Memorial Service for Jeremy

A Memorial service for Jeremy will be held this Saturday May 22, 2010 at 11am in Minden, Nebraska.

Jeremy John Griess

Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 22, 2010 at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

206 North Colorado Avenue, Minden, NE 68959-1623 (308) 832-1343‎

Pastor Donald Becker will officiate.

Flowers can be sent directly to the church.

Link to Church

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He is survived by his Mother, Wanda LaPage; Stepfather, Roger LaPage;

Father, Ted Griess; Stepmother, Rita Griess;

Brother, Tony Griess; Sister-in-law, Amy Cannella;

Sister, Cassandra Kanter; Brother-in-law, Troy Kanter;

Sister, Chandra Maraman; Brother-in-law, Paul Maraman;

Nephews, Baxter and Parker Kanter and August Griess;

Nieces, Vivian Griess, Sheridan and Lydia Maraman;

A host of relatives and many friends.

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Letter from Mike, The Man who found Jeremy

We felt this message from Mike to be of such great comfort that we wanted to share it with everyone.

Thank you very much Mike.

Jeremy’s Family

Dear Griess Family;

I am Mike Holler, the man who found the body of your beloved Jeremy. My heart not only goes out to you, but honestly breaks with yours. Your Jeremy was a beautiful man and oh, how I wish I could have known him in life! The pictures and the stories you have posted tell me of a man who was loved and talented and full of life. His passing is tragic and the world is the worse for it.

I spoke with Tony a little while ago and (with his blessing) gave an interview to Lindsay Watts of Channel 13 (who was very sensitive). If you get a chance to see it (10 PM Mountain Time), the camera will show the view from where Jeremy died. For what little comfort it may provide, it is breath-takingly beautiful, and if any of you would ever like to see it in person, please let me know. He carefully chose a place that was as magnificent and as wild as his spirit. He said goodbye to this earth looking at Pike’s Peak, and ascended into a heaven more splendid still.

My wife Cathy and I lost our oldest daughter 4 years ago at the age of 28. I tell you this only so that you will know that we are familiar with your overwhelming grief and sadness. No one can say the right thing or take the pain away. What sustained us were the prayers of the saints, the knowledge that God was near, and the hugs of everyone who came to us. May God be near you now and reveal His love in ways  you never knew before.

I often said that the only time I did not feel like I was falling was when someone who was standing held me tightly in their arms. I wish I could do that for you right now, but there will be many through your door. I encourage you to throw your arms around them and let them hold you and hug you long and hard. Cry as hard as you feel and let your tears run on their shirts. They want to do this for you, and you will find some comfort there.

We have wept sweet tears over your beloved son and brother. Tears, because his passing is so painful to you all. Sweet, because he was so beautiful and his life such a blessing. For now, all you will feel is the sadness of your loss, and the life cut short. In time I can safely promise you that the happy memories will become larger and more lovely, and the sorrow and sense of separation will lessen.

Until then, may God hold you near and provide you His peace that passes all of our understanding. Please feel free to call or write any time, and if there is any way that I may be of service, please ask.

Mike Holler

Family Update

With deep regret we post this information. Unfortunately, late last night Jeremy’s body and vehicle were discovered near Paradise Valley Ranch. At this time the family is working on his burial arrangements and will provide the details as they become available.

We would like to thank everyone from the bottom our hearts for all the love and support.

Thank you
-Griess Family

Please Help Us Notify National Media About Jeremy’s Story

Would you please copy the statement shown in blue below and email to each member of this National Media list. If you would like to send it to other media sources, please feel free to do so.  Please help us tell Jeremy’s story.

Please use this subject for the email:

Please Help Us Find a Mother’s Missing Son

On April 11, 2010, Jeremy J. Griess, our beloved, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and Friend went missing without a trace. This past Sunday May 9, 2010 , was Mother’s Day, but also marked exactly one month since Jeremy’s disappearance.

After  extensive and exhaustive searches by hundreds of volunteers, countless phone calls and the distribution of thousands of flyers, we have unfortunately been unable to locate him or his vehicle.

