Gerry and Kate McCann reveal the reasons why they miss Maddie.

[Mr Gray]

People are entitled to their own views and opinions Alfred and that is one reason why thousands read this forum every day.   As you well know, the view is still held by many that Madeleine's parents were involved in her disappearance so rightly consider press articles like that in the Mirror with derision.

The only thing which unites most people is the need to find the truth, recover Madeleine and punish the guilty.

you say many John... I disagree...just a very, very small percentage of the population

[stephen25000]

What sort of person would choose to leave a negative comment under a post like that, or select the "dislike" button?

People who don't believe the mccanns and/or those who believe the list is a deliberate ploy to engage sympathy for a couple who are responsible for this case in the first instance.

[ShiningInLuz]

The people I have met on this topic, in person, invariably think the McCanns are up to their necks in it.  This does not mean the McCanns actually are up to their necks in it.  And it certainly doesn't mean I think the McCanns are up to their necks in it.  As is so happens, I don't think the McCanns are up to their necks in it.

I think John made a pertinent point in that there is much more to be revealed.  As to whether it will be ...

The original article tells us much about the McCann case, though I am sure most folks on here are abundantly aware of it already.

1) Take a story about multiple families with missing relatives.
2) Dump everyone else and make it a McCann story.
3) Listen to the cash register going ka-ching.

[Mr Gray]

The people I have met on this topic, in person, invariably think the McCanns are up to their necks in it.  This does not mean the McCanns actually are up to their necks in it.  And it certainly doesn't mean I think the McCanns are up to their necks in it.  As is so happens, I don't think the McCanns are up to their necks in it.

I think John made a pertinent point in that there is much more to be revealed.  As to whether it will be ...

The original article tells us much about the McCann case, though I am sure most folks on here are abundantly aware of it already.

1) Take a story about multiple families with missing relatives.
2) Dump everyone else and make it a McCann story.
3) Listen to the cash register going ka-ching.

are you in Portugal...that's hardly a representation of the uk public

[Alice Purjorick]

are you in Portugal...that's hardly a representation of the uk public

You cannot possibly know that.

[Mr Gray]

You cannot possibly know that.

the view of the Portuguese people is hardly representative of the uk public...what's wrong with that

[Admin]

Could we keep to the subject currently under discussion and refrain from making sniping comments.   Any further disruptive posting on this thread will attract sanctions.

If posters want to discuss ongoing support I have created a new thread.

www.miscarriageofjustice.co/index.php?topic=6765.msg286047#msg286047

[Montclair]

After reading this I couldn't help but note that the McCanns never once addressed themselves directly to Madeleine as all of the other families did in this initiative to their missing relatives. I didn't see her name either, it was "her". Their contribution seems as if it came from people who already knew that the  missing person was never coming back home

[mercury]

After reading this I couldn't help but note that the McCanns never once addressed themselves directly to Madeleine as all of the other families did in this initiative to their missing relatives. I didn't see her name either, it was "her". Their contribution seems as if it came from people who already knew that the  missing person was never coming back home

Thats a fair point and very noticeable in this latest report,  they very rarely did, twice iirc in all interviews/appeals, one in a xmas appeal and once when prompted to  by a journalist

[Alfred R Jones]

After reading this I couldn't help but note that the McCanns never once addressed themselves directly to Madeleine as all of the other families did in this initiative to their missing relatives. I didn't see her name either, it was "her". Their contribution seems as if it came from people who already knew that the  missing person was never coming back home

Do you have some examples of other tributes from families of missing relatives who have taken part in this initative please?

[faithlilly]

Do you have some examples of other tributes from families of missing relatives who have taken part in this initative please?

