SC SC - Johnny Lamar Brown, 44, Myrtle Beach, 3 Aug 2012 - #1

[Nonni Brenda]

Johnny's family must be under a lot of stress about losing Johnny and not being able to find him. They want to find Johnny by themselves but don't know how. Their world has been turned upside down.

They may be getting mixed signals from family and friends about getting assistance from strangers, letting strangers butt into their business or having strangers tell them what they need to do. They don't follow through with what they say they will do which may be because of advice from others.They don't seem to know the ins and outs of how to proceed, whom they should trust, or how and when to accept help. And I may be completely wrong about all of this.

I don't know if I'm making any sense about thinking why we need to give this family a break, but then my heart also breaks when I see some of our WSers becoming upset and hurt after working night and day to find Johnny and in the process help his family too.

I'm so proud of WS and the work that has been done in this case and all the others too.

ETA - I got distracted by tv for awhile and then finished this post before reading any new posts and they seems to be a lot of them. I see that others have posted the same thoughts I had but with a much better composition of words. Okay, back to reading.

Thanks Watcher. And you are right. I believe that those of us who are discouraged at times, get back on our feet quickly, because of the kind of people most of us are. We are caring kind people, but it also seems that most of us are positive people, and don't let negativity control what we do. We are doing what we believe in and know in our hearts is the right thing to do. We are WEBSLEUTHERS. And I am so proud to be part of this group. :websleuther::websleuther::websleuther::websleuther::websleuther::websleuther::websleuther::websleuther:

 

[Redbird]

Since Johnny seems to be a legal adult, I hope we don't get in legal trouble offering help. Since there has been some misrepresentation, I worry. Things not quite right. Mixed messages from the family. I hope I don't sound like an unsympathetic person for saying this.

 

[writer7]

We can certainly advertise the information the MBPD put out, or information from articles, etc.

We should probably avoid repeating things only the family has stated, since they may not recall that they stated it that way. It would still be legal to repeat, of course, but it's probably better to avoid the potential conflict.

They don't recall the diagnosis? They remind me of my grandmother (RIP), who was a lovely, hardworking woman, but who had her ideas about what was important to focus on and not. Here's an example: she knew I had an undiagnosed medical condition that was the bane of my days in college trying to find out what was up. It took a couple of years (such long years!). I ended up weighing 88 lbs, so it's not like it wasn't clearly a big deal, whatever it was.

When I finally got diagnosed, the name sounded familiar to her. Oh that's right -- you know those shots the doctor gives her? Those aren't for her foot after all! That's right, they are to PREVENT GETTING THIS BAD DISEASE THAT IS FATAL!!!! Oh, her sister has it, too (who lived next door and never mentioned shots or anything). Yes, it's a hereditary disease.

OMG. If I didn't love them so much, I'd have whacked them on the heads for that. I don't know how to explain it, as they are smart people. Stubborn. Just plain stubborn about how they do things and what they know (or don't know, as the case may be).

But in Johnny's case, hopefully we already know enough to get him found. Somebody is going to see a flier and see him and call!

 

[rollinginit]

I am so sorry that all y'alls hard work seems to be thumbed at. Really, it does sound like the family is just very confused about everything right now. To be honest, I am a little confused about everything you are suppose to do with a missing person.....but I sure wouldn't thumb my nose up at anybody trying to help.

I had an uncle that sounds somewhat like Johnny. I think he was in his late 50's (he passed away last year) He only went to school until the 3rd or 4th grade in Louisiana. I don't think schools cared so much back then if somebody quit coming. My uncle was really slow in some things. He slurred his words a lot. He was the sweetest person but being around him was like being around an 8yr old boy. He loved to walk around the neighborhood and bring junk home.

I'm praying for Johnny everyday! We need some good news around here.

 

[Steely Dan]

Why is this taking so long?

 

[fabgod]

Why is this taking so long?

cos something doesn't fit right?

 

[Orgona]

Longtime lurker here...

First of all I want to say what a group of kind, caring people you are! You already did a lot to help to get the word out there and did your best to help to find Johnny! Please don't give up! You are wonderful people with great sleuthing skills and a warm heart and Johnny needs you!

It seems there is a lot of confusion here lately about the story of Johnny and about his abilities and needs.
Now I'm not trying to imply that I have any special knowledge about Johnny, his disappearance, his family or his circumstances, because I don't. (I'm even from another continent) I was just reading this thread and looking in from the outside at the problems that have transpired and caused grief to several of you and I thought I have some observations to add, if I may.

We must not forget that other people/families are not necessarily familiar with the online world, are not necessarily computer savvy, let alone have the ability to join a forum and get the courage to make a post on a forum for everyone to see and criticize. Some people don't even know how to use computers, doesn't even own one, maybe because they are not aware of what one can do with it or because real life was standing in the way of getting one or learning how to use one. Many people who does own a computer have only basic computer skills and can't figure out how to or is afraid to try to post on a forum. That doesn't mean their intention to find their loved one would be less serious than someone else's who does post on forums.

Now in this case it seems to me that those of you who has communicated with this family had to deal with someone who herself can't communicate/express herself very well which led to confusions and disappointments.
It's possible the family got their info about the sightings from several sources (LE, CUE, searching folks...) maybe at different times and the story they heard was slightly different each time so they relayed the info different to you too. Maybe her/their memory is not so good and that accounts for the changes and misunderstandings. They could be just as confused about everything as we are of course. Also when any of you was talking with the sister/family and taking notes at the same time, it could be possible you simply misheard something while writing or made assumptions while trying to make sense of what you were listening to and writing at the same time. It could happen to anyone.
Maybe she/the family is difficult to understand because of difference in accents, difference in use of expressions or because they just don't communicate well at all or don't communicate well with strangers (or even are afraid of strangers) which could have made them nervous while speaking to you.

About Johnny and his disability...
As far as we know Johnny have a speech impediment which is like some distinguishing feature which would make him stand out if spotted and spoken to. It's very important. Although now it seems he can perform basic tasks better than we first thought, he would still clearly(at list to me) classify as a person with special needs, because when LE picked him up he wasn't able to communicate to them that he was vacationing with his family in an MB hotel. He couldn't find a way to communicate to them or to anyone else for that matter that he was lost and needed help. He needs to be advertised as a special needs person. His speech impediment will be what could lead to recognizing him as he most likely doesn't looks like his pictures on the flyers anymore at all and may be wearing completely different clothes...

Sorry for the long post, now back to lurking.

 

[fabgod]

Taken from the CUE website
http://www.ncmissingpersons.org/johnny-brown/

"Johnny hasn't been seen or heard from since 2.30pm 8th August 2012 at 2.30pm"
according to that webpage!

So what happened to Georgetown Police picking him up?
The guy at Dennys?
The sighting on CCTV with the white female?
Peekafoos suspected sighting?
The taxi Driver?
The flea market?

 

[Steely Dan]

Longtime lurker here...

First of all I want to say what a group of kind, caring people you are! You already did a lot to help to get the word out there and did your best to help to find Johnny! Please don't give up! You are wonderful people with great sleuthing skills and a warm heart and Johnny needs you!

It seems there is a lot of confusion here lately about the story of Johnny and about his abilities and needs.
Now I'm not trying to imply that I have any special knowledge about Johnny, his disappearance, his family or his circumstances, because I don't. (I'm even from another continent) I was just reading this thread and looking in from the outside at the problems that have transpired and caused grief to several of you and I thought I have some observations to add, if I may.

We must not forget that other people/families are not necessarily familiar with the online world, are not necessarily computer savvy, let alone have the ability to join a forum and get the courage to make a post on a forum for everyone to see and criticize. Some people don't even know how to use computers, doesn't even own one, maybe because they are not aware of what one can do with it or because real life was standing in the way of getting one or learning how to use one. Many people who does own a computer have only basic computer skills and can't figure out how to or is afraid to try to post on a forum. That doesn't mean their intention to find their loved one would be less serious than someone else's who does post on forums.

Now in this case it seems to me that those of you who has communicated with this family had to deal with someone who herself can't communicate/express herself very well which led to confusions and disappointments.
It's possible the family got their info about the sightings from several sources (LE, CUE, searching folks...) maybe at different times and the story they heard was slightly different each time so they relayed the info different to you too. Maybe her/their memory is not so good and that accounts for the changes and misunderstandings. They could be just as confused about everything as we are of course. Also when any of you was talking with the sister/family and taking notes at the same time, it could be possible you simply misheard something while writing or made assumptions while trying to make sense of what you were listening to and writing at the same time. It could happen to anyone.
Maybe she/the family is difficult to understand because of difference in accents, difference in use of expressions or because they just don't communicate well at all or don't communicate well with strangers (or even are afraid of strangers) which could have made them nervous while speaking to you.

About Johnny and his disability...
As far as we know Johnny have a speech impediment which is like some distinguishing feature which would make him stand out if spotted and spoken to. It's very important. Although now it seems he can perform basic tasks better than we first thought, he would still clearly(at list to me) classify as a person with special needs, because when LE picked him up he wasn't able to communicate to them that he was vacationing with his family in an MB hotel. He couldn't find a way to communicate to them or to anyone else for that matter that he was lost and needed help. He needs to be advertised as a special needs person. His speech impediment will be what could lead to recognizing him as he most likely doesn't looks like his pictures on the flyers anymore at all and may be wearing completely different clothes...

Sorry for the long post, now back to lurking.

:welcome:

 

[MissJames]

Whew…. Never quiet experienced a case like this one before. I think we need to step back and look at what we KNOW vs. what we ARE CONFUSED ABOUT. I will try to start:

WE KNOW
1. Johnny and his family went on vacation from Cartersville, GA to Myrtle Beach, SC. (When did they go there?)
2. Johnny has a speech impediment.
3. They stayed at the Sea Crest Motel on the Grandstrand, and this is where Johnny disappeared from as he left his family on August 5, 2012. Johnny was going to: 1). Take a walk; 2). Go to the Family Kingdom Amusement Park. (which was it???)

THINGS WE ARE CONFUSED ABOUT:
1. Johnny may qualify on some level as “Special Needs”, but we don’t know what that is.
2. Has Johnny ever left on his own before?
3. How long was Johnny gone before the family became concerned?
4. Who, When and Where has Johnny been spotted since he went missing?
5. Did he try to get on a bus?
6. Was he interacting with homeless people?
7. Was he picked up by Georgetown Police, and if so, why?
8. What did Georgetown Police do with Johnny?
9. How capable is he in terms of telling a stranger that he needs help?

Obviously, we have a lot more questions than answers. At the end of the day, we have a missing man who went missing while on vacation with his family! A time that was supposed to be a great experience somehow turned into a nightmare. A lot of FABULOUS people here at WS’s have adopted this case, and have essentially become consumed with it. That is one of the reasons Websleuths has such FABULOUS members. We CARE!!!! In this case, several of our members have had contact with the family, and for some reason, the family has not chosen to join us here. That in itself is odd in a missing persons case. We have had other family of much higher profile cases join us, but maybe the family just isn’t connected via internet. I am still concerned for Johnny – very concerned. Bottom line, there are two scenarios that I can think of: 1. Johnny is having the time of his life (perhaps with a girlfriend – I hope so….); or 2). Johnny is in deep trouble, lost and alone and still in need of our help and prayers. What do we do? We keep on with our efforts. I am STILL going to look for him in Augusta, GA. For those of you close to the family – let them contact you next. We will keep doing our thing and keep looking. We all have each other, and we all care DEEPLY about Johnny. Don’t get discouraged…. Just regroup, and let’s figure out what’s next.

Johnny left on August 3rd ,the day after they arrived in MB.

 

[Peekerfoo]

Here are the things that I feel that I can do at this point:

-Make the flyers directed at Johnny, telling him to call home. Put them up in my area and possibly as far south as Georgetown.

-Keep the word out around here with Facebook, e-mails, etc

-Have flyers on my vehicle so wherever I go at least Johnny's face will be seen.

-Look, look, and look some more whenever I go anywhere.

-Pass along fabgod's song because I think it's an effective tool that tugs at people's heartstrings.

What I will not do is:

-Make anymore calls to CUE or other search agencies

-contact people in the media that I know (except to pass along the song)

-communicate with the family ( I feel that if they want to share any information about where searches are being conducted they will find a way to let us know)


I am not sure that I would even recognize Johnny Brown anymore given that he probably has different clothes altogether and more facial hair. It's going to be tough. His speech impediment is probably going to be his saving grace because that is something people will notice. It might be good to make that the main focus of his special needs.

We have pretty much run the gamut of everything we can do. We've called CUE (they came), the news stations (they ran stories), Nonni Brenda a radio interview on his behalf,
put up flyers, searched, OLG and Miss James interviewed people, forwarded his information to other agencies, friends and family. ETC ETC I feel like everyone deserves a lot of credit for what they've done to help find Johnny. Each one of us will have to decide for themselves what they are capable and willing to do from here on out. I believe he is missing and I believe he needs to be found. I believe we have done a good job and I am not going to allow those who have not done as much to take that away from any of us. I applaud all of you for trying so hard. Johnny Brown will be located one day, of that I'm sure, and he will have WS to thank for getting the word out. If no one else will say it, I will---THANK YOU. On a personal note,your support has meant the world the to me. I joined WS to try and help Johnny. I felt guilty and sad, but everyone here bolstered my spirits when I was discouraged. For that, I also thank you.

 

[MissJames]

Longtime lurker here...

First of all I want to say what a group of kind, caring people you are! You already did a lot to help to get the word out there and did your best to help to find Johnny! Please don't give up! You are wonderful people with great sleuthing skills and a warm heart and Johnny needs you!

It seems there is a lot of confusion here lately about the story of Johnny and about his abilities and needs.
Now I'm not trying to imply that I have any special knowledge about Johnny, his disappearance, his family or his circumstances, because I don't. (I'm even from another continent) I was just reading this thread and looking in from the outside at the problems that have transpired and caused grief to several of you and I thought I have some observations to add, if I may.

We must not forget that other people/families are not necessarily familiar with the online world, are not necessarily computer savvy, let alone have the ability to join a forum and get the courage to make a post on a forum for everyone to see and criticize. Some people don't even know how to use computers, doesn't even own one, maybe because they are not aware of what one can do with it or because real life was standing in the way of getting one or learning how to use one. Many people who does own a computer have only basic computer skills and can't figure out how to or is afraid to try to post on a forum. That doesn't mean their intention to find their loved one would be less serious than someone else's who does post on forums.

Now in this case it seems to me that those of you who has communicated with this family had to deal with someone who herself can't communicate/express herself very well which led to confusions and disappointments.
It's possible the family got their info about the sightings from several sources (LE, CUE, searching folks...) maybe at different times and the story they heard was slightly different each time so they relayed the info different to you too. Maybe her/their memory is not so good and that accounts for the changes and misunderstandings. They could be just as confused about everything as we are of course. Also when any of you was talking with the sister/family and taking notes at the same time, it could be possible you simply misheard something while writing or made assumptions while trying to make sense of what you were listening to and writing at the same time. It could happen to anyone.
Maybe she/the family is difficult to understand because of difference in accents, difference in use of expressions or because they just don't communicate well at all or don't communicate well with strangers (or even are afraid of strangers) which could have made them nervous while speaking to you.

