The best gift

Written for another round of MFtS. The photo prompt that inspired this short story is at the bottom. I hope you enjoy reading it.

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“The family had no idea that little Luigi would grow up to be…”

The woman burst into tears before she finished the sentence.

Luigi has been everywhere for the last week: TV, newspaper, blogs…you name it. The headlines have been clear and to the point –

Scientist died a hero a week after he finds cure for leukemia.

***PHOTO PROMPT***

(c) Barbara W. Beacham