Before King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia along with Princess Leonor made their appearance in the majestic military parade on October 12, an exciting, intimate and surprising event captured the attention of the lucky ones who were able to witness it on the front line. At the gates of the great event for Columbus Day, a member of the Air Force decided to get down on one knee to ask his girlfriend to marry him.
Surrounded by fellow soldiers in uniform, this soldier decided to take the biggest step of his life. The sequence began when one of this soldier's companions, under the watchful eye of her girlfriend, began to subtly bring her closer to him. She, without being aware of what was happening, continued recording with her cell phone.
After a few steps with the rifle, he knelt, presenting an engagement ring before her. The emotional scene was followed by a unanimous shout from her companions, who slammed their rifles against the ground: "Say yes!" Passersby and others present joined in the excitement of the moment, applauding and cheering. As it could not be otherwise, the girl said yes and they both melted into a hug.
To a surprise, this unique moment was recorded and shared on social networks by the official profile of the Defense Staff, making it clear that in the midst of a solemn and festive atmosphere, there is room for personal moments full of emotion and joy.
It didn't take long for the video to go viral. Some users have highlighted the emotion of the moment: "What phenomena! When 30 soldiers hit their rifles on the ground to the rhythm of 'Say yes!'... As if to say no!" However, others have agreed that these acts are only "nonsense that detracts from the prestige of the army" and "on top of that, copying things they see in American movies."
