The story of my brother, William Jamison, and the events surrounding his mysterious disappearance in 1981.
Lt. William Jamison
circa 1972 Age 25
Missing for 3 decades
Friday, March 27, 2015
Friday, March 28, 2014
~REWARD~
33 Years Later
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Bill Jamison
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
MISSING IN AMERICA
MISSING IN AMERICA
WILLIAM J. JAMISON
MISSING SINCE MAR. 26-27, 1981
Today, March 27, 2012 marks the 31st anniversary of our brother, Bill’s, disappearance from the Roselle Park, Kenilworth, and Linden, New Jersey area – near the cities of Elizabeth and Newark.
31 years ago there was no indication of what happened to Bill or the company car, which he drove.
Today – 31 years later - there is still no information as to his whereabouts or that of his car.
We are asking all of you to help us in our quest to find Bill. Information and photos are on his web site: www.williamjamison.com; his Facebook page: William J. Jamison; and his blog: www.williamjamison.blogspot.com. We ask each of you to share this information with your friends, acquaintances, relatives, etc. and ask them to share it also.
Bill was 34 when he disappeared, and would turn 65 on his next birthday – for almost half of his life (if he is alive), he has been among THE MISSING IN AMERICA. It is staggering how many people are missing in this country. It is even more staggering that Law Enforcement does little to help. Just look back at the Jaycee Duggard and Elizabeth Smart cases. Law Enforcement is content to wait for a DNA match – if it ever happens. We have been told recently by the agency having jurisdiction – The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit – that if we uncover any information to let them know.
So we feel not only is Bill’s case a Cold Case, not only is it Frigid, it has been Abandoned by those charged to look for Missing Persons – yes, they are overwhelmed and have no leads; yet, they refuse to meet with his family; to meet with a forensic psychologist retained by the family, who was part of the team responsible for the capture of the infamous NJ mass murderer, John List; to divulge records in Bill’s case because allegedly this is an Active Investigation; nor do they communicate with Bill’s family on a regular basis; and they consistently refuse our offers to help them in research of files, etc.
YOUR HELP IS REALLY NEEDED BECAUSE WE ARE ON OUR OWN.
Any questions can be directed to Lon Jamison at lonjamison@verizon.net or at 401-295-4416
Thank you.
The Jamison Family
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas!
Bill: On Dec. 25, 1981 our family celebrated our very first Christmas without you, and without knowing where you were. It would be unbelievable – if not so tragic – to have thought then that 30 years later, this Dec. 25, 2011, we still would not know your whereabouts or what happened to you.
All your family misses you and wishes you a Merry Christmas 2011 and we pray that by this time next year we will have found you – God willing.
May God continue to bless and care for you wherever you are.
Love, Your Family
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
"Six Degrees of the Bracelet: Vietnam's Continuing Grip"
THE LAST FIELD
by
JAMES E. TAGUE
Jim Tague is my cousin and has written several books.
This year he completed an historical novel about World War II entitled “The Last Field
I highly recommend The Last Field
They can be ordered through:
Xlibris (www.xlibris.com or 888-795-4274, ext. 7879);
Barnes & Noble (www.bn.com);
Amazon (www.amazon.com); and
Visit Jim at his web site (www.jamesetague.com)
Thank you. Lon
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS
Apr. 11, 1971
Forty years ago today our brother, Bill, was engaged in combat flight operations with Company A, 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion in the
The Citation for this award reads – in part – as follows:
“ For heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty: First Lieutenant Jamison distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as co-pilot of a lift helicopter on an urgent resupply mission to a beleaguered outpost near Dak To in the central highlands. Due to intense enemy fire, previous attempts to resupply the fire base had failed and the situation was critical. Flying in the lead ship in a flight of five, First Lieutenant Jamison’s aircraft began encountering heavy fire when still approximately two kilometers out on final approach. In spite of the heavy fire which grew more intense as his aircraft neared the fire base, First Lieutenant Jamison remained calm as he kept the aircraft commander aware of the engine instrument readings and helped to pinpoint the direction and location of enemy firing positions. His precise and timely actions in directing the kick out of supplies when over the fire base and readiness to take over should the need arise demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and determination, and contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission. First Lieutenant Jamison’s courage and devotion above and beyond the call of duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the
Bill never thought of himself as a hero, but rather someone who had a job to do, and did it to the best of his ability.
We need your HELP to find Bill. In thirty years, Law Enforcement has been unable to shed any light on what happened to our brother or his car.
In the most recent response from Law Enforcement, they have ignored our latest request to meet with them, they have ignored once again and repeatedly over the years our request for them to meet with a renowned forensic psychologist/investigator who has been involved in Bill’s case for approximately many years, and ‘proactively’ they have offered to pursue credible leads that we can independently develop.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Missing Children
Find the missing
Mar. 26 - 27th, 1981
William Jamison worked a full day at the former Haug Die Casting in Kenilworth, NJ on Thursday, Mar. 26th, 1981 where he was the Vice President of Production and had been employed since the late 1970s. Bill left work and went to the former DeStefano’s restaurant also in Kenilworth arriving at about 06:00 PM. Bill left there and went to the former Chez Lounge in the Linden Lanes Bowling Alley in Linden, NJ to meet friends for drinks at approximately 10:00 PM. Thereafter, Bill went to the former St. George Diner also in
This is the last time we know of that anyone saw or communicated with Bill.
We have been unable to confirm whether or not Bill returned to the apartment (29C) he shared with our brother, Jerry, at the Colfax Manor Apartments in
One wonders if Bill had any inkling that Thursday, Mar. 26th, 1981 would be his last day at work at Haug. All indications and investigations indicate he did not.
Bill had made a commitment to allow a coworker to use Bill’s company car at approximately 08:00 AM on Friday, Mar. 27th, 1981. Bill never showed up at Haug. A coworker went to his apartment and knocked on the door with no response; additionally he checked the parking lot for Bill’s car and did not find it. Workers at Haug immediately notified our sister, Katie that Bill had not showed for work.
Katie immediately called the New Jersey State Police reported Bill missing and asked them to check to see if Bill or the car were at a home (where our mother lived) that Bill owned in Strathmere, NJ. The State Police did so and notified our sister that no one was there, nor was the car.
Katie also called the Roselle Park, NJ, Police Department and reported Bill missing. Moreover, she made numerous calls to hospitals in NJ to ascertain whether or not Bill was or had been there for any reason; all results were negative. She then contacted our brother, Jack, and let him know that Bill was missing.
Earlier in the week Bill had talked with Katie and made arrangements to visit her and her family at their home in
Thursday, March 24, 2011
March 24, 1981 - Tuesday
Marianne, I, our three children at the time (Will, Carolyn and Chris - Pat was not yet on the sonar screen), our mother and our brother, Jerry, had traveled to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands the previous week and were enjoying a wonderful vacation.
That was the last time we heard his voice.