This Man Gave His Daughters The Best Surprise Before Dying Of Cancer
62-year-old Fred Evans gave his daughters the best surprise before passing away of terminal cancer, here's what happened.
By Melody Oei — 22 Nov 2013, 05:26 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
That's Why He Decided To Do What He Refused To Miss Before Dying - Walk His Girls Down The Aisle
Solemn occasion: Fred told his daughters that just in case he would not be there they day they get married, he wanted to escort them down the aisle now and give them his blessing.
Image via dailymail.co.uk2 Out Of His 3 Daughters Were Not Engaged To Get Married, But He Surprised Them With A Special Ceremony Anyway
A walk to remember: The father of four escorted his two emotional daughters to the altar, each to a different song, as Kate (left) and her sister wept. Photo from Fotolanthropy.
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Daddy's little girls: At the altar, Mr Evans symbolically gave his two daughters away with his blessing for the future. Photo from Fotolanthropy.
Image via dailymail.co.ukFred Then Stunned His Wife Karla By Suggesting They Renew Their Vows, Also Presenting Her With A Bouquet
Another surprise: Mr Evans stunned his wife by suggesting that they renew their marriage vows.
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Tears and smiles: The couple promised to love one another for the rest of their lives, and then sealed their vows with a kiss.
Image via dailymail.co.ukThe Couple Held Hands And Walked down The Aisle One Last Time Together
Lasting love: After presenting Karla with a bouquet, Mr Evans walked her down the aisle.
Image via dailymail.co.ukMr. Evans - Husband, Father, Grandfather And Scuba Diving Enthusiast - Lost His Battle To Cancer On 25 July 2013
On the eve of his memorial service, which was held August 2, his daughter Gracie tellingly wrote on her Facebook page that her dad did want attendees to wear black.
‘He wants this to be a celebration, not a mourning,’ she said.
Sad end: Shortly after the touching ceremony, Mr Evans passed away from cancer, surrounded by his family.
Image via dailymail.co.ukMr Evans and his wife, Karla, have three daughters and a son. Two of the girls, Gracie and Kate, are not married.
