A snap taken in New York of a father getting drenched by the rain as he sheltered his young son under an umbrella has been viewed almost 5million times and attracted thousands of comments.
And now the user who posted the image to networking site Reddit has confirmed it was not a fake.
Telling the story behind the picture, 25-year-old Eumine Choi of Queens said:
‘I was about to cross the street and I just wanted to take a picture to show my friends later that night. I wanted them to see what I witnessed.
‘The dad was carrying a leather briefcase and some food, and instead of worrying about himself, he gave the umbrella to his son.
‘Actually, his son wasn’t even holding it; the dad was holding it for him, and only certain people would think to do that.
‘It was sweet. It reminded me of my dad and all the times he did these kinds of things but I didn’t even realize.
‘I think the kid was eating a snack or something. I don’t think he realized what his dad was going through at the time.
‘I think everyone can relate somewhat and can recognize how much of a selfless act this is. It struck a sweet spot. Dads, they don’t get as much credit as they deserve.’
Choi's sentiment seems to have struck a nerve with Reddit and Imgur users across the world, with parents debating the importance of fathers.
'Dad is doing more than keeping him dry. He's teaching him how to put others before himself', one user said.
While another added: 'Moms would have brought two umbrellas.’
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