Lost: Two brooches near North Platte River trail
Description
I lost my grandmother's brooches yesterday evening. I had been walking from Riverside Park along the North Platte River trail toward downtown North Platte after a quick coffee at a shop near 4th Street. The two pieces are sentimental: one is a silver oval with a tiny blue stone, the other a delicate cameo set in brass. They probably slipped from a pocket when I paused to tie my shoe around 6:15 PM near the footbridge by Riverside Park. I’ve worn them for years, and they carry a memory I can’t replace. I’m hopeful someone found them and kept them safe—they feel like a piece of family with me.
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