Ernie Allen

One of the things we're trying to persuade kids to do is not to give out personal details online, don't read more

One of the things we're trying to persuade kids to do is not to give out personal details online, don't advertise where they are and who they are. The person with whom they may be interacting may not be who they say they are.

… We want you to know that we recognize your hard work and compassion on behalf of the children and read more

… We want you to know that we recognize your hard work and compassion on behalf of the children and the families you have affected. We commend your commitment, determination and professional expertise.

Our experience is that Wal-Mart is a company that cares about the community it serves and is willing to put read more

Our experience is that Wal-Mart is a company that cares about the community it serves and is willing to put itself on the line with major issues, not the least of which is bringing missing children home.

This is more about reunification and repairing. But it's extremely urgent. If you're separated from your child in a supermarket read more

This is more about reunification and repairing. But it's extremely urgent. If you're separated from your child in a supermarket or department store for 10 minutes, it's something you never forget. Here are parents who are separated from their children for three weeks and don't know where they are.

They're not missing in the traditional sense.

They're not missing in the traditional sense.