It is twelve days ago today that a young man from these parts went missing. The timeless sky reflected in the water are part of the landscape he might still know as home. Concern is growing that he does not remember how to get back here. The small number of witness sightings since he disappeared speak of a man who seems confused and alone. It was meant to be a fun trip he had organised for his brother. With plans for meals, bars and drinks, a game of five-a-side football. He would not willingly abandon that. He would be in touch if he knew how to. If you are in Hamburg please look out for his face in the crowd.
wandering
a long way from home
snow is melting
© Xenia Tran
29 year old Inverness man Liam Colgan went missing in the early hours of 10th February 2018 during the stag-party he had organised for his brother Eamonn. There have been a few sightings of him since and witnesses describe seeing a man who looked lost and alone. It is possible he is suffering from memory loss. His family are close-knit and anxious to find him and bring him home. They all believe that he would have contacted them if he knew how to.
If you are in Germany and you recognise Liam from the photograph please contact Hamburg Police on 040 4286 56789.
In the UK, the Lucie Blackman Trust is helping with the investigation. If you have any mobile phone images where Liam may appear in the background or CCTV images please contact them via telephone 0800 098 8485 (freephone from the UK, from abroad please dial +44 800 098 8485).
Any information, however insignificant, may help to reunite him with his family and bring him home.
With love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photograph of Eivor and Pearl by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/2.8, 1/500 s, ISO 100.
Missing Poster created for sharing by Liam Colgan’s family with assistance from Police Hamburg.
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UPDATE ON MONDAY 23RD APRIL 2018:
It is with great sadness we share the news that the body of missing Inverness man Liam Colgan has been found in the river Elbe this morning. We want to thank all of you who offered help in sharing, retweeting and expressing your heartfelt thoughts. We have all been hoping for a better outcome. Our thoughts and prayers are with Liam’s family and friends at this difficult time.
My heart hurts for all involved. May Liam find his way safely home.
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Thank you for your kind words Steph – we have to remain hopeful xxx
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #13: Xenia Tran’s latest #haibun is also a missing person’s alert. Please help if you can!
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Thank you so much for the reblog Frank, much appreciated xxx
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My pleasure, Xenia!
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Ohh, so sorry. So sad. I do hope he turns up safe and as sound as possible. Thanks for being the kind of person who would, of course, blog about this.
Great respect here.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Kathie, we remain hopeful he will be found. There are many helping to make this happen 💜 xxx
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Oh, how very sad! My heart goes out to his family. Sounds as though he is still alive. I hope he is reunited with his family.
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Thank you Laurie, we remain hopeful 💖🍀 xxx
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It must be a terrible time for his family and friends. I hope Liam is found safe and sound 🙏🏽 💜 xxx
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Thank you Cathy, it has been an emotional rollercoaster for his family and we are still hopeful Liam will be found and receive all the help he needs 💜 xxx
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He’ll be in my thoughts and prayers xxx
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Hi Xenia. What a great help you are being to Liam and his family. I really home someone sees, helps and saves Liam and brings him home. Please let me know. Kim xx
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Thank you for your kind words Kim 💖 Poetry speaks to a different part of the brain and it may trigger a memory for someone. I also wanted to share beyond Twitter and the usual hashtags for the campaign, just in case it helps. I will keep you posted 💜 xxx
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Thank you Xenia.
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This is sad, and worrying. I’ve shared it on Twitter.
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Thank you for sharing Annabelle, we really appreciate it 💖 It is a very difficult time for the family and many people are helping and praying for a good outcome 💜 xxx
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Hoping Liam will be found…
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Thank you Jim, we are praying he will 👼💜
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This is heartbreaking 😦 I hope they find him soon!
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Thank you Sanaa, we are still hopefull xxx
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I hope someone finds him.
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Thank you Frank, there are two groups of volunteers searching again tomorrow xxx
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Oh, this was on the news, Xenia. How terrible for his friends and family, to not know where he is , how he is and whether they will ever see him again. I hope he is found soon, safe and sound.
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Thank you Kim, it is very difficult for everyone close to him. We continue to spread the word and hope he is found soon xxx
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How sad to be lost like that… I hope he finds his way back
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Thank you Björn, we truly hope he does.
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Very sad. Hope he is fine and not affected by weather. It is getting bad in Europe.
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Thank you dear Rupali, we hope he has somewhere to stay as the overnight temperatures in Hamburg are very cold at the moment xxx
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Yes it is. May God help him.
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So terribly terribly sad for all concerned. Much love to them, XXXXXXX
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Thank you Alison, they will appreciate that xxx
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This is a sad situation and I hope nothing bad happens to him. Hope he finds his way back. The snow is melting here too!
