The photo of a man enjoying an ice cream sundae on what was to be his final journey to the hospital was shared by Queensland Ambulance Services on Monday and subsequently went viral.
Please make sure you've got a man-sized box of tissues ready for this one because there's a fair chance you're going to be blubbing by the end of it.
Ron was being taken to the hospital by paramedics in Australia when the journey was stopped so the team could buy him an ice cream.
His wife Sharon had called an ambulance for what was to be her husband's final journey to the hospital and palliative care.
Advert
After mentioning that Ron hadn't eaten anything over the past two days, the two paramedics - Kate and Hanna - came up with a heartwarming idea to treat him to something special.
When asked what he would eat if could choose anything in the world, Ron responded "A caramel sundae" - and the two heroes went out of their way to get him one.
In the Facebook post, Queensland Emergency Services reveal that they were "left humbled and tinged with sadness" after receiving "a message of gratitude" from Sharon regarding the act of kindness extended to her husband.
They highlighted how her message "emphasised the enjoyment Ron received such a simple action and thanked paramedics for the swift and high level of care and compassion shown to him."
Advert
The incredible impact that this simple gesture clearly had on Ron is evident in the picture shared in the post where he looks comfortable and content.
When the post was shared, Ron and Sharon's daughter Danielle commented on it to share the sad news that her father had unfortunately passed away.
However the care extended to him meant the world to the family.
She said, "Mum and I cannot thank QAS enough for all the help and compassion you have all given towards us each time we have had to call you.
Advert
"I remember a couple of months ago ... we couldn't get dad out of bed, and couldn't get the gurney near their bed so you picked him up and carried him out the front onto the bed."
The post currently has 16,000 likes and has been shared almost 2,000 times by people no doubt sniffling as hard as we are right now over the story.
Advert
Paramedics, eh? What a bunch of absolute bloody heroes.
Featured Image Credit: Queensland Ambulance Service / PA