A Delayed Mother’s Day Gift “Comes Home”

In 1942, a soldier – Dominic O’Gara, or Millville, MA – was preparing for war in CA. He sent his mother a Mother’s Day gift. It was lost.

Now 73 years later, it’s resurfaced. And though both O’Gara and his mother have passed, it’s made it’s way home.

A former resident of the man saw an unopened envelope for sale on eBay. Noting the address and date, he bought it for $5.

The envelope contained an embroidered pillow sham, with “Mother” embroidered on it. Though creased, it’s in perfect shape.

The purchaser was unable to locate any surviving members of O’Gara’s family. So instead of returning it to the family, they’re trying to get the item framed and hung in the town’s Senior Center prior to Memorial Day. The Senior Center is not far from the neighborhood where the O’Gara’s lived.

Fox News has an article with more details. It’s worth a read any time – but especially today.

Happy Mother’s Day, all.

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