With a heavy heart, I announce that Grandpa has passed away.   We received word today from a regretful Detective Barclay Wilt of the Cowley County Sheriff Department that Grandpa was found in a corn field a mile or so west of where his truck was found.   Grandpa was found by a farmer that was harvesting the corn.   I don't have any more information at this time.

Detective Wilt was extremely apologetic to my family that he wasn't able to bring Grandpa home to us sooner, but I want to publicly express our overflowing gratitude to Detective Wilt for his kindness and diligence during the 25 difficult days we have been looking for Grandpa.   That gratitude also extends to the many other people;  law enforcement officers, trackers, good Samaritans, friends and neighbors, that have tirelessly labored to bring Grandpa home.

I also want to thank everyone for the countless emails, comments and messages we have received from all over the world.   We have all felt the sustaining force of those cumulative thoughts and prayers on our behalf.

"Thank you" is just too short a phrase.