Madison, WI

Hi Jess,

Thank you so much for posting and offering to put up flyers in your area. Yes, Amos was sighted in NC in 2005 so help in your area is so welcomed.
Thanks for Aunt Sue, that is for sure…she too has been through and is going through a lot with her own son’s life that was cut short. It is very odd that we both are working in the same department but it has been very helpful for both of us because we both know what it is like having a missed son.

Thank you for your kind words and support and once again, we all appreciate your help and keeping Amos in your thoughts.

Jacksonville, NC

Hi Margie. I recieved an e-mail today from my Aunt Sue, whom you work with. She sent me the link to this website and mentioned that Amos was last seen somewhere in NC? This website touched me immensely and I can't imagine what you are going through. I will definitely put flyers up where I can, and maybe since I'm in NC as well, there will be a bigger chance he'll be spotted. You and your son are in my prayers. God bless you.

Madison, WI

Hi Eileen,

Thank you so much for posting, emailing me back, and understanding the frustration caused by local law enforcement when there is already pain we are all suffering not knowing why or how Amos disappeared from Lacy Rd.

The Fitchburg Police Department is messed up if they think a parent should be treated this way no matter what their reasons, because their reasons are not justified. The Fitchburg Police Department is arrogant and they do what they want.

So thank-you for understanding that and keeping Amos and all of us that love and miss Amos in your prayers. We appreciate that.

Philadelphia, PA

I'm so sorry to see that this situation has been going on so long with your son being missing. God Bless you and your family, and I will pray for Amos's safe return. Continue your good work with this website.
Eileen
http://psychicdet25.tripod.com/

Madison, WI

Hi Shauna,

Thank you so much for posting and telling us that you know Amos and his sister and are concerned for Amos’ welfare. It means a lot to us that you keep Amos in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you

Oshkosh

I am writing due to seeing a billboard with Amos' information while traveling to Middleton one day. I made my husband stop and I looked at the billboard for a long time. I believe Amos went to school with me in Spooner and if that's true than also his younger sister Seneca. I am sorry to hear about this. Since than I have kept him in my prayers, I have looked at this website and thought it was time to drop a note to say that I will continue to think of and pray for Amos until he returns to his family safely. My favorite quote I'd like to pass on to Amos' familly is this: "Faith is not knowing that God can, it's knowing that God will"! God will bring Amos home!

Madison, WI

Thank you Kat for your thoughtful post to Amos. I hope that he reaches out to your opened hand.

Madison, WI

Hi Sara,

Thank you for telling me that I am not alone. There are wonderful people like you and others that do keep Amos in their thoughts and keep hoping, as I do, for his safe return.

I am so happy that you noted on your post that you check the website frequently. I make changes that I feel are important to help find Amos and I hope that people return to see these changes and updates, just as you do.

I still feel very strongly that Amos will come home. I can’t explain my feeling, I just have it.

Amos coming home, a phone call, or email from Amos or someone that knows where Amos is...that would be the best present for me on Amos' birthday.

Hi Amos,

You don't know me, but I think of you and your family everyday & hope & pray for your safe return home.

My dear brother's birthday is Wednesday. So, my family and I will say a special wish for you too and another wish for you on Friday.

Know that if I can ever help you in any way, I will. Just email me. You deserve to have your life back Amos, with your family that loves you so dearly.

All of us will always keep that positive energy moving to bring you home, always.

Take care.

Madison

Happy Birthday, Amos! I have followed the search since the beginning and check this website quite often to see if there are any updates. I'm so sorry that things haven't worked out to bring Amos home yet. Hopefully all of us thinking about Amos will help. Many of us in Madison won't stop thinking about Amos until he his home...you are not alone, Margie!

Madison, WI

Hi Karyne,

I am so glad you posted to say that you knew Amos back in high school.

I appreciate you sharing how you feel about Amos and those memories. It is so surreal to everyone that knows Amos…this can’t be happening. I still shake my head in disbelief of the reality that Amos is missing.

I do not believe the police story that Amos disappeared because he is a homicide victim either, especially since they have not ever given me any proof of that.

I believe that they have not looked at obvious theories. I don’t believe they took into account the way the house, yard, and Gnosis were left. There are many clues that we all saw because we know Amos, but they wouldn’t take them seriously and instead jumped to conclusions instead of looking at the obvious at 5078 Lacy Rd.

Yes, it is all very frustrating, it’s beyond that…there isn’t a word to describe my frustration and anger with the FPD & Dane County Sheriff’s department because of their secret investigation.

Thank you again for the wonderful things you said about Amos and for your support and hope for his return…I am still hopeful as well.

Appleton

I was just checking in to see if anything knew had been discovered. I think about Amos alot. I lost contact with him after high school but he was a really good friend to me. He would do anything for me to make me happy and I hope he knows that I never took that for granted. He was such a good person and it makes me so sad that something like this could have happened to him. I can only hope that everything will turn out ok. I am glad that Amos has such great friends and loving family to keep fighting to find out what happened to him. It really sucks that you are having so many problems dealing with the police and news. It is a hard enough situation and that is just one more thing you shouldn't have to worry about.

Madison, WI

Hi Rebecca,

Thank you for posting, it is very good hearing from you and that you know people that know Amos. If any of your friends had class or talked to Amos on that Monday, November 8th could you please ask them if they would mind calling or emailing me? It would really help me to speak with them.

I would love to hear about the dreams that you had about Amos. If you find time, could you please email me (milut@mailbag.com) those dreams?

I’m not in a good way these days, and everyday gets harder and harder to get through, wondering where my son could be and thinking how could the FPD, if they have evidence, not show it to me. Obviously I don't believe that they do have any evidence, and I do believe that they need to state that fact publicly.

Anytime that I do speak with them, I am more than ever convinced that their theory is wrong, and I walk away feeling that what we believe is right; that Amos is alive and out there.

Thank you for being angry with me, it’s a lonely place to be trying to fight a police department alone.

All I know is that I miss and worry about Amos every waking hour. I need some answers and I don’t believe those answers will ever come from the FPD. Someone will befriend or recognize Amos and call me, or Amos will contact me.

Thank you so much for saying such wonderful things about my son and wishing him a Happy Birthday. Also thank you and your family for taking time to print and post bulletins. Bless you as well, Rebecca.

madison,wi

dear margie, what a horrible reality this is for u!i didnt know amos but knew some people who did from matc.ive had dreams of amos and often wonder if they ever mean anything.i think about how little help and answers u have gotten and it angers me also.amos looks very sweet and happy in his pictures and i pray u can some day c him soon! i will also print and post bulletins with my family.god bless and stay strong.he will be in our thoughts and prayers. Happy Birthday Amos!

Madison, WI

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you so much for posting with your words of support and hope. It helps me to know that people are still coming to the website and seeing Amos’ photos.

Yes, all I am asking for is information as to why Bates would say my son is a homicide victim. I am not making an outrageous request here, this is a request that any parent should get answered.

If Bates is so sure that Amos is a homicide victim then he should tell me why or publicly withdraw that statement.

Why would anyone believe Bates anymore? It has been a year and he has not brought forth any evidence to prove his statement, but most of the local media won't push for answers or real information from him.

Jennifer, you would do the same as I am doing, I'm really not strong at all but I just won’t give up looking for my son, with or without the FPD.

Texas

I can not imagine what you must be going through. My heart aches for you and I so wish there was something that could be done to give you answers. I have 3 sons and I really don't know what I would do if I was in your position. I will be praying for you and your family that Amos will come home safely and soon. It is obvisious that you are very strong. Keep the fight. God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!

Madison, WI

Hi Tandi,

Thank you so much for taking time to post.

Your words make me feel like you do understand, as close as possible, the way that I feel and what it is like trying to work with law enforcement.

5078 Lacy Rd. will never be out of my mind and it is comforting to know that you think about Amos whenever you drive by it.

Before the house was rented, I would go out there, just sit on the deck and think, and it felt right to be out there...I need to be out there and I currently miss not having access to that property.

When it wasn't rented I would return regularly to check the grounds for any clues that were overlooked and hope for a sign, not merely a wisp of a sign but a big fat neon sign saying HERE...here’s where Amos is or a video that starts playing out in my head of how Amos disappeared.

I need something, I need answers, and if the cops are sitting there with real answers not giving them to me then they stink. If they don't have answers then they should be human enough to say so.

Thank you again for posting your words of support, keeping Amos in your thoughts, and your hope for Amos’ quick and safe return home.

McFarland

Hi Margie
I have been following Amos's story from the very beginning. I live very close to Amos's Fitchburg home and drive by many times a week on my way to work. I think of him and you and the rest of his family. I have a 15 year old son and I just can't imagine what you must be going through. I have also experienced first hand the corrupt ways of our local law enforcement. Not to the degree that you have, but I can relate. Fortunately we have family and friends That we know we can trust and rely upon. I pray that Amos will make a safe return and that you will find peace. It's unfortunate that our local law enforcement cannot help you with this matter of finding Amos, but It sounds like you will find a way. I will keep you and Amos in my thoughts until he is home. Tandi

Madison, WI

Hi Tanya,

Thank you so much for posting and sharing your support, strength,
and hope.

I appreciate your words, and I will be replying to your email soon.

Madison, WI

Hi Cindy,

I appreciate you thinking about Amos, but please do not feel bad for me.

