On Memorial Day in 1993, young Kyle Vogel, aged 13, stumbles upon his grandfather Bud’s World War II footlocker. Despite being advised by everyone to leave it alone, Kyle decides to explore further. Although Bud has always been silent about his wartime experiences, he agrees to a unique arrangement with his grandson: Kyle can choose any three mementos, and Bud will recount the stories behind them. This film not only delves into Bud’s intricate past during the war but also foreshadows Kyle’s own future in combat. As they exchange their similar experiences, they come to understand how that fateful day on the porch profoundly influenced both of their lives.