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By: Lisa Marchesoni

Posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 3:10 pm

WWII vet loses sentimental cane at Walmart | World War II veteran, lost cane, Jacob McClenny

World War II veteran Jacob R. McClenny is shown with his cane before he lost it at Wal-Mart.

While loading groceries near Thanksgiving, World War II veteran Jacob R. McClenny accidentally left his walking cane in shopping cart.

The 89-year-old retired Lt. Col. McClenny returned to the Walmart on Old Fort Parkway to search for the cane but couldn’t locate it, said grandson Bill Dunn, a sergeant with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. McClenny is offering a reward for its return.

McClenny’s daughter, Joyce Anderson, said her father purchased the cane in 1976 in Germany.

“The approximately 1-inch medallions (on the cane) represent the places he has been,” Anderson said. “This cane is very special to him and I really would like to see him get it back.”

Dunn described the cane as being a light-colored natural wood.

“It’s very distinctive,” Dunn said.

McClenny flew B-17s in World War II that contributed to his hearing loss.

“His equilibrium is off now,” Dunn said. “He’s pretty unstable. He needs the cane to support him. He uses it from the time he gets up to the time he goes to bed.”

People who have knowledge about the cane may call Anderson at 896-2828.

“We hope whoever found it will call and return it,” Dunn said.

McClenny purchased a cheaper cane so he could get around.

“It meant a whole lot to him,” Dunn said of the sentimental value. “He’s just heart-broken about losing it.”

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Member Opinions:

By: SocEtTuem on 12/15/09
Let's all hope whoever finds this American hero's cane will return it to him.

For Lt Colonel McClenny, God Bless you and thank you for your loyal and courageous service to our republic!

By: avaughn7 on 12/16/09
Who wouldnt turn something like this in??? You should know immediately that someone would be looking for this. I hope it finds its way back to you.

Please, whoever took this Hero's cane...RETURN IT!

By: momx5 on 12/16/09
Thank you for your service, sir. I hope this article helps someone return it.

By: justdance on 12/17/09

Please return the cane to this gentleman....even if you pawned it for money, leave some form of anonymous tip as to its location so his family can at least go get it back for him.

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