EP146: Revisiting Childhood Mysteries, The Shocking Story Behind the Diamond Engagement Ring and The Holiday Tradition That Started At A Gas Station

On this episode of Our American Stories, Families move all the time due to job changes... But to children, sometimes it just doesn't make sense. Roger Rench reflects on his childhood move; Tom Zoellner purchased a diamond engagement ring and proposed. His girlfriend said, "yes" and then, suddenly, walked out of his life making Tom the owner of a used engagement ring; Hess Toy Truck Director, Justin Mayer, and superfan, Mike Roberto share the story of how for nearly 60 years, Hess trucks have brought smiles to children, and adults, up and down the East Coast.Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Time Codes:00:00 - Revisiting Childhood Mysteries10:00 - The Shocking Story Behind the Diamond Engagement Ring23:00 - The Holiday Tradition That Started At A Gas Station Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.