Post # 1
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Newbee
Hi everyone! Longtime lurker here. I’ve been following along for several years (maybe over 5?) and have loved (from the background) all the helpful advice everyone gives and seeing life stories develop over time!
My family and I are beginning to feel a little desperate, and I’m asking for your help. My Granddad, Gene Hafeman, has been missing since Saturday morning. He’s 97 and lives in Phoenix, AZ. He was last seen walking (with a walker) to his car – yes, he drives! He’s a young 97! He doesn’t have dementia or related mental difficulties and he always lets others know if he’s going somewhere far. We don’t believe he took off somewhere because he left his medicine at his condo, so we’re completely bewildered and concerned. Also, he drives a white 2011 Chrysler 300 displaying AZ/LP (No. WCGCZ55).
PLEASE, PLEASE SHARE the silver alert or the video (which has some better pictures of him). If he did leave the state it could be to California (where his son lives), Kansas (where he grew up), or Arlington/DC (where my Nana, his wife, is buried).
Silver alert: https://www.azdps.gov/content/silveralert/23283?fbclid=IwAR20KtL-wsOcNYb3CFammmNT8pBZIUDXSNdotIwRuF2fe-LLj8aQLQzqe7E
Video: https://www.abc15.com/news/region-central-southern-az/search-is-on-for-valley-wwii-veteran-missing-for-days?fbclid=IwAR1T_TSdWC7O01KdGWF8LWkEUpzDmHQ7XewdEUQ39ewN4iOZle0UIq7YJGQ
So far they’ve done a helicopter fly-over of the desert and haven’t found any signs and I believe a search party either or is going to go parking lot to parking lot to look for his car. I promise to update as more information is gathered, especially because I appreciate updates!
Thank you all who help!
Post # 2
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Honey bee
A quick Google search shows this is legitimate. I’m going to leave it up for now. Best of luck, Bee.
Post # 3
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Newbee
desertgypsy : Thanks for leaving it up. I think our panic has been rising the longer this goes on. Also, the silver alert has a typo – it says last seen Sunday, but it should be Saturday. He’s been missing for maybe 4 days now.
Post # 4
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Busy bee
- Wedding: August 2020 - Hampton, VA
I just wanted to comment to bump this back to the top and to wish you and your family the best, bee.
Post # 5
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Honey bee
- Wedding: November 2019 - Canada
So sorry you’re going through this OP. All the best to you and your family!
Post # 6
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Busy bee
Post this on Websleuths too! Lots of great eyes and ears on there.
Post # 7
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Busy bee
- Wedding: September 2019 - City, State
Aww bee I am prayer for your family. Keep us posted please.
Post # 9
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Busy bee
So sad Bee, I hope you’re able to locate him 🙁
Post # 11
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Sugar Beekeeper
carolinahoneybee :
Wishing all the best to you and your family, Bee.
Our WWII vets are so precious.
Post # 12
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Bumble Beekeeper
Just bumping. I hope he’s found safely.
Post # 13
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Bumble Beekeeper
Please keep us updated. Wishing for his quick return to your family.
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
My heart goes out to you and your family. Hope he is found safe and sound very soon.
Post # 15
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Bee Keeper
Also following for updates bee
