Metal expert Brenton West worked his magic on a very special item
viewers were left "sobbing" during Wednesday evening's show over the incredible restoration of a treasured item with a heartbreaking backstory.welcomed Quentin and his stepson Tim into the barn, who brought with them a garden ornament shaped like a bee that was gifted to Quentin by his grandson, Miles, in 2014.The pair explained that three and a half months earlier, Miles sadly passed away following a battle with bone cancer.
Tim said: "About 18 months ago, Miles was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma which is a very, very aggressive form of bone cancer and subsequently had his leg amputated. He was a really sporty kid so it was horrible to see him go through it but he did it like he did everything in life, with gusto.Quentin was visibly moved by the repair
Holding back tears Quentin explained that their family is keen to raise awareness of the illness and restore the bee to its former glory in tribute to his grandson. "I just want people to know and be aware of what Miles went through," he explained. "You may also likeHe added that the garden ornament has become "the most important thing in his life".
Brenton soon got to work on the bee. Acknowledging the importance of the repair, he told the cameras: "and Quentin and Tim are so brave to come and tell us their story. I'm going to pull out all the stops and make this bee look as good as I can for Quentin because I know what it means to him." After working his magic on the item, Brenton invited Quentin and Tim back to the barn for the big reveal. The pair were blown away by the expert's work and Quentin was visibly moved. Watch the heartwarming moment below.Viewers were in tears over the emotional moment and took to X to praise Brenton's work.
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