Man behind viral proposal video speaks out

One half of the gay couple featured in a viral video that shows their engagement in front of hundreds of people at a concert has spoken out about the touching display and its nearly 50,000 views on YouTube.

Kyle Piers proposed to his partner, Tommy, on April 28 in front of 700 people at his former college a cappella group’s spring concert. He told US gay magazine The Advocate thay he’d conspired to have his partner summoned onstage so he could propose in front of almost all the people dearest to the couple.

“You see, the Dear Abbeys are more than a college singing group, they’re a family. They’re our family, so I knew it was crucial they be a part of the plan,” he said.

“The overwhelming amount of love and support we received that night, from friends, strangers, male, female, young, old, gay, straight, was just incredible to experience.

“That night, it didn’t matter what beliefs people held, everyone could see that love is love and that it knows no bounds.”

The couple plan to get married on October 12, 2013, in honor of Matthew Shepard’s life and the legacy.

“If our story could help even one burdened soul or change one person’s opinion on gay marriage, we’d feel accomplished,” Piers said.

“We’re hoping that the love we experienced is shared in this video and offers hope to those struggling with their sexual identities or feeling isolated and scared, educates those who may not agree with gay marriage, and promotes equality while erasing hatred.”

Watch the video below: