You've often heard it said, "He'd give the shirt off his back." Well, this is a wonderful story about a man who gave the "Hat Off His Head."

As we entered the store, we noticed two men, a father and his son, Paul and Scott Williams, sitting on the steps having coffee. They were wearing Toronto Blue Jays shirts and hats, so we stopped to talk with them. We told them that I was going to sing their National Anthem; they seemed excited to hear that. I also told them that I was going inside to see if I could buy a Blue Jay's hat to hold while I sang "O Canada." Without any hesitation, the father whips off his hat and hands it to me. He said, "It's yours." I was flabbergasted and didn't know what to say, but thank you so much

I am so blessed. Not only do I get the tremendous opportunity to sing at Fenway (for the third time!), but I meet up with a gift giver.
I saw Paul a little while later and he was wearing a brand new Boston Red Sox hat that he bought (see photo to the right).
I will always remember that day with great fondness and gratitude.
Thank you Paul and may you have many more Happy Birthdays to come.
JohnO
6/1/2015
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