A Father's Dying Wish For His Daughters Turns Into Reality

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A Father's Dying Wish For His Daughters Turns Into Reality

The Independent

A father plays a pivotal role in his daughter's marriage. Walking his daughter down the aisle is a sign of acceptance and love.

U.S. Army veteran Willie Shelton had one last wish after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

His wife, Cheryl Shelton, remembered her husband's wish: "I want to see my girls grow up, I want to walk them down the aisle."

However, Willie has seven daughters, and he knew he would never have the chance to walk each one of them down the aisle to their husband.  

Although one of Willie's daughters, Emily Flinn, was already married, he asked Emily to renew her vows.

With the help of the hospice team at Willie's hospital, a photographer, and a local hair studio, Willie's wish turned into more than he asked for in only three days.

Willie, dressed in military uniform, waited for his daughter in a backyard ceremony. Then one by one each daughter emerged from the house. They were all wearing a wedding gown!

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Willie Shelton fulfills his dying wish.Fox8

"It was a dream that we could fulfill to the best or the closest we could possibly do," Cheryl said.

Willie was helped out of his wheelchair and stood alongside his daughters.

One of Willie's daughters said, "I always assumed that my dad would be there to walk me down the aisle ... this was everything."

Two weeks after the wedding ceremony for his daughters, Willie passed away, but left a memory that cannot be forgotten.

Now each daughter has a picture to remember the special day their father stood alongside them with their wedding dress on. They've put that picture in a locket and engraved the words "a father's love never ends" on the back.

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Moojan has been a writer at Shared for a year. When she's not on the lookout for viral content, she's looking at cute animal photos. Reach her at moojan@shared.com.