How a long-shot Facebook plea helped an 88-year-old fan — and his family — see Knicks history

Source: Business Insider

Winston Lord, his son Winston Bao Lord, and his grandson Levi Lord watching the parade at the Business Insider offices. Agnes Applegate/BIThe day before the New York Knicks took over Lower Manhattan to celebrate their historic NBA championship, a Business Insider staffer stumbled upon a heartwarmingly desperate Facebook post. A son was begging for a spot high above the predicted crowd of millions to watch the parade with his 88-year-old father, who was recovering from surgery, and his 10-year-old son.