Madeleine Mc Cann’s Disappearance
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Have you seen this toddler
Due to an offensive comment recieved yesterday I have decided to close the comments for this entry.
This is a photoblog entry with a difference, and one I hope fellow photobloggers may take up. The reason I feel this should happen is because as bloggers and even more importantly photo bloggers we attract views on a daily basis from all around the world, which is exactly what the Mc Cann family need right now.
For those that are unaware of the story, I have taken this quote from True Crime Blog UK, where it was first posted.
Kate and Gerry McCann from Leicestershire took their 4-year-old daughter Madeleine (pictured) with them on holiday to Portugal. The family were staying at the Mark Warner Ocean Club Summer Beach Resort in Praia da Luz on the Algarve.
On the 3rd May 2007 Kate and Gerry went for a meal at a tapas restaurant, checking on Madeleine in their nearby apartment every half hour or so. When they returned at around 9:45pm GMT, a window was open and Madeleine was gone. Staff and guests searched the holiday complex into the early hours of the morning, but failed to find the missing toddler.
So 2 weeks on nothing more has really come from the police investigation in Portugal, or at least under Portuguese law they cannot disclose much, so the family have appealed for people to spread the word across the globe. One of the other reasons why photoblogs may be of help is due to the fact that, if she was abducted, one thing the abductor would be unable to change would be Madeleines distinctive right eye, where the pupil runs into the blue-green iris.
This quote from sky news
It is this distinguishing mark that will identify Madeleine to those on the lookout for her, according to aunt and uncle John and Diane McCann.
This number 0800 555 111 is for people phoning from within the UK who may have information.
If you are dialling from outside the UK then phone 0044 1883 731 336
The McCann family have launched their own website,
It contains details of how to contribute to the fighting fund they have set up.
You can access www.findmadeleine.com by clicking here.
I am not going to post any photos over the weekend possibly even longer to ensure that people visiting see this message, and if you are a fellow photoblogger or blogger of any description, I urge you to please post something like I have to get the message out there (I do know pleanty have already), I fluctuate between 58 and 68 readers but I do know some of the people visiting attract a much larger readership, well into the hundreds, you are the people this family need at the moment for help.
Photography says:
Very good use for your blog. More people should do this….hope they find her.
Anonymous says:
I feel deeply for the mc cann’s i have been keeping up to date with the search for madeleine through sky news were they had a slot all day and night dedected to the case but now i find it is not there any more and i feel worried does this mean the media are starting to play down the case if so this is very sad. madeleine should be on are tv screans every day, not every one has a computer or use of the internet so if they are not being reminded of her people will forget and stop looking for her . i hope she is found safe and well and soon . i pray to st jude for her safe return and for her mum and dad to be given the strenght to keep going .
Anonymous says:
Do hope by all my heart the little Madeleine will be soon back with her parents.
Pray a lot for safe return, let’s all pray to The Lord to bring the girl safely back.
May The Lord keep Madeleine and the parents in His shadow, that nobody can harm the little one!
anonyous says:
i have a child of my own i cant even think what her family are going through every night childwho is only 3 pray for her safe return
anonymous says:
i cant even know what the mccann family are going through i also have a daughter and under stand how you might feel we pray every night that who ever has madeleine gives her back to her family please help us keep our childern safe
McAWilliams says:
Thanks for the comments one and all. I am a bit worried myself as a new parent that this is starting to leave the media, but I am hoping it shall continue to be in peoples minds.
annie medlock says:
i am in germany..i will look into each of the girl eyes …hope it will help…
I AM THINKING ABT U MADDIE…hey abductor! what u did this????
Anonymous says:
hi gerry and kate i have been watching the news since the tragic story went out. I cant tell you how sorry i really am.I hope she turns up.She seams like such a great little girl.I cant do much since i am only a school girl myyself. Me and my friends are trying to raise money for her.I am sure the twins cant wait 2 c there big sister again.Remember Jesus was lost and Jesus was found. just keep thinking possitive. XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxX
anonymous says:
another new week and still no word a lost child a family tormented . i dont know you but having a child my self i share your pain for every day i hope for madeleine to be brought back safely to you please dont loose hope. evrey day is anew one and hopefully it brings better news than the last one.i live in ireland and ever one is keeping a close look for madeleine here as you never know? all my feelings as a mother are with you kate and jerry and family. with hope brings you back together as one again
neka says:
Say a Prayer everyday And GOD will take the pain away! I pray for her safe return.
c says:
kate and Gerry me siento devastada por esta horrible noticia por favor no dejen de buscarla no permitan q esta historia de horror pase sin encontrar a Maddy lamento no tengo palabras para apoyarles solo se q mi corazon siente dolor al ver la foto de la hermosa bebe lo lamento lo siento lo siento mucho me duele saber q esto paso yo soy madre y me duele he llorado pensndo en esto lo siento.
bonnie asdourian says:
has any one investigated the person or persons at the resort with knowledge that the mccanns refused a sitter @ the resort that person would have known that those kids would’ve been unattended? Just a thought even if already asked our prayers are with madeline
MONICA says:
I feel deeply sorry for Madeleine and her family.I have a three-year-old toddler who looks like her and wherever I am, I find people looking at her eyes.It can be a bit uncomfortable but at least,it means that many people out there care about Madeleine.
wayne humphries says:
To the family of little maddie prayers go out to you and everyone around you and everyone should pray for little maddie religeous or not for she is the one that needs our prayers and thoughts for her safe return to her family. I can’t even start to imagine what it would be like for the family. To everyone around the world never give up. wayne.