About Johnny and his disability...
As far as we know Johnny have a speech impediment which is like some distinguishing feature which would make him stand out if spotted and spoken to. It's very important. Although now it seems he can perform basic tasks better than we first thought, he would still clearly(at list to me) classify as a person with special needs, because when LE picked him up he wasn't able to communicate to them that he was vacationing with his family in an MB hotel. He couldn't find a way to communicate to them or to anyone else for that matter that he was lost and needed help. He needs to be advertised as a special needs person. His speech impediment will be what could lead to recognizing him as he most likely doesn't looks like his pictures on the flyers anymore at all and may be wearing completely different clothes...

Sorry for the long post, now back to lurking.

Please don't just lurk ! You are very wise.

The sister we have been communicating with describes herself as a nurse with her own Home Health Services Company. She has employees and does her own payroll.
For what it's worth ,I think she must have some halfway decent communication skills to accomplish a degree in nursing and running her own company.

 

[nursebeeme]

has a silver alert ever been issued?

did tes show up on the 8th?

prayers for Johnny!

 

[TxLady2]

Longtime lurker here...

First of all I want to say what a group of kind, caring people you are! You already did a lot to help to get the word out there and did your best to help to find Johnny! Please don't give up! You are wonderful people with great sleuthing skills and a warm heart and Johnny needs you!

It seems there is a lot of confusion here lately about the story of Johnny and about his abilities and needs.
Now I'm not trying to imply that I have any special knowledge about Johnny, his disappearance, his family or his circumstances, because I don't. (I'm even from another continent) I was just reading this thread and looking in from the outside at the problems that have transpired and caused grief to several of you and I thought I have some observations to add, if I may.

We must not forget that other people/families are not necessarily familiar with the online world, are not necessarily computer savvy, let alone have the ability to join a forum and get the courage to make a post on a forum for everyone to see and criticize. Some people don't even know how to use computers, doesn't even own one, maybe because they are not aware of what one can do with it or because real life was standing in the way of getting one or learning how to use one. Many people who does own a computer have only basic computer skills and can't figure out how to or is afraid to try to post on a forum. That doesn't mean their intention to find their loved one would be less serious than someone else's who does post on forums.

Now in this case it seems to me that those of you who has communicated with this family had to deal with someone who herself can't communicate/express herself very well which led to confusions and disappointments.
It's possible the family got their info about the sightings from several sources (LE, CUE, searching folks...) maybe at different times and the story they heard was slightly different each time so they relayed the info different to you too. Maybe her/their memory is not so good and that accounts for the changes and misunderstandings. They could be just as confused about everything as we are of course. Also when any of you was talking with the sister/family and taking notes at the same time, it could be possible you simply misheard something while writing or made assumptions while trying to make sense of what you were listening to and writing at the same time. It could happen to anyone.
Maybe she/the family is difficult to understand because of difference in accents, difference in use of expressions or because they just don't communicate well at all or don't communicate well with strangers (or even are afraid of strangers) which could have made them nervous while speaking to you.

About Johnny and his disability...
As far as we know Johnny have a speech impediment which is like some distinguishing feature which would make him stand out if spotted and spoken to. It's very important. Although now it seems he can perform basic tasks better than we first thought, he would still clearly(at list to me) classify as a person with special needs, because when LE picked him up he wasn't able to communicate to them that he was vacationing with his family in an MB hotel. He couldn't find a way to communicate to them or to anyone else for that matter that he was lost and needed help. He needs to be advertised as a special needs person. His speech impediment will be what could lead to recognizing him as he most likely doesn't looks like his pictures on the flyers anymore at all and may be wearing completely different clothes...

Sorry for the long post, now back to lurking.

Great post!! I agree with everything you said.

 

[fabgod]

I emailed TES late last week to see what the situation was, as yet I haven't received a reply but I guess they are busy people

 

[Peekerfoo]

Longtime lurker here...