The truth will come out, Amos will have justice, and the world will come crashing down on the heads of certain persons.

I can't imagine what you are going through, but I hope that Amos will come home to you safely. Keep on truckin'.

Oregon

I will keep you and Amos in my thoughts until he safely returns home. I feel so bad for you, I sure wish there was something we could do for you.

Madison, WI

Hi Cindy,

Thank you so much for posting. I appreciate your support, concern, and the fact that you continue to keep Amos in your thoughts.

Oregon, WI

Margie, I am so sorry that you have been through such hell trying to find your son. I am praying for you and will keep praying for you! I also appreciate that you keep us posted on what is happening, when something is happening. God Bless you!
Cindy

Madison, WI

Hi Denny,

Thank you for posting. I am curious about your post. Would you be willing to elaborate on it? If not, that is fine or if you prefer to email me rather than post your follow-up, please do: milut@mailbag.com

Thank you

Luck never gives. it only lends.

Madison, WI

Hello Nicole and Christi,

Thank you both for posting on Amos’ website and sharing your thoughts, concerns, and hopes with us - I appreciate that so much.

Christi, I noticed that you are from Charlotte so I am assuming that is Charlotte, NC. Did you know that Amos wasn't even suppose to be in Madison, WI in the Fall of 2004? He had planned since the early Spring of 2004 that he would be moving to Asheville, NC to go to school. He had visited the city/state several times and had done a school tour (early summer 2004) and that was where he was headed and then for some reason, at the last minute, he decided to stay in Madison for one more winter.

Thank you both as well for keeping Amos alive in your thoughts because I still believe that Amos is out there.

The police still think that Amos is a homicide victim as they stated on April 13, 2005, yet as of today...I have not been told any real reason for that. No material/physical evidence has been told to me so I’m sticking with my gut instinct that Amos is alive because I don’t feel any other way than that.

I don’t like that law enforcement can state at a press conference that my son is a homicide victim and still to-date not present anything to me to allow them to make such a statement. Guess they have a carte blanche on saying whatever they want without having to give proof or substantial evidence to anyone outside the sea of blue, because they are law enforcement and well, they do what they want.

You are both so kind for being there for Amos and I know that he appreciates that as I do too.

Charlotte

Hello, I found this site from Non-prophets (Sage Francis) Forum. My heart goes out to you and all the best wishes and luck in finding your son.

Madison

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I don't know Amos or your family, but have been following his story and wanted to let you know that I am thinking of him. I would love to help out anyway that I can, please let me know if there is anything I can do. I have sent this website to all my friends and family to keep this story fresh in everyone's minds.

Madison, WI

Hello Polly,

I am so sorry and so saddened hearing about the loss of your son.

I understand and know your pain as you know mine. Thank you so much for sharing with us here on the website.

Yes Polly, it is very hard not knowing what state mentally and physically my son is in; knowing that he may be in pain and not being able to reach out to help him is horrible.

I appreciate so much that you continue to keep Amos in your thoughts. I will keep you and your son in my thoughts as well. Thank you

I just wanted to let you know that I keep thinking of Amos. I lost my son in Madison in February of 2003; he was found quickly, but he was not alive. That is why I keep thinking of Amos. It must be very hard not to know where he is.

Amos, I hope every day that you will find your way home to your family that loves you so dearly.

Madison, WI

Marcus, thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate them.

Good site good people Respect

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Amos,

You don't know me, but I believe you have talked to me before. I wish you would talk to me again. I wish you would let me help you.

Madison, WI

Hi Jessica,

Thank you so much for taking the time to post and to let us know that you are thinking of Amos and share our hope of finding him safe.

Madison, WI

Hi Phelicia,

I am so sorry about your mom missing, like with Pam, I am going to send you an email regarding your mom.

I hope the best for your situation as well and that your mother will be found safe and found soon. My thoughts are with you, your mom, and your entire family.

Thank you for posting. Take care, and try to stay strong and hopeful.

Madison, WI

Hi Cindy,

Thank you for taking the time to post your entry. We all appreciate your thoughts and prayers, even more so now that we have marked an entire year that Amos has been missing. Thank you

Madison, WI

Hi Kim,

Thank you for posting to Amos’ website, and thank you for coming over to me at the Inferno and introducing yourself.

The young deer in Amos' driveway is a beautiful thought for me and definitely was part of the mindset of the gathering at Lacy Rd. on November 8.

I'm glad that we had a chance to talk Tuesday night and please contact me anytime.

It was great meeting you and thank you for caring about my son.

Madison, WI

Hi Pam,

Thank you so much for posting your kind thoughts and sharing the fact that you know exactly what we are all going through.

I am so sorry for you, your brother and your entire family. I am going to email you more about that.

