A photograph of a World War II veteran returned to the family

Image of the late Joe Wateski during World War II.

By George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (103193)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

December 2, 2022 4:05pm CST

Chris Dyches who are the social media manager for Sunbelt Rentals which is located in Fort Mill South Carolina mentioned that his employees were cleaning out a closet at the headquarters when they found an image of a World War II veteran who was seen receiving a medal from an officer at a medal ceremony. Chris placed the photo on Linkedin to see if the owner of the photograph on Thursday. Lisa Coyne who is the niece of former employee of Sunbelt Rentals who is Kathy Gorton identified the photo of the World War veteran as her dad Joe Wateski who is now deceased who flew 62 combat missions even which theater of the war was not mentioned. When Kathy found the image of her late father, she was able to retrieve the image from Sunbelt Rentals since she does not have any photos of her late dad at all. I am happy that Kathy is happy to see an image of her late dad since it means a lot to her to see an image of her late dad once again.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

2 Dec 22

I know that having the picture of her dad means the world to her, amazing that she could be found at this late date.

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@Deepizzaguy (103193)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

2 Dec 22

I know how she feels since the image of her dad inside of her home is priceless.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

3 Dec 22

@Deepizzaguy Yes, it really is.

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@Deepizzaguy (103193)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

3 Dec 22

@RubyHawk It is like the spirit of the deceased is in the house in a good way.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Dec 22

How nice to have an old photo returned. I am sure it meant the world to Kathy.

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@Deepizzaguy (103193)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

3 Dec 22

Kathy said it meant a lot to her since she does not have any images of her deceased dad other than the one that was recovered.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Dec 22

@Deepizzaguy I know how priceless those memories can be.

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@RasmaSandra (80083)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Dec 22

That is such a wonderful story and I am glad she got that image, It makes for great memories,

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@Deepizzaguy (103193)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4 Dec 22

Images of loved ones are priceless to all family members.

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@JudyEv (340623)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 22

That would mean such a lot to Kathy to at last have a photo of her dad.

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@Deepizzaguy (103193)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

3 Dec 22

The photo of a deceased relative is like the spirit of the person being there in a good way.

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@kobesbuddy (78882)

• East Tawas, Michigan

2 Dec 22

I am so please that Lisa was able to identify the photo, of her father. This means a lot to her, to be proud of her dad all over again!

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@Deepizzaguy (103193)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

2 Dec 22

Images of deceased persons inside of a home are priceless.

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@Deepizzaguy (103193)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

3 Dec 22

@kobesbuddy That is so true.

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@kobesbuddy (78882)

• East Tawas, Michigan

2 Dec 22

@Deepizzaguy I have pictures of my mother and father, I love the memories.

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@LindaOHio (179400)

• United States

3 Dec 22

I'm glad Kathy was able to obtain a picture of her father.

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@Deepizzaguy (103193)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

3 Dec 22

I am happy for Kathy as well.

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