UPDATE: The man who found the items in the trash said he located the owners of the items.
The family of Mark Stevens, a Pennsylvania man, said the items belonged to them. The Stevens family has six family members that served in the military, including four members who were Colonels.
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Action News Jax sat down with Bernhard and got a look at the items he says don't belong in the trash.
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Bernhard said he's tracked down some people in other states who may be related to the Stevens. He's hopeful that he can return the items to a family member who will cherish them.
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