Family medal returned

[WildWill]

My mom was contacted by a goodwill in Arkansas today apparently some of her uncles things were donated including his purple heart. Thankfully they were able to track down the next of kin my mom and aunt using paperwork found in the trunk. My family and I would like to thank those people at Goodwill who cared enough to help our family recover uncle Henry's medal. He was killed in the Netherlands in 1945 and our family never recieved any of his affects.

 

[rtraverdavis]

Pretty amazing that it made its way back to your family. Very cool. Any idea how how it came to be donated, or by whom?

 

[mdeerjunkie]

Very awesome! Usually once it reaches goodwill it’s never seen again, that goodwill employe deserves a raise.

 

[Pucky Freak]

Great ending to that story!

 

[JohnCushman]

My purple hearts are the only medals I give a crap about.

 

[Big Fin]

Wow, that's amazing. Happy to see it with your family.

 

[mtmuley]

Good stuff. Have my Grandfather's medals. Glad you have it back. mtmuley

 

[Sytes]

Gives a quality +1 to humans.

Congrats to your family's retrieval of such precious items.

 

[Howie]

Thank you "Goodwill", a stand up action on your part. Congrats Wildwill on the recovery of most valued momentous.

 

[Western Traveler1]

Amazing, and so good to hear. Thanks for sharing this with us...

 

[WildWill]

Pretty amazing that it made its way back to your family. Very cool. Any idea how how it came to be donated, or by whom?

They don't know who donated the medal it was found in the pocket of a uniform luckily with paperwork identifying who's it was.

 

[elkduds]

My purple hearts are the only medals I give a crap about.

 

[Nick87]

Best thing I've heard in a while!

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Great story! It's nice to see good things people do. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Nameless Range]

This is a feel good story for sure. Thank you for sharing. Tonight I will be remembering your Uncle Henry.

 

[Scott85]

Glad the medal got returned to your family and I’m forever grateful for Heros that paid the ultimate price.

 

[Little Big Man MT Chris]

Amazing!

 

[okie archer]

That's great to hear.

 

[BearFoot]

Meant to be, amazing!

 

[Rzrbck918]

Awesome! Glad it was discovered and returned.