Dear Joseph,

I am sincerely sorry for not sending you, your things when I had the chance. I was in a period of my life when not a lot mattered to me, call it oblivious, self centered, or just plain selfish, whatever the case, there is no excuse.

I know you had some really personal things in that box, particularly the plaque your family was issued when your father lost his life in the war. I wish I had money to continue paying for your things to be stored. I know you had offered to pay for the shipping for that one special box, and I should have arranged for it to be sent. Instead, I ignored your calls, assuming the conversation would lead to my wallet, or even worse, to my conscience.

I feel terrible for my actions, mostly because you are such a great person, and deserve a lot better. My one wish is that your precious box finds a good home. That its noble contents find a place on some lucky families mantle, or better yet, that they find their way back to you.