‘Friday Freddie’ leaves love note, lottery tickets for dozens of train commuters on Central Coast service
AN “angel of light” has touched the hearts and minds of dozens of weary Central Coast train commuters with a rarely seen act of kindness.
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AN “angel of light” has touched the hearts and minds of dozens of weary Central Coast train commuters with a rarely seen act of kindness.
Envelopes containing a heartfelt letter and two $2 lottery tickets were left on seats for many Coast commuters taking a late-afternoon train home from Sydney on Friday.
The identity of the person, known only as “Freddie”, remains a mystery. But one of the commuters on the train, Toby Taylor, said he wanted to find the man to thank him for “restoring my faith in humanity”.
In the note, Freddie says to fellow commuters: “It’s Friday afternoon. We made it!
“That was a long, hard week, but we’re back on the Coast and the forecast is for a couple of beautiful sunny summer days.
“This is the moment when all those hours on the train are worth it. That’s how I feel anyway. I hope you have a great weekend and wish you all the best in life, love and luck in the lotto. Cheers! Freddie.”
Mr Taylor, of Ettalong Beach, said he was almost reduced to tears by the “wonderful” gesture.
“The value of Freddie’s Friday love note is immeasurable,” Mr Taylor, who boarded the train at North Sydney, said.
“Someone had put themselves in my shoes and helped me appreciate what it is I have in my life — a wonderful family and home, living in what is one of the most beautiful parts of the world.”
He said Freddie appeared to be aged about 40 and was wearing a hat and had a backpack on.
“I did not get a look at his face as he was walking away from me,” Mr Taylor, 43, said.
“The man walked up the stairs and proceeded to continue placing more envelopes on empty seats as he walked past. He had a good hand-sized bundle of them. I reckon he had at least another 50 envelopes on him.”
The corporate accountant said he searched for Freddie as he disembarked the train at Woy Woy at 6.08pm.
“As I collected my bike, which I had in the carriage, I looked out for Freddie, but I couldn’t see him. When I hopped off the train, I still couldn’t see him. It was like he was this passing angel of light to help guide some lost souls back onto their path and their destination.
“I believe all the commuters who received this love note would want to personally thank Freddie.
“You don’t often see this act of kindness these days. We need to find Freddie and give him the recognition he deserves.”
* If you can help find Freddie, call Matt at the Express Advocate on 4323 5055.
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