BookCrossing's lead programmer Dan Clune missing since November 6

Never has the power of the Bookcrossing community been put to the test
it has since the November 6th disappearance of our lead programmer, Dan
Clune. Dan had worked full-time for BookCrossing in the Idaho office since April 2004. As the news and implications stunned those of us who knew and worked with him
personally, we were equally stunned by the incredible support that has
flowed in from our extended Bookcrossing family.

Dan was last seen shortly before 2 a.m. at the Long Bridge Grill, which
sits at the south end of the bridge spanning the Pend Oreille River in
Sandpoint, ID. Those who know Clune know it's out of character for him
to miss work or stay out of contact with friends and colleagues, which
has them worried for his safety. The Sandpoint community and police have continued
to search the area for him, and his family has offered a $2,500
reward for information that leads to his return.

We are incredibly touched by the outpouring of hope and support that has
literally poured in from the world wide community of bookcrossers. This
is an extremely difficult situation for us, and every day we are faced
with situations that bring Dan's absence home. Shortly before he went
missing, he shared how amazing he thought BookCrossing was, and that he
saw it as something that could change the world.

If you would like to help the family and search effort financially, you have two options. The BookCrossing founders have set up a fund to which you may mail checks:

The Dan Clune Search Fund

Panhandle State Bank

P.O. Box 967

Sandpoint, ID 83864

Thank you all again. We will do our best to keep you updated in our Announcements Forum, though you
all have done a marvelous job of searching out news and letting each
other know. This is understandably a hard subject for us, and we
appreciate not only your prayers, messages of hope, but your hard work
in keeping the BC community informed.