NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Billie Hammer has worn her wedding ring every day for 49 years. However, when she walked out of a Nashville Predators hockey game Sunday night, it was no longer on her finger.
Billie was at the game to watch her granddaughter as her daughter, Kara, worked as a rink reporter for the Preds.
It’s unclear when, where or how the ring fell off, but a clip from the game shows Billie’s hand at the end of the first period — without the ring.
After searching the arena and surrounding area from top to bottom, the Hammers filed a report.
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“I knew [my mom] was panicked, I knew she was stressed, but she had so much belief it was going to come back to her,” said Kara. “I told her that night, ‘Mom, if you were ever going to lose it, Nashville is the place because this is such a special city that I truly believe someone here will return it.'”
The mother and daughter duo reportedly searched for the ring next morning and shared the story on social media, where it quickly gained traction.
The Hammer family told News 2 they prayed for a miracle, and miraculously on Tuesday morning when Kara walked in to work at Bridgestone Arena, the ring had been turned in.
“I just appreciate everybody so much for their support,” said Billie. “I never gave up hope because everyone else was so hopeful for me too.”
Although who found the ring remains a mystery, the Hammer said they are grateful for that Good Samaritan.
“Like our Madame President Michelle Kennedy posted, she said this just shows the magic of SMASHville strikes again,” added Kara.
