Brain Curch's mother called on Tuesday.

It turns out that his sister-in-law gave him the peace charm so they will be very happy to get it back. It will most likely go to his 11-year old son.

Brian was 34. He had some sort of medical condition which most likely caused him to lose consciousness or the ability to control the car. That's why I never saw the driver and why those who tried to help were reaching for him through the passenger window (he was laying across the seat).

Miss Significantly Other and me bought a new black lanyard for the charm, long enough for it to be worn around the neck - the original was wrist-length. I'll be mailing it to his mother tomorrow.

When my oldest brother died in 2000, his wife clamped down on everything. No one got any keepsakes. I hadn't thought about what might be motivating me to try so hard to find someone I didn't know. I realize now that the experience with my sister-in-law is what was driving me.

Once again, bad begets good. The fight continues.

I won't be updating this incident unless something unusual (!) happens. Thanks to those who helped me identify the charm and those who gave me moral support. I love you guys.