I am writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of Kimberlyn Scott. Please accept this letter as my true testament of the upstanding character Ms. Scott carries.
My baby brother Edward “Guy” White became a missing person on the island of Maui after he had been a resident of your community for over 20 years. My brother had nothing but love and respect for the Hawaiian culture and truly loved being part of your community. It took nine grueling months for my brother’s remains to be found. I honestly do not know where I would be at in that traumatizing journey if it hadn’t have been for Ms. Scott‘s true compassion, guidance, and expertise.
You see, I live on the mainland in Colorado. It wasn’t like I could just throw a mattress in the back of my truck and drive to New York City and scale the streets to find my brother. He was missing on a tiny island in a vast ocean where I knew nobody. Kimberlyn Scott was the hands and feet that carried me through that nightmare. She was the light that reached out to me in my darkest moments, which I feel was paramount, and kept my mind focused and sane.
Ms. Scott has taken her own trauma and turned it around for the greater good and is serving the Hawaiian community in a deeply needed way by advocating for missing people and their families.
Resolution 23–193 “urges the state of Hawaii to create and support a task force to address the urgent problem of missing persons in Hawaii” I am strongly encouraging you to place Kimberlyn Scott as a member of this proposed committee so that she may continue to provide services to Hawaii and its beautiful community in a deeply needed way.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out anytime.
Best,
Christine Renee White
PO Box 1075, Wheat Ridge CO 80034
720-434–4327
Committee Chair Tamara Paltin
Committee Vice Chair Nohelani U’u Hodgins
Council Members Keani Rawlins Fernandez,
Alice Lee, Shane Sinenci, Tom Cook, Gabe Johnson,
Tasha Kama, and Yuki Sugimura
My name is Laurie Dungan and I am the mother of Aidan Dungan who went missing on Maui on November 7th, 2019.
I fully support Resolution 23-189 because I believe we need a guiding task force that will oversee county police departments. Maui Police Department’s previous administration did very little to find Aidan - starting with a refusal to list Aidan as a missing person, despite my frequent and desperate pleas to do so. An individual that was in possession of Aidan’s car, was briefly “questioned” in front of his residence. The detective that was previously in charge of Aidan’s case would not get back to us for weeks or longer. Other individuals that very likely could have provided evidence in Aidan’s case were not questioned.
We have only made progress because of Kimberlyn Scott’s help and unrelenting determination to pursue any information that has come up in Aidan’s case and in all of Maui’s Missing Persons cases. Maui PD’s creation of the new Charli Unit, under the new administration has given me hope that Aidan’s case will be pursued more diligently.
I believe that a state task force will provide oversight, cohesiveness, and support for the varying needs of Hawaii’s county police departments.
I am also asking that the Maui County Council members and committee members add Kimberlyn Scott to the committee. She has worked tirelessly as an advocate for Maui’s Missing and would be a tremendous asset.
Committee Chair Tamara Paltin
Committee Vice Chair Nohelani U’u Hodgins
Council members Keani Rawlins Fernandez, Alice Lee, Shane Sinenci, Tom Cook, Gabe Johnson, Tasha Kama and Yuki Sugimura
Aloha Council Members,
We are the Henry family and we are writing to express our strong support for Resolution 23-189 and for the appointment of Kimberlyn Scott to the proposed Committee tasked with researching and addressing the issue of missing persons in Hawaii . As a family who has experienced the heart-wrenching pain of a missing loved one, we can personally attest to the invaluable help Kimberlyn provided when our daughter, Khiara Henry, went missing in July of 2019 on the Island of Maui.
When our world was turned upside down, Kimberlyn stepped in almost immediately with compassion, dedication, and expertise. She helped guide us through the overwhelming process, offered vital resources, and worked tirelessly to ensure that every avenue was explored in the search for our daughter Khiara. Kimberlyn’s presence gave us hope when we felt lost and gave our family strength to keep going.
Kimberlyn is a Mother and Grandmother of two missing persons on Maui. Her firsthand understanding of the challenges families face in these dire situations, combined with her practical approach and deep empathy, makes her an exceptional candidate for this Committee. Kimberlyn’s commitment to supporting missing persons cases and their families will be an asset to this Committee and to the community as a whole.
