class ring returned after 22 years

KENNE-BILL · Aug 2, 2013

Back in 2007 I found a 1988 class ring in the water at Kailua Beach here on Oahu, I contacted the ring manufacturer Herff Jones with a description and they were able to tell me what school the person graduated from which is in Tampa, Florida. I was able to make out the first name of the person but the inscription with her last name was only partially visible due to wear. I found a website for the school and posted info about the ring in their Alumni's lost class ring section, that was in 2007 and never did get any response. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, I did some googling which led to me to a class reunion site and from there was able to ID the owner, after emailing a few people the rings owner was located. She was in total disbelief that someone had found her ring after such a long time, turns out she lost the ring in 1991 and I found it in 2007 and had it until now which is 22 years.

Captin Scrap · Aug 2, 2013

You know Kenne, these are the stories that the media should write about. The actions we take to bring closure back to a person, like you did. That is an awesome story.. Thank you for sharing and job well done !!

towzilla · Aug 2, 2013

Nice Job. Way to keep after and finding the owner.

mlitty · Aug 2, 2013

another class ring returned.

You put a lot of effort into that. Well done!

I have a meeting today at 12:30 to do the same. A 1969 class ring (my first) lost in the 80's that I found about a month ago.

For tracking these folks down, we should be called "Metal Detectives". :grin:

diggerdogjohn · Aug 2, 2013

Good job....WTG.

KENNE-BILL · Aug 3, 2013

Thanks for the compliments guys. :cool:

KENNE-BILL · Aug 3, 2013

mlitty said:
You put a lot of effort into that. Well done!

I have a meeting today at 12:30 to do the same. A 1969 class ring (my first) lost in the 80's that I found about a month ago.

For tracking these folks down, we should be called "Metal Detectives".

Good luck and keep us posted mlitty! Coincidentally this was also my first and only class ring I've ever found.

MyrtleBeachGuy · Aug 3, 2013

Thumbs Up ! , very nice .... These type of found and returned to owner are my favorite stories of all . :thumbsup:

mlitty · Aug 3, 2013

KENNE-BILL said:
Good luck and keep us posted mlitty! Coincidentally this was also my first and only class ring I've ever found.

My first and only so far as well! I was quite a thrill to pop that big gold ring out of the ground.

I'm expecting to find a lot more any day now. :lol:

Also, I would never have thought to contact the manufacturer. That was brilliant.

SeabeeRon · Aug 3, 2013

Another awesome return story Bill!! THANK YOU!!

Skwerly · Aug 3, 2013

how totally cool!

fogcity · Aug 4, 2013

Great job !!!

KarenESP · Aug 10, 2013

I would think that a local newspaper in your area would probably publish a little story about this - great story

cntrydncr1 · Aug 10, 2013

congrats on being an ambassador of this great hobby!!

knsmokey · Aug 26, 2013

AWESOME job! There's no better feeling - then when you see the expression on their face, when you present that long lost treasure to them :yes:

Way to promote the hobby!

class ring returned after 22 years

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