Thanks again to Pamalam.


http://www.gerrymccannsblogs.co.uk/Miss ... v_2015.htm

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1-PAUL CARTER
Missing since 2007
Age of disappearance -22
Location Portsmouth

“Every morning I pray for your return home, every night I pray it may be tomorrow”


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2-MATTHEW GREEN
Missing since: 2010
Age of disappearance: 26
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

“We love and miss you every minute of every day, its ache, a sadness, an emptiness that doesn’t ever go away”

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3-SHARRON JOSEPH
Missing since: 2008
Age of disappearance: 48
Location: Croydon, London

“Sharron I am missing you. I wonder that you haven’t called. Let us know you’re well and happy, Love Mum and Phillip”


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4-QUENTIN GOODWIN
Missing since: 1992
Age of disappearance: 18
Location: Titirangi, New Zealand

“Quentin has never seen our front door but if he was to walk in this Christmas, it would be the greatest moment for us all”


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5-REBBECCA CARR
Missing since: 2002
Age of disappearance: 22
Location: Gillingham, Kent

“We sit here with the door ajar, wishing upon the brightest star. Waiting for the phone to text. Hurry on home Bex xxx”


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6-MADELEINE MCCANN
Missing since: 2007
Age of disappearance: 3
Location: Praia Da Luz, Portugal
Her smile
Her laughter
Her eyes
Her dimples
Her sense of humour
Her smartness
Her imitations of people and characters
Her voice, her ‘chat’
Her company
That knowing look
Her singing
Styling her hair
Chasing her round the garden
Sharing her excitement in the run-up to Christmas
Sharing anything
Spoiling her on her birthday
Shopping with her
Going to a cafe with her
Holding her, hugging her, kissing the top of her head
Lying next to her
Our complete family of five
Everything
We miss her



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7-MARY FLANAGAN
Missing since: 1959
Age of disappearance: 16
Location: Newham, London

“Mary these words are short and sweet; we would love you to make contact to make our lives complete. Love Eileen, Kevin and Brenda”

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8-THOMAS MOORE
Missing since: 2003
Age of disappearance: 31
Location: Brentford, London

“Our thoughts are with Tom every day – we wonder were he is and we pray that one day he will come back to us, The “not knowing” can sometimes be worse than anything”

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9- ANTHONY STAMMERS

Missing since: 2012
Age of disappearance: 27
Location: Colchester, Essex

“We love and miss you Ant today and every day, please get in touch somehow to let us know you’re safe and well. Love from is all, Mum, Dad, Cathy, James and Nana”

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10-LEE BOXELL
Missing since: 1988
Age of disappearance: 15
Location: Sutton, London

“Where are you now?
Are you safe and well?
Maybe tomorrow we’ll wake up and find you”

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11- TREVOR O’DONNELL
Missing since: 1994
Age of disappearance: 23
Location: Canterbury, Kent

“Trevor Patrick O’Donnell 1970-? Called Patrick. Tall, blue-eyed, slim but strong. Likes physics and art and adored by all his family x”


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12- JAMES MOODIE
Missing since: 1998
Age of disappearance: 30
Location: Faversham, Kent

“James please get in touch. We would just love to hear from you.
We miss you every day”

[mercury]

Oh how funny, my post giving the link and quote from faithlilly was deleted by eleanor...is it because I added that alfred didnt read all the posts thoroughly?

[ShiningInLuz]

are you in Portugal...that's hardly a representation of the uk public

True.

Since the thread title is not restricted to the UK public - irrelevant.

Since the disappearance occurred in Portugal - oh dear.

Since I have just been reading the posts about "the Algarve is cheesed off with Maddie stories", news dated May 2009 highlighting the problem with a lack of local support - oh dear.

Here's a simple thought.  A large part of the solution to what happened to Madeleine lies in the Algarve, particularly in Luz.  Getting such people on board is relevant.

[slartibartfast]

Here's a simple thought.  A large part of the solution to what happened to Madeleine lies in the Algarve, particularly in Luz.  Getting such people on board is relevant.

Especially if you are trying to find out what happened.

[Mr Gray]

True.

Since the thread title is not restricted to the UK public - irrelevant.

Since the disappearance occurred in Portugal - oh dear.

Since I have just been reading the posts about "the Algarve is cheesed off with Maddie stories", news dated May 2009 highlighting the problem with a lack of local support - oh dear.

Here's a simple thought.  A large part of the solution to what happened to Madeleine lies in the Algarve, particularly in Luz.  Getting such people on board is relevant.

from what you are saying the mccanns have little support in Portugal...I don't think its possible after all this time to change things