We wholeheartedly urge you to consider Kimberlyn Scott for this important role. We believe that Kimberlyn can impact missing persons as a whole if she a member of this Committee. Her experience, heart, and passion for others in times of crisis will make a meaningful difference in the work of the Committee.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Mahalo
Kevin and Monica Henry
Kevhen30@yahoo.com
Girl3henry@aol.com
Aloha,
My name is Amy Yamada and my cousin Billy Oliveira has been missing for 9 years. Billy lived with our grandmother in Nahiku and on the night of July 13, 2015 he walked out of the home and has never been seen or heard from since. It has been a very trying 9 years for our family when it comes to his disappearance. Having someone you love go missing is something that I wish on no one. Billy is not a missing woman or girl, but his is Native Hawaiian and I think that he deserves to be looked for as well. I am grateful to see that this committee is being proposed and I am hopeful that it will be able to help families like ours. When Billy initially went missing, navigating what to do was a challenge. Between the panic, fear, and sadness we had to figure out what to do to search for him on our own. I do not blame or criticize MPD as they did what they could with what resources they had. We were fortunate to have been connected with Kimberlyn Scott and Maui Search and Rescue. They not only organized the search for Billy, but they also connected our family with organizations such as NAMUS and they still support us to this day. I humbly propose to you to consider Kimberlyn to be a part of this task force. She is not only a support for us, but she has always been gathering data and has always tried to bring in resources to help families in this situation because she was in it herself. When someone is missing, one of the first things you see on social media is someone telling the family to reach out to her. I know she will work hard to get policies and practices into place to not only help the families, but also help authorities as well. I know it may be difficult for those who have not had a loved one go missing to understand, but it is a never ending black hole in your heart. We don't know where Billy is and sadly, I don't know that we ever will, but if there is something that can help families to have a better chance of finding their family member and avoid being in a situation like this ours, then a task force such as this one-with individuals who have the best interest of the families at heart working on it- will make a world of difference. Mahalo for your time and consideration.
To whom it may concern,
I am writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of Kimberlyn Scott. Please accept this letter as my true testament of the upstanding character Ms. Scott carries.
My baby brother Edward “Guy” White became a missing person on the island of Maui after he had been a resident of your community for over 20 years. My brother had nothing but love and respect for the Hawaiian culture and truly loved being part of your community. It took nine grueling months for my brother’s remains to be found. I honestly do not know where I would be at in that traumatizing journey if it hadn’t have been for Ms. Scott‘s true compassion, guidance, and expertise.
You see, I live on the mainland in Colorado. It wasn’t like I could just throw a mattress in the back of my truck and drive to New York City and scale the streets to find my brother. He was missing on a tiny island in a vast ocean where I knew nobody. Kimberlyn Scott was the hands and feet that carried me through that nightmare. She was the light that reached out to me in my darkest moments, which I feel was paramount, and kept my mind focused and sane.
Ms. Scott has taken her own trauma and turned it around for the greater good and is serving the Hawaiian community in a deeply needed way by advocating for missing people and their families.
Resolution 23–193 “urges the state of Hawaii to create and support a task force to address the urgent problem of missing persons in Hawaii” I am strongly encouraging you to place Kimberlyn Scott as a member of this proposed committee so that she may continue to provide services to Hawaii and its beautiful community in a deeply needed way.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out anytime.
Best,
Christine Renee White
PO Box 1075, Wheat Ridge CO 80034
720-434–4327
Committee Chair Tamara Paltin
Committee Vice Chair Nohelani U’u Hodgins
Council Members Keani Rawlins Fernandez,
Alice Lee, Shane Sinenci, Tom Cook, Gabe Johnson,
Tasha Kama, and Yuki Sugimura
My name is Laurie Dungan and I am the mother of Aidan Dungan who went missing on Maui on November 7th, 2019.
I fully support Resolution 23-189 because I believe we need a guiding task force that will oversee county police departments. Maui Police Department’s previous administration did very little to find Aidan - starting with a refusal to list Aidan as a missing person, despite my frequent and desperate pleas to do so. An individual that was in possession of Aidan’s car, was briefly “questioned” in front of his residence. The detective that was previously in charge of Aidan’s case would not get back to us for weeks or longer. Other individuals that very likely could have provided evidence in Aidan’s case were not questioned.
We have only made progress because of Kimberlyn Scott’s help and unrelenting determination to pursue any information that has come up in Aidan’s case and in all of Maui’s Missing Persons cases. Maui PD’s creation of the new Charli Unit, under the new administration has given me hope that Aidan’s case will be pursued more diligently.
I believe that a state task force will provide oversight, cohesiveness, and support for the varying needs of Hawaii’s county police departments.
I am also asking that the Maui County Council members and committee members add Kimberlyn Scott to the committee. She has worked tirelessly as an advocate for Maui’s Missing and would be a tremendous asset.
Gratefully,
Laurie Dungan
Testimony to the Maui County Council:
Committee Chair Tamara Paltin
Committee Vice Chair Nohelani U’u Hodgins
Council members Keani Rawlins Fernandez, Alice Lee, Shane Sinenci, Tom Cook, Gabe Johnson, Tasha Kama and Yuki Sugimura
Aloha Council Members,
We are the Henry family and we are writing to express our strong support for Resolution 23-189 and for the appointment of Kimberlyn Scott to the proposed Committee tasked with researching and addressing the issue of missing persons in Hawaii . As a family who has experienced the heart-wrenching pain of a missing loved one, we can personally attest to the invaluable help Kimberlyn provided when our daughter, Khiara Henry, went missing in July of 2019 on the Island of Maui.
When our world was turned upside down, Kimberlyn stepped in almost immediately with compassion, dedication, and expertise. She helped guide us through the overwhelming process, offered vital resources, and worked tirelessly to ensure that every avenue was explored in the search for our daughter Khiara. Kimberlyn’s presence gave us hope when we felt lost and gave our family strength to keep going.
Kimberlyn is a Mother and Grandmother of two missing persons on Maui. Her firsthand understanding of the challenges families face in these dire situations, combined with her practical approach and deep empathy, makes her an exceptional candidate for this Committee. Kimberlyn’s commitment to supporting missing persons cases and their families will be an asset to this Committee and to the community as a whole.
We wholeheartedly urge you to consider Kimberlyn Scott for this important role. We believe that Kimberlyn can impact missing persons as a whole if she a member of this Committee. Her experience, heart, and passion for others in times of crisis will make a meaningful difference in the work of the Committee.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Mahalo
Kevin and Monica Henry
Kevhen30@yahoo.com
Girl3henry@aol.com
Aloha,
My name is Amy Yamada and my cousin Billy Oliveira has been missing for 9 years. Billy lived with our grandmother in Nahiku and on the night of July 13, 2015 he walked out of the home and has never been seen or heard from since. It has been a very trying 9 years for our family when it comes to his disappearance. Having someone you love go missing is something that I wish on no one. Billy is not a missing woman or girl, but his is Native Hawaiian and I think that he deserves to be looked for as well. I am grateful to see that this committee is being proposed and I am hopeful that it will be able to help families like ours. When Billy initially went missing, navigating what to do was a challenge. Between the panic, fear, and sadness we had to figure out what to do to search for him on our own. I do not blame or criticize MPD as they did what they could with what resources they had. We were fortunate to have been connected with Kimberlyn Scott and Maui Search and Rescue. They not only organized the search for Billy, but they also connected our family with organizations such as NAMUS and they still support us to this day. I humbly propose to you to consider Kimberlyn to be a part of this task force. She is not only a support for us, but she has always been gathering data and has always tried to bring in resources to help families in this situation because she was in it herself. When someone is missing, one of the first things you see on social media is someone telling the family to reach out to her. I know she will work hard to get policies and practices into place to not only help the families, but also help authorities as well. I know it may be difficult for those who have not had a loved one go missing to understand, but it is a never ending black hole in your heart. We don't know where Billy is and sadly, I don't know that we ever will, but if there is something that can help families to have a better chance of finding their family member and avoid being in a situation like this ours, then a task force such as this one-with individuals who have the best interest of the families at heart working on it- will make a world of difference. Mahalo for your time and consideration.