How to Return Your Flag or Item

Our service is provided at no cost to you. However, if you would like to support our mission, we welcome donations.

Please see our donation page for details.

If you have any questions or wish to arrange a phone conversation, please email us at return@obonsociety.org.

For more detailed information, feel free to visit our FAQs page.

Returning a Flag or Item

1. Click on the link above to access the return form. Fill in as much information as possible and include it with the item. 
2. Gently fold the flag. For other items, please wrap them carefully in bubble wrap to safeguard their contents. 
3. For flags, insert it inside a zip-loc type plastic bag.
4. Place this inside a padded mailer or small box.
5. Mail to:

OBON SOCIETY
P.O. BOX 282
ASTORIA, OREGON  97103

When the item is securely in the possession of OBON SOCIETY, you can expect the following:

1. You will receive an email informing you it has arrived safely.
2. You will be the first to know when the family is found.
3. You will be the first to know when it is returned to the family.
4. Any communications from the family, should they write to OBON SOCIETY, will be translated and shared with you.

OBON SOCIETY is a 501(c)(3). Non-profit organization. All contributions go towards continuing our effort.