His mother and entire family are utterly heartbroken. Because Jeremy has committed no crime and is thirty-nine years of age, the authorities’ investigation has been limited.   Every Mother knows that no matter their age, they will always be remembered as their little child.

Please help us find Jeremy by continuing  to tell his story. We ask that everyone please remember, every missing person is someone’s child.

The following website with details has been created: http://www.jeremygriess.com

Family members are available for an interview to discuss Jeremy’s case.  Please contact; findjgriess@gmail.com

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A Message from Jeremy’s Mother:

Mother’s Day is fast approaching.  A day set aside each year for celebration of Mother/Child relationships all around the world.  For my children, it has always been a day to lovingly honor me with love and respect.  For me, it has always been a day to celebrate my children with love and pride.  As all of you know, a Mother/Child relationship goes well beyond what mere words can describe…it is Love at its best…it is a deeply emotional experience, a spiritual attachment at the very deepest level.

This year, Mother’s Day will be a little different for me than in years past.  Although I will be ever so thankful for my other three children and ever so grateful to celebrate the specialness of Mother’s Day with them, a piece of me aches for my missing son, Jeremy.  We will all feel the void left behind in his absence…a void that was always filled with his presence and all the love, laughter, joy and comfort he added to all occasions.

This Mother’s Day marks a first for me…my first Mother’s Day without my Jeremy.  I know my other 3 children will create a sense of specialness for me as they always have.  But, we will be short one family member, our Jeremy, who always added his special touch to this and every day.

I have but one Mother’s Day wish this year and I need your help to make that wish come true.  I need help to get Jeremy’s story out across our country.  The best way I know how to do this is to make an attempt to snag the attention of the National Media and let them tell our story.   Maybe, just maybe, this will be the key in reuniting us with our Jeremy and bring a sense of wholeness back to our aching hearts.

Happy Mother’s Day to All.  Please give your children an extra hug this Mother’s Day just for me and my Jeremy.  That might just be the spiritual punch we need.

Thanking all of you in advance from deep within my soul…Remaining forever grateful to all of you and all your help!!!

Sincerely,

Wanda LaPage

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Update From The Family

Last night the family met to discuss our current options and future plans to find Jeremy. Presently we are continuing to follow up on all leads. Though this process has been terribly stressful and emotionally draining, we remain hopeful for information that may help us find Jeremy. Unfortunately, to date we have no leads which have brought us any closer to locating Jeremy or his vehicle. Therefore, we ask that everyone continue spreading the word about Jeremy. The more people we can reach and come in contact with, the greater the likelihood someone will find Jeremy or his vehicle. Additionally, we are exploring the option of National Media exposure and welcome any suggestions that may help us facilitate this process. Please contact us at: findjgriess@gmail.com.

We are eternally grateful for everyone’s continued support. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all!

Hey Buddy

Jeremy,

Hey buddy. I hope you are listening wherever you are. None of us are ready to let you go. Please come home when you are ready. So many people miss you and are deeply concerned about you. You have touched so many lives in so many unique ways. Even in your disappearance you brought so many people from many walks of your life together. You united family, friends, co-workers, and so many others who want to help you. That is what you do best – you bless the lives you cross. I have turned to so many of our memories together to keep you fresh and alive. I honor your passion for life, your wonderful sense of humor, the way you make people feel about themselves and the way you make them smile and laugh. I honor the way you make the simplest of things and times fun, the way you bring happiness and laughter into our lives, and the way you make yourself available to your friends and family, unconditionally and selflessly.

I honor all of your many gestures of friendship, your awareness and your presence, and your integrity as a human being, which gives us all something to look up to. We all miss you more than you can know. Please feel that. We are there for you, just like you would be for us. Our search for you, our thoughts of you, our wonderful stories about you, and our prayers for you are all a tribute to your life. It is truly an amazing feat to have the love of so many.

Please hear our call and come home.

Your friend always,
Chris Madden

A Very Special Note of Gratitude

To all you very wonderful people who assisted in the search of my son, Jeremy.

Hello everyone, it’s me, Jeremy’s Mom.

