According to Buzzfeed, this pic of Lt. Kyle Bandermann proposing to Lance Buchanan has received over 2 million views in the past two days since it was posted on Facebook.
Buzzfeed has more of the story behind the proposal and why he chose to wear his uniform for the big moment:
First, anyone who knows my work knows that I love my fellow service members, the camaraderie of the military community, and specifically the culture, pride, and professionalism of the U.S. Navy. It has become a part of my identity and I am grateful to call the Navy home. I am myself, both in uniform and civilian clothes. However, I realize that being a Naval Officer calls me to something much bigger than myself, and provides me a sense of pride and awareness of my actions while wearing my Nation’s colors.
Secondly, when we as service members ask our partner to become our spouse, we’re also asking them to commit to being a part of the military family. Lance has sacrificed a great deal for me and the Navy. He moved from his comfort zone and family in rural Western North Carolina to the metropolitan D.C. area. He will sacrifice even more for his country in November as we move halfway around the world to the Island of Guam for three years. It is only right that I officially ask him to join the Navy family as we begin to form our own. Our military spouses are as much an integral part of the military structure as we service members are.
Kyle apparently told Lance that they were going to someone else’s surprise proposal. Friends and family were all waiting in hiding for the big moment.
Congrats to the happy couple.
