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Gary Lewis

Jim/ArdWrknTrk Is Missing - Anyone Heard From Him?

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Several of you have reached out to me because you've missed Jim. As have I.

Jim's last post was on Sept 18th. I've called him and had to leave a voice message. I've texted him, with no response. And I've emailed him, as have some of you. In the morning I'll put a card in the mail to him in the hope that I can reach him.

But if any of you know anything about his whereabouts please let us know.

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85lebaront2

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I just sent him a message too. This is strange, he's usually active from very early each day. He has a sister in Philly, but I have no idea of her name or how to reach her.

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Gary Lewis

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Yes, it is strange. And worrying. He's on my prayer list and I know others that are praying for him as well. Lots of people have been asking about him.

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salans7

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That's not good if he isn't answering anything. When/Should we escalate this into a well-being check? I don't remember his story and whether he lives alone or not, and whether he has anybody that would check on him locally.

Gary Lewis

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I'm pretty sure he lives alone. But I don't know if he has anyone locally that would check on him.

How do we go about doing a well-being check?

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salans7

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You request one through local law enforcement in his area. You basically explain the situation, give them the address, and they will send an officer or two out to verify his status. It is an absolute last ditch effort when you have exhausted all other possible options as some people may not be receptive to a well-being check. But it's one of those things where if something were to happen to him, you'll wish that you had done more.

Vic Roma

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+1 this. It’s a tolerable outcome when you apologize for acting on your concern, than the potentially devastating alternative.

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86 1/2 Brutus

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I'm praying he will be ok, we made friends on here and i really do miss him

Nick and George
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Gary Lewis

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In reply to this post by Vic Roma

Guys - I don't know. We are 9 days from his last post. Does that make it time for a well-being check? I'd sure hate to send them out and Jim not like it. But if you think I should I can call tomorrow and ask.

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Rembrant

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I checked FTE for the heck of it, and he hadn't posted on there since June.

I checked the member map, and there's not really anybody even close to him geographically that could swing by and see if the truck is in the driveway.

Strange for him to not be on here for over a week.

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86 1/2 Brutus

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I just find it odd, its been well over a week and he is usually on here in the morning and evening time. but with the not answering the phone or texts. Not even anything about the truck show, and you know him, he wouldn't miss that. I think maybe you should Gary. If he gets upset with us, which I would hope he wouldn't, he will get over it. From my understanding, he is byhimself, if i had a way, i'd go check on him

Nick and George
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Owned since new

salans7

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Gary, you mentioned sending a letter. Let's see where that goes first. If you get no response from that, then I think it may be a good idea to do a well-being.

Machspeed

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I too am missing him and praying for his well being. We are not the same without him. If we just do the letter, thinking send it such that it has to be signed for. We should be able to track it. Thanks for posting this, Jim.

John

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86 1/2 Brutus

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Hey, thats not a bad idea, send a certified letter, that way we can get the info quicker.

Nick and George
1986 1/2 F150 XLT Lariat 4X2 300 Six - C6 - 3:08 in a 8.8 - Fully Loaded - 8 Foot Box
Owned since new

Gary Lewis

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John - Good idea about tracking it. I'll get it off in the morning.

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Frank Wyatt

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I shot him an e-mail myself and am praying that all is well with Jim and we will hear from him soon.

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In reply to this post by Gary Lewis

Gary, how long has it been since your e-mail and phone/text attempts to reach him? Nine days is a long silence and the lack of response is extremely concerning. It could be that something happened to his phone, but if he usually uses a computer for the forum and e-mail it still wouldn’t explain it. Hopefully he is just out of town and offline, but I’m worried 😟

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Gary Lewis

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My text attempt was on Monday the 21st, a week ago, and only 3 days from his last post. My calls were on Thursday the 24th. Don't remember when I emailed, but I know several others have as well. And I sent another text yesterday.

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85lebaront2

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I sent him a text yesterday at 4:30 PM EDT, no evidence he's read it.

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Gary Lewis

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I think he uses an Android phone and I use an iPhone. And iPhones don't get delivery status notifications from Androids. But what phone do you use, Bill?

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