My first Gold, and a very special ring

boondocker · Nov 26, 2009

I found this ring the other day, it's just an ordinary wedding band on the outside, but a very special ring to me, it was my fathers, he lost it back in 1990 doing yard work. It was a replacement band for his original that was worn very thin, he only had it for about 3 weeks when he lost it, then he got sick and past away in 94. When I got my detector in 03, the first thing my mother said was I hope you can find your fathers ring I would love to have it back, so when I found it the other day I presented it to her. She was so happy and gave me a big hug, that made me feel so good I just had to share the story with you fellow detectorists, this is such a great hobby. Thanks for looking Dean

seger98 · Nov 26, 2009

Great story with a happy ending. Congratulations

hammered · Nov 26, 2009

Nice one boondocker, it's great that it ended well :icon_thumleft:

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Happy Thanksgiving

hammered

cntrydncr1 · Nov 26, 2009

that is a wonderful story! you must have been so excited! congrats

Garabaldi · Nov 26, 2009

Congrats boondocker. One of the best stories I have read on here. Finding a sentimental artifact from a person who is no longer with us is special, but the fact that it's your fathers and you present it to your mom is priceless. Keep up the good work and Happy Thanksgiving. :hello2:

Deno · Nov 26, 2009

What a great story. This hobby is so good in so many ways.

Knightwalker · Nov 26, 2009

Very nice ring. There nothing warmer then a mothers love when you do something nice for her.
Very sweet of you to try and look for the ring again.
HH
Knightwalker

Rusted_Iron · Nov 26, 2009

That is a great turn of events. I am really glad you found the ring and were able to bring joy to your mom and you. :icon_thumright:

Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.) · Nov 26, 2009

great find and story :icon_thumright:

TexasTrash · Nov 26, 2009

That's the best of the best right there, isn't it!!! :hello2:

Very Happy for you and your mom!

HH

TT

BobinSouthVA · Nov 26, 2009

Great touching story. Thanks for sharing

MUD(S.W.A.T) · Nov 26, 2009

Huhu, thats cool. :icon_thumleft:

Keep @ it and HH !!

dave-enc · Nov 26, 2009

wtg on great find and story
hh
dave+bobbie

arrowhead883 · Nov 26, 2009

What a great story Dean! Very glad you were able to return something so important.

capt1989 · Nov 26, 2009

I am very happy for you and your mother, Dean. That is really cool that you were able to find that ring. I had a similar experience today. I dug a ring (a stainless mood ring) that belonged to a family friend today in my sister-in-law's front yard. This particular girl was murdered when she was 12 years old in 2002 by her stepfather. Finding her ring today was a somewhat unsettling experience. Just felt like sharing.

capt.