My husband, Roger, and I both want to send a very special note of gratitude to the multitudes of people who stepped forward in the search for my missing son, Jeremy.  Some of you are friends of Jeremy and his family and some of you came forth and entered our world as strangers but left as our friends.  Each and every one of you found your very own special way to relentlessly help Jeremy and his family with your time, effort and money as well as with your outpouring of concern, encouragement, comfort, strength, hope and love for Jeremy and his family.  We are ever so thankful to all of you and all your efforts, including both ground and air search teams, distributing fliers, information gatherers, web site work, work with the media, work with law enforcement, work with phone companies, travel time, search suggestions as well as emails, text messages, cards, letters and phone calls of hope and comfort from so very many.  All that you have done will come back to each of you tenfold in the form of blessings.

No matter what each of you has done, large or small, tremendous or tiny, it all contributed so much in the valiant effort to find our Jeremy and to bring a sense of peace and calm to us.  Remember:  A little light somewhere makes a brighter everywhere.  A speck of sand can turn into a pearl.

You all have our utmost respect and gratitude. You are all our heroes!  We applaud you!  We salute you!  We will remain forever grateful to you for your steadfast effort in attending to our needs without hesitation.

Sincerely,
Wanda and Roger LaPage

Thank You

The family of Jeremy Griess wishes to express our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all who participated in the search for Jeremy. Unfortunately, at this time, neither Jeremy or his vehicle have been located. We will continue to explore all options. If anyone has any information which you feel may help us in locating Jeremy, please feel free to contact us at findjgriess@gmail.com

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

God Bless,
-Griess Family

Search Results from 4/25/10

Section 1- The first group has completed their search.  CR 211 North and Northeast for 11 miles from CR 77 is clear with very little cell coverage.

Section 2 ABC- Northwest of Florissant and North of HWY 24. Complete.

Section 3- Just North of Florissant East of CR 77. Complete.

Section 4- North of Florissant and East of Platte Springs. Complete.

Section 5-This group has completed their search west of Divide and North of hwy 24. Search complete.

Section 6-  It is directly East of Section 1 and North of Florissant. Search complete.

Section 7- North of HWY24 and West of Woodland Park. Complete.

Section 8- CR 25 Northeast of Divide towards Woodland Park and North of HWY 24. Search complete.

Section 9- This area is HWY 67  South of Divide, CO to Midland, CO. Search complete.

Section 10-Straight south of Florissant on Teller CR 1. Search complete.

Section 10b- South of Midland towards Cripple Creek. Complete.

Section 11- West of HWY 67 and Four Mile Rd. Complete

Section 12- Residents in the area were aware of the search. This area is east of Lake George. Search complete.

Section 13- This area  is just South and West of Florissant. Search complete.

Section 14a- West of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Complete.

Section 14b- Teller CR 111 West of Spinney Mountain Reservoir and South of Lake George. Complete.

Section 15b- West of Cripple Creek and straight south of Florissant. Complete.

Section 16aa- This area covered a radius around Eleven Mile reservoir on CR 59 and CR 92. Search complete.

Section 16ABC- Remaining areas around Eleven Mile Reservoir have now been searched.

A special thanks to the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) at Tyndall AFB, and Cpt O., for their assistance in helping to locate Jeremy. We greatly appreciate the review of all available data they provided to assist our search for Jeremy. In addition, we would like to thank all other law enforcement agencies who have worked closely with us in data collection and assimilation, including the Park and Teller County Sheriff’s, and the Westminster PD. In addition, thank you to the individuals at AT&T and Commnet who have been involved to date. There are countless others who have assisted with this matter, your efforts have not gone unnoticed. You have all been available in our time of need, and we know we can count on you with our future efforts.

Thank you to Will from Colorado Vertical for your Air search efforts. Will completed a 2 hour, Helicopter search of the Southeast quadrant, approximately 9 miles Southeast of Badger Mountain. Link to Helicopter Company – Colorado Vertical

Google Earth Map: Propagation Analysis

Google Earth File

Here is a Propagation Analysis for those familiar with Google Earth. It may greatly aid in the narrowing the search efforts. There are two primary areas of focus.

