Last week, 19-year-previous David Cowan went viral for asking his girlfriend to homecoming whereas she was cheering at a soccer sport in Florida. Both Cowan and his 18-year-previous girlfriend Saris Marie Garcia have Down syndrome, and the video of the 2 lovebirds melted hearts throughout the nation.
Cowan marched as much as Garcia throughout the Lake Brantley High School soccer sport, received down on one knee and introduced her with flowers and balloons. He kissed her hand after which held up an indication: “Will you be my sunshine?” The crowd went wild and so did Garcia — she couldn’t imagine her boyfriend’s shock.
But the grand gestures didn’t finish there. The couple attended the homecoming dance at Cowan’s faculty, Seminole High School, Sanford, Florida. During the dance, the principal received up on stage and introduced the couple.
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“The couple I’m about to bring out is not just known at Seminole High School, they are known now the nation over,” the principal mentioned as Cowan and Garcias took the stage and the crowed erupted in cheers.
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The principal is correct — Cowan and Garcia did grow to be recognized nationwide after the “proposal” video went viral. But their love extends far previous the homecoming dance.
OMG this video from our college principal has made my night time unforgettable. Thank you Seminole High School.
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Posted by David Cowan on Saturday, September 28, 2019
They met once they have been three years previous in speech remedy, Garcia’s mother, Wanda Cruz informed CBS News. A couple of years later, they ended up on the identical faculty — and though each households ultimately moved to totally different areas, they saved in contact. “As they got older, their relationship grew — and that’s when they expressed their feelings and showed how much they care for each other,” Cruz mentioned.
Both college students take part in lots of after faculty actions, together with the Special Olympics. They observe a number of of the identical sports activities — like swimming and browsing — which permits them to spend time collectively after faculty.
Garcia can also be a mannequin and has walked in vogue exhibits throughout the U.S. She even walked the catwalk in New York City and Cowan was there to indicate his assist. They do all the things collectively: journey, have a good time birthdays and naturally, go to dances.
Cruz described the couple’s relationship as “genuine and sincere” and mentioned they’re inseparable. Cowan and Garcia definitely have a love story for the ages. And like all good love tales, they are going to proceed to encourage others — lengthy after the homecoming dance.
