CHARLOTTESVILLE -
Morgan Harrington's mother spoke directly to her missing daughter Wednesday.
"We are trying to find you we will never stop, we're trying honey hang on," said Gil Harrington.
Harrington's parents of missing Virginia Tech student, Morgan Dana Harrington, announced today the organization of a volunteer community search party to help find their daughter. The 20-year-old woman disappeared October 17 while attending a Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Va. Morgan has long blonde hair, blue eyes, and weighs approximately 120 pounds at 5 foot, 6 inches in height.
"It's just one baby step at a time trying to find your way through this horrendous traumatic event," said Ed Smart, father of Elizabeth Smart.
Ed Smart was once in their searching shoes. He's was sought by the Harrington's for some advice as they lead a community search for their daughter this weekend. But he was also sought for hope...he found his daughter alive.
"I believed that she was still out there and that she would come home, that's what we're hoping will happen with Morgan," said Smart.
Three hundred and fifty tips called in have given police a few details about Harrington's disappearance...but not enough. The family is asking the community to help them do a three day search in Charlottesville this weekend. They will search because they say waiting for answers is torment. And because their young daughter's future may be in their hands.
"Please let her come back to her family...we need her," said Gil Harrington.
The search will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Cavalier Inn in Charlottesville and will reconvene at that hour on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, must provide photo identification, and are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing.
Volunteers are encouraged, but not required, to attend a community meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Cavalier Inn's Jefferson Room. Information about the search process and procedure will be provided to volunteers at this time.
"We are truly moved by the ongoing support we have received from friends, community members, the media, Virginia Tech, and many others," Dr. Harrington said. "This search effort is yet another example of the outpouring of kindness toward Morgan and our entire family that continues to give us all hope."
"Law enforcement is doing everything in its power to investigate Morgan's disappearance. We will stop at nothing until she is found, and we are eternally grateful for any additional support communities can offer to help bring our daughter home," he added.
At the request of friends and supporters, the Harrington family has established the Find Morgan Fund to aid the development of flyers and other print materials, as well as search and rescue initiatives. Contributions may be sent via PayPal through www.FindMorgan.com or sent by mail to the following address:
Find Morgan Fund P.O. Box 7588 Roanoke, VA 24019
The town meeting and search are being coordinated and facilitated by police authorities and the Laura Recovery Center, a non-profit organization that provides search services. The search helps augment the work of the Virginia State Police, The University of Virginia Police, The Charlottesville Police, and the Albemarle County Police.
For more information about the search for Morgan, visit www.FindMorgan.com and www.LRCF.org.
Anyone with information about Morgan's whereabouts should contact the Virginia State Police tip hotline at (434) 352-3467 or bci-appomattox@vsp.virginia.gov. The Jefferson Area Crime Stoppers has established a $100,000 reward for information leading to the location and recovery of Morgan. The band Metallica also has added an additional $50,000 reward.
"We are trying to find you we will never stop, we're trying honey hang on," said Gil Harrington.
Harrington's parents of missing Virginia Tech student, Morgan Dana Harrington, announced today the organization of a volunteer community search party to help find their daughter. The 20-year-old woman disappeared October 17 while attending a Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Va. Morgan has long blonde hair, blue eyes, and weighs approximately 120 pounds at 5 foot, 6 inches in height.
"It's just one baby step at a time trying to find your way through this horrendous traumatic event," said Ed Smart, father of Elizabeth Smart.
Ed Smart was once in their searching shoes. He's was sought by the Harrington's for some advice as they lead a community search for their daughter this weekend. But he was also sought for hope...he found his daughter alive.
"I believed that she was still out there and that she would come home, that's what we're hoping will happen with Morgan," said Smart.
Three hundred and fifty tips called in have given police a few details about Harrington's disappearance...but not enough. The family is asking the community to help them do a three day search in Charlottesville this weekend. They will search because they say waiting for answers is torment. And because their young daughter's future may be in their hands.
"Please let her come back to her family...we need her," said Gil Harrington.
The search will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Cavalier Inn in Charlottesville and will reconvene at that hour on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, must provide photo identification, and are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing.
Volunteers are encouraged, but not required, to attend a community meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Cavalier Inn's Jefferson Room. Information about the search process and procedure will be provided to volunteers at this time.
"We are truly moved by the ongoing support we have received from friends, community members, the media, Virginia Tech, and many others," Dr. Harrington said. "This search effort is yet another example of the outpouring of kindness toward Morgan and our entire family that continues to give us all hope."
"Law enforcement is doing everything in its power to investigate Morgan's disappearance. We will stop at nothing until she is found, and we are eternally grateful for any additional support communities can offer to help bring our daughter home," he added.
At the request of friends and supporters, the Harrington family has established the Find Morgan Fund to aid the development of flyers and other print materials, as well as search and rescue initiatives. Contributions may be sent via PayPal through www.FindMorgan.com or sent by mail to the following address:
Find Morgan Fund P.O. Box 7588 Roanoke, VA 24019
The town meeting and search are being coordinated and facilitated by police authorities and the Laura Recovery Center, a non-profit organization that provides search services. The search helps augment the work of the Virginia State Police, The University of Virginia Police, The Charlottesville Police, and the Albemarle County Police.
For more information about the search for Morgan, visit www.FindMorgan.com and www.LRCF.org.
Anyone with information about Morgan's whereabouts should contact the Virginia State Police tip hotline at (434) 352-3467 or bci-appomattox@vsp.virginia.gov. The Jefferson Area Crime Stoppers has established a $100,000 reward for information leading to the location and recovery of Morgan. The band Metallica also has added an additional $50,000 reward.
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