Riggerschick 0 #1 February 22, 2003 Any advice on this would help a great deal. I'm not a skydiver but my boyfriend is. He works in the industry and I give him all of the support I can. Which he appreciates. He wanted to go and work in the south this winter to get further along in this path. I encouraged him and gave him the push he needed. I didn't want to let him go, but I want to help him make his dreams come true. We have lost touch over the last couple of months. I don't know where he is. I need to find him. I know he hasn't dumped me. His best friend 's wife is my best friend. He hasn't gotten a hold of them either. We are all concerned. I am his emergency contact person and thankfully haven't gotten that call either. I know he is just lost in the wonderful experience he is having. I have emailed or called a few places he might be or have been, or always wanted to go. Some are helpful some are not. If any one has any advice on how to search it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Riggerschick 0 #2 February 22, 2003 His name is Al Mikkelsen D-154585 his is a rigger and a coach. Last I knew he was working for a 4 way team as their rigger. Don't know the name of the team or where their home dz is. He met them at Zephyrhills Thanksgiving weekend. Was near Houston in early Dec., was in Z-hills in again in early Jan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites miked10270 0 #3 February 22, 2003 Hi there, I assume you've contacted the police and federal agencies. Without wanting to be insultingly cynical... I'm pretty sure that I speak for everyone in refusing to actively search for your b/f AND report the results back. There is an ethical consideration in tracing an adult missing person. I.E; sometimes fully functioning adults (which Alan apparently is) don't want to be found. That said, If any of us do know that he's "safe & well" then I'm sure they'll let you know and suggest that he contact you to allay your fears. Just don't expect anything more than that. You should also contact the Salvation Army, who also make some effort to trace missing persons, but if/when they trace a missing person they'll only confirm the misper is "safe & well" and WILL NOT give details of the mispers location. Good luck, Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Riggerschick 0 #4 February 22, 2003 Thank you so much for your help Mike. You assume too much. For instance his name is not Alan. You have know idea what his friends and the people who love him mean to him. All I wish to achieve from this is to know that he is well and safe. How sweet of you to become the voice of everyone. I'm sure all of his friends will be relieved that you have become their self chosen harold. I don't recall asking anyone to find him for me, just a little advice on how to find him myself. If someone who knows where he is sees this and mentions it to him all the better. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiverbrian 0 #5 February 23, 2003 I agree with Mike. I would feel uncomfortable actively seeking someone out. If, however, I happen to run into an Al, then I will let him know his girlfriend made a post to dz.com inquiring about him. (also, the D-license number is too high to be accurate) In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #6 February 23, 2003 I didn't read anywhere in her post her wanting us to go actively looking for him. Probably 90% of the DZs in the US are represented here on DZ.com so there is no need for anyone to go actively looking for him. Someone here probably already has seen him cause he jumps at their DZ. No one has to report anything back to her, all they have to do is tell him that his GF and friends back in MI are looking for him and are worried cause they haven't heard from him. BTW...I think that's his USPA number it, a few numbers lower than mine.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lowpull 0 #7 February 23, 2003 Anyone stop to think that maybe Al might just not want to be found quite yet? We all seem to find ways to take a "breather" of sorts.God knows, sometimes wanderlust has a very attractive appeal. Hope you find what it is you truly seek.... R Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #8 February 23, 2003 Hi, Doreen QuoteHow sweet of you to become the voice of everyone Actually, Mike gave some really good information. If it's not what you need, that's fine, too. No need to slam someone you've not interacted with because he may have misunderstood your request, or simply gave you the information he had available, in hopes he could help, and offered you something you couldn't use. It's got to be hard on you, and I hope someone will be able to give you the information you are looking for. And I hope Al is fine and well...and simply choosing to not be in touch with anyone at the moment. Sometimes, I wish I could do that, too! Life can be a little tough sometimes, and like another poster said, taking a breather, or "submarining", as I call it, is a good option if it's workable. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Riggerschick 0 #9 February 23, 2003 I'm sorry I have offended some of you with my request.I am only trying to find out if someone I love is alive and well. I will leave up my posting for a couple of more days then take it down. I posted it after many dead ends, I didn't know what else to do. What will you do if someone you love disappears for any reason? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites miked10270 0 #10 February 23, 2003 Hi All, Can I suggest a way of resolving this...? If anyone out there DOES know or has recently met with Al then please PM me with his full name, date & place of birth (for confirmation purposes). I'll then pass the message along to Doreen without revealing the source. In fairness to her, I feel she should know if "Al" is safe & well. In fairness to Al, if he doesn't want found then he doesn't get found. So... Pass the word. 98% of tracing a "Misper" is communication. the vast majority of Mispers aren't in fact "missing", they just aren't where the person looking for them expects them to be - but someone DOES know their whereabouts. To re-iterate. I DON'T want to know where Al is, I'm only seeking word that he's "safe & well", and to be in a position to filter out any possible hoaxes. Any information I receive will be passed on WITHOUT revealing it's source. Thanks in advance for any help, Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Riggerschick 0 #11 February 24, 2003 Thank you to all that helped me with this. He has contacted me and is alive and well. Thanks again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites suz 0 #12 February 24, 2003 Yay! glad to hear you found him! 