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Woman Lost Dad Aged Six—25 Years Later a Stranger Sends Her a Video

Woman Lost Dad Aged Six—25 Years Later a Stranger Sends Her a Video

Summary

A woman in Virginia named Ashleigh Vaillancourt Seegar received a video of her father, James Vaillancourt, who passed away 25 years ago. The video, which captured her father's laughter and gestures, brought back memories and emotions for Seegar, who shared the video on TikTok where it gained significant attention.

Key Facts

  • Ashleigh Vaillancourt Seegar lost her father, James Vaillancourt, when she was 6 years old.
  • James Vaillancourt passed away in April 2000, shortly after his 27th birthday.
  • Seegar received a video of her father from someone who knew him, capturing him at a barber shop.
  • The video left Seegar emotional as it allowed her to hear her father's voice again.
  • Seegar shared the video on TikTok, where it went viral with over 500,000 views.
  • Viewers of the video shared their support and similar experiences of finding keepsakes of deceased family members.
  • Research indicates that photographs and videos can help people deal with grief by preserving memories and connections.

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