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This week, Light the Way Missing Persons Advocacy Project, in partnership with the @gabbsfoundation, is honored to stand alongside Paula and Brandon Wade's family to launch a community awareness campaign in Valdosta, Georgia.

Thanks to the incredible support of Hug in a Mug Coffee Company, customers throughout the week will receive coffee sleeves featuring Paula and Brandon's story, helping bring renewed awareness to their unresolved disappearances with every cup served.

We're also deeply grateful to Lamar Advertising for generously displaying multiple digital billboards across Valdosta throughout the campaign, ensuring thousands of people will see Paula and Brandon's faces and remember that their family is still searching for answers.

Community partnerships like these make a meaningful difference. Thank you to Hug in a Mug Coffee Company and Lamar Advertising for helping amplify Paula and Brandon's story and for standing with their family in the continued pursuit of answers.

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Did you know there are free educational resources available for families and advocates on the Gabby Petito Foundation’s YouTube channel?

Through our partnership with the Gabby Petito Foundation, we work together to provide educational resources designed to help families navigating the unimaginable and advocates who want to better support them.

You can find videos covering topics like:

- Using social media for advocacy
- Victims’ rights
- Writing press releases
- Working with the media
- How to research a case
- And more

These conversations bring together advocates, professionals, families, and others with firsthand experience to share practical information and tools that families can actually use in their advocacy.

Whether you’re advocating for a missing or murdered loved one, supporting a family, or simply looking to become a better advocate, these resources are available completely free.

Visit the Gabby Petito Foundation’s YouTube channel to watch and learn more: https://t.co/nDGj5c5kpb

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Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served our country, those who returned home and those who never did.

At Light The Way, we recognize that many of our nation’s heroes remain missing, some lost in service, others missing here at home. Their families continue to carry the weight of uncertainty, searching for answers and holding on to hope.

To every veteran, thank you for your service. To every family of a missing veteran, we stand with you and will never stop shining a light until all are found and brought home.

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Join us in wishing #BarbaraCotton a happy birthday. Barb has been #missing from Williston, #NorthDakota, since April 11, 1981.

Barb was just 15 years old when she disappeared from her hometown, leaving behind all of her personal belongings. More than four decades later, her loved ones continue their fight for answers, holding onto hope and keeping Barb’s story and memory alive.

Forever Loved and Always Remembered.

To learn more about Barb's story visit the website below:
https://t.co/cTS0LersWk

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Join us in lighting a candle for Vladek Hasel, who has been missing from Orlando, Florida since November 6, 2021.

As we honor Vladek, we remember that every light represents hope and our commitment to keeping his story alive. Together, we stand with his loved ones and continue to hope for the answers they deserve.

Forever Loved and Always Remembered.

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Please join us tomorrow for a virtual candlelight vigil honoring missing man Bryan “Vladek” Hasel.

To participate, simply light a candle at 7 pm Eastern and share a photo on social media using #VladekHasel.

Together, we can honor Vladek, stand in solidarity with his family, and help keep his story in the public eye. Every act of remembrance helps ensure he is not forgotten.

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#MISSING 5 YEARS

Bryan "Vladek" Hasel has been missing since November 6, 2021, from East Orlando, #Florida. He was last seen on body camera footage at Foxtail Coffee and has not been seen or heard from since. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown.

Vladek is a beloved son and so much more whose family continues searching for him and hoping someone has information that can help bring him home. Five years later, they are still searching for answers about what happened to him.

If you have any information about Vladek’s disappearance, please contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office Missing Persons Unit at 407-254-7000.

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Join us in wishing #ImanCannon a happy birthday. Iman’s life was tragically taken far too soon when he was just 21 years old.

Shortly after midnight on May 13, 2008, Iman was found shot to death behind a building near Club Crucial in Atlanta, Georgia. No arrests have been made, and today, his loved ones continue their fight for answers and justice while keeping Iman’s memory alive.

Today we remember Iman, celebrate the life he should still be living, and hold his family close in our hearts.

Forever Loved and Always Remembered.

