As the search for Tyler Goodrich enters its second week, community search efforts have intensified, and Goodrich’s family is speaking about his disappearance.
(Courtesy: Lancaster County Sherriff’s Office)
Tyler’s mother, Shelley Goodrich spoke with KLIN media partner 10/11 News, for the first time since Tyler went missing, and expressed gratitude to members of Law enforcement and the community who have sacrificed time to assist in the search.
“I thank each and everyone that has taken time off of their work, neglected their families to conduct this search to bring Tyler home,” Shelley said.
Shelley said he son is so kind hearted, she believes Tyler would be apart of the search team if it he knew someone was missing, “Tyler is full of life. He would give the shirt off his back to anybody, and if this was anybody but him, he would be out here doing the same.”
A Facebook group, “Let’s Find Tyler Goodrich,” has amassed over 8,000 members from around the country, all communicating and pooling resources to try and trace Tyler’s whereabouts. .
Shelley and the rest of Tyler’s family continue to work with law enforcement as the investigation into Tyler’s disappearance continues.
Shelley’s message to her son, “Tyler we’re praying so hard for you. We love you so so much and we just want you home. I love you, we all love you.”
The family shared an official statement with 10/11 News:
Our family wants to thank every friend, family member, and complete strangers who have and continue to help in any way; big or small, to bring Tyler home. We also want to thank every law enforcement agency that is dedicating so many resources. The amazing work being done and the outpouring of support is a testament to the kind of person Tyler is. My grandmother said it best when she said, ‘This is the kind of thing that happens to other people.’ Unfortunately, we can no longer say that. We all miss Tyler so much. If he were here right now he’d be laughing, he’d be making jokes and bringing joy to everyone. Our immediate family spent the day yesterday, together recharging. We laughed, we cried, and loved one another. There was a huge piece missing though, and that was Tyler. Today we are back out here recharged and determined more than ever to find answers. Someone out there knows information that will lead to us finding Tyler. Please come forward. The pain we feel is unbearable. We are begging you to do the right thing and allow the truth to be spoken, thank you. — Angie Manley, Tyler’s sister, On behalf of Tyler Goodrich’s family