August 5, 2026
I was at home after making an engagement ring return when Tyler called with a request to find his wedding band. Nothing special, except for the sentimental attachment, and the time of day and that the tide was rising and his ring would be under water. I suggested I search the next day during the low tide swing. All was set and I sat down for an evening meal.
Then about 9PM the urge to go and find the ring overcame me. It would be dark, but a flashlight would take care of that. At the beach I was greeted by a mass of people enjoying a bond fire. I’ll tell you the wood pallets burn hot and bright. I would have no problem seeing the drag marks I would make while doing a grid search pattern. When the fire burned down, the owner of an off-the-road vehicle turned on his blinding lamps mounted on the vehicle’s roof. The beams illuminated the beach for at least a half a mile, including the area I was searching.
The fire was about burned out and everyone was on their way home. When the spot lights were turned off and the vehicle left the parking lot. I knew it was time for me to head out myself. What was that? Why it was a signal from my detector’s earphones. What the heck, I had not dug a signal all night I might as well dig this one. Low and behold, a wedding band was laying on the overturned sand. I had found the ring in an area of less than a square foot from the massive area I had been searching. I picked the ring up, brushed the sand off and put it safely into my pocket. I continued swinging my detector and heard another signal. I had to dig this signal also. It was a coin I had never found before a 100 Colones. Neat, and into my presently empty pouch.
Back at my car I texted Tyler and drove off to home and bed for some needed sleep. It was not until later in the morning that Tyler texted for a picture to ensure it was his ring. It was confirmed and he was off to a wonderful ferry ride and a vacation day on Martha’s Vineyard and an apple fritter from the Back Door Donut Shop.
The day was winding down and arrangements were made so Tyler could pick up his ring when he was on dry land.
It was a great pleasure to meet the couple and return Tyler’s ring.
PS: Lorraine had left her rings at home to avoid any possibility of needing a Ring Finder’s expertise.
I sure hope that her actions spread, especially to those that might otherwise need help in finding a lost item.
Rick is an amazing ring finder and an even better person! I called him to find my lost wedding ring and he sprung into action right away. I had zero expectations going into working with Rick, but it couldn’t have been a better experience!
The ring was found quickly and I was able to get to know Rick as a man as well. I have a ton of respect for him. He gave us helpful suggestions on our vacation and when we stopped by to pick up the ring my wife and I enjoyed talking with him. He is a very sweet and giving person.
He is an amazing person/father/grandfather that anyone would be lucky to have in their life. I hope that our paths may cross again. Hopefully not with another ring search!
I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND him to anybody in need of a caring, kind professional ring finder!
You are an amazing ring finder and an even better person! Your kindness and attitude towards life are so very inspiring. Your kids and grandkids are lucky to have a such an amazing role model in their lives! Thank you for your amazing service and I hope that our paths may cross again! Hopefully not with another ring 😂