Another good news story curtsy of Facebook.

[2ndoldman]

Well it was fast and furious yesterday.
And once again I have a video clip to share with all of you.
It all started on Monday.
These are the finds from Monday. there is nothing really special about them other than that locket.
When I opened it I was able to actually see faces in the two pictures. Especially after I cleaned it up. What I did next was to post it on a Facebook page here called Old Victoria. In less than 2 hours Doug replied.
Doug McMicking Oh my. We need to talk i will pm you
Thats my moms. I have you a pm. Thank you.
He gave me all of the right responses and we arranged to meet at the park where it was found.
The information that he gave me in regards to the locket made me call the news station and get a reporter out to see the exchange.
When his older sister was getting married the mother gave the locket to her to wear on her wedding day.
This is a picture showing her wearing it. This mans father had died while his mother was pregnant with him and the mother wanted the daughter to have a piece of her father walking her down the isle.
Here is the video and his story. http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1170297
The interview lasted for quite a while so I did not get much detecting done yesterday but I did manage one silver quarter.

[three dawgs]

Bruce that was an awesome story. I was just sitting down to eat supper and your ugly mug came on the TV. Thought my appetite was ruined. LOL. This is such a GREAT story and funny thing is I know Doug as I have met him numerous times over the last 20 years LOL.

[2ndoldman]

It is a small world my friend. You can bump into people that you know in the strangest places.
Am I sorry that I ruined your dinner Eric?
NO !!! :-) :-) :-)

[Hoss]

Well done Bruce thanks for sharing the story

[2ndoldman]

You are welcome Matt.
And thank you my friend.

[gregszybala]

Way to go Bruce, some way cool karma there.

[2ndoldman]

Thanks, it felt good Greg.

[Sugaree]

Way to go Bruce! A great deed.

[2ndoldman]

Thank you.
This one was so easy to do. The whole thing from my post to handing it to Doug took only 4 hours.

[Kyflintguy]

Good job Bruce, Definatley a news worthy story! That puts a smile on my face!

[2ndoldman]

Thanks Josh. I can't ask for more from any post that I make here.
If someone smiles then I have done it right.

[p kurt]

Oh my goodness that is amazing, i hope every person who doesn't like metal detecting sees this and it brings em around. That is a touching story , you the man Bruce!

[2ndoldman]

When Doug told me the story of the locket over the phone I just had to call the reporter out.

[SDhunter]

Very nice Bruce

[2ndoldman]

Thank you Gary.

[Ron Kelley]

Hey Bruce, That is the kind of "Good News" story we all love to see. Great story and good on you man.

[2ndoldman]

Artifact hunting gets enough negative press as it is Ron.
We can all use some good new stories once in a while.

[Bone2stone]

I'm sure it feels good to do something like this for someone who was worthy.
Given the time it was lost and the quick response, it looks like Facebook just may be a
social media worth revisiting.

I found one very similar many years ago but pictures were not retrievable.

Jess B.

[2ndoldman]

I hear you loud and clear Jess. I guess that I have a half dozen or more lockets that have no pictures left inside.
It was the fact that there were pictures inside that were still identifiable that prompted me to post it online.
As to Facebook, I use it as a tool Jess. Mainly for research but I also just like to see what others are finding and posting.

[LucasBMylks]

INCREDIBLE Bruce oldman....from your coin that could re-write history to the famous politician`s personal belongings and now this!?!! I can only imagine how the guy`s sister felt to seeing that locket again. Got to tell ya it made me blub a bit....

[2ndoldman]

According to Doug, his sister was absolutely overjoyed by the return of the locket. By the way she is also a politician. She is a Victoria city councillor.

[Havenhunter]

Bruce, I think you've touched everyone's heart with this story.

[2ndoldman]

Thank you Deb. It affected me as well.

[tomclark]

Oh maeon!!

[2ndoldman]

Thanks Tom