Darrell Thomas, a Detroit car wash owner who died on June 15 after battling Alzheimer's, had his dying wish fulfilled when his family organized a helicopter to drop thousands of dollars in cash and rose petals onto mourners and pedestrians on Gratiot Avenue. The event caused six lanes of traffic to stop as people rushed to collect the money, with police briefly closing the street.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Darrell Thomas, a Detroit car wash owner who died on June 15 after battling Alzheimer's, had his dying wish fulfilled when his family organized a helicopter to drop thousands of dollars in cash and rose petals onto mourners and pedestrians on Gratiot Avenue. The event caused six lanes of traffic to stop as people rushed to collect the money, with police briefly closing the street.
Trending- 1 June 15, 2025: Darrell Thomas died.
- 2 Late June 2025: Helicopter cash drop occurred.
- Traffic standstill
- Police intervention
- Widespread online sharing of videos
- Community reaction
What: Thousands of dollars in cash and rose petals were dropped from a helicopter.
When: Late June 2025 (after June 15, 2025).
Where: Gratiot Avenue, Detroit's east side, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Why: To fulfill the dying wish of Darrell Thomas, a local businessman, as a final act of generosity to his community.
How: Darrell Thomas's family organized a helicopter to hover over Gratiot Avenue and release the money and petals.