Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in July 2017.
When a heartfelt video of bride Emily Leehan reading vows to her groom’s 4-year-old son, Gage, moved viewers around the world, it showcased a remarkable moment of family bonding and emotion. Senior Airman Leehan and Sgt. Joshua Newville’s story is touching hearts everywhere.
Leehan and Newville met at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Trenton, New Jersey, and after three years of dating, Newville proposed on July 18, 2016. In the time leading up to their engagement, Leehan had grown close to young Gage, and her thoughts immediately turned to how to incorporate him into their wedding ceremony.
Leehan wanted the wedding to be an emotional and meaningful experience for their new family. She decided to recite vows to Gage, and when she shared her idea with Newville, he thought it was a beautiful surprise they could create together. The plan was set in motion, with both hoping for a special reaction from the 4-year-old.
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She married a Marine who had a four-year-old child. The ceremony went smoothly until the moment the child approached the bride.
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