Maddy McCann's parents' heart-wrenching post on 16-year anniversary
Madeleine McCann's parents have released an emotional statement on the 16-year anniversary of when their daughter was abducted.
Kate and Gerry McCann shared that they are still hoping for a breakthrough in the search for their daughter, who would now be 19 years old.
Maddie vanished from her family’s holiday apartment in Portugal in May 2007 at the age of three and has not been seen since.
The grieving parents shared that even after 16 difficult years, they struggle to put their heartbreak into words.
Writing on the official Find Madeleine Instagram Page, Kate and Gerry posted an emotional poem called The Contradiction by Clare Pollard before thanking people for their support.
“The police investigation continues, and we await a breakthrough.” the post read. “Today marks the 16th anniversary of Madeleine’s abduction."
“Still missing …… still very much missed."
“It is hard to find the words to convey how we feel.”
They added that the poem The Contradiction “resonates strongly with us”.
The heart-wrenching poem reads, “You are not here, I’m not myself, but still I talk to you like this."
“I cannot hold you, yet I do: please let me hold you in my head and where you are now, hold me too."
After posting the poem, the couple wrote, “Thank you to everyone for your support – it really helps.”
The post was flooded was comments of support, with one person writing, "We are so many who are with you, and who hope with all our hearts that she will be reunited with you. Please let this year be the year you'll get the answers you need."
Another put it simply, "I hope she finds her way home to you."
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