This father’s final lullaby to his baby son is heartbreaking

A touching video of a father singing Paul McCartney’s "Blackbird" for his baby son has been shared around the world after being posted to Reddit yesterday.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2014 - 00:00

Ciara Flaherty

Chris Picco's son Lennon James was delivered by emergency C-section at 24 weeks when Chris' wife Ashley unexpectedly passed away in her sleep.

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Courts Real life Person: Paul McCartney Person: Chris Picco Person: Lennon James Person: Chris'Person: Ashley Person: Chris Person: Lennon Person: James Picco Organisation: Reddit Organisation: NICU

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