What almost became just another discarded thrift store item has turned into a mission led by local veterans determined to honor the memory of a decorated U.S. Army soldier.
The shadow box belonging to 1st Sgt. John H. Rose Jr., a World War II veteran who served in the United States Army’s 260th Combat Engineers from 1942 to 1946, was recently donated to a local thrift store. Inside were military medals, dog tags, pins and a photograph documenting John’s military service.
According to those involved, the original plan was to remove the medals and sell only the shadow box itself.
But one thrift store worker refused…