An emotional tale of kindness has captured international attention as a father from Wales paid tribute to his late neighbor, Ken, in a Monday social media post.

Owen Williams says that after his elderly neighbor died, Ken's daughter delivered 14 wrapped presents. Those presents were from Ken and intended for Williams' daughter.

If she opened one per year, she could have a “present from Ken” until her 16th Christmas, he posted on Twitter.

As the story gained the attention of thousands, Williams started to provide more details.

Williams' family and Ken had been friends for several years. The first time Williams met Ken, he was bouncing atop a 20ft ladder at his home. Ken was 83 at the time.

Ken was a dog lover. He gave Williams' dog treats and called her “my darling” and “sweetheart.” The dog squealed affection in return.

Ken played the accordion. He was a former diver, seaman, carpenter and baker, Williams wrote.

Ken was a widower who went skydiving at the age of 85, according to a link Williams posted.

Ken hoped to live to 100.

Ken's Christmas presents were wrapped, leaving Williams at a loss. Should he leave them unopened? What if some presents were intended for a younger child and some for a teenager?

After tens of thousands of Twitter users advised him to pick one at random per year until 2032, Williams allowed himself to open just one present.

It was an illustrated Christmas book.

Williams has since given numerous media interviews, filling in more details.

The BBC reports that Ken was in his late 80s when he died. Ken "doted" on Williams' two-year-old daughter Cadi, the publication says.

The presents were delivered by Ken's daughter days after his death, CNN reports.

"She said 'these are presents for Cadi for the next few Christmases — it's quite heavy'. She was quite emotional and I got a lump on my throat," Williams said, according to CNN.

Williams told CNN he was shocked at the number of presents: "It's an actually unbelievable Christmas story."