Driving through a busy street in Montana, Oliver was searching for a place to eat when he noticed an elderly man in a wheelchair sitting alone on the sidewalk. His worn-out clothes and sad eyes tugged at Oliver’s heart. The man quietly said he was waiting for his daughter.

Inside a nearby restaurant, Oliver couldn’t stop thinking about him. The waitress explained, “That’s Mr. Perkins. He’s been waiting for his daughter every day—for twelve years. She left him here and never came back.” Despite efforts from locals and care homes, Mr. Perkins refused to leave the spot, clinging to hope.

Oliver posted his story on Facebook, including a photo. By morning, the post had gone viral. One message stood out: a man named Richard claimed Mr. Perkins was his father-in-law. His wife Fiona had lost her memory in a crash right after leaving her father behind. The post triggered her memory, and they rushed to Montana.

Later that day, Fiona ran into her father’s arms, both weeping. “Thank you,” Richard told Oliver. “You brought our family back together.”

Oliver, whose own grandmother had gone missing with Alzheimer’s, felt a deep peace. Not every story ends happily—but this one finally did.