11/26/05 Sundays of Hope

This is the second of an ongoing weekly feature in which we ask your participation. Please see last week's installment for the history behind Sundays of Hope.

http://voice4themissing.blogspot.com/2005/11/111905-introducing-sundays-of-hope.html

This week's Sundays of Hope campaign (Week of 11/27 through 12/3) is Thomas Amburn of Columbus, NC.

Here is Thomas' information:

Name: Thomas Lee Amburn
Classification: Endangered Missing Adult
Alias / Nickname: Tom, Tommy
Date of Birth: October 12, 1952
Date Missing: April 19, 2004
From City/State: Columbus, NC
Missing From (Country): USA
Age at Time of Disapperance: 51
Gender: Male
Race: White
Height: 68 inches
Weight: 241 pounds
Hair Color: Lt. Brown
Hair (Other): With graying.
Eye Color: Brown
Complexion: Medium

Identifying Characteristics: Brown spot on left cheek, large scar down front of abdomen, scar on right side, scars on both knees, large mole on right shoulder blade, mole on neck at hairline.

Clothing: Light gray T-shirt, dark gray pants, white athletic shoes. Jewelry: Yellow gold "Timex" digital watch.

Circumstances of Disappearance: Unknown. Thomas was last seen between 9:10am and 12:45pm at his residence in the vicinity of the 2400 block of Houston Rd. in Columbus, NC. He may have gone for a hike on the mountain behind his residence. Thomas is diabetic.

Investigative Agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office Phone: (828) 894-3001

Printable poster: http://www.projectjason.org/18wheel/18WheelAngel_ThomasAmburn.pdf

Thomas left behind a loving wife, Deborah. She is facing her 2nd holiday season without her husband. Thomas and Deborah have a great love for each other.

Several searches have taken place in the mountains behind their home, but without success. There are no leads in the case at this time.