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Tom said that the reward money offered by the family for any tips toward tamara's whereabouts has been raised from $3000.00-$5000.00.
Family of missing woman march the Highway of Tears
James Vassallo
Prince George Daily News
Thursday, September 21, 2006
PRINCE RUPERT; TERRACE - The family of Tamara Chipman plan to walk Highway 16 from Terrace to Prince Rupert today in honour of their missing loved one.
"It's the one-year anniversary since she went missing," said Tom Chipman, Tamara's father. "It's to keep it in the public eye."
The march, which will be done in a relay-type format with family members and supporters both walking and driving, is also designed to assist the apparently stalled police investigation.
"I guess there was a pile [of information] at first, but it's kind of mellowed out," said Chipman. "Hopefully, we'll get some more tips because the police seem to be running out of leads and the investigation's not going anywhere."
The march starts at Kitsumkalum Tempo Gas at 10 a.m. with walkers scheduled to arrive at 4:30 p.m. on Highway 16 near the industrial park in Prince Rupert -- the time and location Chipman was last seen. The public is invited to attend and support the marchers.
"It's to honour my niece obviously and make people aware we're still pursuing this; for the police, this is still at the top of their list," said Lorna Brown, Tamara's aunt.
"At approximately 7:30 p.m. we're also planning on a candlelight vigil at Mariner's Park."
Tamara Chipman, who was 22 when she went missing, has now been added to the list of Highway of Tears women who have disappeared or been murdered during recent years between Prince Rupert and Prince George.
Officially, nine women and girls have vanished along the 750 kilometres of Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert since 1990. However, human rights groups estimate the number of missing women is well over 30.
Author Gladys Radek
Wet su wit'en Nation
Dedicated to my precious niece, Tamara Chipman
sweet memories
It has been almost a year since you've gone,
The Highway of Tears always on my mind,
Sometimes I wake in the middle of the night,
And see you sitting at the foot of my bed,
You look at me with love in your eyes and say
Can we talk auntie? Or are you too tired?
I give you the answer you know that is true.
Yes, we can talk, never too tired for you.
One night I woke up and felt you in my arms,
You were snuggled so close to me
Passionately sucking your thumb.
I wrapped my arms around you
Told you things will be okay,
You said, I love you auntie,
I said, I love you too,
Your big beautiful smile,
How it would brighten up a room,
Your spirit brought love and joy
Happiness in the heart,
Miss you so much baby girl,
Love you with all my heart,
You will always be in my sweet memories