Instructions:
1. Load the map.
2. Open the side-bar on the left.
3. Expand the Temporary Places file
4. Uncheck all boxes.
5. Check commnet -80, Badger X, and the lat/lon blue dot in the Commnet Tower folder.

Focus 1

Where the green and red overlap should be the primary search area.
Please note, the green areas within 1-2 miles outside of the red should also be searched.
Particularly the West end of Elevenmile Lake and the stream between here and Spinney Res.

Focus 2

1. Load the map.
2. Open the side-bar on the left.
3. Expand the Temporary Places file
4. Uncheck all boxes.
5. Check Badger X, the lat/lon blue dot in the Commnet Tower folder, and the commnet tower.png.

Where the red and yellow areas overlap should be the secondary search area.
Please note, the yellow areas within 1-2 miles outside of the red should also be searched.

***PLEASE NOTE***

 The green area 1 mile north of the  tower does not have cell coverage and should not be a focus of the search.  Also,  the search should NOT go be beyond the Eastern most border of Spinney which is  also in green.  It is highly unlikely the phone is here as it would have been hitting a different tower (BADGER Y).

Updated Search Area: Detailed Maps Will be Available

The map below details a more localized search area which is located within the green regions of this map.  The primary areas of focus should be within the green regions of this map, to include Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir and water way along CO 96, east of Eleven Mile dam. The secondary areas of focus will be the region in red, Southeast of Badger Mountain.

The SEARCH IS ON – 4/25/2010 at 9:00am – Meet at the Teller County Sheriff – Divide, CO

Link to google maps for the area

UPDATE (NEW MAPS ABOVE): The lower right map shows the approximate search area.  The image shown top left is a Google earth created map overlay.  The yellow regions are Commnet tower coverage areas. The red overlay highlights areas that are likely to not have adequate coverage. Therefore,  efforts should be focused on the southeast quadrant of Badger mountain (red section), specifically within the yellow regions of this quadrant.  Chris Madden will have detailed area maps available this morning (4/25/10) for each search party at the Teller County Sheriff.  If you would like to download this map to your computer, please send us an email at findjgriess@gmail.com and we will send you the google earth file.

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SEARCH TODAY APRIL 25, STARTING AT 9:00 AM.  

Please meet at the Teller County Sheriff’s dirt parking lot, approximately 7-8 miles west of Woodland Park, across from the Western gas station. I will be driving the white Honda Pilot with Longs Peak Sports and Family Medicine in blue graphics on the side.

I have been in extensive contact with area sheriffs and search parties and have put together a rough map of what has (red boxes) and has not (yellow boxes) been searched. I believe, with a lot of help, that we can cover the unsearched areas Sunday, April 25. The area we will be searching east of Woodland Park did not get hit with much snow, but 4WD vehicles may be advantageous if we encounter mud as we will be primarily exploring county and forest service roads. 

The posted map below shows the 7 main search areas in yellow. I am hoping to send at least 2-4 vehicles into each area, each vehicle or each set of vehicles, working down the main road and exploring side roads on one side of the main road. The other vehicle or set of vehicles will work the same main road and explore side roads on the opposite side of the main road. If we have 2 sets of vehicles on each road, the vehicles will hop scotch each other on the side roads

I plan to make blow up copies of Google Maps for each area, but National Geographic or Colorado Gazetteer maps will be helpful as many of the roads go by various names, and in an effort to achieve labeling of all the smaller roads, the Google Map printouts will cover a small area and be very specific.
I’ll make multiple copies to hand out to search parties.

The current plan is to have each search party (minimum of two per car – one to drive, other(s) to look) cover their respective area and to call the phone number I will give them in the morning to report findings. Once your area is covered, you can head home.

We can’t thank you all enough for your valiant efforts to find Jeremy. Be careful and safe travel to all tomorrow.

All the best, Chris Madden

A “Locate Jeremy Griess Fund” has been set up at a local bank

An account at the Minden Exchange Bank  in Minden, NE,  in addition to the PAYPAL account,  has been created for those who wish to donate.  Arlen’s email address is aosterbuhr@mindenexchange.com   When making the deposit please reference “Locate Jeremy Griess Fund”.

