Heartwarming moment as a group of Scottish lads serenaded a total stranger on a train to mark her 78th birthday
This is the heartwarming moment a group of Scottish lads serenaded a total stranger on a train with a birthday song.
The retiree – who sadly recently lost her husband – was left beaming as the group broke out in her honor with a rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’.
The moving clamp showed the group of friends – Sam Michie, Liam Nelson, Liam Chrystal, Kian Byers and Kyle Connor – separated from the birthday girl by a set of train doors.
But that didn’t seem to stop them as they started belting out the song.
Cathy, from Scotland, was thrilled to be serenaded by a group of complete strangers on the train
Cathy’s family were stunned by the touching gesture with the camera showing a woman covering her mouth in laughter.
Cathy herself seemed eager to enjoy the moment, spreading her arms wide as she delighted in the singing.
The boys continued to sing as the camera panned around, pointing at Cathy and expressing their well wishes before letting out three hip-hurrahs.
The segment ended with Cathy left beaming from ear to ear, applauding the efforts of the impromptu male choir.
The video was shared online on Saturday with the caption: ‘Can anyone thank these young boys on the train to Edinburgh today?
“It’s my aunt’s 78th birthday and she has had a lot to deal with caring for her husband, who passed away early last month.
“These guys made our day, happy birthday Cathy.”
And Leanne Tervit, who was with Cathy, said: ‘These young boys didn’t have to ask twice and were more than happy to put a smile on our faces. Love it.
The group – Sam Michie, Liam Nelson, Liam Chrystal, Kian Byers and Kyle Connor – sang Happy Birthday to Cathy as the train approached Edinburgh
Those with Cathy also applauded the boys’ singing as they ended with three hip-hurrahs
“Young boys are having a hard time and these boys were nice.”
The video received more than 7,700 likes and more than 600 comments from Scots who were touched by the video.
Sam, one of the guys in the video, said, “This was me and my friends. Happy birthday, Cathy. Amazing woman.’
Another said: ‘Aw brilliant guys, well done.’
A third replied: ‘Amazing, happy birthday Cathy.’
Another replied: ‘Brilliant, well done guys, you probably made her day.’