COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KDVR) — A particular set of navy medals was found inside an deserted storage locker in Colorado. Now, the one who has them is looking for the household they belong to.
Stacey Lane mentioned her buddy Robert began shopping for storage models at public sale within the Denver metro space and in northern Colorado. Final 12 months, inside one of many models he bought, he found the show case containing eight medals, navy tags, patches and a folded U.S. flag.
“I’ve finished loads of work with the VFW (Veterans of Overseas Wars) over time, so that they thought that I’d be capable to discover the suitable particular person to ask,” Lane mentioned.
Do you acknowledge the title of this veteran?
With the medals now in her possession, she contacted the Downside Solvers for assist.
“I had relations that served in World Struggle II. I’d have been heartbroken to have misplaced one thing like this,” Lane mentioned.
The navy tag signifies the medals belonged to a veteran named Ralph M. Hayward. The gathering incorporates medals from each World Struggle II and the Vietnam conflict. There’s additionally a Purple Coronary heart.
“It’s awarded to troopers who’re injured within the line of responsibility whereas serving our nation, in order that makes it additional necessary that it will get again to his household,” Lane mentioned.
She is now hoping somebody acknowledges Hayward’s title, his navy honors or the show case so the objects could be returned to their rightful house owners.
“With him being a World Struggle II vet, it’s probably he’s handed on, however I’m positive his heirs would like to have this again,” Lane mentioned.
She mentioned if she cannot discover Hayward’s household, she plans to donate the medals to the VFW Publish in Arvada.
