MILWAUKEE, WI. (THECOUNT) — Milwaukee man Norbert Schemm‘s final wish – to have one last beer with his three sons – was granted after his boys showed up at the hospital with a 6-pack (and mom,) in tow.
The moving moment was caught on camera and posted to Twitter last week and has since gained viral fame.
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The tweet shows 87-year-old Schemm, shortly before he died from cancer, smiling in his hospital bed, holding a cold one while surrounded by his three sons as well as his wife, who’s holding his free hand.
His grandson Adam capturing and posting the touching made for Twitter moment.
My grandfather passed away today.
Last night all he wanted to do was to have one last beer with his sons. pic.twitter.com/6FnCGtG9zW
— Adam Schemm (@AdamSchemm) November 21, 2019
Geo quick facts: Milwaukee is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin on Lake Michigan’s western shore. It’s known for its breweries, many of which offer tours chronicling its role in the beer industry. Overlooking the Menomonee River, the Harley-Davidson Museum displays classic motorcycles, including one of Elvis Presley’s. Nearby is the Milwaukee Public Museum, with its large-scale European Village and a recreation of old Milwaukee – wikipedia.