To learn more about Iman's story visit the website below:
https://t.co/eFMNXnMdYM

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On March 22, 1998, Stacey Colbert vanished from her apartment in Columbus, Ohio. Her belongings were left behind, and investigators found no signs of a struggle. Authorities believe she may have known the person responsible for her disappearance.

More than 6 years later, her remains were discovered near the Scioto River.

Stacey's murder remains #unsolved. Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement.

#StaceyColbert #Ohio #TipTuesday

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Eduardo Clemente is wanted for murder. Authorities last saw him on October 10, 2020, in Henderson, Nevada, and he may be using aliases including “Daniel Trent” as well as variations of his name.

He has ties to Nevada, Idaho, and surrounding states. Authorities say he may have changed his appearance and is considered dangerous and should not be approached.

A #Reward: $20,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest. If you have information, contact law enforcement immediately.

#EduardoClemente #Wanted #TipTuesday

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On November 1, 2010, #RobertaMiller was found shot and killed inside her Gilford, #NewHampshire home. She is believed to have been killed on October 31. Investigators found no signs of forced entry. Her homicide remains open. Investigators continue to offer a reward. #TipTuesday #NHUnsolved #Reward

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The disappearance of Catherine “Cathy” Lique began in Barstow, #California shortly before Thanksgiving 2003. Authorities located her remains near a Death Valley mining road in 2008, and she was identified the following year. Investigators are treating her death as a homicide. Her case remains unresolved. #TipTuesday #CatherineLique

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On May 13, 2008, #ImanCannon was found shot behind 2521 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy near Club Crucial in #Atlanta, #Georgia. Open-mic nights at the venue were part of his routine. Authorities have not announced any arrests. Anyone with information is urged to contact Atlanta PD or Crime Stoppers. #TipTuesday #Reward

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A tragic discovery was made on Jan 6, 2023 when #JasonMarous was found deceased in his vehicle outside his Fort Lauderdale, #Florida home. Video evidence shows a masked individual wearing a beanie near the scene. No one has been charged in connection with his death. Those closest to Jason continue advocating for answers. #TipTuesday #Reward

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The 2017 killing of #ArmaniDanteMorgan in Dallas, #Texas remains unsolved. His family remains committed to keeping pressure on those responsible. Please help by sharing Armani’s flyer and LinkTree to ensure his story is not forgotten: 🔗 https://t.co/XvGD8jCdmg Awareness can make a difference in unresolved cases. Justice for Armani remains the goal. #TipTuesday

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On Aug 30, 2015, #DeniseRobert lost her life after being shot during her weekly walk in Manchester, #NewHampshire. Neighbors told police they heard shots and observed a red pickup truck departing the area. Authorities are seeking information about the driver. Anyone with information can call 603-624-4040 or visit https://t.co/udvHFByxdK. #TipTuesday #NHUnsolved #Reward

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On Sept 6, 2018, investigators recovered a washer and dryer from a pond in Grafton, #NewHampshire containing the remains of #TrishHaynes. Investigators continue to seek answers. Tips can be reported to NH State Police at 603-223-4381. #TipTuesday #NHUnsolved

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#KatieFerguson remains missing and #AdamAviles Jr has been named a PERSON OF INTEREST. Katie disappeared after being last seen in central #Arkansas on October 8, 2023. Please call the Park County Sheriff’s Office with any information at 307-527-8700. #TipTuesday

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The CT River Valley region of NH and VT was terrorized by a serial killer throughout the 1980s. Investigators have linked 7 victims and one survivor to these crimes. Tips can be reported by calling 603-271-2663. #TipTuesday #NHUnsolved #NewHampshire #Vermont

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Authorities are seeking information on "Katie" #KathrynBaldwin. Law enforcement is seeking Baldwin in connection with a felony child custody interference warrant involving #AvaGraceBaldwin. after disappearing from San Antonio, #Texas with Ava Grace in Sept 2015. #TipTuesday

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In early December 1978, #TheresaCorley disappeared near her home. Several days later, her body was recovered near route 495 in Bellingham, #Massachusetts. Her murder remains unsolved. Anyone with information is urged to contact Norfolk County DA at 781-830-4800. #TipTuesday