In Loving Memory of Eddie and His Beloved Dog, Sassy** 🌊
On November 9th, our team at Adventures With Purpose (AWP) answered the call of a father’s heartbreaking plea for help in locating his missing son, Eddie Robert Pullin Jr. who had gone missing 3-weeks earlier.
Eddie was last seen on October 19th, and despite his family’s and friends' efforts, he hadn’t been found. His 14-mile journey to work that night had led him to disappear without a trace, and his father feared the worst.
Eddie’s father shared with us that Eddie was a strong-willed, resilient young man who lived with epilepsy, having many seizures these past few years, which had deeply impacted his life. Despite the challenges, Eddie persevered, always finding ways to support himself and stay independent, accompanied by his loyal companion, a small dog named Sassy.
After narrowing down our search area to a 2-mile stretch along the Columbia River in North Portland, we conducted an intense sonar search along Marine Drive. As we scanned the river, we located multiple vehicles, but only one which appeared to be a van 12 feet underwater, about 35-40 feet from shore, in the size and shape of Eddie's van. We suited up and dove on the vehicle, confirming that it was Eddie’s 1994 Dodge van, resting on its wheels with all windows intact. Inside, we saw an individual in the driver’s seat.
After calling Eddie's father who lives in Florida, we then notified law enforcement. That evening, the Sheriff’s Marine Unit and Dive Team successfully recovered the van. Tragically, Eddie and his loyal friend Sassy were found inside.
Eddie's journey touched so many lives, from his family and friends to coworkers and the countless individuals who shared his struggles. His father’s faith in our work, and the love and concern of those close to Eddie, were evident throughout the investigation. We are deeply honored to have been entrusted with finding Eddie and bringing him and Sassy back to his family, providing answers they so desperately needed.
We will share a video of our efforts in the weeks to come. We appreciate all of you for your support in watching and sharing our journey so that the next family can find us in the same way that Eddie's father was able to find and reach out to us in such a difficult time.
To Eddie’s family and friends, we extend our sincerest condolences. Eddie’s resilience, love for his family and friends, and the bond he shared with his faithful dog, Sassy, will not be forgotten. Thank you for letting us be part of his story, to document, and to share with others. 🕊️💔
Adventures With Purpose
In Loving Memory of Eddie and His Beloved Dog, Sassy** 🌊
On November 9th, our team at Adventures With Purpose (AWP) answered the call of a father’s heartbreaking plea for help in locating his missing son, Eddie Robert Pullin Jr. who had gone missing 3-weeks earlier.
Eddie was last seen on October 19th, and despite his family’s and friends' efforts, he hadn’t been found. His 14-mile journey to work that night had led him to disappear without a trace, and his father feared the worst.
Eddie’s father shared with us that Eddie was a strong-willed, resilient young man who lived with epilepsy, having many seizures these past few years, which had deeply impacted his life. Despite the challenges, Eddie persevered, always finding ways to support himself and stay independent, accompanied by his loyal companion, a small dog named Sassy.
After narrowing down our search area to a 2-mile stretch along the Columbia River in North Portland, we conducted an intense sonar search along Marine Drive. As we scanned the river, we located multiple vehicles, but only one which appeared to be a van 12 feet underwater, about 35-40 feet from shore, in the size and shape of Eddie's van. We suited up and dove on the vehicle, confirming that it was Eddie’s 1994 Dodge van, resting on its wheels with all windows intact. Inside, we saw an individual in the driver’s seat.
After calling Eddie's father who lives in Florida, we then notified law enforcement. That evening, the Sheriff’s Marine Unit and Dive Team successfully recovered the van. Tragically, Eddie and his loyal friend Sassy were found inside.
Eddie's journey touched so many lives, from his family and friends to coworkers and the countless individuals who shared his struggles. His father’s faith in our work, and the love and concern of those close to Eddie, were evident throughout the investigation. We are deeply honored to have been entrusted with finding Eddie and bringing him and Sassy back to his family, providing answers they so desperately needed.
We will share a video of our efforts in the weeks to come. We appreciate all of you for your support in watching and sharing our journey so that the next family can find us in the same way that Eddie's father was able to find and reach out to us in such a difficult time.
To Eddie’s family and friends, we extend our sincerest condolences. Eddie’s resilience, love for his family and friends, and the bond he shared with his faithful dog, Sassy, will not be forgotten. Thank you for letting us be part of his story, to document, and to share with others. 🕊️💔
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