Year In Review 2016
2016 has been the “Year of the Family” for KYK9 as many requests for our search services have come directly from families who are desperately trying to find a missing loved one. Each of these families has shown strength, courage, and love, coping with the not-knowing and the fear of never finding their loved one.
The year started with UPS pilot, Mike Kimsey’s, remains being found. He had been missing for 7 months and his cause of death was determined to be unknown. Michael’s parents and sister included KYK9 as part of the family as they grieved and said goodbye.
We helped a frantic niece search for her aunt who disappeared while suffering suicidal ideations. We worked with a family in eastern Kentucky whose brother/son went missing under suspicious circumstances. We searched for the missing brother of a deputy sheriff who searched with us side-by-side, pushing through thickets looking for his deceased brother.
Since July 6, KYK9 has been searching for Bobby Jones and Crystal Warner, a young couple shot and killed in Springfield, KY, by a tenant who owed back rent. The suspect was arrested and awaits trial, but refused to reveal the location of the bodies. In August, Bobby’s body was found 2 hours from the crime scene. Crystal’s remains were finally found just 2 weeks ago on November 30, 25 miles from Bobby’s body. We so admire the Reeve’s and Jones’ strength and faith that has helped them through this on-going nightmare.
KYK9’s family grew this year as we gained new volunteer members who are dedicated, selfless and talented searchers: Sarah, Joe, JD, Chrissy, Jamie, Tresa, and Mary. They are a wonderful addition to KYK9, joining searchers Julie, Chip, Rachael and Chris.
KYK9 seeks your financial support as part of our annual fund drive to help pay for the search services we provided to these and other families. Also, searching this year was particularly treacherous, requiring unexpected emergency medical care for Pocket, Remy, and Scout. We owe the vet $4,500 and the dogs would really appreciate your help.
Thank you for believing in KYK9’s mission and for considering KYK9 for inclusion in your year-end charitable giving.
With gratitude,
Jennifer Jordan Hall
