'Miracles Are Possible', Mom Says, As Missing LI Candidate Turns 30

BALDWIN, NY — It's been almost one gut-wrenching month since Petros Krommidas went missing after he reportedly headed for a swim off Long Beach.

Monday marked Krommidas' 30th birthday as his mother Maria continues to search and hope for a silver lining.

Krommidas, a candidate for the Nassau County Legislature, was last seen on the evening of April 23.

"Every single day we’ve been out searching — walking the shores, the jetties, the piers — refusing to give up," she posted to Facebook. "And today, in all agony and pain of not having him here, I still feel hope, a small ray of sunshine. A reminder that miracles are possible."

The Nassau County Young Democrats honored Krommidas at their convention on Sunday by leaving his delegate slot empty.

"We're hoping and praying for him to be returned," Nassau County Young Democrats President John Byrnes said. "We don't feel whole as chapter without him here."

Going forward, the Nassau County Young Democrats on Facebook they'll "leave the rest for another day."

Teams have been searching the shore in Lido Beach, Atlantic Beach and Long Beach for any signs of Krommidas.

His mother's post shared all the pain in her aching heart: "Happy Birthday, my Petey. You are 30 today. I wish I could give you the biggest hug and celebrate you surrounded by our family, laughter, and love — just like you always deserved."

She added: "My Petey, your light has always brought people together, and even now in this darkness, it still shines through; look at all the humanity we have witnessed. It has inspired a community, and their kindness gives us strength to keep going. We are so grateful for all the love, support, and tireless efforts of so many. To those who knew you, they know the kind of heart you had. To those who never had the chance to meet you, they’ve still come to know you — through the love and unity you’ve sparked. In a time when the world often feels divided, you’ve managed to unite so many. Friends and strangers have shared stories of your kindness, your laughter, your beautiful soul."

She also thanked the many who have been searching tirelessly for her son.

"My Petros, my rock, has always cared deeply for his family, friends, and everyone around him. He’s worked endlessly for his community, always setting goals for a better tomorrow and believing in the power of love, unity, and connection. He would be there in a heartbeat for anyone in need because that’s the kind of heart he has."

She sent a fierce message of love to her beloved son: "Wherever you are my boy, know that you are my light, my strength and my heart. And we, your family and all the people you’ve moved and brought together — we’re not stopping. I will never stop. Happy Birthday, my awesome boy. I am waiting for you. Love you forever."