A Scots council worker who broke down in tears after winning a whopping £25,000 has gone viral after thousands were touched by a video of his heartwarming reaction. Glasgow City Building employee Richard correctly guessed the amount on Clyde 1’s Cash Register on Thursday, July 7, which his colleagues watched on.
The video clip shows the ex-army man physically shaking as he anxiously waited to find out if he’d won the five-figure prize for his family and fiancée Maggie. He could barely contain his excitement after receiving the good news.
He shouted: “Oh my god, oh my god, I just won £25,000. Oh my god. Thank you so much. Oh my god. I can’t believe this. Thank you so much. I’m shaking.”
His jubilant colleagues could be heard cheering him on in the background with a one cheeky worker panning the camera round to capture his own grinning face. Kitchen builder Richard, who was hired by the Glasgow firm through a veterans employment programme, explained how the money would help him pay off the remaining balance for his wedding later this year.
He added: “This is going to mean so much to my family. I’m getting married in September and we’ll be able to pay off the rest of it. I’ve been struggling a lot financially so that's going to help pay it off. She (Maggie) is going to be over the moon. She’ll probably faint.”
The video has gone viral on social media with dozens sending their heartfelt congratulations to Richard while others confessed to shedding tears of joy.
Tony Carroll wrote: “I think I’ve got some dust in my eye.” Twitter user Raymond added: “Brilliant. You can see and hear how much that means to the lad. Well done.”
Justine Sturgeon said: “Such an amazing guy and winner. Made me cry tears of joy for him. Well done to you and your family.” Jill Bradbury posted: “Congratulations. I have tears of joy watching this. Nice things do happen to nice people. What a wedding you will be having now.”
Moira Ann commented: “That’s amazing. What a reaction. Absolutely awesome to see his reaction in person. Huge congratulations and very well deserved.” And Sharon Ferguson added: “Wish it had been more. This guy deserves it. Good on him. Sounds like a totally genuine, nice bloke.”
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