‘He could’ve just thrown it away’: Military plaque found in the sand by RI man returns home to NY...

An East Providence man determined to return a military plaque to its rightful owner has successfully done just that.

Justin Bourassa discovered the plaque five years ago while searching the Crescent Park shoreline for treasure with his trusty metal detector.

The plaque is dedicated to John T. O’Brien and describes him as “the greatest and toughest Marine to ever live.”