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Anxious but independent

Gerry had always been a strong independent woman, however, his anxiety was something she had bailed with all her life. Her husband has always been an immense help in Gerry's worry under control. But despite that, she decided to make this trip without him. She believed it was an obstacle she needed to overcome alone.

Terrible sense of management

George was not aboard this plan. He wanted to accompany him to the trip for many reasons, as for one, Gerry had a terrible sense of direction and that this trail was known to be difficult as it is. In addition, it was not a question of days, it will take its months to finish the track.

BFF trip

After endless discussions between the couple, they finally reached a common ground. Gerry has accepted, after great resistance, bring his best friend, Jane Lee, on this trip with her. Gerry and Jane have been friends since they were little children and she also knew George since they all went to the same high school. She was the perfect person to accompany Gerry on this hike.

No hike through

George had a condition, although Gerry was not going alone, the ladies were in their sixties and need additional precaution. It was therefore decided that they did not return to the trail of the track and they will continue to meet George along the road, who would register on them and would re-examine their supplies.

Trail

Thus, after countless preparations and discussions, the two women started on their trip on April 23, 2013. They entered the drag through an opening at Harper Ferry in Western Virginia. Gerry had a new burst of energy, she was not sure what it was because of the trip or walking on foot, but she took advantage every moment.

The forest

Gerry liked to hike in the woods. The sky disappears almost completely only leaving only a few blue fragments scattered like a Jigsaw puzzle. The air is rich in odor of flowers and leaves, the sound of running water is hypnotic to its ears. Outside, the summer sun is bright and hot but here in the woods, it points only between the scattered branches of the thick trees.

Routine

Gerry and Jane have been exposed on a routine, they would try to cover a maximum distance during the day, leaving the evening to rest and sleep. It was a smart call to avoid hiking in the dark, because the terrible sense of the direction of Gerry has become even more difficult during the night. In addition, it was easier to locate things from daylight.

Urgency

Gerry managed to be in constant contact with her husband. It would make at least one phone call every day to tell it that it is well and the text too. On one of these calls at home, the ladies learned to know Jane to go home. As a result, she will have to leave immediately for the house.

To come

Jane asked Gerry to come with her. She did not think Gerry was able to manipulate only the remaining trail. It was two months since their hike, which means they were not even halfway. But Gerry had a separate plan. She intended to finish this trip alone and refused to return with Jane.

To continue

Despite the endless requests of Jane, Gerry decided to continue with his solo trip. Jane has abandoned the track a few kilometers into New Hampshire. And from that moment, it was just Gerry and his backpack. She kept a travel diary with her, to document her journey and from Jane, she found himself by writing more often.

Almost there

Gerry continued hiking over the next few weeks, covering the distance from New Hampshire and reaching Maine, which counted she was almost there, she was near the finish line. She met with many hikers along the way. Everyone admired her bravery she had made her alone and alone. She always mentioned the support she had from her family and how she maintained it.

Waiting for the call

It was the morning of July 24, George had just finished with breakfast. He spread another cup of coffee, while his eyes were placed on the clock. Gerry was supposed to call today and update it about his aisles. He has always made it a point to talk to him at least every two days, for his peace of mind.

Lost contact

It was now the evening and George was in panic mode. He was waiting for a phone call from Gerry all day now. It was difficult to forget to forget to call it since it is already the routine to stay in touch always. If the call could not connect, it was supposed to file a message that will happen automatically once its cell manages to find the network.

Calling for help

When the sky fell dark outdoors, George determined that he can not wait anymore. He decided to ask for help. The next morning, if he managed to get in touch with her, they could simply laugh and call this thing, but for now he will go from the front, because he can not risk risking his family. .

Search parts

Gerry's last update was she had reached Maine. George has therefore decided to contact the department of Maine parks and leisure and report Gerry as missing. They immediately summoned a research party for her, who will become the biggest pussy of the state.

No news

The search parts would come out every day in the wild nature of Maine and scan all traces that could report them in the direction of Gerry. But a week later, there was still no news from the location of Gerry. To say that George was broken heart would be a euphemism. However, he had no project to give up. The research parties therefore continued to search and they involved research aircraft, state police and even fire departments.

Witnesses

Investigators also broadcast flyers with Gerry's photo and description. The witnesses who were presented with information were contradicting stories. A witness claimed to see a woman with Gerry's description for walking around a neighboring city. While another witness claimed to spot Gerry at the same time in a women's refuge in Tennessee.

