The airport may be among the most interesting places that you could ever be in – not because of the place itself, but because of the people who are in it.
You are surrounded by individuals from all walks of life. The airport is also where the most heartbreaking separations and the most joyous reunions happen. A soldier coming home after years of being away to finally be with his family, or just a daughter moving to another country to build her new life – each person there carries a different story.
The story we have today is something that may make you tear up. But don’t worry because you’ll be crying because of something good.
Over 60 million people have fallen in love with this 80-year-old man as he was filmed patiently waiting to surprise his wife at the airport with an armful of goodies.
Bernard Mills came prepared to woo his 75-year-old wife, Carol, with a box of chocolates, some pretty flowers, and of course – that dashingly handsome smile.
Their sweet embrace was caught on video by a woman named Valerie Jane. When she saw the excitement building on Bernard’s face, she knew something amazing was about to unfold.
“As I was waiting to get onto the bus at Van Nuys Flyaway, I notice this old man standing with roses and chocolates in his hand waiting for his wife to come from the airport.”
“This shows the epitome of love. My heart melted and it showed me that this kind of love exists. Hopefully, these two lovely people who are in the video can see this.”
After being uploaded to YouTube, the video was reposted to Facebook by social media influencer Chris Perry, and from there it went viral.
The moment instantly captured the hearts of millions on the internet.
The video shows us that true love still exists when you’re not constantly bouncing from one dating app to the next.
At first, no one even knew the identity of the adorable duo until Bernard’s granddaughter, Cherisa Fleming, came forward and proudly informed Buzzfeed News they were members of her family.
“My grandfather is such a sweetheart – not just on special occasions, but every day. He adores all of the women in his life, especially his wife!”
Bernard and Carol’s age may make you think that they have been happily married for decades, but nothing could be further from the truth.
They actually met on the dating site eHarmony in 2010 after both of their spouses of 50 years passed away.
As for the couple’s now-famous airport meetup, Carol had been gone for two weeks for a wedding in Delaware, and Bernard told Inside Edition, “It was the first time we had been separated.”
He must have really missed his wife because he kissed her not once, but THREE TIMES in the span of 30 seconds!
Bernard laughed about their sudden internet fame and told FOX News,
“I felt it was unrealistic how so many people would be interested in what was going on in an airport that seemed so insignificant, but obviously everybody loves.”
As for Carol, she told Inside Edition she only had one question: “What’s viral?”
Watch the video below to see Bernard and Carol’s heartwarming reunion.
Source: Buzzfeed News
