Elderly Neighbor Waves Toddler Off For First Day Of Preschool, Leaves Everyone In Tears

September 16, 2024

In a heartwarming moment that has touched countless hearts, a viral video shows 83-year-old Albert "Buddy" Brister waving goodbye to his little neighbor, Kate, as she heads off to her first day of preschool.

The clip, shared by Kate's mother, Megan Rae Clark, captures the tender bond between the senior neighbor and the toddler as they share a sweet hug before Kate leaves for school.

Megan, 32, posted the video with the caption: "Our daughter started 'school' today, and I was fine until our neighbor came to tell her 'bye'."

@meganclarkhma Buddy & his girl! #fyp #firstdayofschool #neighbors #family #chosenfamily #buddy #love #grandparentsoftiktok ♬ Plant a Seed - Luke Combs

Megan added that Kate wakes up every morning eager to see Buddy.

The touching interaction between the two has left viewers in tears, with one commenter writing, "You are the family that he didn’t know he needed, until he found you."

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