First of all I want to say what a group of kind, caring people you are! You already did a lot to help to get the word out there and did your best to help to find Johnny! Please don't give up! You are wonderful people with great sleuthing skills and a warm heart and Johnny needs you!

It seems there is a lot of confusion here lately about the story of Johnny and about his abilities and needs.
Now I'm not trying to imply that I have any special knowledge about Johnny, his disappearance, his family or his circumstances, because I don't. (I'm even from another continent) I was just reading this thread and looking in from the outside at the problems that have transpired and caused grief to several of you and I thought I have some observations to add, if I may.

We must not forget that other people/families are not necessarily familiar with the online world, are not necessarily computer savvy, let alone have the ability to join a forum and get the courage to make a post on a forum for everyone to see and criticize. Some people don't even know how to use computers, doesn't even own one, maybe because they are not aware of what one can do with it or because real life was standing in the way of getting one or learning how to use one. Many people who does own a computer have only basic computer skills and can't figure out how to or is afraid to try to post on a forum. That doesn't mean their intention to find their loved one would be less serious than someone else's who does post on forums.

Now in this case it seems to me that those of you who has communicated with this family had to deal with someone who herself can't communicate/express herself very well which led to confusions and disappointments.
It's possible the family got their info about the sightings from several sources (LE, CUE, searching folks...) maybe at different times and the story they heard was slightly different each time so they relayed the info different to you too. Maybe her/their memory is not so good and that accounts for the changes and misunderstandings. They could be just as confused about everything as we are of course. Also when any of you was talking with the sister/family and taking notes at the same time, it could be possible you simply misheard something while writing or made assumptions while trying to make sense of what you were listening to and writing at the same time. It could happen to anyone.
Maybe she/the family is difficult to understand because of difference in accents, difference in use of expressions or because they just don't communicate well at all or don't communicate well with strangers (or even are afraid of strangers) which could have made them nervous while speaking to you.

About Johnny and his disability...
As far as we know Johnny have a speech impediment which is like some distinguishing feature which would make him stand out if spotted and spoken to. It's very important. Although now it seems he can perform basic tasks better than we first thought, he would still clearly(at list to me) classify as a person with special needs, because when LE picked him up he wasn't able to communicate to them that he was vacationing with his family in an MB hotel. He couldn't find a way to communicate to them or to anyone else for that matter that he was lost and needed help. He needs to be advertised as a special needs person. His speech impediment will be what could lead to recognizing him as he most likely doesn't looks like his pictures on the flyers anymore at all and may be wearing completely different clothes...

Sorry for the long post, now back to lurking.

Welcome Orgona! I, too was a long-time lurker before this case. I was always reluctant to join because my own computer skills are lacking and I was intimidated by how smart everyone is here. I have found that all opinions are welcome and appreciated.

On the note taking---I guess you'd have to actually speak with the family to understand how difficult it is to keep up with what is being said. I took quick notes precisely so I would be able to have some kind way to try and keep it all straight. My note taking aside, Nonni Brenda and others heard the same things I did. Yes, it's confusing, but that's the way we heard it. We can't help that. Julie is often very emotional and excited when speaking, so things get jumbled up. I can understand that completely!

On the computer issue--They have a facebook account asking for donations to be made to the family. Since, I just started one myself (to see my travelling son's photographs) I can say that if you're not great on the computer it takes a while to get the hang of it. They were able to do that. Julie runs her own business, so I don't think she is totally incapable of handling the basics of the computer. She comes across to me as a smart and hardworking business owner.

I made the decision not to speak to the family anymore because plans would be made and then....nothing. WE are asking to be of service to THEM. Not the other way around, so I don't get the disconnect. That's just me and MOO.

