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Richard A. Ireland
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PORT ORCHARD
A 69-year-old man who lives at the Retsil Veteran's Home in South Kitsap who went missing was found early Wednesday, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities believed Richard A. Ireland had gone somewhere in Seattle. He left Retsil on a bus around 11 a.m. Tuesday and was spotted taking the Bremerton-Seattle ferry later in the day.
Seattle police officers found him at the Seattle train station at about 1 a.m., according to Scott Wilson, Kitsap County Sheriff's spokesman.
He was released by police to his family.
Posted by brem_vet on August 20, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I pray that he will be found - and soon. I hate to think of the people who would victimize a man who is wheelchair bound and unable to tell anyone about anything. God, please watch over him and bring him home safe.
Posted by stamp_bug on August 20, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is fantastic news! I am so happy to hear that they found him. I hope he is healthy and unharmed. Much love and peace to him and his family.
Posted by novembergirl07 on August 20, 2008 at 3:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I too am greatful for this man being found. I can't imagine the not knowing of where someone is and if their ok. I agree with brem_vet that this man could've easily been taken advantage of or even being hurt so again, it's nice knowing that he is safely home.
Posted by brem_vet on August 20, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you, Kitsap Sun, for the wonderful news. I am so happy that Mr Ireland is safe and back in a friendly environment. I'm very grateful that it appears he was unhurt.
Posted by bigjoef on August 20, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
These stories make terrified of getting old.
Posted by NavalAviator on August 20, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm happy that this old sailor was found and is now safe.
Posted by ITCS on August 21, 2008 at 9:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
canard - have you ever been up to the Retsil Veterans Home? It's not a prison, it's a home, where the residents are free to come and go as they please.
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