I couldn’t have expressed what you said any better about: the little things that end up showing the truth, someone knows something they may think is insignificant but may not be after all, and life. Thank you again.

Deerfield

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the hopes of finding Amos.

Milan,TN

Dear Amos mom, I'm so sorry to read about your son missing.My mom has been missing 1 yearand a month.She went missing under suspious circumstances.We all have to have support in finding our missing loved ones. I hope you can find peace soon because I really know how you feel. Not a moment in the day goes by that I don't think of my mother,best friend. May God bless you in your quest! You can email me if you ever need to chat! Maybe in some small way I can help make a difference. You and your family will be in my prayers as all of the missing in this world. Psalms 37 helps me everyday. Please read this if you haven't also John 14;14. Janie's daughter,
Phelicia

My thoughts and prayers for Amos and his family and friends.

Brooklyn

I drove by Amos's house today and there was a beautiful young deer in his driveway. Hope this will be a good sign for your vigil today.

Watertown, Wi.

I came home from work and looked at Channel 3 news on the web and I saw that Amos was still missing. From personal experience my heart goes out to you and I pray you soon will have closer to this. I had a brother missing and the out come wasnt good. I pray everyday that you find Amos alive and well. I wouldnt wish that kind of pain that I went through on anyone. Just keep the faith in your hearts and go with what you feel in there. If you have a gut feeling about something go with it and dont back down and you will find the answers you need. People dont know but something that may not seem like much could be the one little thing that brings him home. I keep you all in my thoughts everyday and know it will all be ok. And PLEASE if you are the one person out there that reads this and knows some little thing about Amos we all beg you to please let someone know so this family can move on and live life again.

Madison, WI

Hi Lisa,

Thank you for stopping back to Amos’ website to see updates. I appreciate that and your words of faith, hope, and support as well.

Lisa, I am not only frustrated but I’m also very exhausted but I have to keep moving forward. I don’t know what the police are doing, for all I know they are spinning their wheels.

I have to follow up on theories/leads that I get with the help of my PI to make sure what I think is important gets followed up on.

Yes Lisa, I speak with other parents and I have noticed that some have gut feelings that their children have indeed passed so I have to stick with my gut feelings that Amos is indeed alive.

I can mail you some flyers Lisa. Please email me your mailing address: milut@mailbag.com.

Thank you again.

Oshkosh WI

Hi Margie,,,I am so sorry that the LE is not helping you. I would be so darn frustrated right now I wouldnt know what to do. You would think that since you are his mom they would give you the information they have, if they have anything at all. I agree with you, I think that Amos is still alive. As a mother, I think you would know otherwise. Our motherly intuition is very strong. I dont have a printer here at home, but I would be more than willing to go around Oshkosh/Appleton area to hang flyers if anyone could get some to me. I have been following your story since it started. I have written once before. I pray every night for you and your family. God bless you and keep you safe and God bless Amos,,for we know he is out there.

Madison, WI

Hi Brent,

It is so, so good to hear from you Brent. I have emailed you a longer reply. Please let me know if you do not get that email.

I can feel the pain in your posting. I know Brent, we must all share our pain together on the 8th. That somehow, everyone's pain will turn into positive energy for Amos on that day. He has to call me, he will call me.

I hope very much that I will see you on November 8th and perhaps before.

Take care and we will talk soon.

Madison, WI

Hi Kim,

Thank you so much for your kind words for all of us and the family.

Amos missing is as surreal today as it was the first day that I got to Amos' and just ran out into the marsh running and yelling "Amos" over and over and over and nothing.

It has been a very hard year for everyone who loves and knows Amos because we just don't know what his condition may be?

Where are you Amos? Are you warm and dry? Are you fed? A parent's very worst nightmare as you can try to imagine.

Please try to stop by Lacy Rd or the Inferno so that we may chat a bit. I look forward to seeing you.

madison, wi

When I think of the last year (has it really been that long already?!?!?!) it all seems like a blur. It is not uncommon for me to feel as if it has all been a bad dream and I will still wake up and call Amos to tell him about how weird it all was. But, alas, that hasn't happened yet. For me the days run together and I just keep on trudging on. I deeply apologize to Margie for not keeping in contact more. This is something that I have never dealt with and it has caused me to kind of retreat into an isolated state. I will be at the night of hope, though, and hope I can catch up with you and all of those others that I haven't been the best at keeping up to date with as well. After a year, the whole situation is no clearer to me than when it all started. After a year, no answers have presented themselves to me and only more questions arise. After a year, I want my best friend back more than ever. Much love to a-dawg and all my friends and family.



b

madison, WI

Dear Margie,
I am so sorry that Amos is still missing. It hurts me that such a sweet and wonderful