'To president Michael D. Higgins...'
An 8-year-old's letter to President Michael D. Higgins has gone viral online.
In the letter, the child offers his condolences to the president following the death of his dog Síoda.
The news of Síoda's death came on Saturday in a weekly newsletter from Áras an Uachtaráin.
She was one of two Bernese mountain dogs owned by President Higgins.
Her death broke the hearts of many Irish people.
It affected one little boy so much, that he decided to write a letter to the president.
His father Glen Guilfoyle shared the message online, and the post has since gone viral with over 3k likes.
Glen wrote, 'How class is it to live in a country where the @PresidentIRL is so feckin sound that our children worry about him when his dog passes away.'
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The letter reads, 'To President Michael D. Higgins, I am sorry to hear about Síoda.'
'She was a good girl. I hope you and Bród are okay. I was sad when my cat died so I know that you are too.'
He finishes the letter, 'Thanks for being a great president.'
Jaysus lads....I hate to do this to ye...it’s very early for raw emotion....but s*** just got real. He wrote a cover letter in bed last night. I’m not able!!!!! He’s posting it on the way home from school. #HugsForMiggledy #RIPSioda pic.twitter.com/yglGqkeOHS
— Glen Mac Giolla Phóil (@glenguilfoyle) September 21, 2020
The reaction
People have been reacting in the comments section.
One person wrote, 'Omg that is the cutest EVER I’m sobbing now'
While another said, 'Aw Glen!!! This is so so cute. Twitter needed to see this genuine kindness today'
Omg tow 😢😢❤️❤️❤️
— Pamelammy) September 22, 2020
Aheous 😍
— Steorry) September 21, 2020
Thhim 🙂
— Vetgirl73 (@vetgirl73) September 21, 2020
I'm not crying, you're crying.
