The family of a former soldier was given a surprising gift in the form of artwork dating back to World War II. Aspiring comic strip artist Howard Weistling joined the army after Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941. After being captured in Austria, he was sent to a war camp in Germany where he drew a comic strip on cigarette wrappers. But, when the men were able to flee the camp, Weistling did so without his art.

Seventy years later, Weistling’s son Morgan was contacted by a soldier who knew his father – and had his artwork. The full details of this incredible story, including how Weistling was shot down and how Morgan was contacted by the fellow soldier, can be found on npr.org.