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Editor,

I am writing in to acknowledge Phil and Jackie (not sure of “Jackie” spelling) Schlamp of Polson. I briefly stopped by the Cherry Festival this last Sunday and managed to lose my wallet. Of course I frantically searched everywhere for two days and even posted to social media for help to find it but I accepted the fact that I would probably never see it again. Then on Wednesday I checked my mailbox and it had a little card in it that read, “Jamie, I have an item of interest for you. Please call, Phil Schlamp.”

A number was left so I called right away in hopes that he had found my wallet. A very pleasant woman answered the phone and knew exactly what I was calling for and handed the phone to her husband, Phil. He then stated to me that he had found my wallet and it had all of my personal belongings and valuables still in it. I was so excited. I thanked him several times and told him I thought I would never see my wallet/valuables again, especially in this day and age. He explained to me on the phone that doing the right thing is what gives him gratitude in his heart. He then stated, “Something that could be/look so small to one person can be something very big for someone else”.

I don’t think I will ever forget his words. Again, I thanked him on the phone and we had planned to meet at his house after I got off of work. Low and behold, they live on the same street as I do. We are about one mile apart. I arrived at their house and stayed and chatted with him and his wife for a bit. His wife believes that this all happened because we, for some reason, were supposed to meet. This immediately put a smile on my face and I agreed. I am forever grateful for these two and I thanked them for reminding me that there are still good honest people in this world.

Thank you Phil and Jackie Schlamp.

Jamie Gralapp
Polson

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