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'Postcard from heaven': Long Beach man receives note mailed by his late parents 26 years later
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Madison Weil , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this unusual delivery can be found through ABC7 Los Angeles.
A Long Beach resident recently received a surprising piece of mail. The item was a postcard that had been mailed by his late parents. What makes this delivery notable is the amount of time it took to arrive, as the postcard was sent in the year 2000.
The postcard was described as weathered, indicating it had been through a significant journey before reaching its destination. The recipient was shocked to find the postcard in his mailbox. Further details about this unusual delivery can be found through ABC7 Los Angeles .
The story behind the postcard's long delay is not specified, but the incident has been reported as a remarkable occurrence.
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Category: local Published: August 8, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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