Oregon, WI

Margie, I have been reading through this, and god bless that there are people out there that care.. it sounds like that you would do a better job of finding Amos if you were taking control of the search yourself with all the people that want to help, obviously the law enforcement is not helping and seem to be making things harder on you! I am so sorry that things are so rough on you right now.. My sister Kerry (who has wrote to you) is very concerned as I am, we want to help you!
We will find him, and bring him home safe...
Bless you, Cindy

Sun Prairie

Margie, I pray that Amos will come back to you soon. You are in my thoughts every day.

Ann

Fitchburg

I live very close to where your son lives. I am also a parent of 3. Please call if your going to have an organized search, or if I can do anything at all to help.
I have been following this story very close and have called the police dept. 3 times wondering if a search is going to be done. you really should contact an attorney to put a bite into Bates and his ineffective investigation. Call 835-2159 when you get a search going.

Oshkosh

I just want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. I hope that Amos will come home soon for you. I try to keep up with things over the internet, so I will keep looking for updates.

Madison

I've just learned a valuable lesson. Don't trust the local "traditional" print press. Now, you are thinking...duh; however, she came across as a person that cared about Amos and "just" wanted to tell people what a great person he is, plus I was told that publicity for Amos would be good. Now I'm wondering what that means, good for whom? Well, she twisted words, meanings, tone, and truths...and I'll leave it at that, except to say...never again. No one hurting from Amos' disappearnce alone needs to have extra hurt thrown in by the press.

Madison

Hi Kerry,

The packet for American's Most Wanted went out today. I have had it ready and sitting in my car since Monday, but I thought that maybe...this would be the week that Amos would come home.

Madison

Why isn't Amos listing on America's Most Wanted missing persons list? www.amw.com
Can I help?

Madison

Everyone who wants to help this family should call the Fitchburg Police department and complain to Chief Deputy Bates. IF it is true they don't have the "resources" for this case, they need to ask surrounding depts. to help-like Madison. AND, another way to help would be to call Madison Newspapers or any media outlet and suggest that a story/feature be done on this case--how the Fitchburg police dept. is not cooperating with the family and how help is needed.

My thoughts are prayers are with Amos and his family.

--An ordinary concerned citizen in the community.

Oregon, WI

Hello Margie, Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my email.. I am glad that you received it. I am so sorry to hear that things have been so hard for you. I don't understand the press, law enforcement, you are his mother and are in need of answers. Is there something that I can do to help? I have been unemployed since September and have been following this religiously, because it is so close to my home and I really just feel for you! Something has told me to offer as much help as I can, and I am here for you!
Please if there is anything I can do to help, please feel free to call.. 835-8846.
My blessings and prayers are with you.
Cindy

Taiwan

Amos, wherever you are, I hope to see you this summer when I come home to visit...and we can drink a beer at Big Falls with all the old Eau Claire crew.

A friend sent me this information about your disappearance. I am heartfelt that so many people are trying to help. When you read these messages, you will be proud of your family, friends and strangers that care so much about you. Thank you to everyone that is helping out!

Madison

In reply to Cindy's posting:

Hi Cindy,

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and volunteering to help. I am angry with Chief Deputy Bates. He controls the whole show. He has not told me "one" bit of information regarding the tips or leads...nothing. It is unheard of keeping the family in the complete dark for over a month. If I could fire him from this investigation...I absolutely would.

As far as volunteering goes. Yes, Jay Wilson told me that a lot of regular everyday people were calling the police station to volunteer for the search, though almost all the everyday regular people searching were Amos & my friends, not volunteers and the reason is, I believe due to what you stated in your entry. That the Fitchburg police never called any of you back to tell you come on down. We could have used volunteers outside our regular group so I don't know why Fitchburg police didn't call any of you. That is something that the press should call them on. The press should also press them on why the mother (me) has not been given any info. Even tips and leads that I have supplied them with (which have been many)..even those which would not be a secret to me they do not let me know if they ended up with a dead end on them or if it lead to something else.