Amanda says:
ALL WHO CAN HELP, HELP IF YOU CANT PRAY FOR HER SAFE RETURN IF EVERYONE TOOK TIME TO DO A LITTLE, TO SEARCH A PLACE WE COULD FIND HER LETS GET HER HOME
chris says:
we have twin girls and i worry about them every day ! i can only imagine how you must be feeling ,i am thinking and praying for her every day !
anonymous says:
very sad that a little girl should be taken like this, but the parents should have never left them alone, let this be a lesson to all parents.
claire waters says:
No innocent child, free of sin, deserves the unknown fate of Madeleine mcCann. My heart bleeds for that dear unblemished child,torn from the heart of her family. A catholic mother of two daughters myself I cannot even contemplate the pain and anguish of her parents Gerry and Kate.
I truly believe that they saw no wrong in their actions when leaving their babies alone in the apartment. The outcome was a one in a million possibility.
Gerry and Kate are good devout people who love their children,I imagine, more than life itself.
But here is a lesson for every parent. The sunshine and the happy relaxed atmosphere of our holiday destinations do not alter the basic responsibilties of being a parent. When at home would you leave your 3 children under 4, in the house alone, for an evening whilst you visited the local restaurant ? Would you leave them alone in the house for half an hour whist you had a cup of coffee with a neighbour?
If you think it might be ok to go out and leave your toddlers, as long as you check on them every half an hour, can you tell me what you would be checking for?
Would it be to see if they had fallen out of bed, or were being sick, or crying because they were afraid of the dark , or because they just needed to know that you were still there.
If you were in the house with your children you would hear and know these things and be able to respond appropriately.
Gerry and Kate McCann should have been at “home” with their children if only for these basic needs.
Madeleine mc Cann deserved better than to be left in this vunerable position in the bad bad world that we live in.
God help you sweet baby
Felipe says:
That is why I do not believe in GOD.
Where is GOD right now?
Can HE show his strengh over the miserables now?
paul stark says:
hello mr and mrs mc cann we so hope that you both find your daughter very soon i am an ex part time police officer in cheshire.
we have a five year old boy named bradley and we feel for you all terribly and we wish we could do more for you all we will keep intouch with you we live in middlewich cheshire and we pray for you every day please try and be strong easy for me to say we wil keep listening love to you all and god bless from paul and jakki ++++
Aylana says:
To Gerry and Kate our Prayers are with you both and your family at this time.
Have you considered doing what is known as “A Prayer Treatment”
I have found this kind of prayer to be very useful ! I would be glad to fwd you more info on the above if you so request !
Aylana !
With Blessings and love from Ireland.
Natalie Leck says:
Hello Mr.and Mrs.Mc.Cann
My name is Natalie and i am 13 i am very touched by the loss of you daughter, i have made a poster and am going to stick it up outside Allerton Libary. I am sooo sorry she was taken and wish that she will come back soon all my friends are sad of the disapperence of your daughter she will always be a part of my heart no matter what.
Love and all blessings.
Natalie Leck says:
Hello Mr.and Mrs.Mc.Cann
My name is Natalie and i am 13 i am very touched by the loss of you daughter, i have made a poster and am going to stick it up outside Allerton Libary. I am sooo sorry she was taken and wish that she will come back soon all my friends are sad of the disapperence of your daughter she will always be a part of my heart no matter what.
Love and all blessings.
elsie van vuuren says:
I wish to add my sincerest prayers to the parents’ pledge for Madelein’s safe return – we MUST BELIEVE THAT WE PRAY TO A GOD OF MIRACLES.
Bless you all
Will keep on praying
Kindest regards
Elsie
sinead says:
I am amazed at how people can use the internet and this is one of those times i wish i could do more i hope that this message gets out to more people and the child is found safe and unharmed good luck with this xx
Pat Davenport says:
I pray to god every day for madeleine’s safe return please let him answer our prayers.
janet says:
I cant get this child out of my mind as a mother of four I cant start to think how I would react if this had happened to me. I pray for her safe return to her loving family. The lord is my shepherd.
Pat says:
Is there a god? I am a devout catholic and cannot understand why all our prayers are not being answered if there is a god he must be a very cruel one to put madeleine and her parents through this awful torment. My thoughts are with you Kate and Gerry, I just hope my faith holds out.
Anonymous says:
Please let there be a happy end to all this. We are all praying for Madeleine and her safe return. God is watching over you all, God bless you all x
Anonymous says:
It’s no good for people to blame God for what’s happened and that all the prayers haven’t been answered! The one’s who should be blaming themselves, should be the parents, those children shouldn’t have been left by themselves for any reason!! I am truly sorry that the McCanns have lost their daughter, but they should have looked after her better. I watch the news all the time and feel that the parents are the reason for the situation. Not only did they leave their daughter alone but they selfishly left their other chidren alone as well while they went out to eat!!! Haven’t they heard of child minders, as I recall there was a service for baby sitting at the Hotel they were staying at. I pray that Madeliene is found safe and sound, but when that does happen, the parents should still feel entirely to blame!!! And hopefully questions we all have will be answered…..
karen says:
There are times in the day that have to stand still and think what on earth are you thinking and I almost want to transmit some of my strength to you and your family . As a mother I am sure this is recpricated time and time again with other families feeling the same. I know exactly where you are and having visisted very often Luz I feel sad that such a beautiful place could harbour such tradergy. I feel helpless but tonight I give you some of my strength in hope that you get a little more strength to face another day without your beloved little girl. God help you and bring your baby back where she belongs. I am back in Lagos and Luz in August I will make a point of visiting the church and I hope it is to rejoice and celebrate her comming home God Bless.xxx