Journey to Find Ed

On January 12th of 2020, we returned to the city of San Diego.  This was just before the pandemic and troubles related to Covid-19.  We had a healthy size team that included: Steve Bowman and his daughter Kara, Hawley Hansen, Peter Hong, Betsy Jones, Brian Silvestri, Bill Bryson, Maria Arevalo & Emile Short.  It was an…

We decided to return to Maui for a third-round to appeal to Ed, let him know we loved him, and invite him to consider engaging in help with his addiction.  Our trip took place on August 12 – 19, 2019, and included my wife Sandra and my daughters Hailey, Capri, and Skye Cravens, as well as…

Trip 12 took place in late December 2018.  We partnered with a local church to throw a New Year’s Eve celebration for our homeless friends in Presidio Park, which included renewing the marriage vows of one recovering homeless married couple (JD & Pita Terrell).  Our trip participants on round 12 included: Steve Bowman, along with his…

 Our 11th trip was back to San Diego, with trip veterans Steve Bowman (trip 8), as well as Georgia McGowan (trip 3).  We were joined by newcomer  Andrew Beall, who was a natural in engaging those on the streets, since he himself was a recovering addict.  Our trip took place on September 17 – 22, 2018.  

In late August of 2018 (Aug. 29 – Sept. 4), I journeyed back to Maui, along with my wife Sandra, my two little daughters Capri and Skye, and my in-laws: Ed & Lily Hidalgo to help us with our girls.  In addition, my high school friend Eric Locklear decided to help me search for Ed on the…

Trip 9 took place on February 11 – 17, 2018.  I was accompanied to the streets of San Diego by second-timer Ben Skriloff, and first-timers: John Morales & Semisi Tipeni.  While we were another small group, we divided into two groups of two and did our best to encourage and impact the homeless men and women we met on…

Trip 8 began on September 17, 2017 with: Steve Bowman, Ben Skriloff, Connor Sarant, Eric Locklear and Laki Atanasov. It was an unforgettable week living back on the streets of San Diego.

Similar to trip 4, trip 7 was just me and my wife Sandra. On August 14, 2017 we left to pursue a tip that Ed was in a different city. We had an amazing trip, which paid off.

We left for trip 6 on February 12, 2017 with 9 total – 8 besides me: Courtney Cravens, Jason Bruce, Gumby, Ben Atkinson, Georgia McGowan, Steve Bowman, Evan Reyle and Connor Sarant.

Trip 5 took place in October of 2016.  I had the largest search party to date with: Steve Bowman, Gumby Houston, Trevin Frame, John Costello & Tom Pounder, Audie Hall (My mom) and Georgia McGowan. It was an eventful trip!