Grandpa’s family was going through his will when they found a note—it had his tear-jerking final message to his wife
On one’s deathbed, the last words they’d want to leave behind are the things they mean the most, the things that matter the most. These would be for the people they love the most too. If you knew you had a limited time to share a message with a loved one, you’d pick one that they would carry with them for a lifetime. A user on Reddit shared a post revealing what their grandpa’s final message was. The man had written a note before he passed away and attached it to his will. The simple, short and sweet message has everyone in tears.
“This is the last note my grandfather left my grandma before he died. He attached it to his will because he knew that's the only time she would find it,” the caption of the post read. The note was no fancy one. It had simple handwriting with the message written straightforwardly. However, the contents of the message were the most invaluable treasure the family acquired. The note read, “This I will remember when the rest of my life is through: the finest thing I’ve ever done is simply loving you.” The message brought tears to the eyes of people who read it. Over 1,000 comments echoed people's emotions about having a love like the elderly couple.
Many even commented that the single phrase revealed how much love the grandpa had for his wife. u/Hungry_Boi_Jamez wrote, “I can’t wait to have a love like this. Thanks for giving me hope.” u/MissAtomic51 was touched by the love and said, “In the middle of a silly argument with my husband. We’ve been avoiding each other all morning. Gonna go hug him now!” u/sidtralm remarked, “I love that about Reddit sometimes. Helps give perspective to the bigger picture and get over life's minor speed bumps.” u/seropus said, “I want this so bad. I'm a good person, working on myself. I'm 40. I will have it one day, but right now, I'm working on myself. This really did make me smile.”
u/TheRomanianSniper said, “I hope I will love someone at least half as much as this man loved his wife.” Last words to one’s spouse are the hardest. Yet, many bring out the courage to ensure it’s the best one. A similar story is that of a navy pilot, Brian Sweeney, was part of the passengers in the tragic flight that crashed into the Twin Towers, per Bustle. In the last few moments of his life, he decided to call his wife, Julie Sweeney Roth, and leave a memorable message.
“I'm on an airplane that has been hijacked...if things don't go well and they're not looking good, I want you to know that I absolutely love you. I want you to do good and have good times, same with my parents. I'll see you when you get here. I want you to know that I totally love you. Bye, babe, hope I will call you,” Brian said. It takes courage and pure love to think of others and share strength even when one is in the face of death.