Grab the Tissues — People Are Writing the Names of Deceased Cubs Fans at Wrigley Field

Before their nail-biting victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night, the Chicago Cubs hadn't won a World Series in 108 years, which means few people were alive the last time they took home the championship. There are also, of course, many fans who have passed since the last time the Cubs won at Wrigley Field, but their memories were present Wednesday night, living on the stadium's wall.

People are writing the names of loved ones who didn't live long enough to see this all along the Sheffield wall at #Wrigley #FlyTheW #Cubs pic.twitter.com/VRkdaI6HzT

— Alex Nitkin (@AlexNitkin) November 3, 2016

Alex Nitkin, who is a journalist from Chicago, shared a photo on Twitter of fans writing the names of deceased loved ones in chalk on the side of the stadium. His picture has since gone viral with over 4,000 retweets and over 6,000 favorites.

Older fans who have waited quite literally their entire lives to witness this win were rejoicing too, and their families shared their excitement on social media. Take a look at our favorite posts.

108 years of living, 108 years of heartache for this @Cubs fan. Tonight, NH resident Hazel Nilson shows us why patience is a virtue. @NECN pic.twitter.com/VPK8AXhukk

— Katherine Underwood (@KatherineNECN) November 3, 2016

@WGNNews ⚾️My 103 yr old grandmother Doris Happold , has waited for a Cubs World Series Win all her life!!! Go Cubs❤️ pic.twitter.com/uZ9EHXYyqk

— Jeralyn Backes (@Happygoluckygrl) November 2, 2016

My great grandma has been living in Chicago for 101 years.. tonight she finally saw the Cubs win the #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/C3tnudQKDM

— andrew (@_DrewDavis14_) November 3, 2016

"I will not die until the Chicago Cubs win the World Series" - 100 year old great Grandpa Frank 🐻⚾️ Congratulations 💙 pic.twitter.com/wLts3oUque

— Hollzy (@holliinfinite) November 3, 2016

So happy, my 98 yr old great grandma is a die hard Cubs fan. So glad she got to see this #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/zCeFSsEA5G

— Nikki (@littlenikki44) November 3, 2016

Right here is my grandma, she is 97 years old and she has been a Cubs fan all her life and she got what she wanted #blessup #FlyTheW 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/gJ9c0Klnda

— Kyle (@KyleW5119) November 3, 2016

96-year-old Justice John Paul Stevens attended Game 4 tonight. "I'm a Cubs fan, and I've always been a Cubs fan." pic.twitter.com/kJBURfRH4G

— Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) October 30, 2016