She never saw this coming!
The expression on her face tells the whole story.
In a world where dating norms are ever-changing, one thing remains constant – the timeless charm of true love.

This is the sentiment that has captured the hearts of viewers of all ages, as they watch a 78-year-old man’s touching airport proposal, a love story six decades in the making.
As reported by a local Fox affiliate, Dr. Thomas McMeekin had been “admiring” Nancy Gambell from a distance since their high school days in California.
They went on a few dates, but life took them on different paths.

They attended different colleges, married other people, and aside from a chance encounter at their 50th high school reunion, they never pursued a relationship.
Fast forward to the present, with their 60th high school reunion on the horizon.

In Tampa, where McMeekin works as a dermatologist, his staff noticed him “acting like a giddy fool” all week.
The reason?

Gambell had personally reached out to him, expressing her excitement about seeing him again.

This sparked an idea in McMeekin’s mind – he decided to plan a “surprise” for Gambell’s arrival at the airport.

The moment was set.

McMeekin, accompanied by his office staff who were in on the surprise, approached Gambell with flowers, a necklace featuring their birthstones, and a smile that stretched from ear to ear.

They shared a heartfelt hug, after which McMeekin led Gambell to a seat.

Then, with the aid of a cute pillow, he got down on one knee to propose.

“Nancy, It’s been 60 years since we first met. Fifty-six years since we first dated. Ten years since I saw you last. And 20 days since we reconnected,” McMeekin began his proposal.
“You have always been the one I’ve had a crush on since your cheerleader days, which brings a smile to my face, that makes my heart skip a beat. For the last three weeks, I have thought of you every day, every hour, and I’ve longed to see you again… You’re everything I’ve ever wanted in a partner, a lover and a friend.

The scene could have been straight out of a romantic comedy.

Gambell’s tear-filled eyes, the excited squeals from McMeekin’s staff, and McMeekin’s voice trembling as he bared his soul – it was a moment that touched millions of online viewers.

They were reminded that love can blossom at any stage of life.