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It is not a lot of money, but it is a good shot in the arm at a tough time. And the community is challenged to help match and exceed it.
Video: KTRK 13 News
Carol Christian, Houston Chronicle
Although still dazed by news of an alleged theft by a trusted friend, Texas Equusearch founder and director Tim Miller said he’s starting to regain hope for the search and recovery group’s future.
On Thursday, a benefactor met with Miller to donate $3,000, with a promise of $3,000 more if the group can match it.
“It was very touching and moving,” Miller said of his meeting with Randy Hartley, a retired sales manager.
“I really didn’t want to take his money,” Miller said. “It’s hard for me to do that. We don’t ask anybody for anything. It’s kind of embarrassing and humbling and all the other emotions that go along with it.”
Asked if there was any time limit to raise the matching $3,000, Hartley said no.
“But he’s going to get the $3,000 real quick, anyway,” Hartley said with confidence.
Miller started the search and recovery group 13 years ago as a result of his daughter’s abduction and murder in 1984. Laura Miller was 16 when she disappeared from League City.
Recently Miller learned that the man who was his daughter’s boyfriend at the time of her disappearance, Vernon Armentor, whom Miller befriended and stayed in touch with, has been accused of misusing an Equusearch credit card.
(Read the full story at the Chron.com)
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