Dear editor,
On Sunday, Sept. 25, I was one of 31 outriders on the Bonifay Wagon Train that traveled along Highway 90 from Crestview to Mossy Head.
Along the way, I lost my camera. I was trying to document the ride. I discovered my loss about 7 miles east of Crestview.
On Friday, Oct. 2, I drove along this stretch searching the right-of-way from my vehicle. I had with me 50 flyers to post and hand out. I gave them to individuals, store clerks, real estate agents, drivers, business owners and/or their employees, and posted a few along the way.
I want to thank you all for accepting a flyer from me.
The flyer I handed out read, "LOST: Small Black Pocket Size Olympus Camera / Between Crestview and Mossy Head / South side of Highway 90 / If found, please call (850) 968-2163."
All without exception were empathetic and did not offer any disparaging or discouraging remarks.
All who I encountered that day were polite, considerate and offered to help in some way or other. It was an uplifting experience to meet with each and every one of you.
A special thanks to Josh, who saw a posted flyer, found the camera on Oct. 8 and arranged to give it back to me that evening.
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This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: LETTER: Thanks for help finding lost camera