Army Capt. Chris Harwell, a native of Pelham, stopped by F.E. Burleson Elementary School Friday to return Flat Stanley to second grader Madeline Watson from Mrs. McClanahan’s class.

Madeline mailed Flat Stanley to Capt. Harwell during his tour of duty with the 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan recently.

Harwell shows Madeline and others how the wooden bowl works.

Harwell presents Madeline Watson a folding wooden basket, which was made in Afghanistan, as Harwell returned Flat Stanley Friday.

Harwell shows photos of Flat Stanley’s trip to Afghanistan.

Harwell shows where Afghanistan is on the map.

Capt. Harwell returns Flat Stanley to Madeline Watson Friday morning. She mailed Flat Stanley to Harwell, who was serving in Afghanistan.