Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle Gives Guitar To Elderly Man Who Had His Stolen
A Christmas miracle!
Edward Sheppard, 82, was devastated when the guitar his late wife gave him was stolen. She didn’t have a lot of money and had gathered up change to get him this special gift. He had then decorated it with floral patterns so it was quite a labour of love.
After his story got media attention, comedian Mark Critch sent out a tweet asking if any of his musician friends had a guitar to spare. Alan Doyle, formerly of the band Great Big Sea responded saying he had one so he hand delivered it to the guy.
Wonderful hang with a wonderful man. Merry Christmas Mr. Sheppard. Hope you get your stolen guitar back. This one should keep u going till then. pic.twitter.com/4lmv4RfGzj
— Alan Doyle (@alanthomasdoyle) December 15, 2018
How amazing is this?
He’s still got it, too. Well done Mr. Sheppard. What a Gent. Thanks @markcritch for kickstarting a lovely gathering. pic.twitter.com/MMqX150mB7
— Alan Doyle (@alanthomasdoyle) December 15, 2018
A Christmas miracle!