The parents of 8-year-old Riley were told that their son was special

Sep 3, 2013 13:55 GMT  ·  By

A family from North Carolina received a heartwarming surprise when, after eating dinner in a diner, they found out that their bill had already been paid.

According to WSMV, Ashley England of Rowan County was worried because her 8-year-old son with special needs was making a lot of noise.

She thought that other patrons were bothered when she saw the waitress head for her table. In fact, she was delivering a note announcing her that the meal had already been paid for.

"I'll try to do this without crying. [...] But another customer has paid for your bill tonight and wanted me to give you this note," the waitress said.

Riley's parents received the note posted above, telling them that they are just as special as their child is.