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Riggerschick 0 #2 February 22, 2003 His name is Al Mikkelsen D-154585 his is a rigger and a coach. Last I knew he was working for a 4 way team as their rigger. Don't know the name of the team or where their home dz is. He met them at Zephyrhills Thanksgiving weekend. Was near Houston in early Dec., was in Z-hills in again in early Jan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #3 February 22, 2003 Hi there, I assume you've contacted the police and federal agencies. Without wanting to be insultingly cynical... I'm pretty sure that I speak for everyone in refusing to actively search for your b/f AND report the results back. There is an ethical consideration in tracing an adult missing person. I.E; sometimes fully functioning adults (which Alan apparently is) don't want to be found. That said, If any of us do know that he's "safe & well" then I'm sure they'll let you know and suggest that he contact you to allay your fears. Just don't expect anything more than that. You should also contact the Salvation Army, who also make some effort to trace missing persons, but if/when they trace a missing person they'll only confirm the misper is "safe & well" and WILL NOT give details of the mispers location. Good luck, Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerschick 0 #4 February 22, 2003 Thank you so much for your help Mike. You assume too much. For instance his name is not Alan. You have know idea what his friends and the people who love him mean to him. All I wish to achieve from this is to know that he is well and safe. How sweet of you to become the voice of everyone. I'm sure all of his friends will be relieved that you have become their self chosen harold. I don't recall asking anyone to find him for me, just a little advice on how to find him myself. If someone who knows where he is sees this and mentions it to him all the better. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #5 February 23, 2003 I agree with Mike. I would feel uncomfortable actively seeking someone out. If, however, I happen to run into an Al, then I will let him know his girlfriend made a post to dz.com inquiring about him. (also, the D-license number is too high to be accurate) In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #6 February 23, 2003 I didn't read anywhere in her post her wanting us to go actively looking for him. Probably 90% of the DZs in the US are represented here on DZ.com so there is no need for anyone to go actively looking for him. Someone here probably already has seen him cause he jumps at their DZ. No one has to report anything back to her, all they have to do is tell him that his GF and friends back in MI are looking for him and are worried cause they haven't heard from him. BTW...I think that's his USPA number it, a few numbers lower than mine.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowpull 0 #7 February 23, 2003 Anyone stop to think that maybe Al might just not want to be found quite yet? We all seem to find ways to take a "breather" of sorts.God knows, sometimes wanderlust has a very attractive appeal. Hope you find what it is you truly seek.... R Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #8 February 23, 2003 Hi, Doreen QuoteHow sweet of you to become the voice of everyone Actually, Mike gave some really good information. If it's not what you need, that's fine, too. No need to slam someone you've not interacted with because he may have misunderstood your request, or simply gave you the information he had available, in hopes he could help, and offered you something you couldn't use. It's got to be hard on you, and I hope someone will be able to give you the information you are looking for. And I hope Al is fine and well...and simply choosing to not be in touch with anyone at the moment. Sometimes, I wish I could do that, too! Life can be a little tough sometimes, and like another poster said, taking a breather, or "submarining", as I call it, is a good option if it's workable. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerschick 0 #9 February 23, 2003 I'm sorry I have offended some of you with my request.I am only trying to find out if someone I love is alive and well. I will leave up my posting for a couple of more days then take it down. I posted it after many dead ends, I didn't know what else to do. What will you do if someone you love disappears for any reason? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #10 February 23, 2003 Hi All, Can I suggest a way of resolving this...? If anyone out there DOES know or has recently met with Al then please PM me with his full name, date & place of birth (for confirmation purposes). I'll then pass the message along to Doreen without revealing the source. In fairness to her, I feel she should know if "Al" is safe & well. In fairness to Al, if he doesn't want found then he doesn't get found. So... Pass the word. 98% of tracing a "Misper" is communication. the vast majority of Mispers aren't in fact "missing", they just aren't where the person looking for them expects them to be - but someone DOES know their whereabouts. To re-iterate. I DON'T want to know where Al is, I'm only seeking word that he's "safe & well", and to be in a position to filter out any possible hoaxes. Any information I receive will be passed on WITHOUT revealing it's source. Thanks in advance for any help, Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerschick 0 #11 February 24, 2003 Thank you to all that helped me with this. He has contacted me and is alive and well. Thanks again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #12 February 24, 2003 Yay! glad to hear you found him! Was getting a bit worried for you buddy! Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
