New Orleans Times Picayune – Missing Persons Section
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September 1, 2005
If you have seen or know the whereabouts of Mrs. Geraldine Solomon, age 52, of 3682 S. Desire St., please contact NOPD, Times Picayune Missing Persons Bureau, or any official of Department of Homeland Security, New Orleans Bureau. Mrs. Solomon was last seen by her husband, Fred Solomon, August 30, approximately 7 a.m., during the levee breech. Mrs. Geraldine Solomon is African American female, 5′2″, 145 pounds, light complexion, freckled nose and forehead.
September 2, 2005
Missing, Mrs. Geraldine Solomon, age 52, of 3682 S. Desire St. since August 30, 2005, lower Ninth Ward. 5′2″ in height, approximately 145 pounds. Light complexion. Not a strong swimmer. If you know the whereabouts of this person, please contact NOPD, Times Picayune Missing Persons Bureau, or any official of Department of Homeland Security, New Orleans Bureau. Her husband, Fred Solomon, remains in New Orleans searching for her. I’m still here, Geraldine.
September 3, 2005
Mrs. Geraldine Solomon, last seen on the roof of her house on the morning of August 30, 2005, before being swept away by surging waters at approximately 7 a.m. in the lower Ninth Ward near the intersection of S. Desire and Marigny. Geraldine Solomon is approximately 5′2″ and 145 pounds, light complexion, green eyes, freckled nose and forehead. She is not a strong swimmer and is diabetic. Her husband Fred Solomon can be reached through NOPD, Times Picayune Missing Persons Bureau, or through any official with the Department of Homeland Security, New Orleans Bureau. I’m still here, Geraldine. I didn’t want to let go of your hand. I lost you, but I’m still here, baby. I know you’re still alive.
September 4, 2005
Missing: Mrs. Geraldine Solomon, age 52, 5′2″, 145 pounds. Heavyset woman. Last seen at 3682 S. Desire St, Lower Ninth Ward on the morning of August 30 by her loving husband Fred, who lost contact with her on the roof of their home during a flood surge at approximately 7 a.m. She has green eyes and freckles on her nose and forehead. Scar on her left arm. Geraldine is diabetic and not a strong swimmer. She needs insulin once daily. Baby, I’m still here. Why’d you tell me to let you go? Please tell me where you at. I need you. Your children need you. Your grandbabies need you.
If you know the whereabouts of Geraldine Solomon, age 52, 145 pound African American female, light complexion, heavyset, green eyes, last seen in Lower Ninth Ward at the intersection of S. Desire and Marigny, please contact NOPD, Times Picayune Missing Persons Bureau, or any official of Department of Homeland Security, New Orleans Bureau. Geraldine Solomon is a diabetic and needs daily insulin injections. Her husband, Fred Solomon, has been evacuated to Houston. National Guard made me go at gunpoint. They forced me to, Geraldine. I am in the Astrodome with Keysha and her two and we need you. Why’d you tell me to let go? Your man needs you. Your children and grandbabies need you. I couldn’t hold your hand longer. Her family searches for their mother/grandmother. She has beautiful green eyes that light up when she smiles and her freckles make her stand out in a crowd. She needs daily insulin injections and can’t swim a stroke.
September 6, 2005
Geraldine Solomon. Your family needs you. Missing, Geraldine Solomon. Short and heavy-bodied. She has a freckled nose and light complexion with startling green eyes. She needs insulin once a day. She was swept away from the roof of her house on the morning of August 30. The Homeland Security and the NOPD say they know she is missing and they are doing everything they can to find her. Geraldine has three daughters, one son, and six grandchildren. Grandkids OK, Geraldine, but they need their grandma. Baby, I know you’re sick with your diabetes. Tell me someone’s helping you. Please, if you see her give her an insulin injection. If you know of the whereabouts of Geraldine Solomon please contact her husband Fred Solomon. Red Cross lady here tells me I can be reached at http//www.nolamissingpersons/katrina/
houstonastrodome.gov.org
September 7, 2005
Missing person named Geraldine Solomon is desperately needed. She can read but doesn’t have her glasses and so if you found a black woman, age 52, short and heavy build, freckle nose and forehead, beautiful green eyes. Please contact Fred Solomon at http//www.nolamissingpersons/katrina
/houstonastrodome.gov.org. She needs insulin and might be very delirious at this point, but she goes by Geraldine. Fred needs you, Geraldine. The grandkids need their mama. If you read this and found Geraldine, please give her some insulin. Department of Homeland Security says they know she is missing and is looking for her. But they won’t let me go back to look for her. So if you have come across Geraldine, please let her know that her husband Fred is coming soon as he can so please if you have found her, report her to a police officer or official. We are in Houston, Geraldine. I tried to keep looking for you but they made me go. Please let her know this. She is diabetic. Eyes no good without glasses. Freckle nose and light complexion for a black woman. Beautiful eyes.
September 8, 2005
We are missing our wife/mother/grandmother, Geraldine Solomon, age 52, light-skinned African American female, freckle nose, green eyes, heavyset. They forced me to go to Houston. Father, daughters and grandchildren in Houston at Astrodome. If you found her please read this to her as she lost her glasses. Geraldine’s family can be reached at http//www.nolamissingpersons/katrina/
houstonastrodome.gov.org. She requires daily insulin injections. Authorities say they know she is missing and say they’re looking for her, so please let them know if you found her. She might be sick from her diabetes but will answer to the name Geraldine if she is conscious. Last seen by her husband Fred on morning of August 30 on the roof of their home before high water and winds swept her away. You told me I had to let go or we would both drown. You need insulin and some food and water now. Lord, please look out for her.
September 9, 2005
We’re praying for you wife/mother/grandmother. Department of Homeland Security/NOPD looking for Geraldine Solomon. If you have seen her or know her whereabouts, even if she is dead, please contact Fred Solomon at http//www.nolamissingpersons/katrina/
houstonastrodome.gov.org. We believe she is still alive as she is a very strong woman but might be weak now and needs insulin once a day. Her glasses are missing so please read this to her. Her family is at the Houston Astrodome. We were forced to go there but Fred is trying to get back to New Orleans and will be looking for you soon as police let me go home. I am trying, Geraldine, so hold on baby. We miss you and the grandkids need their mama. Geraldine is short and heavyset and has a big laugh and smiles a lot. Very kind woman, and if she is delirious will still answer to her name. 52 years old. Neighbors know her as Miss Geraldine. Please read this to her if you found her, and please get her some insulin.
September 10, 2005
We’re praying that Missing, Geraldine Solomon, married to Fred Solomon at New Orleans Courthouse, May 8, 1972, is found by her loving family. Geraldine’s born and raised in the Ninth Ward and neighbors know her as Miss Geraldine. She is short and heavyset and has a light complexion with freckles on her nose and forehead and beautiful green eyes. You will know her by her eyes. Fred Solomon lost his wife from the roof of their house in the early morning hours of August 30 in high winds and water. Geraldine can’t swim, but I heard a Coast Guard helicopter nearby shortly after she got swept away from me and I pray to the Lord that they found her. If you have come across Geraldine, please let her know that her husband Fred is coming soon as he can. Hold on. Please get her to a hospital. She is diabetic and needs insulin shots every day. She can read but lost her glasses, so please read this to her, even if she is delirious or unconscious. She will understand you. I’m in Houston, baby, but I will come back soon as I can find a way back. Her family has been evacuated to Houston. Geraldine likes the music of Bobby Blue Bland and Fats Domino and she particularly likes gospel music. She also will listen to rap that is not offensive. If you know of her or found her she will respond to gospel even if not awake. Your grandbabies need you. Your children need their mama. I need you. Hold on. Scar on her right arm. Wedding ring on left hand. We are in Houston. Her family can be reached at http//www.nolamissingpersons/katrina/
houstonastrodome.gov.org.
September 11, 2005
Geraldine Solomon of 3682 S. Desire, Ninth Ward is still missing and her family fears the worst. She is a short, heavyset black woman with light complexion and green eyes you can’t miss. She has freckles. When she’s in the sun the freckles become more noticeable. She’ll be hungry and tired and might not be herself. Play her some gospel music. She’ll respond to it. If you have seen her or know her whereabouts please contact her husband Fred at http//www.nolamissingpersons/
Katrina/houstonastrodome.gov.org or Homeland Security or NOPD. Geraldine’s missing 12 days but her family prays and hopes for the best. She loves music. Can dance like a teenager. Sometimes in the right mood she’ll sing and can sing like an angel. If you have seen her please contact us. Where are you, baby? Please. I’m coming. They won’t let me go, but I’m coming.
September 12, 2005
Missing: Mrs. Geraldine Solomon, age 52, of 3682 S. Desire St. Please contact NOPD, Times Picayune Missing Persons Bureau, or any official of Department of Homeland Security, New Orleans Bureau. My wife. I can’t go on without you. Mrs. Solomon was swept from the roof of her home on August 30, approximately 7 a.m., during the levee breech. Why, baby? I should never have let go. Mrs. Geraldine Solomon is African American female, 5′2″, 145 pounds, light complexion, freckled nose and forehead. Pray for Geraldine.
September 13, 2005
If you have seen or know the whereabouts of Mrs. Geraldine Solomon, age 52, of 3682 S. Desire St., please contact NOPD, Times Picayune Missing Persons Bureau, or any official of Department of Homeland Security, New Orleans Bureau. Mrs. Solomon was last seen by her husband, Fred Solomon, August 30, approximately 7 a.m., during the levee breech. Mrs. Geraldine Solomon is African American female, 5′2″, 145 pounds, light complexion, freckled nose and forehead.