even helped identify an unknown decedent. And finally, some of the missing have been found, which is the main reason we conduct the tour every year, despite the toll it takes on our all-volunteer staff.

It is the belief of the CUE Center for Missing Persons that all investigations, the public, volunteers and the media should work in collaboration on cases involving missing children and adults; until this happens, there will continue to be cases of the missing labeled “cold” or “inactive.”

About CUE

Founded in 1994, the non-profit CUE Center, based in Wilmington, N.C., provides support, services and search efforts to families of the missing. To date, CUE has assisted more than 8,200 families in need. CUE is entirely supported by donations and active volunteers.

About Monica Caison

Exposed to families suffering a missing person three times before the age of 25, Monica Caison decided take action. In 1994, she founded the CUE Center for Missing Persons, which provides assistance for those who have lost a loved one, utilizing media contacts, conducting extensive searches, and going to any length necessary to locate missing persons, regardless of their age, race, sex or socio-economic background. CUE picks up where law enforcement leaves off.

Mrs. Caison has received numerous local, state and national awards for her volunteerism and tireless spirit. As a fulltime volunteer, Mrs. Caison is driven to help restore the faith in humanity that family members inevitably lose knowing that someone, somewhere, knows what happened to their missing loved one.

For a complete tour schedule visit CUE’s website and click on the Road Tour button; www.ncmissingpersons.org , e-mail cuecenter@aol.com