Tennessee man proposes at hospital after car accident derailed plans

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Tennessee man proposes at hospital after car accident
A Tennessee man who had his proposal plans derailed by a car accident didn't let his injuries prevent him from getting down on one knee.

SWEETWATER, Tenn. -- A Tennessee man's proposal is exemplifying the true meaning of love.

Not even a horrible car accident could stop him from getting down on one knee and asking the love of his life to marry him.

The now-viral video was posted on Twitter by Sidney King.

In the footage, the man is seen wearing a hospital gown surrounded by hospital workers who help him stand. He can be heard telling his girlfriend that his original plan was to propose to her at a church.

That's when he takes out a ring box he had tucked inside his gown and opens it, showing a glimmering engagement ring.

He then begins to get down on one knee. He struggles to find his stance, as the hospital workers and his girlfriend help him. Through it all, his right hand is seen clutching an open box with a ring inside.

He eventually succeeds in getting on his knee, as his girlfriend also kneels down to the floor to meet his gaze. "Will you marry me?" he asked.

His girlfriend, who was moved to tears, said "yes," as the two hugged.

KTRK-TV contributed to this story.