CM4Sci Posted March 28, 2012 I was just on MOCPages and saw this message stated at the top: Real life emergency: Our community member Heather Braaten is missing. Read more here and help if you can. The link goes to a Flickr photo of Heather, followed by this description: Hi Sorry to bring such startling news but our close friend and staple of the LEGO community is missing. Her name is Heather Braaten and went by HeatherLEGOgirl here online. A couple months ago she removed her flickr, facebook, and MOCPages profiles but now her mother has called a fellow LEGO fan this morning stating that she was missing and has been since last Tuesday. Police are on the search but her family would like to know her whereabouts any way possible. Here is a photo of her. If anyone knows her whereabouts or knows when you contacted her last, please chime in here. And if Heather you are out there, please let us know. You have a lot of people worried about you, honey. Any knowledge of her well being would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Lino, Dave, Stacy, and the rest of the AFOL Community p.s. You can contact us here via comments or Flickr mail. The photo is here. This is such sad news, I had to share it with everyone. I pray for her and her family.. -Sci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted March 28, 2012 That's not good that she got rid of those accounts. Hopefully that was just a coincidence. My thoughts and prayers aimed at her family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOman273 Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) I just read on Brickset.com that EB member Legogirl76 (Heather Braaten) has gone missing. The LUG community is being urged to do anything they can to find her. Poster: (pic is link) More info: Here EB Profile: Here Edited March 30, 2012 by LEGOman273 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted March 30, 2012 Sad news indeed. Hopefully she turns up safe and sound. This has already been posted here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted March 30, 2012 Already posted here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOman273 Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) Sad news indeed. Hopefully she turns up safe and sound. This has already been posted here. Already posted here. Sorry. I didn't think to check General Discussion. Would a MOD merge these threads, please? Thank you. Edited March 30, 2012 by LEGOman273 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meyerc13 Posted March 30, 2012 More info here: http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167229 This really hits close to home. She's the same age as my wife, has two kids just like we do, suffers from depression (as does my wife)... I really hope this has a positive ending. Clearly she's cared for by many people. I know with depression everyone assumes the worst case, but during one bad period my wife flew half way across the country on a plane ticket bought by a friend - unbeknownst to most of her family and friends, leaving me with our 1 year old child. Thankfully she realized that running away wasn't the solution to her problems and she came back and got help and deeply regrets that incident. But don't assume the worst because a severely depressed mind can make irrational decisions, even moreso if medication changes are involved. Heather - if you are out there reading this, please let someone know you are okay even if you don't want to be found. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted April 2, 2012 Some sad news Missing local woman Heather Braaten was found dead on Sunday afternoon. No other details are available at this time. Heather was a popular member of the Seattle LEGO community. Our hearts go out to Ms. Braaten’s friends and family. Condolences to the family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CopMike Posted April 2, 2012 Really, really sad . The whole Eurobricks Staff sends their thoughts, prayers and condolences to her family & friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetroiD Posted April 2, 2012 Heard about this earlier today and just couldn't bring myself to sharing the news... I just felt gutted, and I still do. Heather was one of the very first AFOLs I had any kind of contact with, thanks to MOCPages. Naturally, she was also a great source of inspiration as well. Same as the entire LEGO community, I will really miss her, even though I never knew her in person -- but I hope she's in a better place now. My heart goes out to her family... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted April 2, 2012 So sad, my condolences to her family and friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CM4Sci Posted April 3, 2012 I just found out. My condolences to her family. -Sci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted April 3, 2012 Bummer. Sad news indeed. Looks like she going to be greatly missed. Her family and friends are in my thoughts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted April 3, 2012 R.I.P. Heather. Condolences go out to the Braaten family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamie75 Posted April 3, 2012 Wow, I was really hoping for a much different ending to this story! RIP Heather. Condolences to your friends and family! They will be in my prayers! Jamie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeluNumber1 Posted April 4, 2012 I really don't know how to express my feelings...may she rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio Draven Posted April 5, 2012 Such terrible news. Rest in peace. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted April 5, 2012 Very sad indeed. Condolences to family and friends, may she be in a better place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EyesOnly Posted April 5, 2012 Rest in peace Heather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastic Nurak Posted April 8, 2012 Rest in peace, Heather :( . So sad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites