We love those days when we come across wholesome stories while randomly scrolling through the internet. They not only make us happy but also leave us with a lot of hope. And this video that went viral, where a man was surprised by people on the flight on his 95th birthday – is all about that.
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The video was shared by a Twitter user, Good News Correspondent with the caption – “My dad turned 95 and I asked Southwest Airlines for a simple birthday shout out and they did this.” In the viral video, a flight attendant makes an announcement wishing the man a happy birthday, followed by passengers closing their windows and turning on their reading lights to replicate birthday candles.
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Passengers also joined in singing ‘happy birthday’ for the man. The gesture is quite wholesome and the video will leave you with a fuzzy feeling. The internet is all hearts and the reactions on the video are proof.
That is really amazing, shout out to southwest Airlines. HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY Mr McCarth
— DeadWoodDoug (@DeadWoodDoug) May 16, 2022
A good lookin’ 95-year-old gentleman! Happy birthday, sir. 😊
— Jori Frank (@jori_frank) May 16, 2022
The good stuff, that’s what it’s all about. Keep it coming. Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🎈 Sir!!!😎🇺🇸
— Vance Reyes (@vancejreyes) May 16, 2022
Love it!!!❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/axfIruTQN6
— Mary Smolak (@MarySmolak) May 16, 2022
There is still some kindness in this world.. #BeKind #legacy on his job.. @GoodNewsCorres1 https://t.co/tuJa1jrCRs
— Bell Bond (@Tame_This1) May 16, 2022
Watch the complete video here:
“My dad turned 95 and I asked Southwest Airlines for a simple birthday shout out and they did this..❤️💙”
— GoodNewsCorrespondent (@GoodNewsCorres1) May 15, 2022
Flight attendants had asked passengers to close their windows and turn on their reading lights to replicate birthday candles.”🎂
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Who wouldn’t want a birthday like this?