Lost coins near Sinnissippi Park, Rockford
Description
I was at Sinnissippi Park gazebo around 6:45 PM on Saturday when the coins slipped from my pocket. The little coin collection belonged to my grandfather, a mix of old Lincoln cents and a shiny silver dollar from the 1960s. I remember the sun sinking behind the trees and the smell of kettle corn from a nearby vendor. I retraced my steps along the path by the Sinnissippi River, checked under the bench by the little fountain, and asked a couple passing joggers if they saw something. I’ve felt unsettled since—these coins carry family stories, and I'm hoping they’ve simply wandered into someone’s coat pocket. If you found them, please help me return them.
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