I think what I would like most right now is for the press and everyday people to push Chief Bates. At the end of one of my usual "going nowhere fast" meetings with Chief Deputy Bates I said this, "Ok, can you at least tell me this simple thing?" Then I asked him a very vague simple question and his reply to me was "no comment."

Yes, that is what I am dealing with as a parent of a missing adult child.

Thank you so much for posting to Amos' guest book, I so appreciate your concern.

Chicago, IL

I will make copies and distribute in Chicago. Also, I'll be forwarding this web address to my family and friends.
Peace be with you...

Deerfield/Oregon

I too have followed this from the beginning.My families thoughts are with all of you..I think about this a lot. The entire thing is to strange not to!

This town is to small not to find answers! I have put out fliers.At one establishment,the Manager was very assuring that if he hears anything, Fitchburg PD would get a call.He wishes the family good luck.

My efforts in what ever capacity,will continue until this is resolved.I have much empathy for all of you missing your Son,Brother,Friend.My kid sister is about the same age..

I think it may be beneficial if someone put something together,basic facts and information about the case and air it on the government channel or local public access....through out Dane County.
Also, at the time of his disappearance did he have a beard or not? The differences in the two pictures is significant like night and day.

Would also like to see a spokesperson appointed for this family..This needs to stay fresh in the public eye..Some small,trivial information,which may seem insignificant to someone,will solve this case.
Take care
Sincerely
Dave Farwell

Oregon, WI

I have followed this story from the beginning, and I also have called Fitchburg Police Dept. to help in the search for Amos. I was never called to help. I don't live far from where Amos's residence is and I think about it all the time. I have a young daughter and I couldn't imagine what I would do if I lost her somehow. I am here to help and we are praying for him everyday to be at home safe and with his family. I also would like to point out that we need more updates on this.. I look everyday in the paper or the news and never hear anything. They need help.. make it known!
God Bless you and your family.

Mauston, WI

Our family has Amos & his family in our prayers. We pray that he will soon be safely home.

Madison,WI

To Amos's friends and family. I will keep you all in my prayers and that God may give you all strength at this hard time in your lives. Stay strong and pray everyday.

Monroe, WI

I'm praying and thinking of Amos, his family and friends. All involved with his search, stay as positive as possible, and keep up the hard work! May Amos return quickly and safely back where he belongs.

Monroe, WI

I'm praying and thinking of Amos, his family and friends. All involved with his search, stay as positive as possible, and keep up the hard work! May Amos return quickly and safely back where he belongs.

Madison,Wi

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May Amos be sent home soon.

Monona, WI

My family is praying for you all and the return of your son. People do not just vanish- somebody knows something. I have faith in God and in the police. It takes time sometimes, but they will close this case and find your son.

Madison

I pray for the safe and fast return of Amos. I, too, have notice the lack of media attention - what's up with that???

madison

I pray for a safe return of Amos, my thoughts are with you.

Madison,WI

Ask the Lord to give you strength when it feels as if you have lost it all. My prayers are with you.

Oregon

My thoughts and prayers are with Amos's family and friends.

In reading the messages I see that the media is willing to give this story more coverage. If there is any way that you can contact this reporter, please do! Getting the faces of missing people in the public eye is soooooo very important!!

I will keep Amos in my prayers.

Queens, NY

Amos has been a very good friend of mine for the past 8 years. There's absolutely no one on Earth that has the amount of good Karma and genuine being that Amos embodies. My positive thoughts and loving energy are with him and his family.

Madison, WI

I pray that Amos will be found safe and soon.

It troubles me to see how little attention this has gotten from the media. To stress how little it was, I live in Madison, was friends with Amos growing up and I just heard about this tragedy 2 weeks ago.
I hope everything turns out for the better.

Janesville

My thoughts and prayers are with you. This disapearance is so out of the ordinary. And comparing it to the Audrey Seiler case is repulsive. This is serious. What makes me ill is the fact that the Audrey Seiler case got so much coverage by the press and I have only heard bits and pieces about Amos every couple of days. We need to keep people informed on this one. We need to come together as a community and family and take care of this. Like Derk said "somebody somewhere knows something" lets find that somebody!! Post those flyers and keep talking!! We need to find him..

