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  1. 05-27-2012, 09:16 AM #1
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    High School ring returned after 62 years,

    My oldest return yet, She lost the ring in 1950, 62 years later, reunion with an added bonus! Read this blog by a Chicago Now blogger Teppi who helped put the pieces together.
    http://www.chicagonow.com/when-you-p...and-a-reunion/

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  2. 05-27-2012, 10:08 AM #2
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    Re: High School ring returned after 62 years,

    You are the true ambassador for our hobby Ron! |)
    Thats just great! And the look on her face was priceless! I thought see might cry. crying01
    Once again my friend; Nice job! thumbsup01
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    Re: High School ring returned after 62 years,

    WTG! Awesome!
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    Re: High School ring returned after 62 years,

    WTG Ron | Another fantastic story. You are a great ambassador of our hobby.


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  5. 05-27-2012, 12:46 PM #5
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    Re: High School ring returned after 62 years,

    Great find and story Ron . That must have been quite a thrill for you with everything that transpired as a result of you finding that ring . You not only found history but made history and changed the future of quite a few lives . Bravo and well done . |) I tip my coil to you Sir . |
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  6. 05-27-2012, 06:13 PM #6
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    Re: High School ring returned after 62 years,

    What a thrill to return that ring, well done sir!
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  7. 05-27-2012, 06:14 PM #7
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    Re: High School ring returned after 62 years,

    Ron, you do us all proud. Detectorists like you make a great positive impact on people and their lives. Very well done sir. Great job on recovering and returning some happiness. Happy Hunting!! Tim
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  8. 07-01-2012, 08:00 PM #8
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    Re: High School ring returned after 62 years,

    Congrats Ron!
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