CHP sent ABC7 News a text saying the family of the veteran contacted them about the flag and photo, and they were able to return it.
Family members said it was lost when a box fell off of a moving truck in the fast lane, and was too dangerous to retrieve.
CHP posted a photo of the family.
Friends and relatives recognized the photo in the media, and contacted the family members.
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The family told CHP they wanted to thank everyone who helped them get it back.
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