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Passerby Spots Heartbreaking Note in Park—11 Years Later Still Wonders

Passerby Spots Heartbreaking Note in Park—11 Years Later Still Wonders

Summary

A passerby found a note on a bench in a London park in October 2014. The note was from a grieving parent whose child died in an accident at the location. The incident has elicited emotional responses from people who saw it online.

Key Facts

  • A note was discovered on a park bench in Holland Park, London, in 2014.
  • The note described a parent's grief over losing a child to a "freak accident" 25 years prior.
  • The child mentioned in the note was two and a half years old when they died.
  • The note was anonymously posted on Reddit, prompting strong emotional reactions.
  • According to UNICEF, approximately 15,000 children under five die daily from preventable causes.
  • Many people online have expressed empathy and sorrow upon reading the note.

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