For seven years men delivers roses to widows, single women and military spouses to help them overcome loneliness
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Valentine’s Day may be a day of romance for some, but for others, it might just be a reminder of loneliness.
That’s why Seth Stewart has spent the last seven years making sure that local widows, single women, and military spouses in Spokane, Washington are not forgotten during the holiday.
Every morning on Valentine’s Day, Stewart and his brothers deliver single red roses to the homes of women who have lost their spouses or had their significant others deployed overseas.
28-year-old Stewart keeps a list of all the women and mothers in his area who he delivers to every year. In the weeks leading up to the holiday, Stewart asks Facebook readers to send him the additional names of women who might need a pick-me-up so he can add them to the list.
Stewart says that he and his brothers generally deliver between 400 to 500 free roses every year with the help of a delivery driving team – but they are hoping to deliver many more roses in the years to come, especially after witnessing the emotional impact that it has had on the recipients.
“Every single year we do this, there are always one or two women who break down sobbing because it means so much to them,” Stewart told CNN.