The appellant

The search parts are lit in the forests of Maine for 20 days, but unfortunately, they could not locate Gerry or any of his property or anything that could lead her to her. The investigators were subjected to different stories of several witnesses. They all accepted, it was time to call research.

Memorial

After spending innumerable instant nights to know how to reach his wife, George finally understood that he had lost Gerry forever. With a heavy heart, Kerry and George decided it was time to say goodbye to Gerry. They held a commemorative service with the rest of their family, for the beloved woman and the mother later in the year.

Respond

It was not until two years later, in October 2015, when the investigators finally got answers on Geraldine Largay, the woman never ever found. When shooting an episode for a TV show, the crew of the animal planet stumbled on something strange in the woods.

The yellow tent

A member of the animal planet crew discovered a yellow tent fell only half a mile from the Appalachian Trail. He supposed that it was left by a hiker who could have created a trail camp. But he could not have been more wrong.

Discover what is under

The man could smell the terrible smell and explore more, he found that under the vestiges of the tent's tent, was a so-decided corpse that he was not sure someone can identify him. He immediately called the rest of his crew so that they could report it to the police.

Identify the corpse

Once the cops have arrived, they started investigating the contents of the tent and found a newspaper nodded inside. This helped them to identify the corpse as Geraldine Largay, the woman who disappeared two years ago in 2013. The news was heartbreaking for the officers.

Transmit the news

The officers reached Largay's residence to transmit bitter news to George. It was bitter for several reasons, George had already arrived at the loss of Gerry two years ago. They assumed the worst and had a commemorative service for her. So, bring again that again, would cause him immense pain.

Truth

If people supposed that after two years, it would not hurt George since it has already prepared mentally for the loss of his wife, they were wrong. It's the tragedy of losing a loved one. The news struck him like a punch in the gut. The officers left Gerry belonging to George and handed him the newspaper. The front of that says: "George please read Xoxo"

The newspaper

George sat down with the newspaper and opened it with trembling hands. It was his handwriting. She had documented everything, her trip with Jane, his journey after Jane, how she met numerous hikers on the way and how she fell from the path and could not find his journey.

Wander

Gerry came out of the track to use the toilet. But after wandering in the woods, she could not find her way. She tried to contact her husband immediately but her phone had lost the signal. She could not find a clearing either, she also climbed hope to find a signal at a height, but this effort too, unfortunately, was not retained.

Camp configuration

Gerry did not have a card, no GPS and his phone had lost a signal. She decided to stay placed and camped camps in the yellow tent. She waited for help, which never came. His supplies decreased slowly and she saw no sign of hope. After 26 days of survival in the woods, she finally died in her sleeping bag because of famine and exhibition.

So close to

Gerry's diary also revealed the various efforts she has made to try to escape and survive the entire incident. She tried to fire, map the area, made a bed area with small trees, pine needles and dirt to keep the water from her tent. She managed to fend for 26 days, but unfortunately she could no longer wait.

Last day

The search festival for Gerry has been called from time to time on August 4, 2013, but unfortunately, the newspaper shows that it was still alive as late as on the same month. If only things could have been different, they may have found it in the woods.

Non-delivered texts

George also discovered his phone among his property. Once invoicing, he read all the non-delivered texts she sent her asking for help. The day she wandered, Gerry sent "in some trouble. I went out to go to the bathroom. Now lost. Can you call AMC to see if a trail manager can help me? Somewhere north From Woods Road. Xox ". His eyes were blurred with tears as he continued to read them again and again.

Invisible

The campsite built by Gerry was nearly one kilometer or two away from the Appalachian Trail. And according to the officers who found his body, the campsite she had built was not visible to the human eye, unless you are next door. Forests are thick as it is, then finding something like that was really impossible, even for the search plane.

To note

The saddest part was the note note of the Journal de Gerry, who read "when you find my body, call my husband George and my Kerry daughter. It will be the biggest kindness for them to know that I am dead and where you found me - no matter how many years from now. Please, find it in your heart to post the contents of this bag to one of them. "

Close

Even if George and Kerry had a memorial for Geraldine back in 2013, they had not received a closure before that moment. Gerry was right, it was the greatest kindness for his tormented hearts to know that she is not lost but dead. Now they can finally be able to know that Gerry is in peace.

No regrets

The reception of the Gerry Journal and Tent Affairs meant a lot to George and helped introduce the healing process. Even if he lost the love of his life, he had no regrets on Gerry going on hiking. He believes so, she died to do what she loves most; Live life maximum.