Man Appreciates Grandma on 90th Birthday after She Sacrificed a Lot for Him, Many Celebrate Nonagenarian

Man Appreciates Grandma on 90th Birthday after She Sacrificed a Lot for Him, Many Celebrate Nonagenarian

  • Anthony W. Williams Jr. has expressed gratitude to his grandmother for the sacrifices she made when his father was sent to prison
  • The US Army officer took to social media to celebrate the woman's 90th birthday and thank her for taking care of him and his siblings
  • Anthony shared adorable family photos on his LinkedIn page and many people flooded the comment section to celebrate the granny

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A US army officer identified as Anthony W. Williams Jr. has taken to social media to celebrate his grandmother on her 90th birthday and appreciate her for the role she played in his life.

Taking to his LinkedIn page, Anthony said his father was sent to prison when he was going into middle school and his mum instantly became a single parent working two to three jobs to make ends meet.

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The granny was there for Anthony and his siblings
Anthony W. Williams Jr. said his grandmother was there for him and his siblings. Photo credit: Anthony W. Williams Jr./LinkedIn
Source: UGC

Grandmother's sacrifices

Anthony's grandmother wouldn't sit back and allow her grandkids suffer, and so she ensured that the man and his little sisters were fed, sheltered and educated.

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In his words:

"My grandma sacrificed so much to ensure my little sisters and I were fed, sheltered, and educated; even driving 30 minutes across town so we could be in a better school district."

Anthony is grateful

Sharing adorable family photos, Anthony said he is constantly grateful for the sacrifices the grandma made while he was growing up.

In his words:

"I’m constantly grateful for her sacrifices and extremely thankful for everyday that God gives us together.
"Today is a great day! Happy 90th Birthday to my Granny #WeLoveYou."

Social media reacts

Reacting, a LinkedIn user identified as Thomas M. Miller said:

"Anthony W. Williams Jr. Keep honoring those who played a role in making you who you are and keep paying it forward."

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Bob Rourke commented:

"Thanks for gracing us all with this story."

Juon Wilson wrote:

"Happy Birthday! A phenomenal lady!!!"

Julia Rumbelow said:

"Fabulous woman!"

Adetuyi Samuel commented:

"Happy birthday to you granny you are a hero."

Young man kneels for his grandma in the market

YEN.com.gh previously reported that a young man, Edward, acknowledged his grandmother's sacrifices as he made a great public show of his appreciation in the market.

A LinkedIn user, Ayodeji Odeyele, who shared photos of the man and his grandma, revealed that he went straight on both knees in his graduation gown.

In one of the snaps, the mother placed her hand on his head in a manner that suggested she was praying for him.

While no one knows if the mother is a trader in the market, the boy kneeled amid plates of potatoes and bunches of banana.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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