Bride Surprises Groom with his Late Brother's Heart Recipient on their Wedding Day

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Background: A few weeks before their wedding in September 2019, the bride, Katy, emailed me and told us the story of her fiancé Derick losing his brother Jake, 13 years ago in a tragic accident. She said he didn’t speak of it much but wished Jake would have been able to stand beside him as the best man at their wedding. Derick's mother made the decision to donate his organs. With her help, years later Katy was able to get in touch with the recipient of Jake’s heart, a beautiful young woman named Gracie. She reached out to her and Gracie delightfully accepted her invitation to come to their wedding.

I was so incredibly humbled to have Katy share that story with me. Over the next few weeks we chatted about the best ways to do this “surprise” for Derick. When the moment came, everyone was in tears. We are humbled to share this video with the world and create more awareness for organ donation.

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[tigerguy]

I have so much respect for the bride, stepping back and letting her groom have that moment with Gracie

[Abdulrahman]

This is the best gift a wife can offer to his husband

[callmechief]

That bride is a true lady and a more loving woman than most men will ever meet.

[debpage]

Aside from this being an absolutely amazing moment, I love that he's wearing jeans at his wedding

[Irishrebel]

I don't cry much, but these types of videos choke me up.

[tsaeshae]

My aunt had a heart transplant. We were so incredibly grateful to have seven more years with her

[jenntip]

*“Don't take your organs to heaven, heaven knows we need them here”*

[TheSharron]

I’m sitting here, crying like a baby.This was so beautiful and special.Many blessings to the couple and a big hug to Gracie.I loved her dress...she looked like an angel.

[shishinonaito]

Oh my god. That was way beyond beautiful.

[Rocko]

Touching…
Now you see we are all connected in a way or another…

[JollyOrangeEntertainment]

I cried at this it as it was so beautiful and emotional :'(

[BenBoatman]

This made me cry so hard. My sister is named Grace also and it’s amazing that this happened.

[anthonysmith]

Got something in my eye damnit now it’s in the other 1 !

[triceratops]

Wow! It's just wow!! I've just read about your story in vkontakte social network, and I was amazed by the gesture of bride. You guys are great! be happy and healthy! wish you all the best! \m/

[Jesse_Jessie_James]

Hell Yeah when my husband was 10 year's old he needed a new heart. Cause his heart was failing and doctor's don't know what caused it. And he was at school when they found a heart for him. And he had to quickly get to the hospital. They performed the surgery and he had to stay in the intensive care unit. He was happy waking up. Had to do test's like running exercise. And he was able to go home after a week. And everybody was happy seeing him go back to school. He's 39 year's old and is doing excellent. Never had no issue's with his heart. The person who donated there heart was a 5 year old girl who was killed by a drunk driver. Jesse reached out to the mother who was very happy hearing he received her daughter's heart. And she wished so could met him. And Jesse and his Aunt drove up there and met the mother. And she explained what happened and Jesse and his Aunt was shocked. The suspect was sentenced to life without parole but took his life. Jesse said it has been hell for him due to losing his Grandparents by a drunk driver. And then a week after that both his dad and his godfather was killed by a drunk driver. And then Jesse dealing with his heart issue's. The lady was like shocked and was happy that Jesse's is doing good. And begged him to stay in school don't quit. And he graduated and she was standing next to his Aunt while he walked to receive his diploma. The lady was about to get married but the accident happened. And she never did but she did a year later. And Jesse surprised her by being the flower boy (Cause her daughter was supposed to be the flower girl) She was happy watching Jesse walk down the isle throwing flowers. She ran up to Jesse and was crying and she grabbed him and hugged him. And Jesse hugged her back. And people was like ??? And she grab the mic and stated that Jesse received Nicole's heart. And she said other thing's. When Jesse was older to get a tattoo. He got the tattoo of Nicole tattooed on his chest above the heart. And it say's the date she was born and the date she died. Jesse tells everybody that's his 2nd birthday. Cause he was born again with her heart. The mother had another baby and she named it Jesse and Jesse's the godfather. And the girl is old enough to understand she had a older sister and she passed away and Jesse has her heart.

[elainewallace]

How nice was that I cant see the sceen for teats his brother lives on

[memewithinameme]

the 2 ppl disliking literally have no heart.

[chicargowest]

Omg im not a Cryer or sensitive person but this 😭😭😭😭😭

[Moffeliten]

What the hell??? Who wearscowboy jeans to a wedding???