 Donations can be dropped off or mailed to the Minden Exchange Bank & Trust Company.. mailing address P.O. Box 179, Minden, NE 68959.  Should you have any questions, you can contact Senior Vice-President Arlen Osterbuhr at 308-832-1600  The bank’s email address is

Link to Minden Exchange Bank

Minden Exchange Bank & Trust

448 North Minden Avenue
Minden, NE 68959-1659
(308) 832-1600 

Search Postponed Due To Weather

Due to a winter storm warning and probable heavy snow overnight, in addition to heavy snow between Denver and Colorado Springs, we are postponing the Saturday search for now. We hope to resume the search 4/25, Sunday morning at 9 am. We will post an update between 4 and 5 pm tomorrow. We hope we can search this weekend, but need to make sure we are able to access small roads and that our search will be worthwhile. Please check the website tomorrow for details.

Thanks,
Chris Madden

Coming from the North, I-25 closed

Just heard I-25 is closed both directions outside castle rock (may be accidents or snow). AN ALTERNATE route to Woodland park is through deer creek (off of south wadsworth) over to highway 67 and down. That might be an options for other people coming from north.

Brenda

See Travel alert

**Revised Coverage Map from Comnet**

Badger X Quadrant has been mislabeled on the map Comnet provided us earlier. They have called to confirm that Badger X is the southeast quadrant. Again, the search area is a radius of 10 mi around the cell tower in Badger X quadrant, in the southeast direction. Based on info from AT&T and this new info about the mislabling of Badger X – the SE projection makes much more sense to all parties who are working on his cell signal.

UPDATE: Comnet provided us with a detailed coverage map of the area below (click for downloadable PDF). Searches should focus on the pink first, areas with the strongest coverage.

Click here for a printable black and white (and red) PDF showing a closer view of Badger X coverage.

Find Jeremy’s Black Honda Accord

Thanks to everyone who is joining us tomorrow. Regarding queries about 4WD vehicles, ATVs, dogs, etc., these are all great ideas, BUT we have to remember that we need to find Jeremy’s 2WD Honda Accord FIRST. It is unlikely he could have accessed difficult terrain with this car. We will do best by driving accessible roads and trail heads, and only intensifying the search with the other resources if we find the car.

Thanks, Chris Madden.

New Search: Badger Mountain

UPDATE: Please see revised Comnet coverage map above.

Hi All,

Based on new cell phone location data, which is much more precise (many thanks again to Comnet, particularly Angie), we will be conducting another search of all the county and other roads in the Badger Mountain area on Saturday morning, 4/24/10. The more folks and cars we have the better. We plan on meeting in front of the Teller County Sheriff’s station at 9:00 AM on Saturday. The office is about 7-8 miles west of Woodland Park on HWY 24, just across the street from a Western gas station. There is a big dirt lot out front and we will meet there. I’ll be in a white Honda Pilot with blue graphics that says Long’s Peak Family and Sports Medicine on the side. Please email me at christophermadden@usa.net if you have any questions, and to confirm that you want to help on the Saturday search so I can get a head count. Topographic maps, National Geographic Maps, and Colorado Gazetteers may all be helpful, and if you have them please bring them. We can make a plan Saturday morning in the lot, then head out.

For those wanting to search tomorrow (Friday 4/23/2010), please start in the Badger X quadrant marked on the cell phone tower map (see updated post regarding the revised Comnet coverage map – the X quadrant is in the SE direction). We request that the adjacent areas also be searched. Please take notes of the areas you have searched and post them on this website to help us better coordinate and avoid duplication (county roads and distances gone, etc.).

Jeremy’s phone definitely communicated with the Badger Mountain tower between Monday (4/12) and Wednesday (4/14), when we last had any sign of it. We plan on dividing and conquering all the roads in the area. Thanks so much to everyone for your help.

Chris Madden.

Google Map of Badger Mountain

Dear Jeremy,

Hi Jeremy. It’s me, Mom. I have such a deep need to reach out and contact you and make sure you are safe and well. It is my hope and prayer that you will receive this message meant for you. Putting this on this website is the only way I know to possibly and hopefully reach for your hand and touch your heart.

