90 Year-Old Grandfather Tells Story of Turning In Lost Wallet Containing $12,500 from Shawn Chittle on Vimeo.
My Grandfather, Robert K. Chittle, WWII veteran, of Flint, Mich, found a wallet in a parking lot in 1947. It contained $1,300 – which in today’s dollars is $12,500. He managed to find the owner and return the wallet and the money.
The man who lost the wallet was a UAW member, and the union wrote my Grandfather a thank-you letter.
In this video he recalls the events from over 65 years ago.
I got pretty choked up when I read the letter and heard him tell the story first hand, which I think caught him off guard and thus he got a little choked up too.
It’s one of the greatest stories I’ve ever heard.
I wish eveyone had a grandfather like him. What a wonderful role model.
Hey Shawn, great story. As Robert K’s oldest son, I can tell you that this is typical of his entire life. Just trying to survive and do the right thing. A hard working guy that would with his wife, Jessie, raise 5 children, serve as a pilot in WW2 and keep the family safe and secure for nearly niney years. Not bad life goals – a Flints mans version of ” a wonderful life” for sure. We should all be so blessed and enjoy 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Happy 68th Anniversary to Mom & Dad 2-7-2010
Dear Shawn,
Such a nice tribute to a true gentleman! We are very fortunate to have Dad/Grandpa in our lives.
Happy Anniversary to two very special people.
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