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I just wanted to thank all of you who have sent in such wonderful and caring thoughts. Brian has notbeen found and the Columbus Police have no clues as to his disappearance, not one. A search team from Texas who worked on the Natalie Holloway case is coming to Columbus next week. The namae of the group is the Texas Equu Search Team. They bring a lot of people with them along with high tec equipment. I pray they can come up with something. I never dreamed that this would happen and that it would go on this long with no clues at all. For some of you who don't know, my beautiful wife of almost 30 years passed aaway 3 weeks before Brian disappeared. I loved her so much along with both of my sons, Brian and Derek. There is also a retired homicide detective from New York who is working on the case. I will also be doing a commercial next week with Tony Luzio,a very good friend who also lost his son over 2 years ago. Thank you all again, Randy, Brian's Dad

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God Bless You All! Saw this on E! like so many others and was so moved by it. I went to the website and am just so heartbroken for you all. Alexis, this should be the start of your new life together with Brian and I truly believe that this will one day be true. Keep hoping, keep praying and don't ever lose faith!

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I just happened to catch this story on a 'spring breaks gone bad' type show (can't even remember what network it was on at present). I just feel so very sorry that this has happened to all of you. I'm a fairly emotional person and I just couldn't help shedding a tear or two as I watched the commentary by the family, etc. I sincerely wish there could be some resolution to this for you. It just rang as very strange to me. I hope and pray this won't upset anybody for me to say, but I couldn't shake the feeling that (the possibility exists that) he might have wanted to diappear for some reason. It just doesn't make sense that he could have left the location any other way (other than 'clandestinely' so to speak). Has anyone ever scrutinized the tapes to see if anyone dressed differently (perhaps even as a woman?) left in such a way as not to be seen well? Maybe I shouldn't even write this. The absolute LAST thing I'd ever want to do would be to make you feel worse than you already do... Regardless -- I'm saying a prayer for you (all). I will each time I think of this in the days ahead (knowing as it fades from my memory, it certainly won't from yours). May Almighty God allow you to find peace -- somehow -- as your lives move forward.

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I just watched the story of Brian on THS investigates. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband of 10 years, also named brian. I will keep you and the shafers in my prayers and pray for Brian's safe return. God bless you and Brian.

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Ijust viewed the story of Brian's story and I want to tell you it really touched me. I truly hope this has a positive outcome because he sounded exceptional a person and the world needs more like him. I want to express my support to his family, friends and girlfriend in this time. I wish you all the best during this time and wish I could help but it is hard in CA and not Ohio. Again, all my best.

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I just want to send my wishes and prayers out to Brians friends and family. I just watched a special on E! about him and it gave me chills. Good Luck, and I hope he's home soon.

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I wish Brian and his family the best in the search for answers. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.