I know your present feelings, which are a direct result of your present circumstances. In our many lengthy conversations over the years and, in particular, over the last year, I have felt what you felt, your feelings have become my feelings. We have always been connected so strongly in spirit that, at times, I sense your feelings before you even express them to me and sometimes know you will call before you even dial the phone. I know that you feel very alone, dropped, kicked and ground into the dirt due to the circumstances that came your way. But, you need to know, whatever has happened or what will happen, you will NEVER lose your value to your family and friends who love you so intensely and care so deeply about you. You are still and always will be priceless to those who DO LOVE you! The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by WHO WE ARE and WHOSE WE ARE. You are special—Don’t EVER forget it. You might feel very alone, but trust me, you are not alone. You have a multitude of family and friends who care deeply about you and want to reach out and be there for you. Please let us do just that.

Jeremy, we need you in our world. You have so much to offer everyone you know as well as so much to offer all those you have yet to meet. I think about how much I have learned from you over the years and I am totally amazed at your insights, your precision in facing the world, your ability to read people and their needs so well, and yes, your intense left brained approach to life that has taught me so much (at times, yes, has also frustrated my dominant right brained approach). I think in particular how much Baxter, Parker, Gus, Sheridan, Vivian and Lydia need their Uncle Jeremy in their world to teach them the things only he can teach them, which is so much.

You are more than your body, your physical presence and your material possessions. You are spirit. You have your mind, heart and soul and there is always something to be thankful for (I know you know that). Decide that life is good and that you are special. Steadfastly refuse to let anything steal your joy. Choose to be happy….and YOU WILL BE. Don’t let the pain and frustration of today destroy the joy of all days to come. Don’t judge life by one difficult event. You must keep putting one foot in front of the other and taking your life day by day. There is a brighter tomorrow that is just down the road. DON’T LOOK BACK!!!! YOU ARE NOT GOING THAT WAY!!!!

More than anything, Jeremy, we need to know that you are okay and safe. PLEASE contact one of us and let us know that. When you are ready to come home to us, you will, and we are okay with that. If you need to stay away for awhile to clear your head and heart, by all means do so, but just let someone know you are okay. You need to know that no one is judging you, no one is critical of you. Everyone is concerned about you and needs to know you are safe from harm’s way. Perhaps you will find comfort in knowing your family and friends are supportive of ALL that you do and believe that whatever decisions you make, they will be the right choices for you. We look forward to the day we can welcome you back with open arms and open hearts.

You are my precious son. My heart is broken right now and only you can take away the pain of my broken heart. I need you, Jeremy. As for your family, well, we all feel a huge void in our family right now. Only you can fill that void. Your entire family loves you so very much and needs you in their world. You have left your footprints and presence in our hearts forever!!! I am trying to face each day as a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I will focus on the new day and all the happy memories of you and our times together that I have stored away…perhaps just for this time in my life. If my tears could talk, the life story of my experiences with you, Jeremy, would unfold and deliver sadness, confusion, frustration and mystery at this present time, but also happiness, delight, joy, laughter, pure pleasure and intense pride when my memory bank fully opens and the past comes to light and explodes with wonderful thoughts and feelings that I shared with my wonderful son, Jeremy. How desperately I long for you to be with us and we can experience those wonderful/positive feelings again.

May today there be peace within you. Take good care of yourself and be safe for me. I love you with my entire being!!!

Love and Prayers to you, my son,

Mom

Badger Coverage Area

This is the coverage area for Comnet whose Badger tower picked up Jeremy’s phone from 4/11-4/14.

Address: BADGER MOUNTAIN IREA 303, Lake George, CO, 80827, USABADGER MOUNTAIN IREA 303, Lake George, CO, 80827, USA

Lat: 39.049833
Long: -105.513716

4/22/10 Update

We have been working non-stop on trying to better localize Jeremy’s position using cellular phone data.  This is no easy task, and we thank you for your continued interest in helping us find Jeremy!!!  After Jeremy made contact with the AT&T Woodland Park tower, his phone began roaming on several other carrier networks.  Comnet has been wonderful and has localized his cellular phone contact with one of their towers for all dates from 4/11 to 4/14 to an area on or near Badger Mountain (A), NW of Lake George (purple), East of Hartsel (orange) and North of Eleven Mile State Park (yellow) .  We would focus all further search efforts on this area until further information may be available.

