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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 2, 2012 · 4 Clock ticking on missing persons By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF When someone disappears the feelings their loved ones have for that person do not vanish with them. These feelings remain and are channelled into a desperate and painful search that may never end. This sad truth became all too clear Thursday evening as the organization Ontario's Missing Adults held a candlelight vigil to shine a light on the thousands of missing people in Canada, the unique agony their families face of `not knowing' and the crucial role the public can play in solving these mysteries. About 40 people attended the event held at Oakville's Hilton Garden Inn. Some of those present had family members who had been missing for as little as six months, while others had loved ones who have been lost for more than a decade. Rob Joly spoke to the group about his son Luke Joly-Durocher, who disappeared March 4, 2011 from North Bay, ON, at the age of 20. "Words can't describe how a parent deals with a missing loved one," he said. "As a parent you feel sort of guilty inside.. Parents are supposed to look after their children." Joly said he was the last one to speak to Luke before his disappearance. The conversation was uneventful with Luke asking if his father was still giving him a ride the following day. "The next morning it was my daughter's birthday and Sarah said, `We've got to have Luke at my birthday party.' So we went out and searched for him. We didn't know exactly where he was, but I told Sarah it was going to be fine and that teenagers were like that, they sleep most of the day and that he'd text us later," said Joly. "A couple of days later, Luke's mother phoned me and asked if I'd heard from Luke. I said `No.' We contacted the police and from then on we've been searching for him. It's been almost 14 months now. It seems like forever." Joly described his son as a gentle young man who loved life and with whom Joly was very close. Luke's disappearance, Joly said, took a terrible toll on his family as his obsession with finding Luke caused him to push everything else away. Joly cautioned those present not to do the same. "I forgot I had a wife. Forgot I had a life. You get so consumed by looking for ideas, talking to people, meeting people. I talked to people that, before See Members page 11 DAVID LEA / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog SEARCHING: Rob Joly speaks about his son Luke Joly-Durocher who disappeared March 4, 2011 from North Bay, Ont., at the age of 20. NOW AVAILABLE N E W SUPER SACS! We have a remodeling option for every budget. Open 7 Days a Week ReDoor (a new Do-It-Yourself makeover solution) Hate your kitchen? SAVE up to up to We Specialize in Organic Compost Mixes For Better Lawns & Gardens Pick-up or Delivery New custom made doors & paint the cabinets (from $1500**) Thousands of door style and finish choices (from $3900**) Reface to get virtually any new look you want www.petrie.ca 4321 6TH LINE TRAFALGAR Restyle for a new look and improved function Replace with new custom designed cabinets Reface & add some new cabinets (starting about $4900**) Get the style and function you need for as little as $7900** 75 % SAVE 60 % SAVE 40 % up to Within budget · TRIPLE MIX · TOP DRESSING MIX · BARK MULCHES · SAND · DECORATIVE STONE · GRAVEL 905 842-SOIL(7645) 401 6TH LINE *Savings relate to the estimated cost of achieving the same look with comparable new cabinets. **Starting price examples are based on a common 10' X 10' , "L" shaped kitchen cabinet layout. Free consultation & estimate Visit our showroom V isit o ur s howroom DORVAL 905.637.3331 MILTON MISSISSAUGA 2 Locations to serve you better! 4TH LINE 740 WELLER CRT QEW SOUTH SERVICE RD WELLER 407 LOWER BASE 4321 DUNDAS (HWY5) QEW 407 WYECROFT RD SPEERS RD. 740 Every Kitchen Tune-Up franchise is locally owned and operated. (west of Walkers Line) Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 11-3 3480 Fairview St., Burlington FREE Design Tool on website OAKVILLE $ www.allxpertdrivingschool.ca Regular Price 50 KitchenTuneUp.com 00 Evening Present this coupon to OFF CLASSES AVAILABLE Weekend & receive $50 OFF MINISTRY APPROVED FULL COURSE. (offer ends May 31, 2012) 323 Kerr St, Unit 205 (2nd floor) Oakville. · 289-993-7233 · 1-905-781-1808