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 Jaryd Atadero |
The search continues for little Jaryd Atadero, who has been missing since October 2, 1999. Three years old at the time, he disappeared while on a hike with friends on the Big South Trail in Poudre Canyon, CO.
There has been no sign of Jaryd since.
Jaryd’s grandfather, Alphonzo Atadero, is a retired employee of the North Las Vegas, NV, Adult Rehabilitation Program. He explained that no trace of Jaryd–“no clothing, nothing”–has ever been found in this well-traveled recreation area, which is a rugged spot off a winding road about 50 miles east of Ft. Collins.
In the midst of the uncertainty of Jaryd’s whereabouts, his presence will remain on the trail from which he disappeared: it has been renamed the “Jaryd Atadero Trail” in association with a trail safety bill that was signed into law on October 19, 2000. The trail will be dedicated sometime this summer.
Alphonzo has donated his retirement fund of $8000 to aid in continuing the search
for Jaryd. A fund has been set up to keep Jaryd’s search alive. Donations may be sent to TFC National Bank, c/o Jaryd Atadero Legacy Fund, 5400 S. Wadsworth, CO 80123.
Anyone with information about Jaryd’s whereabouts should contact:
Larimer County Sheriff’s office 970-498-5141
Jaryd’s father, Allyn, reports more information is available on the website: www.claimthevictory.com/jaryd.htm
 The Ft. Collins, CO, corps sent a canteen to provide meals and suport to those searching for Jaryd. His grandfather, Alphonzo, is on the right. |
HE’S O.K.
WE JUST CAN’T FIND HIM
It was a Saturday morning
When you said Goodbye.
You had a smile on your face
And a twinkle in your eye.
Later on that day
When my friends came home
You weren’t with them
They left you up there alone.
I drove up the mountain,
I ran up the trail
I called out your name,
Hoping I wouldn’t fail.
Jaryd, my son,
I love you so much,
I want to hold you in my arms,
I want to feel your touch.
You may be lost and we might be miles apart,
But as long as I live
You will always be in my heart.
I love you, son!
Daddy
(Written by Jaryd’s father, Allyn)
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