[meteorite-list] Stolen meteorites return home

[Jim Wooddell]

Great news Gary!

Jason (Bam Bam) is a great guy and good friend.  I knew once I learned of 
this he would take care of this....never a second of doubt in my mind with 
him!

Glad you got them back!

Did they nab the thief???

Jim


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Fujihara" <fujmon at mac.com>
To: "MeteorList" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 12:47 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Stolen meteorites return home


> Aloha,
>
> I have good news to share with the meteorite community.  My stolen 
> meteorites have been found and have made their way home.  Two months ago i 
> discovered them missing from my office at the Institute for Astronomy, and 
> reported the crime to the local police and FBI. Both were helpful, but 
> they did not appear to be making any progress in the case, and I accepted 
> my loss and turned away from it.
>
> Last week, I discovered them through Jason Snyder who innocently purchased 
> them from a seller he did not know.  I contacted Jason, who was 
> straightforward with me about how he acquired them. He has honorably sent 
> them back home where they can continue to do the good work of outreach, 
> inspiring young people to empower themselves through education here in 
> Hawaii.
>
> Jason Snyder is my hero today, and together with all the people who have 
> helped me and everyone here on the list who have kept an eye open for my 
> meteorites, I want to express my heartfelt and sincere thanks!  Mahalo nui 
> loa!
>
> http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com/_MetHomecoming.jpg
>
> Gary Fujihara
> Big Kahuna Meteorites
> PO Box 4175, Hilo, HI  96720
> (808) 640-9161
> http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com/
> http://www.ebay.com/sch/fujmon/m.html
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