Donnie Wahlberg, a beloved figure on the 'Blue Bloods' set since 2010, was well aware of the emotional rollercoaster that awaited him on his last day. However, the extent of his tears, which lasted for a staggering 48 hours, was perhaps unexpected. The CBS series, with its iconic Reagan family, had left an indelible mark on Wahlberg's life.

Poetry and Emotion: A Magical Moment

During the final day of shooting, star Tom Selleck read a poem to the cast after they filmed their final Reagan family dinner scene. This moment truly touched Wahlberg's heart. As he listened to Selleck's recitation of "Love Is Not All" by Edna St. Vincent Millay, memories of his journey with the show flashed before his eyes. Wahlberg recalled, "I was mesmerized by his voice, thinking about the magical journey we had shared and the gift it was to be sitting next to him, sharing this moment of his wisdom and grace."The significance of this moment was not lost on Selleck either. At 79 years old, he revealed that the poem was one he had always loved but had not planned to recite in that particular instance. His knack for delivering messages at critical times had once again left a lasting impact on the cast. Wahlberg added, "He would quote different things to leave us with something to think about and focus us on what's important. It was a truly magical thing."After the shooting wrapped, Wahlberg was not shy about expressing his emotions. He wrote a lengthy and heartfelt Instagram post beside a video of his last arrival on set. In the post, he wrote, "Not sure I have the words to describe how I feel about today, or the last 14 years on this special Blue Bloods journey, but I do know how incredibly thankful I am for every moment of it. This show has been one of the great blessings of my life."

Memories and Mementos

Wahlberg has a memento from the set that will keep the memory of the long-running series alive. He took his two Danny Reagan costumes - his blue suit and his dress blues. But the real treasure he kept was the Reagan family dining table featured in every episode. He revealed, "I really had no intention of taking anything from the set until I learned that that table and chairs was just sitting in a warehouse somewhere."Now, he plans to set it up at various Wahlburgers locations so that fans can sit at the table and take pictures. Eventually, he will raffle it off for charity, with the proceeds going to the DEA, the Detectives Endowment Association, and the Widows and Children's Fund.The series finale of 'Blue Bloods' airs Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS, marking the end of an era for both Wahlberg and the show. It has been a remarkable journey filled with emotions, memories, and the magic of television.