Madison

I'm a reporter at the Wisconsin State Journal. I wish I had more coverage of Amos' disappearance. But, despite my best efforts, his family and friends have not returned my messages for interviews. I'm resorting to posting online to request that anyone who knows Amos call me so I can do a bigger story on his disappearance. Particularly his family. I was at the scene the day the police were searching the fields and left my card with everyone I could find, but no one called me back. My phone number is 608-252-6143. Please call. I consider telling a person's story an essential part of motivating people to participate in searches. One thing that differentiated Audrey Seiler coverage and Amos Mortier coverage is the willingness of the family to talk to reporters.

Madison

Good luck with the ongoing search! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!

Madison, WI

What is so frustrating is the difference in coverage between Amos' disappearance and Audrey Seiler's "disappearance." Why is Amos' case not national news? I will do what I can to spread the word far and wide: Find Amos!

madison, wi

i have followed amos's tragic disappearance from the beginning. i pray that current news stories are not as bleak as reported. i will continue to pray for all family and friends of amos that he will return safely home. my thoughts are with all of you.

Dubuque,Iowa

My prayers are with you and your family. I hope Amos finds his way home soon. I have downloaded and will distribute some posters in my area, as you are not that far from me.
God Bless.

Fitchburg

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We live the next road over (Irish Ln.) and our son is the same age as Amos and also attends MATC, so this hits very close to our hearts. May God keep Amos safe until he is returned home to his loved ones.

Fitchburg

May God grant that Amos be returned to his loving mother soon. May he protect him until then, and strengthen and comfort his mother, sister and other family until then.

Madison, WI

My thoughts and prayers are with Amos, his family and friends. I wish you all the best during this difficult time, and that you can bring Amos home safely and soon! I have been spreading the word of his disappearance to friends and acquaintances, and I'm seeing more and more posters out! I hope all the efforts by everybody will help deliver him home safely!

Madison, WI

Don't give up...we will find him!! My heart is with you....

Madison, WI

I saw Amos's story on the news. I'm forwarding this link to everyone I know. God is with you Amos, your family and friends. We'll bring you home.

Madison

I am very sorry to hear that your son is missing. I will put him and your family on my prayer list. I pray the Lord will wrap his arms around all of you at this time to give you warmth, strength,hope and energy to keep going.

DeForest, WI

Someone, somewhere, knows something. Help find Amos!

DeForest, WI

"Reserved, introspective, compassionate, kind, generous, thoughtful, gentle, smart", these are the first words that come to mind when thinking of Amos. "The best person you could ever wish to have as a friend", as I keep quoting to everyone I speak to. I miss him dearly. A huge void has been left in my life, but at the same time he will never leave me, for I keep him here in my heart. Amos taught me so much, about so many things( personal, spiritual, or mundane), if there was ever anyone in my life whom I can say was touched by the divine, it was he. Again, I miss you, Amos.

Margie, If there's anything ever you need, don't hesitate to call.

Madison

I just saw this on the news, good luck with your search. I hope he is safe.

Madison, WI

My thoughts are with you. Will be helping to distribute flyers tomorrow.

Maryland

My thoughts and prayers are with Amos, his family and friends. My hope is Amos is found soon and returns home to his loved ones.

Columbus, Ohio

Any new informations on the disappearance of Amos? Any speculations? Anthing?

Still very interested and concerned.

Have put up lots of fliers.

Please, reply if there has been anything developing news/information/leads/anthing...

Thank you.

Let's keep hoping for the best.

madison, wi

Hi Margie,
Just wanted to let you know there's a link to this site on The Daily Page Forum (Isthmus's website) which gets a lot of traffic. And flyers seem to be popping up everywhere. Sending positive thoughts your way.
Love, carolyn

Tulsa

Sincere prayers and best wishes that your darling boy is found very, very soon and that you have him back home again. I am just a mom of a boy about his age heartbroken for your concern.

Meridian, MS

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