Vietnam Vet Went Missing on Memorial Day

A Vietnam Veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart went missing on Memorial Day in Blue Lake. His family is concerned that he may be depressed. They hope that the community will help look for him.

Yesterday, Alan Gibbs age 68 went missing from his residence in Blue Lake. He was last seen by his neighbor heading towards Korbel down Railroad Avenue past the cemetery.

10418142_10152733336871577_2879559754641731104_n-1Gibbs left behind his keys, wallet, and phone, said his wife Jennifer McDonough. “He doesn’t have any money.”

McDonough has reported her husband missing to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. She and her son have searched the surrounding areas. “He’s 68 years old. He’s on foot. How far could he go?” she asked. “We scoured the immediate areas….We started looking probably two hours after he left,” McDonough explained.

“I don’t know if he hitchhiked out or if he is missing in the woods,” she worried.

The missing man is age 68.  He is about 6’1″ and weighs about 210 pounds. “He is bald and has a black and white beard and mustache,” said his wife. He doesn’t have any tattoos.

“He was last seen wearing black pants and a black tank top shirt,” she said.

If you have any information please contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445 7251.

UPDATE June 8: The missing man is wanted for sexually assaulting a child. See story here. 

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Bronco
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Bronco
7 years ago

Hopeful for a positive outcome. Depression is a bitch!

Sharrie Singmaster
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Sharrie Singmaster
7 years ago

Praying for a positive outcome

Bill
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Bill
7 years ago

Praying that he is found safe.
He’s my age. We could have been over there at the same time.

G-ma
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G-ma
7 years ago

Have they found him yet??

Jonna Mathews
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Jonna Mathews
7 years ago

Prayers

tamara
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tamara
7 years ago

Have they found him yet?

Liz
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Liz
7 years ago

I am hoping for an update… that he was found and will be OK.

Hillbilly
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Hillbilly
7 years ago

Has this man been found yet? Hope so.

Tamara Anderson
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Tamara Anderson
7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Thank you for the up date. He is a good friend of my deceased father Please let us know if you hear anything

Crescent city
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Crescent city
7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

I pray for the man and his family, how stressful this must be for everyone in this man’s life.

FBer
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FBer
7 years ago

They are looking for volunteer drone operator(s): Posted in Facebook group by Jennifer McDonough:

“Does anyone have a drone and time they would volunteer for a few days. My husband is missing and the area around is all forest and hills. I would feed you, gas money, whatever. Please help me find my husband.
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