San Antonio Mourns the Loss of Missing Persons Advocate

News Summary

San Antonio is grieving the death of Nina Glass, the founder of Search and Rescue SATX, who dedicated her life to helping families find missing loved ones. Nina passed away on January 27, 2025, at the age of 47, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and a commitment to helping others. The community reflects on her impactful work, including her tireless efforts in the search for missing individuals like Caleb Harris, bringing hope and support to those affected by the tragedy of disappearance.

San Antonio Mourns the Loss of Nina Glass, a Hero for Missing Persons

San Antonio has lost a beacon of hope and compassion with the passing of Nina Glass, the passionate founder of Search and Rescue SATX. Nina, who dedicated her life to helping families find their missing loved ones, left this world on January 27, 2025, at the age of 47. News of her death has left the community reeling and reflecting on her incredible contributions.

A Life Lived for Others

Nina launched Search and Rescue SATX in 2019, turning her vision into a nonprofit that partnered with law enforcement and local communities. The organization specializes in utilizing comprehensive search techniques to locate missing persons, providing families with both practical help and emotional support during some of their darkest times.

While the specific cause of her death has not been disclosed, it is known that Nina had been suffering from the flu prior to her passing. Her daughter found her in bed after she had taken a break to rest due to her illness. The announcement of her death on the organization’s website closed with a heartfelt message: “Rest in Paradise.”

Searching for Caleb Harris

Nina’s dedication to finding missing individuals was powerfully demonstrated in her involvement in the search for Caleb Harris, a 21-year-old Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi student who vanished in early March 2024. The search for Caleb garnered significant attention, and Nina traveled all the way from San Antonio to Corpus Christi multiple times, leading organized search efforts in hopes of bringing closure to Caleb’s family.

Despite the community’s tireless efforts, Caleb’s remains were tragically discovered in a wastewater treatment facility in June 2024, over three months after he went missing. The positive identification came in July, and the community mourned together, reflecting on the profound loss felt by all.

A Community Driven by Compassion

During the extensive search for Caleb, Nina worked closely with others who were equally dedicated. She relied on social media platforms, like TikTok, to spread the word and rally support for search efforts. Nina often utilized innovative tools such as underwater drones and organized searches through areas that were hard to navigate. This included efforts around Oso Bay Wetland Preserve, Flour Bluff, and North Padre Island.

The community rallied around these searches, coming together to donate resources such as food, hotel accommodations, and essential equipment needed for the operations led by Nina and her team. Her approach to finding missing persons went beyond just the logistics; she truly believed in each life touched by the tragedy of disappearance, taking the burden of each case personally. Nina often expressed feelings of failure when the outcomes of searches did not meet her hopes, a testament to her deep empathy and commitment.

A Legacy of Hope

Even in her passing, Nina Glass’s legacy as a dedicated advocate for the missing is imprinted on the hearts of many. Her commitment to search efforts and support for grieving families has created a foundation of hope that will endure. As the community reflects on her life, thoughts and prayers are extended to her family during this challenging time. They have requested privacy to honor Nina’s memory, and the profound impact she had on the lives of many will surely resonate for years to come.

Remembering Nina

Nina’s spirit of kindness and relentless dedication will live on through those she inspired. Her work at Search and Rescue SATX will continue, fueled by the same passion that characterized every search effort she led. As San Antonio steps forward in this shared loss, the community finds solace in knowing that true heroes leave a mark on the world that lasts forever.

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