Happy Friday

Widower’s deed strikes global chord

TORONTO — A grieving widower has gone from anonymous good Samaritan to global inspiration, thanks to a few words scrawled on a restaurant napkin. Lee Ballantyne of Barrie, Ont. earned praise after channeling his grief into an act of kindness toward a young couple who reminded him of bygone days. Ballantyne, former editor of the Belleville Intelligencer and a columnist for the Barrie Advance, went out to dinner on Jan. 7, a week after his wife Carol died of lung cancer. Ballantyne watched a couple enjoying dinner across the room.

Ballantyne seized a napkin and dashed off a note to the unknown pair: “You don’t know me but my beautiful wife of 43 years died last week. Tonight I dined alone for the first time. You remind me of us many years ago. Please allow me to buy your dinner. Enjoy! It will put a smile on Carol’s face and make me happy ... for now. Happy New Year! Lee B. Pay it forward.” A waiter at the restaurant photographed the note and posted it online. Within hours, Ballantyne’s words and generosity were making an impact around the world.

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