http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=34525
Aubrey Kyle didn't believe in miracles, but he does now.
At the end of World War II, Kyle's solid silver, engraved cigarette lighter slipped out of his pocket aboard the U.S. Blackhawk during the last days of the conflict.
The lighter, purchased in Napa, was a gift from then girlfriend and now wife Emogene.
The lighter had actually been found in a lifeboat by a fellow shipmate who spent years trying to locate Kyle. That sailor's son posted the lighter's photo on a Web site that was seen by Kyle's nephew.
"When they handed it to me, I couldn't believe it 62 years later. I never dreamed anyone would find it," said Kyle.
The lighter still lights, but Kyle doesn't smoke anymore.
NB: I looked for a pre-existing thread on lost items found, if a bartender knows where it is please merge this post.
Aubrey Kyle didn't believe in miracles, but he does now.
At the end of World War II, Kyle's solid silver, engraved cigarette lighter slipped out of his pocket aboard the U.S. Blackhawk during the last days of the conflict.
The lighter, purchased in Napa, was a gift from then girlfriend and now wife Emogene.
The lighter had actually been found in a lifeboat by a fellow shipmate who spent years trying to locate Kyle. That sailor's son posted the lighter's photo on a Web site that was seen by Kyle's nephew.
"When they handed it to me, I couldn't believe it 62 years later. I never dreamed anyone would find it," said Kyle.
The lighter still lights, but Kyle doesn't smoke anymore.
NB: I looked for a pre-existing thread on lost items found, if a bartender knows where it is please merge this post.
