**”Heartwarming Reunion: Strangers Rescue Grandparents’ Precious Gift After Airport Tragedy”**
Bill and Linda Modry were overjoyed to finally meet their adopted granddaughter and had prepared a special gift to mark the unforgettable occasion. However, upon arriving at the airport security gate, they were forced to discard their heartfelt present.
Amari Hernandez and her boyfriend, waiting at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, witnessed the heartbreaking moment unfold.
Amari later shared on Facebook: *“I saw a man being told he couldn’t bring his package on the plane. He looked at the officer and asked, ‘Can I leave it at the airport instead of lost and found? It’s a snow globe for my adopted grandson.’”*
Despite his plea, the officer refused.
“The officer told him to put it in ‘file 13,’ pointing to the trash,” Amari wrote. *“The man was devastated, and I watched as he reluctantly threw it away.”*
Seeing the heartbroken grandfather walk away in tears, Amari’s boyfriend decided to retrieve the discarded package. Upon opening it, they discovered a beautiful snow globe containing pictures of the couple and their granddaughter, engraved with the message:
**“We love you, Katie. Nana & Baba – 1/25/16”**
Determined to reunite the precious keepsake with its rightful owners, Amari took to Facebook, asking for help. Her post quickly went viral, garnering over 40,000 shares.
Fortunately, an employee from *Things Remembered*, the company that had customized the snow globe, saw the post and sprang into action. Scouring company records, she eventually identified the original buyer—Linda Modry.
With that crucial information, Amari was able to track Linda down and return the cherished gift. It was only then that she realized just how meaningful the snow globe truly was.