I came across this story earlier in the week and wanted to share it with everyone. It really demonstrates the power of digital photography and the internet to do good when used correctly. (Apologies to all my friends in Southern California that are die hard USC fans for writing a favorable article about the Buckeyes’ fans).
On September 1st, the Ohio State Buckeyes opened their season at home facing the Youngstown State Penguins. A long time Buckeye fan, Miche
lle Montgomery was thrilled to attend the home opener and witness her beloved Buckeyes dominate the Penguins, winning 38-6. On the way into the stadium before the game, Michelle found a digital camera in the parking lot. She viewed the pictures on the camera’s digital display and saw photos of a father and son meeting Brutus Buckeye, the OSU mascot. Reluctant to trust campus lost and found to find the camera’s rightful owner, Michelle decided to take matters into her own hands.
Michelle took the camera home, downloaded the images to her computer and then emailed them to 14 of her closest friends and fellow Buckeye fans. She asked them to view the photos and if they did not recognize anyone to pass them along to other friends and Buckeye fans. Hundreds of emails later, John Montgomery opened his email, opened the photos only to recognize himself and his 10 year old son, Noah, posing with Brutus. He was estatic to learn that his camera was safe and Noah was thrilled as well to have the proof that he did meet Brutus Buckeye.
“It shows the power of the Internet, e-mail and the Buckeye network. It’s amazing how many Buckeye fans are out there,” said John, a 1986 Ohio State University graduate.
When I read this story I thought it really captured how good people combined with technology can achieve things that would have not been previously possible.
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