Lighter returned after 62 years
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FAIRFIELD, Calif. (NBC) -- Aubrey Kyle thought his solid silver cigarette lighter was at the bottom of the ocean. But 62 years later, the lighter has been returned to its rightful owner.
At the end of World War II, Kyle's solid silver, engraved cigarette lighter slipped out of his pocket aboard the U.S. Blackhawk during the last days of the conflict.
The lighter, purchased in Napa, was a gift from then girlfriend and now wife Emogene.
The lighter had actually been found in a lifeboat by a fellow shipmate who spent years trying to locate Kyle. That sailor's son posted the lighter's photo on a Web site that was seen by Kyle's nephew.
"When they handed it to me, I couldn't believe it 62 years later. I never dreamed anyone would find it," said Kyle.
The lighter still lights, but Kyle doesn't smoke anymore.
At the end of World War II, Kyle's solid silver, engraved cigarette lighter slipped out of his pocket aboard the U.S. Blackhawk during the last days of the conflict.
The lighter, purchased in Napa, was a gift from then girlfriend and now wife Emogene.
The lighter had actually been found in a lifeboat by a fellow shipmate who spent years trying to locate Kyle. That sailor's son posted the lighter's photo on a Web site that was seen by Kyle's nephew.
"When they handed it to me, I couldn't believe it 62 years later. I never dreamed anyone would find it," said Kyle.
The lighter still lights, but Kyle doesn't smoke anymore.
It's especially neat because he's still married to the woman who gave it to him.
Nexa
