Family Is Caught Off Guard By Late Neighbor's 'Plan' For Their Daughter
When an elderly man began to feel lost in life, he decided to take a leap and get to know the folks who lived next door to him. Not only did he spread plenty of cheer during his lifetime, but what he did last had such an impact on those around him that it started a movement that’s already inspired thousands.
A Neighborly Surprise
It was December 18, 2018, when a young girl received a big surprise from her elderly neighbor, Mr. Watson; he had hidden something in his home in Cardiff, Wales, just for her.
Diving Deep
See, before Ken Watson retired, he was a salvage diver. This meant that he recovered parts of ships, airplanes, and other structures that had sunk into the water. He was an adventurer in every sense of the word...
Plenty of Hobbies
A keen metal detectorist, classical music and opera fan, wood turner, accordion player, election canvasser, and Great British Bake Off viewer, Watson said that he could go long periods of time without speaking to anyone; his activities got him out of the house.
Overcoming Grief
"After my wife had passed away I took a long time to settle," he said. "There's a space around me. I still hear her voice and speak to her. I began parachute jumping. I enjoy these sort of things, I feel the rush of the air. The second jump was the best. I thought 'gosh I'm an eagle.'"
