mojo4trav Posted September 2, 2005 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2005 We've exhausted all numbers and lists, from FEMA to MEMA, and beyond. If ANYONE has any family or friends in the Ocean Springs, MS area...I ask for your help. My grandfather, Rex Forman (80 y/o) stayed in his home located in the 2500 block of Parkwood Place (1.1 miles from the beach) and has not been heard from since the storm made landfall. He recently lost his wife of 50 years to congestive heart failure and we are very concerned for his wellbeing. If anyone knows of the conditions on his street or in his neighborhood, please send me a PM here on CC or email me at rexforman-missing(@)yahoo(.)com - please remove the () from around the punctuation before sending (spam protection). Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaknucklehead Posted September 2, 2005 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I will pray that you find your grandfather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariTenor1 Posted September 2, 2005 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2005 You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted on your grandfather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinman Posted September 2, 2005 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I too hope and pray you find your grandfather safe. It is just mind-boggling that this disaster happened and is continuing to get worse and worse. How could there not have been a disaster plan in place for something that was expected to happen at some point in time just as it did. This is America and not a third world country. I just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKeeganS Posted September 2, 2005 #5 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Maybe you can appeal to the media? CNN and MSNBC both have lists online for people to check in if they are safe or to post names and info of those missing for updates. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9159961/ http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2005/hurricanes/list/ http://www.nokr.org/nok/restricted/home.htm Your grandfather is not listed on the CNN site at the moment. My thoughts and prayers are with you, I hope he is safe and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted September 2, 2005 #6 Share Posted September 2, 2005 You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you hear good news soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted September 2, 2005 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2005 You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated. ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo4trav Posted September 2, 2005 Author #8 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Thanks to everyone for the posts...will keep up the hope and update if/when I get news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossjemi Posted September 2, 2005 #9 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I'm sooo sorry to hear that you haven't found your grandfather yet. I hope he is safe and sound in one of the shelters. Another list is www.craigslist.com Click on new orleans and then on lost and found for a list of names/people who can help. I read on yahoo that fats domino's family posted his name there. Hope you hear something soon. Prayers are with you and all of the Gulf Coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzygrl Posted September 2, 2005 #10 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Your grandfather will be in my prayers along with the others. I get tears in my eyes each time a I watch the news. I pray for his safe return and please keep us all posted as we all want to hear the minute he is safely located. God Bless !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicsinohio Posted September 2, 2005 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Hope you hear some good news really soon....you're in our thoughts. I was looking at an online article from an Achorage, Alaska newspaper, and it suggested going to this website: http://www.satern.org. It is supposed to be for the Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network. I have not been to the website, but you might try putting in a request there for information. Good luck and keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirl23 Posted September 2, 2005 #12 Share Posted September 2, 2005 My prayers are with this family. Have you tried this website? http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050901/NEWS05/509010311/1002/NEWS01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry7 Posted September 2, 2005 #13 Share Posted September 2, 2005 You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwoodgal Posted September 2, 2005 #14 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I can't offer any websites to post to, but I do hope that you have good news about your grandfather. You and yours will be in my prayers along with all of the rest of the victims of this horrible storm. God bless you and yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Native Posted September 2, 2005 #15 Share Posted September 2, 2005 You are in my thoughts and prayers. This is truly a devastating situation and I pray you hear from your grandfather soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBeach Posted September 2, 2005 #16 Share Posted September 2, 2005 mojo, I hope you received my email about checking the Sun Herald site. Maybe now that they have power, Brandon can use is contacts to help locate your grandfather. Thoughts are still with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTarbay Posted September 2, 2005 #17 Share Posted September 2, 2005 We are all praying for your grandfathers safety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaknucklehead Posted September 2, 2005 #18 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Any word yet, mojo? I'm sure he's fine but with the phone lines down, he just can't get through. Please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted September 2, 2005 #19 Share Posted September 2, 2005 My sister and her family live in Ocean Springs and they did not leave - they finally got a message out (someone had a cell phone with an out of state area code) - but I don't know anything other than that they are alive - As I try to get a hold of them - I will also ask about your family - my prayers to you. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHW Posted September 2, 2005 #20 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OBAYbee Posted September 2, 2005 #21 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Mojo, try here http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2005/hurricanes/list/ and here http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2005/katrina/help.center/ also, http://www.nola.com/forums/searching/ and http://www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/PublicSafety/Hurricane_Katrina_Recovery.shtml Mojo send your information to Nancy Grace at HLN. Email is Keep us informed. Nancygrace@cnn.com or go here to fill in online http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5c.html?24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted September 2, 2005 #22 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Just got off the phone with my sister in VA - she will get a hold of my sister in Ocean Springs - and get back to me later today (hopefully) My sister lives in the Ft Bayou area of Ocean Springs and they are all safe in that area- Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBeach Posted September 2, 2005 #23 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Received an email from Travis this morning. Grandfather has been found safe. I'm sure Travis will post later with details. I love a happy ending!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madelinerose Posted September 2, 2005 #24 Share Posted September 2, 2005 At last...some great news!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaknucklehead Posted September 2, 2005 #25 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Thank God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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