 

[Orgona]

I would really love to see some sketches made depicting Johnny with longer hair and facial hair. It could really help for the people who are physically doing their own searches for him. I guess this would be something the family could/should request the search organisations or LE to do for them but now that the communication has broken down between the forum and the family it's to late to suggest?

 

[MissJames]

I think it's really strange that Johnny has not been found. It's been over a month. How is it he was picked up by GPD the very night he goes missing ,but nothing since then?

It's been over two weeks since the last possible sightings that we know about.

Why haven't new tips come in?

I just hope he's safe and has food and shelter.

Given all the confusion I will stay out of it ,unless an organized group needs volunteers.

 

[Peekerfoo]

has a silver alert ever been issued?

did tes show up on the 8th?

prayers for Johnny!

As far as I know, no Silver Alert was ever issued :banghead:. Whatever else they have here as far alerts, LE told me Johnny did not qualify for them.

TES-- fabgod e-mailed them for an update

 

[Nonni Brenda]

Here are the things that I feel that I can do at this point:

-Make the flyers directed at Johnny, telling him to call home. Put them up in my area and possibly as far south as Georgetown.

-Keep the word out around here with Facebook, e-mails, etc

-Have flyers on my vehicle so wherever I go at least Johnny's face will be seen.

-Look, look, and look some more whenever I go anywhere.

-Pass along fabgod's song because I think it's an effective tool that tugs at people's heartstrings.

What I will not do is:

-Make anymore calls to CUE or other search agencies

-contact people in the media that I know (except to pass along the song)

-communicate with the family ( I feel that if they want to share any information about where searches are being conducted they will find a way to let us know)


I am not sure that I would even recognize Johnny Brown anymore given that he probably has different clothes altogether and more facial hair. It's going to be tough. His speech impediment is probably going to be his saving grace because that is something people will notice. It might be good to make that the main focus of his special needs.

We have pretty much run the gamut of everything we can do. We've called CUE (they came), the news stations (they ran stories), Nonni Brenda a radio interview on his behalf,
put up flyers, searched, OLG and Miss James interviewed people, forwarded his information to other agencies, friends and family. ETC ETC I feel like everyone deserves a lot of credit for what they've done to help find Johnny. Each one of us will have to decide for themselves what they are capable and willing to do from here on out. I believe he is missing and I believe he needs to be found. I believe we have done a good job and I am not going to allow those who have not done as much to take that away from any of us. I applaud all of you for trying so hard. Johnny Brown will be located one day, of that I'm sure, and he will have WS to thank for getting the word out. If no one else will say it, I will---THANK YOU. On a personal note,your support has meant the world the to me. I joined WS to try and help Johnny. I felt guilty and sad, but everyone here bolstered my spirits when I was discouraged. For that, I also thank you.

BBM
Well said Peekerfoo. Thank you for all you have done. Over and above the call of duty. Thank everyone else her on WS. We have worked as a team, and a great one. I appreciate you all for your encouragement when I was down, and most of all, your hard work and great ideas in the search for Johnny.
What I will do:
I will talk to the family when they call me. If Julie needs advise, I will gladly give that to her. I will advise her of media she can call as it comes to mind. I will be keeping a close watch for Johnny here in his hometown and surrounding areas. I will continue to pray for his safe return and for his family, especially Rev. and Ruby, who has cancer.

What I won't do:
I won't contact any media on behalf of the family. (I will suggest to Julie when she calls me if I think of anything SHE can do, but I won't do it for her.)
I have already given her a list of influential people in Cartersville, and Atlanta who I think can help her, with their phone numbers. I won't call them for her.
I won't go back to their home, as I feel it is unproductive for the most part, mainly because of the people walking up, listening for a while, then walking off shaking their heads. I feel these are the people who "advised" Julie in some way negatively.
Thanks to WS, the public knows about Johnny, at least more that when he first went missing, a great search team is involved, and I do believe he is somewhere alive and being taken care of. You all are the best ever, and I am truely blessed to be part of our group!:blowkiss: