Missing beloved PCC counselor found dead

Not the outcome I was hoping for! My heart goes out to his friends and family. These past few days must have been awful not knowing. I hope they get some answers soon as to the cause.

First I have to say that as tragic as the result of this is, he was found so his family need not worry anymore. Although the result is the sum of their fears, at least they no longer fear.

 

That said, I drove by that location Monday morning and I personally feel terrible. I bet my mind’s eye even saw that van in the parking lot and thought “hum that place is closed I wonder why someone is there” but we all know the commute, something that unordinary quickly slips out of your mind.

 

As unfortunate as the results have been recently, we as a community are doing our part to help bring people to justice, find those who are missing and helping our fellow when they have become lost. I would hope the media, really a tool to generate revenue for advertising, can see the merit and the profit in this and do their part to continually ask us to look out for people who may have gone missing.

 

At any one time in the metro area there are more than 6 “welfare checks” being performed for a variety of reasons. Nearly all of these are nothing (someone sleeping, a kid who skipped school etc). But as can be seen recently, not ALL of them are. Had this man been found that night, or early the next morning maybe there may have been a better outcome. But he has been found and that’s an improvement over not being found.

 

If we continue to help, we can become a culture who prides itself in helping those who need it by being “our brother’s keeper” and looking up from our book on the bus, or even taking more note of a van in a parking lot as we drive by.

 

Rest in peace, Mr Frank...

 

Condolences go to his wife and family, and to the stuff and students at Portland Community College... it sounds as though Mr Frank will be greatly missed by all... 

I was praying this guy was okay.  My condolences to the family.

Very sad. Not what I was hoping for. Hard to believe his van sat in that parking lot for three days without anyone noticing it.

How heartbreaking.  I hope his friends and family are able to pull together for comfort and find peace in each other while they mourn for the loss of their loved one.

God be with this family as they heal from this pain. Guide his wife and help her in her healing process Amen . Thanks to those who looked for him 

You inspired many people Roger.  Rest In Peace...

This is just so sad. I know that finding him may give the family closure, but it doesn't take away the pain. RIP and thoughts to the family.

 

So sad, RIP Frank!!!

RIP sir.

Two very sad "missing persons turned passed away due to apparent medical issues" this week.  RIP Elizabeth Hoppes and Roger Frank.  Here's hoping neither of you suffered in your final moments alone.

I wished it would have turned out differently.  There have been so many missing people showing up dead, I hope that for his family this was of a natural cause.

Maybe the transmission went out. We had one and went through 4 different transmissions before finally dumping it.

I hope that Mr. Frank is located soon.  He, his wife, and son are in my thought and prayers.

This is sad, and how frightening for his family.  I will be sending positive thoughts their way, I hope he's found safe and well.

Is this all we know?  How far away does he live from the bar he was last seen at?  Had anyone seen him before or had plans with him for after the 1 pm time he was last seen at the tavern.   All they say is he was last seen here.  and he drives this.  a little more information might help determine where to begin efforts to find him.   Great freaking reporting. 

My heart goes out to his friends and family who must be going out of their minds with worry.  I hope he is found safe and soon.

My heart goes out to the family as they face the unknown. I pray for the best outcome! Are there flyers we can distribute? A facebook page? I hope we can tap into as many resources as possible.

I hope he is found safe.

People are disappearing everywhere,not just Portland. I sure hope they find him safe!

This is disconcerting especially since he is wheelchair-bound. There are only so many places he could have had access to. And so you guys know, lots of wheelchair-bound people are able to drive with special equipment that allows them to control the gas and brakes with their hands. My mom is good friends with a man who is confined to a wheelchair and he also has a van and is able to drive.

What the hell man. People turning up missing left and right latley. Glad I moved out of Portland.

If he is confined to a wheelchair should he really be driving? Just concerned. Hope they find him safe.

This is alarming news. I hope he is found alive and well soon.

Hope Mr. Frank is found alive and well, this hasn't been a good week for missing persons in Portland.