A widow left this note on a locked gate and people have been incredibly moved by the story and the gesture that followed
Someone from a school in Birmingham found this note attached to a locked entrance to a lake and it went viral because, well, just have a read for yourself.
And there was something about her story and the gesture that followed that just touched the hearts of thousands of people.
This note was left on the gate at the water this afternoon. No name or number left but whoever you are, rest assured your rose is in place in the middle of the lake. pic.twitter.com/GAQcbQRSZJ
— BVGS Rowing (@BVGSRowing) October 18, 2018
Here’s what just a few of the people who shared it had to say.
I hope the woman sees this.
— Rory Cowan (@1rorycowan) October 18, 2018
Wow I wasn't trying to cry tonight https://t.co/WgEhwbQhki
— Em(barrassing) (@RealEmShady) October 19, 2018
I hope that this woman knows that her message went viral, and is being appreciated in the United States. Love, condolences, and many thanks to the people who shared this bit of humanity. We are better people for sharing this.
— AtléticaDeNuevaYork (@nyc_atm) October 18, 2018
oh how heartbreaking, glad some kind soul put the rose in the lake. https://t.co/F1gsx7tC2m
— Rachel Dubber (@racheldubber) October 19, 2018
Bless you for helping fulfill this lady’s remembrance 🌹of her beloved husband. 🙏❤️
— Jane C Barber 🐝 (@developM2Ls) October 18, 2018
Eyes are leaking
— Aunty Siob #FBPE (@Sillyshib) October 18, 2018
There is hope in this world! https://t.co/Om46J8GfsX
— Matt Marksberry (@SirLEFTYDuro) October 18, 2018
Faith in humanity – restored ❤
— Mouth of Sauron (@simon_lindsell) October 18, 2018
My heart, ow https://t.co/LFwyZcJtQw
— Dion Anderson (@PaperBatVG) October 19, 2018
Might have a bit of dust in my eye. 😢
— Ryan (@Sheepy812) October 18, 2018
It’s little things like this that reassure me the human race isn’t doomed 😁👍
— 🇨🇦Iron Claw Gaming🇨🇦 (@IronClawGaming) October 19, 2018
