Two brothers who were separated for more than eight years were finally reunited and the emotional moment was caught on camera.
Aunt Sheryl Ornelas recorded the moving images in which Ramiro, 16, and Chloe Gonzales, 10, were reunited at a school in Texas.
The brother and sister had been separated due to a series of family tragedies, but recently set up a plan for Ramiro to fly out for a touching reunion.
Of her emotional return, Sheryl said: “They needed this badly.”
Aunt Sheryl Ornelas recorded the moving images in which Ramiro, 16, and Chloe Gonzales, 10, were reunited at a school in Texas.
The brother and sister had been separated due to a series of family tragedies, but recently set up a plan for Ramiro to fly out for a touching reunion.
The family, originally from Detroit, Michigan, suffered several family tragedies that forced them to move.
Their house burned down and then Sheryl’s own mother died of cancer and the difficult period resulted in Ramiro moving to Texas.
And, as the children’s maternal aunt, Sheryl was able to step forward when the couple separated and has worked to reunite them ever since.
The touching clip, recorded last week, was shared on TikTok, where it has been viewed almost two million times.
In it, Chloe can be seen walking down the hallway before stopping dead in front of a line of visitors.
She looks confused before Ramiro stands up and presents her with a bouquet of bright pink flowers.
The young woman finally realizes what is happening, hugs her older brother around the waist and bursts into tears of joy.
The video was quickly flooded with supportive comments when one person wrote: ‘Oh, the sweetest moment. “I’m so glad they got together.”
The touching clip, recorded last week, was shared on TikTok, where it has been viewed almost two million times.
The family, originally from Detroit, Michigan, suffered several family tragedies that forced them to move.
Sheryl has since delved into the emotional moment, adding, “I know our story may seem tragic, but I also see it as a blessing.”
Sheryl has since delved into the emotional moment, adding, “I know our story may seem tragic, but I also see it as a blessing.
‘To keep (Ramiro) protected and out of the foster system, I decided he would come with me and move to Texas to start a better life.
‘Finally at 16, as of March 15, 2024, Ramiro was able to take a flight and come visit.’
Regarding the huge reaction on social media to his posts, he said: “It’s crazy.” I’m glad to see that human compassion still exists. Your story of her is touching!’