Mills, a Twitter user, came up with a heartfelt idea to celebrate his father Gerald’s 104th birthday by asking the Twitter community for 104 birthday wishes. What began as a simple request soon blossomed into something much bigger.
The tweet quickly gained attention, with many users sharing photos and heartfelt birthday messages for their own loved ones. Several people posted images of their elderly relatives, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.
The tweet received over 423,000 likes. One user, Adam Hill, shared a picture of his daughter, who was born 12 weeks premature, expressing hope that she might live to 104 as well.
Another user, Joanna, posted a photo of her 101-year-old grandmother, congratulating Gerald and toasting to both centenarians. Even celebrities like Mark Hamill and Stephen Fry joined in, sending their birthday wishes.
The celebration spread beyond Twitter, with radio stations like 94.5 KHI in Ocean City, MD, dedicating a segment to Gerald’s birthday. Sharon Steed also shared a touching photo of her late father, imagining him celebrating with Gerald.
What started as a small birthday request turned into a global outpouring of love and kindness, making Gerald’s 104th birthday a celebration shared by people everywhere.
