. @BlairWalsh3 has arrived. Says "thank you from the bottom of my heart" and the cards were "very touching." pic.twitter.com/xnCMT52tSL
— Jeff Anderson (@andersonj) January 14, 2016
Vikings kicker Blair Walsh took a trip to Blaine this morning to visit the first grade class at Northpoint Elementary – whose kids wrote him a series of sympathy cards following his season-ending missed field goal attempt Sunday.
Follow @BlairWalsh3's visit to 1st graders on @Snapchat – Vikings. pic.twitter.com/sdk0dx4TlW
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 14, 2016
The 27-year old player gave a short speech to the students, thanking them for their support and condolences, according to the Star Tribune.
— Rob Olson (@RobOlsonFOX9) January 14, 2016
The kicker shared a little information about his life with the kids, who grilled Walsh on such hot button issues as whether or not he owned a guinea pig (he does not).
The Star Tribune has some quotes of kids reading their letters to Walsh – which proved to be utterly adorable.
Blair Walsh tells kids he lives in Uptown and doesn't have a dog. I'm not big on cute, but this is worth the watch. https://t.co/64itAiLhT7
— Howard Sinker (@afansview) January 14, 2016
"For them to show this empathy and kindness towards me is remarkable." – @BlairWalsh3
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 14, 2016
The kids even crafted a thank-you sign to send home with the Kicker for coming to visit them, according to tweets. And FOX 9 says Walsh wrapped up his appearance by giving autographs and thanking the class again.
Northpoint Elementary students get to meet "The Best Kicker in the Universe!" @BlairWalsh3 🏈 pic.twitter.com/rBmQeRn6sR
— Aj Mansour (@AjKFAN) January 14, 2016