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Prayers for Liam’s safe journey home. I do hope they find him soon 🙏❤️
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Thank you for your kind words and prayers Dorinda – I do believe in the power of prayer and every prayer helps ☺💖 xxx
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A similar case here with a relative of my son’s wife. May both these young people find their way home safely on the wings of our prayers!
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I am so sorry to hear about your son’s wife missing relative Beverly. John Lordon from LordanArts.com has a YouTube channel called Brainscratch Searchlight where he features appeals for missing persons. He may be able to help the family spread the word. His video about Liam was very well put together. Like you, I hope both these young people are found safe and well 💜 xxx
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Oh, Xenia. I hope things turn out well and he is found soon.
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Thank you dear Lois, we hope so too. We continue to share information and we have asked our fellow dog walkers in Hamburg to keep an eye out too 💜 xxx
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So sad. I hope he’s found–and safe.
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Thank you dear Merril, we hope so too 💜
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How troubling. I hope he is found soon and unharmed.
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Thank you Janice, we hope so too 💜 xxx
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I get a sence of urgency, confusion, and concern. Hoping for a good outcome.
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Thank you Candy, you are right in picking that up. There is a lot of concern as the temperatures are dropping in Hamburg and everyone who knows Liam says he would have been in touch if he was able too. We continue to pray for a good outcome and I have asked our dog walking friends in Hamburg to keep an eye out too 💜 xxx
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I hope he will find his way home again. How terrible for his relatives as well – my thoughts to them all.
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Thank you for your kind words and thoughts Ann-Christine, we hope someone will recognise him and help bring him home 💜 xxx
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How troublng! I hope he turns up right away, but please let us know when you learn more. So good you’re using your blog to get the word out. ❤️🌞
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Thank you for your kind words and thoughts Shielagh, I will keep you posted 💜 xxx
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Thank you, Xenia. I reblogged and also posted on Twitter. It’s so frightening!
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Thank you so much Shielagh, it is frightening and the family are doing their best to hold it together. I really appreciate your help 💖 xxx
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Reblogged this on Shielagh and commented:
A friend posted this about a young man who is missing in Hamburg Germany. His family is very worried. Please read and share.
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Thank you so much for sharing Shielagh 💖 xxx
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Xenia – that is a horribly sad story! I’m so hopeful the man will be found, please keep us posted.
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Thank you dear Tina, I will keep you posted 💜 xxx
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I hope he is found soon. As a mom myself, I don’t know what I would do if one of my kids went missing.
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Thank you for your kind words LuAnne 💜 So many people are joining the search, sharing the appeal and are praying for his safe return. It is very hard on the family and at the same time they know they are not alone. They asked for help and the response has been heart-warming. Hopefully this will encourage anyone in a similar situation to ask for help too 💖 xxx
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Let us know what happens. I do not feel there is much I can do here in the US…
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Thank you so much LuAnne, we will keep you posted 💜 xxx
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Oh, Xenia! Such beautiful writing but such sadness. I hope Liam is found safe!
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Sascha, we hope so too! 💜 xxx
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I hope to hear good news.
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☺💖🤞 xxx
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This is such a sad story. I hope they find him soon. xx
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Thank you dear Amy, we hope so too 💜 xxx
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LosT aMoNg All sTones DancE oF LoVE
A PoTenTiaL FinD WiLL BRinG iN SonG
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Thank you Fred, that is beautiful 💜
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As always.. thanks
For your inspiring poetry and hope you and your Family.. including the Dogs of course are enjoying your weekend..😺🌈🙌
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Thank you Fred, a wonderful weekend to you too 🌞🙋♀️🐕
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;)!
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I meant..:)
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Poor man and poor family! I hope he finds his way back soon.
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Thank you Marina, we remain hopeful 💜
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Reblogged this on Whippet Wisdom – a Highland Journey and commented:
It is with great sadness we share the news that the body of missing Inverness man Liam Colgan has been found in the river Elbe this morning. We want to thank all of you who offered help in sharing, retweeting and expressing your heartfelt thoughts. We have all been hoping for a better outcome. Our thoughts and prayers are with Liam’s family at this difficult time.
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Very sad to read the news this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
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Thank you Helen, we had all hoped for a better outcome 💜 xxx
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My heart goes out to Liam’s family and friends, such a heart-breaking end to the mystery surrounding his disappearance…your poetry and words are beautiful tributes to a sweet soul.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Kimberlee. It was so heart-warming to see how many people gave freely of their time to try and find Liam and help the family and we have all been praying for a better outcome. We hope he is at peace now xxx
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I hope so, too…
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