Pt2: SOLVED Cold Case 16-YEARS Later (Donnie Messier)
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- Опубликовано: 27 окт 2022
- (Part 2 of 3) After locating Donnie Messier’s Red 1997 Ford F-150 pickup truck submerged and buried in the Winooski River - AWP lead diver Nick Rinn & guest diver "Down Under" Dan Prichard confirm it the vehicle and contact officials.
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Returning to this case with a fresh set of eyes along with new information from local volunteer and Norwich University Graduate Northfield, VT and NSW Candidate Mentor William McIntosh - AWP team members Nick Rinn and guest “Down Under” Dan Prichard revisit Donnie Messier’s 16 year old case after a 2021 search effort made by AWP founder Jared Leisek and team lead Doug Bishop.
This video series documents AWP’s detailed search efforts over the course of 3 days using advanced sonar technology to scan and identify targets of interest related to Donnie Messier’s vehicle.
As with all searches, this episode brings emphasis to AWP’s 5-Mile Search Strategy:
- Where were they last seen?
- Where did they live?
- Where did they work?
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CASE NOTES
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Donnie Messier
Missing Since: October 5th, 2006
Missing From: Waitsfield, Vermont
Sex: Male Height: Unknown Weight: Unknown
Race: White
Age: 34 years old
Case Description:
Messier was last seen at a party in Waitsfield, Vermont at 2:00 a.m. on October 15, 2006. He left the gathering driving his red 1997 Ford F-150 dual cab pickup truck and has never been heard from again.
The vehicle has the Vermont license plate number BGG890, a dual exhaust, a moon visor, a black tonneau cover, and the NASCAR numbers 27, 07 and 08 displayed in the rear window. A photograph of it is posted with this case summary. Since his disappearance, Messier's bank accounts, credit cards and cellular phone have been inactive.
Messier was reported missing on October 18, three days after he was last seen, after he missed two days of work at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters without calling in. His family described him as a hard worker and a "homeboy" who rarely traveled anywhere. The only out-of-state trip he had ever taken was in the fifth grade, when his father's work briefly took the family to Florida.
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It was my great honour to work with these great men, thank you to everyone who has supported me on this trip 🤿🇦🇺👍💙
Thank you, Dan, for coming all the way from Australia to help AWP and the families get answers. Best of luck to you in everything you do!
Dan, thank you for assisting Jared, Nick and Carson. You are a part of the crew now whenever you are able.
My heart hurts for Donnie’s family. AWP and Downunder Dan great resolution for this family. Thank you.
so proud to have a fellow Aussie there.
Fellow Aussie here and I’m looking forward to following your journeys and adventures down under 🇦🇺 😊
Because of these guys I have just followed you. From a fellow Aussie
The look in Carsons eyes when he said he thinks he's found him...my heart broke for him! You could just see, he was glad but crushed at the same time. I hope you guys all have good support networks besides each other, because dealing with death on this kind of level will catch up with you. Sadly I'm speaking from experience. You guys are amazing and you deserve the upmost respect for doing what you do! 🧡
I was just thinking the same exact thing when I saw him come up too. There would be such an emotional toll. There usually is in people who are doing heroic work such as the AWP team do. 💔.
#AngelsInBoats 😇 🚤😇
I know… I instantly teared up. Love these guys ❤️
Well said. 🙏🏻
The news said police found him. Ty, guys for searching. God bless and keep you all.
Like to see the new generation get in there .Lonewolf Canada 🇨🇦 A'HO Respect
as the cases build up for Nick, He has to make sure to never forget to trust his instinct. This is the second time we've seen him say "i'm not sure-i want to check again-i don't want to be wrong etc". He has incredible "spidey senses" and seems VERY locked on.
He's Very thorough but he definitely follows his intuition. They are all special to watch. Such an incredible team.
I wasn't sure about that guy when I first watched him, but damn now I am so impressed with him and love that guy. No homo...not that there's anything wrong with that.
I wonder if any of the maybe and then no so didnt dive were actually a yes like this one.
You shld always trust your gut instinct 👌
Yes
Can we please give a huge pat on the back to Carson. This kid is phenomenal. He has been with the team for awhile and has grown and learned so much and to see him have more interest in the diving role and overall is awesome. Sadly, he is the one to dive and find the vehicle but he did such a great job. Love and appreciation to the entire team because this family can now begin the healing process. Praying that God will guide them through the process and give them the love and support they desperately need in this moment.
Carson did an incredible job telling the family. He was compassionate and thorough with the information. Thank you Carson.
Yes, I have had to do this many times and it isn’t easy!
Carson, you are an amazing young man and I’m super proud that you’ve chosen to be a part of AWP! I nearly cried seeing the look on your face! AWP supporters care so much about all of you! We really feel a part of the AWP when you can trust us seeing your emotions. Each of you show your real emotions. So glad I can support you all! You’re all doing good things for these families, bittersweet, but very needed. Take care of each other!
Just want to applaud Carson for going into that cold water, into the unknown, with no protection. What a great heart and courageous spirit that young man has! Thank you, Carson!
Nice 👍
26 cold cases solved, 26 families that wouldn’t have answers, 26 people layed to rest because of these insanely hard working dudes!!!! Man y’all are amazing seriously warriors of Gods army. You have my respect fully and my hats off to you for being such persistent and courageous people! So many things have to happen for just one cold case to be resolved and your out here on the hunt for the toughest, coldest cases ever. Thank you for what you do fellas thank you…
Actually more than 26 laid to rest if you consider the children like with Samantha Hopper.
You people and your "warriors of Gods army" stuff is so creepy... 🙄
I can't get to 26...only 22...do they count cases they looked into that are now solved? Like Virginia Collier/Jolissa Fuentes?
@@lauramills4538 Kiely Rodni, Jed Hall, Dedrick Smith, Jimmy Amabile, Ralph Brown, Virginia Collier, Margaret Shupe Smith, Annie Lee Hampton, Stephanie Torres, Samantha Hopper and Baby Courtney Holt, Nadine Moses, Thomas Thornton, John Zarkowski, Richard Ritz, Tammy Goff, Antonio Amaro - Lopez, Charles Fluharty, Carey Mae Parker, Jeff Shepherd, Bill Simmons, Ethan Kazmerzak, Nicholas Allen, Timothy Robinson, Nathan Ashby
This case is 26
@@MetalMouth6963 Thank you! I guess I find it weird they count Virginia Collier, Jeff Shepherd and Charle Fluharty as they didn't actually find them! and VC wasn't even found underwater!
Carson, you did a great job delivering the news to Amy after you first found the truck. So respectful 🙏🏾 . Excited to hopefully see you in full dive gear on future cases. Great job guys. 👏🏾
News reporter got it wrong " tonight Police have found the truck " .
These guys are such a godsend
bringing closure to so many & doing it humbly with respect and lots of compassion
@natashab3412
Wait are you serious they said the police found it when it wasnt??
Carson is a gift to AWP. He is compassionate and works well with the team. Everyone involved in AWP are truly heroes. There are not enough words to express the gratitude y’all deserve. May God continue blessing the entire team (family). YALL are amazing. Thank you
I had a friend who was missing over 10 years, his remains were found in 2021. To get answers and see his wife finally move on was such a blessing.
Im sorry for you loss man
Carson, when you reached out and hugged one of Donnie's loved ones and said what you said, I lost it emotionally.
I could feel the pain and yet relief in a sense for all of you.
The work you all do is a God send to families. I hope AWP continues to grow and have more teams available across the country one day in the near future.
It’s amazing seeing Jared. I love how he takes a step back and lets the others learn and step into this.
Yes exactly👏
So true
He can't take everything on his shoulders, or he would break. A great leader knows how to delegate and work with a team.
Agreed! It is always nice to see Jared. He truly knows how to lead and let his team members lead as well. Jared you are so much appreciated. Yessss! Fist pump when you show up!
Jared's personality is sorely missed on the other AWP teams videos.
Loved having Carson being in front of the camera! His eyes are so expressive. Makes a good story teller.
Agreed! Great job Carson. Your delivery of the information to the family was gentle. Being young this must be difficult for you and everyone on the team. I know that you have great support from the team and family as you all are considered family to one another. Look forward to seeing you grow with AWP. Stay safe
@@MichaelaH2059 that is the problem, I'm 59 married and was thinking the same thing just before he got in the water 🙄
I just wanted to give a tremendous shout out of love and appreciation to Carson! I'm so glad you went down to check what you two were questioning. You're such an asset. I hope we see more of you!
I live right around the corner from this site. I drive on River Rd frequently in all types of weather. Most of the year, this road is slippery weather it’s icy or wet and muddy. It is VERY easy to slip and slide even with AWD. I have had frequent thoughts over the years about how easy it would be to accidentally drive into the river.
The Waterbury community is incredibly thankful for the AWP team and all of their hard work
Hello 👋
Carson, you are growing into quite the man. Filming, editing, diving with the very minimal of gear. Is there any thing that you can't do. So proud of you buddy.
Yes guys just said it all
This find speaks volumes to the importance of double checking and understanding what you’re looking at. AMAZING job Nick and Carson!
I'm extremely impressed with the family notification that you made, Carson. I find that to be the most difficult part of being a searcher. The whole crew always behaves with dignity, but Carson and Nick both have an amazing way of connecting with their families. Well done, all of you
I love how Jared tells the "pros" how to recover these vehicles. God Bless, y'all.
Carson is becoming a wonderful addition to the team. Like Jared he comes across as so sincere and caring, had me in tears. Well done team. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧
He should be a model.
@@gaylepothoff3420 I know.. He's gorgeous
He is a lovely person, he is beautiful on the inside too. Glad he hasn't wasted his time chasing fame and has decided to use his talents for the good of others
So sad. He went in there alone, died alone, and wasn't found for 16 years. May God rest his soul. I think now he will rest in peace. God job AWP ❤️
He was so close to home too
This young man is going to end up being a huge asset to the team, you can clearly see that. His thinking and determination to bring up SOMETHING, anything, to confirm the find and justify the work that would need to be done to bring it up was commendable. You guys are great, even after all these years, coming to terms with his final loss it so sad for everyone. It's a good thing, no doubt to know the truth and to give him a proper final resting place, but still, not easy. The teams compassion and understanding is impressive.
What is his name. He is very cute !
Thanks Nick,Jared,Dan and Carson and the team at AWP for bringing another lost soul home. May Donnie rest in peace knowing he was loved and not forgotten❤️
I really liked how Jared took over some filming and really made Carson a star of the episode.
The filming for this episode, Daniel and Carson, was outstanding. Carson, you always find interesting shots and ask/contribute to the team from your own, good perspective. Daniel, you told me that you had gotten great underwater footage and you were so right! Amazing! Thank you, Team, for helping to find Donnie's truck 💜
Thanks for your support 💙
Inspiring
My heart goes out to the family and Donnie. Thank you all for diligently helping to bring Donnie & answers home to his family. Thank you for Jared and his teams for making AWP for all of these dear families who need these chapters closed in their lives to heal.
Hello 👋 Dion 😊
I still get chills EVERY time they find the license plate. Thank you guys for what you are doing and helping so many families. Outstanding work by Carson and Nick for sticking around even though sonar och magnet was not clear👏🏻❤
That young guy who did the original dive did his due diligence. Mad respect!
Carson….I am so impressed by you!! What an amazing job!! I’m so very proud of you!!
SAME!!!!!
The way these guys interact with families is just amazing. I worked ER for 20 years, involved with many death notifications. These guys are phenomenal and you can just see they really connect with the families. And I personally like they include families with whatever they are comfortable with, and don't judge families that emotionally can't handle some of the visuals that go with this kind of work.
All this is conducted with so much respect for the deceased that it gives me hope for humankind! A big salute to the crew!
I've never been so gutted just reading a license plate.
Your best professional days are the family's worst days. It must be so hard emotionally. Please take care of each other. Thank you for doing this.
The news for family is bitter sweet. They have answers and can finally start healing. Never easy. These gentlemen are a cut above and really care. God help you, help others. Jared said they know of 35 000 cases. The need is so there.
Nick you have incredible intuition and gut feelings. Watching you run this search was impressive. Carson your kindness and professionalism was beyond your years. Jared you have two amazing teams!
Wow, just wow! Carson you did a super job looking over the truck and then describing what you saw to Nick and Jared! Super proud of you for being such a great young man!
Jared is such a professional. I like how he explains everything and breaks it down while talking to the state police.
Jared real is an amazing teacher and so creative
Outstanding job by everyone involved! Carson handled it like a pro and what a wonderful addition to the AWP team he is and will be. Time stood still for him as he was trying to process what he saw, what it meant and his wide eyed stare as he tried to say what we all knew. You all have my utmost respect and admiration for all you do. Josh…your BTS videos are priceless!
3:08 mad respect! He has a hell of a eye to have caught that truck on live scan!!!
I just sob tears flowing when I watch these recoveries. I wanted so badly to hug his sister the moment I saw here begin to cry. What a blessing to these families to bring their loved ones home. The mental and emotional thoughts all those yrs not knowing. U all r such a blessing for these families. A gift of peace n hearts for Donnie now.
I am just in awe of how this entire AWP has the best of the best in it's crews. Carson, going from videographer and what you did on this case.. wow. Nick, angels were watching over to have you hook up with Jared. And all the others. Jared, you have angels on your shoulders and in your brain to be able to build, and now have two teams with experts in their fields contributing. May they stay with your team for the long haul in the future as no one in the world has the capabilities of what you guys do. And filming the learning OTJ that goes with it, and listening to each other and going with the doubt that it was 100% cleared....... what a learning experience for all that your team shared. Again, I'm in AWE and so thankful for what you do for others.
I have been watching AWP for about 2 years and am constantly in awe of the teams' work, professionalism & compassion. Carson, you are truly growing in all aspects of the tasks at hand! So wonderful how you handled informing the family of your find. Nick, you certainly did so well taking charge of the operation! What really works for this entire group is the "TEAM" mindsets. Teamwork makes DreamWorks. Thank you all for the work you do for all the families. Truly Angels on Earth! God bless and stay safe! ❤️
I love seeing Carson spit out all this information and explanation like a human vending machine 😂💜 he’s been taught well and you can tell he’s passionate about learning and retaining the info to be able get into the work
Divine intervention
Thank you to the entire AWP team and Dan from Australia. 💗 Your hard work and dedication to these cases has helped Donnie’s family and loved ones finally receive answers and closure. You truly are heroes. 💞
Hello 👋
Is Dan the young cutie?? If not do you know his full name?
Carson when you surfaced and said you thought you had found Donny my hear broke for you. Your expression and voice said it all. Dan and Nick your work on your dive was so thorough. Finding the license plate and bringing closer to his family is awesome. All the dive teams and crews working together in different areas is so wonderful. Prayers for all of you with the dangerous work you do. Can't wait for part 3.
I SO LOVE AWP, but I've missed seeing Jared in some videos! I know he needs time with his family and to just unwind, process and refuel, but it's GREAT seeing him on sight doing what he's so passionate about! Great job guys, Carson has come so far! Great team work! 🙏❤️🩹
I agree! I miss Jared!
@@mothercindy6522 I know he has got to be running CONSTANTLY! I WAS VERY CONCERNED for him awhile back, I'm so thankful he now has others that he trusts to do this job as well as he does, to see the growth and support does MY HEART SO MUCH GOOD! It's just from watching him almost from the conception of HIS PURPOSE to where his teams are now, BLOWS MY MIND! I knew the business would balloon and Jared would be pulled in so many directions, I was terribly concerned about his own health; physically and emotionally, so it does my heart good to see him transferring responsibility to the other team leaders, who are doing great jobs, but I love seeing him doing what he loves BUT ALSO looking rested! Praying for you all, keep up the good work Jared and crew! I love watching their confidence and skills skyrocket! I love AWP, what they do, what they stand for, their compassion and dedication but most of all..... I JUST DOWN RIGHT LOVE THEIR HEARTS! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
A LITTLE OLD LADY IN SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PRAYING FOR YOU ALL! ❤️😍🙏🏻
AWP is such a blessing to these families. They treat each case with such respect and care for the loved ones as well as the missing. It's a beautiful thing that these guys do.
Love seeing Jared and having his knowledge and personal touch with All those involved in the case....His respect for law enforcement and the families of the missing is so evident and really makes the recovery worth watching....May God's comfort be with Everyone during this time....
Wow … apart from the sadness of finding Donny, what an amazing episode this was. You guys deserve millions and millions of subcribers. Huge respect for Nick and Carson on this episode. Like always, the editing just off the charts.
😮 hello 👋
@@jamiemeyer8421 👋 - hallloooo
@@geridabooyens5910 how are you Jamie and you
@@geridabooyens5910 How are you Gerida
@@jamiemeyer8421 - I’m good Jamie - you?
That look on Carson's face was just wow 😳 you could see he knew he was mistaken but don't worry Buddy everyone makes mistakes and we all learn from them at least you pony up and went to dive to confirm it off Nick's suspicion rather then make them all dress up Great work Carson we still have your back no worries ❤️
What mistake did Carson make?
@@debrabridges9043 He didn't think it was a truck and thought they should move on. Not a mistake but an error in judgement. Nick wasn't sure they should move til they checked it and he was right.
It was Carson who told with the non sticking magnet they had before, which made then the decision
@@sue1118 ok thanks as I was just curious..I just watched part 2 n cant see part 3 yet..
@@debrabridges9043 He said 100% it wasn't a truck. If they listened to him, they would have never found Donnie.
I've watched every episode and it still gets me when they rise up with the License Plate.
What was lost is now found. Just an excellent all-around effort by the entire crew. Even the music selections are entirely on point.
How is this not on TV?? Hollywood are you watching??
They don't want tv deals as they will lose control of what this means! The company is in control and could even script them
It's sad but true!
Hollywood would strip the authenticity in favor of manufactured drama. I can't think of a single reality based show where they haven't done that or worse.
Good point... I was thinking exposure and finance...
At 34:35 Jared is as polite and professional as he can be to let the inexperienced trooper know the best way to remove the vehicle and possible remains without loss to either (best investigation practice as well as most respectful to the family). Too bad the trooper didn't heed Jared's more experienced advice.
If they 'think they know better' nothing will alter what they themselves will do!
SAD BUT TRUE. Hopefully this person has shown to everyone and himself ---- LISTEN & DO WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO DO!
PROFESSIONALS KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO - 'NOT' SOME AMATEUR.
You have to earn the right to be classed as someone TOP NOTCH in a very special field of work!
The chills you get when they confirm they have in fact found “the vehicle” is overwhelming. You all do such a remarkable job bringing answers and closure to so many families. God bless you all. Thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP Donnie ❤🙏🏼
The recovery abilities of AWP are amazing. I am also impressed with how much the whole production of the videos has gotten better and better. The finished product is done with as much care as the recovery. And as much humanity. thank you one and all.
I want to tell why my hesitation for becoming a member. I am a retired veteran, I have seen death first hand and didn't really know if I could grasp the emotional roller coaster of seeing this on a RUclips channel. but here I am. I am very blessed to have the life I have, once I make a decision I stand by it 100% and I am here for all of you, no matter what. I believe in what all of you are doing, I want to commend all of you for your efforts to bring closure to loved ones and the families of the deceased. I can help in lots of areas, and I am free to travel if need be. Please reach out to me, I would like conformation that you have seen this message. Thank you so much for putting the truth in the open and using your talents to help others know the whereabouts of their loved ones.
Thank you for your service !!!🎃
@@angelscraftycrap Amen!
Thank you for your service, Sir!
Carson has grown before our eyes, and Nick is an incredible leader for AWP crew. Jared and Doug have compiled an incredible team. God bless Donnie's family.
I’m glad you went back! You mention over 3,500 cases on the map and you still go back to ones you haven’t found! Bless you guys, the families you’ve helped but we’re unsuccessful and are still waiting for answers… but you go back to help, you don’t give up!.. and to the families waiting on the map for you to come ❤️🙏
I'm so proud of Carson for what he did, and the look on his face and in his eyes when he came up and said he thought y'all had found Donnie...so much pain and disbelief. I'm so glad Carson has decided to step up to help with the dives. The work that all of you do is incredible! I'm so proud to be a part of the team to support you guys.
Yep saw his eyes, and was 100% this was nothing. His words! He's not experienced enough to be making any decisions, also said it was super old and wouldnt be it! Amateur and dangerously naive!
@@t-man6801 He has a lot to learn, but they all start out at the beginning somewhere. That's why they had Nick there who had more experience who knew that it could possibly be something.
@@shannonjenkins1975 very true and he's legitimately trying to help people which is a positive!
Hello AWP 💜. I've been watching your videos for approximately three or four months now and let me tell you that I could not be prouder of all your tireless work. You are angels on earth and I pray for all of you daily. Having worked in the medical professional for over two decades I understand the vulnerability that comes along with walking that road with the families in search of their loved ones. It's an honor to support the work you do. Y'all are inspirations to more people in the world than you realize. May God bless you all and your families. One love 💜
Such quality people!! Thanks to all who helped (including family back home). Carson, you are an amazing man, poised during stressful situations and a great producer. Please everyone, take care of each other’s mental health. As en X-LEO, I know these treks are not easy.
The pain of the family is always hard to watch, and I can imagine it's even harder for you guys being right there. You guys are doing amazing work.
You guys are truly awesome ❤️ This is only a couple hours from where I live. More and more people are being brought to their families thanks to the newer technologies and never giving up. I love that you all try so hard to bring that piece to so many people ❤️ Just so genuinely shows how much you all care
Simply amazing! I hope you guys got the credit you deserve. That news lady in the intro said "the police found him", no AWP found him.❤
Great Job EVERYONE! I’m glad Carson had the experience of first dismissing the target, rationalizing that it was not a vehicle, but with the help of his GREAT mentor Nick? falling back on their intuitive “gut instincts” that this might be more than what they originally thought. Great lesson for the whole team, you are ALL working so well together.
Good on the law enforcement guys too for respecting the expertise of AWP and devising a recovery plan and using AWP to finish what they started.
I suspect this experience had to be more emotional for Carson than he realized and what was shown in the edited video. Carson, what you and the AWP team is doing is a very noble calling. If this dangerous work wasn’t emotional and moving you at some level then maybe that is the time to step out. Carson, I think this whole experience was a wonderful learning and growing experience, as a young man. You are becoming a beautiful, humble, compassionate human being.
You all are so inspiring, I wish we can help all the families in the northern areas in Canada. So many missing and I live in a village on the Alaskan Highway and many people travel from all around the world. Some families still are in wonder. Thank you all again for your continued hard work and dedication. Much respect and send you all loving light and protection during your investigations. 🙏
Hello 😊
Carson’s first find. Bittersweet, but beautiful to see Carson’s growth in AWP, and finding answers for Donnie’s family. Great instinct, Nick!
Great job, all of you. Carson, you did fantastic with this case. It has been so sweet (as a mom) to watch you grow in your role. I can’t imagine how tough this is, but you (as are all of you boys) were born to do this work. God bless Donnie, his family and friends and God bless all of you boys. Please be safe in your travels.
With much gratitude and love. ❤️
Fantastic job, gentlemen! Huge thank you too each and every one of you. Carson....just wow! I suspect you will be in scuba gear & leading your own team in the near future. Great to see you back out there, Jared. Stay safe everyone & God bless! 💕💕💕
Nice one 😊 Hello Angela
Carson, this is the first time I've seen you dive. I'm so impressed with your style. Then when you explain to the other team, you have such attention to details. You can safely say your a NATURAL. GOD BLESS YOU.
YOUR VERY SPECIAL. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MORE OF WHAT GOD HAS FOR YOU.
I was gonna comment on part 1 but I’ll do it on part 2.
Donnie was at the party just 3/10th of a mile from my house. I wasn’t able to search for him when he went missing as I had 3 very small kids. But I did look for him/his truck on my own for years & years. I was 1 of 3 ppl that I know if that emailed AWP to ask for help. I’m so glad they came back for another search. I’ve been a subscriber well back when they first started with Sam Sam The Adventure Man. I don’t know if this was a coincidence or what, but I finally became a member about 2-3 weeks before this search & literally was praying the day before the truck was found. I had no idea that AWP was up here until the day they announced that his truck was found. I so badly wanted to go down but I didn’t want to get in the way. So that was my second missed opportunity to meet the gang (10.03.21 I was on my way back from PA & found out they were here the day before, so I missed them!). I’m upset that his parents found out about his truck on FB & the police didn’t notify them before a local FB page posted it! I’m so thankful that AWP do what they do. Sadly I must say that his remains were not found, so the search continues.
It was nice to see all the places shown in the videos. I grew up by Blueberry Lake. (Yes the guardrails have always been there & been upgraded. The rocks are there within the last 10 years when they drained the lake & did whatever they did & made the parking area). I’ve normally take River Road to avoid the many lights & traffic, plus it’s a much better view). Not once did I think any vehicle let alone his truck would be in that river. I’d love to join AWP, as an avid diver, maybe one day when they have a girl’s team! Lol Thanks for your help AWP & the many members for donations! We all make a difference!
Edited to add: I’m not done with the video so I don’t know if they will show it, but the tow truck driver got injured while getting the truck out. I heard he’s okay now. But that was one tough recovery of Donnie’s truck that AWP has done. Jared, let me know an address where I can send lollipops, my friend got to meet you & you had one! Lol
Another great job by the AWP team! Proud to be a supporter!
Again, I’m so appreciative of what you all do. There’s a lot of families looking for loved ones and if it were my loved one. I’d appreciate someone just like y’all. Thank you. 🙏🏻
Another lesson learned here. You wouldn't think he'd be there, drifting that far down the river, badly damaged and in only 10 feet of water. The more you guys succeed, the more missing you'll find from your experience. Great work as always. 👍❤️ Sincere sympathies to his family and friends. May Donnie be resting in peace. 🙏🕊️
I'm glad to see you again Jared!!!! I've missed seeing you on here.
I'm so proud of you guys!!! You did it again!!! You helped another family suffering from heartache an dealing with the unknowing of what happened to their loved one. It must be an awesome feeling knowing that you helped another family an friends find closure an now they can start their process of healing. Thank You AWP for doing what you do to help others/families. An Carson OMG I just thought you were so awesome volunteering to make that initial dive and that look in your eyes when you came up from that watering could see your compassion the sadness an the look of content knowing you just found Donnie so amazing you are proud of you for doing that!!!
Many high fives and hugs to the entire AWP team. You are the epitome of doing work that's worth doing.
I’ve been following AWP for sober a year now and I have always been amazed at your dedication and heart for this cause.
I’m also in awe watching Carson learn and evolve into such a fantastic leader and diver! Great teaching by your team❤ always praying for your safety and protection of you and the families you serve.
Great job Carson, you are growing in this career more each day. I was so glad that Jarred ask you both how strongly you felt about this location. Amazing job by everyone involved. Stay safe
I got chills when I read about the family. I’m so thankful that y’all are helping these families. Keep doing what you are doing.
You all are amazing. I literally cried my eyes out when Carson said "I think we found him" The pain of Donnie missing for 16 years is just so sad, if he did in fact take his own life is even sadder since Mental Health was not really looked at as a real health crises back then. I am just amazed how well you all worked together to solve this for the family. You are truly an amazing team of professionals. You have so much passion doing what you do and are so gentle with every family member. Each person your team finds, is closure although very painful even to watch, it hurts watching you bring the missing back to their families so they can heal. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
It's great to see law enforcement starting to work with you instead of just taking over and brushing you aside in the past. Carson you did an amazing job!!! When you were explaining the situation you reminded me of Jared. Great job!!! Part 3 looks to be very interesting. The power of water and what it can do is amazing. I'm sure I'll be holding my breath as your bringing it up. I just pray they can recover at least some of him so he can be laid to rest. 💖💜💖
really felt for carson when he found the truck. well done AWP for helping Donnies family.
Carson, you are another amazing aspect of this truly wonderful team! Thank you for being willing to dive in the cold and find the details that you did. I can't say enough good things about AWP! I absolutely love Nick too. Please take care of yourselves 🙏🏼
It’s GREAT to see there are still people that care. I’ve watched AWP before it became so big. Keep up Caring for fellow humans. Closure to a Family is Important. THANK YOU ALL INVOLVED ❤️❤️❤️😎
Us Vermonters appreciate your hard work to help find one of our own. The family now has answers & hopefully peace with follow. You guys are true blessings to earth. PS sawyer spray for ticks ! It’s rugged but works.
You guys are doing awesome work helping families.
Great job Carson and great job talking it out and nick not being able to let it go!! Great instincts guys!!
always brings a tear to my eye when they find those license plates. Amazing work as always.
What a great dive, if not for these members of AWP and the movement this man may have been never found. Thank you guys for the peace you have brought to the family.
So good to see Downunder Dan with you guys. Glad he was able to come along.
I always get emotional watching, it's the respectful way you interact with the families, the relief of finding the missing and the blessing of being able to recover them.
So professional! Carson, wonderful job under the water, calm, sensitive, professional. You’re a great asset! Nick, amazing skill, knowledge and explanations. Loved seeing Jared too. So complete. So advanced too!
I’m from Vermont, my mothers side of the family knows the Messier’s. I’m so happy AWP answered the prayers of this family. Rip Donnie , I’m so sorry it ended this way ❤️
It is so telling that y'all go back and search again for these people.
It seems like you often find them during the second search.
Hardcore Heros !
I always worry when they walk away from something too low it’s something like this, I’m so glad they checked it out and found Donnie for his family
I think it was amazing how when you were scanning the River it didn’t look like much. You both looked at each other and said that you needed to go look in the water at that one place. It’s amazing how it all came together. You are all awesome.
You guys never stop amazing me. Thank you all for everything you do and please never stop. You have helped to bring closure to so many families. Sending many prayers for you all, I can't imagine what this must be like. Prayers for Donnie's family and love ones.💜
I'm so happy for the family he was found. Definitely bittersweet and saying goodbye all over again must be really difficult. Prayers to all who loved and knew Donnie. Thank you AWP for bringing another soul home to be laid to rest with love by their family.
Congratulation to the whole team. Carson watching you grow and mature in your work and in your life experiences has been a pleasure. I would be giving you the biggest hug right now. Because you need one from a mom and because I am just so proud of you.
Congrats to all of you! Finding Donnie there was definatly finding a needle in a haystack.
Thanks to Jared and Nick and everyone else for giving Downunder Dan the great training that he will need to continue this work in Australia as the movement grows across the world. Dan I'm glad you were still here to learn about how to remove things like gravel. Best of luck on your return to Oz. Now,go build your team! #R.I.P. Donnie.
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Nick has stepped right into this leadership role like he was born to it, and Carson did such a good job on that dive. For being new and young, he still did admirably with family, which is a whole different type of skillset. Fantastic job, team!