Paypal Update

A paypal link has been added for any person wanting to help defray the costs of Jeremy’s search. It is the same Paypal account created by Pittners, a close friend of the family. Donations previously made through their account will be linked to the family. Thank you all for your help.

Paypal

4/21/10 Update:

The family is working on an important lead at this time that may change our search efforts. We are currently making every effort to validate this lead before asking for volunteers to search the area, but we ask all volunteers to standby. We continue to ask for everyone to keep a look out for Jeremy and his car. The family appreciates all your thoughts and prayers and we continue to thank each and every one of you for your support. We hope to have an update this afternoon soon.

From Victor, towards Canon City, on CO-67

Someone from Victor, CO recalls a car similar to Jeremy’s with a bike rack at the corner of Victor Ave. and 3^rd St about a week ago.  She said she really remembers the bike rack.  He was headed toward Phantom Canyon on Country Rd 67.  This road has very steep drop offs.  Based on that information we are also focusing our search efforts today on: Country Rd 67 from Victor to Canon City.

Please note: this is in addition to the focus below on Rampart Range Road.

Above Map UPDATED – OFFROAD BICYCLE ROUTE (click to enlarge): Victor to Canon City, via CO-67

Google Maps link

New Search Focus: Rampart Range Rd

We are searching on Rampart Range from an area North of devils head down to Woodland park, with the greatest focus on the inner 2/3 of the route.

Please note: this is in addition to the new lead posted above regarding Victor and Canyon City.

Map above (click to enlarge): Route along Rampart Range, A = Devil’s Head Lookout, B = Woodland Park.

Link to Google Maps

Kelsey Smith Act

Please see the below link. It is the case that led to the established law in KS, NE, and MN requiring cell phone companies to provide data to law enforcement agencies, in order to track missing persons, in exigent circumstances.

http://www.house.leg.state.mn

Family members are trying to persuade AT&T to send an engineer to the cell tower. With his phone records and LAC and CID information from data sent to his phone up until 4/14, we hope an engineer can help us locate Jeremy.

Area Map

If you were involved with the search party, please leave a comment on this post describing an area or trail that has already been covered. Click the post to see all comments. Thank you for your help.

BING MAPS

The family appreciates…

The family appreciates everyone that came out yesterday to look for Jeremy.  Unfortunately, despite a great effort, we did not find Jeremy or his car.  There is not currently an organized search, but we appreciate anyone who wants to keep looking in the area.  Please notify the Westminster Police Department at 303-658-4360 or the Teller County Sheriff’s office at 719-687-9652 with any information.

Thank you!

Help the Search Party

If you are planning on mountain biking today and live in this area, PLEASE COME AND HELP. We have narrowed the area to Hwy 67 between Woodland Park and Deckers, Rampart Range Area (see google map below). Please check in to the command post located in front of the Teller County Sheriff’s department as we are keeping track of the areas already covered.

Teller County Sheriff’s Office, 11400 West Highway 24/P.O. Box 27, Divide, CO 80814 (719) 687-9652 Fax (719 )687-7927.

Jeremy is an avid mountain biker and although he did not take his bikes, it is believed he knows these trails well and might have gone for a hike. We need as many people as possible to ride these trails.

And be on the lookout for his black honda 2 door with bike racks!

GOOGLE MAPS

UPDATED: Please see these 2 posts regarding new search focuses. Rampart Range & Phantom Canyon

Last Cell Tower Coordinates

38.98624 -105.06916

Jeremy’s Blackberry was last pinged on Wednesday 4/14 at this cell phone tower.

Google Maps Link

Adventure Riders Help with the Search

A thread was started about Jeremy on advrider.com

LINK

Mountain Bikers help out, MTBR.com

A link to a MTBR.com post regarding Jeremy.

** PLEASE HELP FIND JEREMY GRIESS **