Two siblings separated for more than eight years have finally been reunited – the emotional moment was caught on camera.
Aunt Sheryl Ornelas captured the heartwarming footage as Ramiro, 16, and Chloe Gonzales, 10, reunited at a school in Texas.
The brother and sister were separated due to a series of family tragedies, but recently made a plan for Ramiro to take flight for a poignant reunion.
Of their emotional return, Sheryl said, “They needed this so much.”
Aunt Sheryl Ornelas captured the heartwarming footage as Ramiro, 16, and Chloe Gonzales, 10, reunited at a Texas school
The brother and sister were separated due to a series of family tragedies, but recently made a plan for Ramiro to take flight for a poignant reunion.
The family, originally from Detroit, Michigan, was hit by several family tragedies that forced them to move.
Their house had caught fire and then Sheryl’s own mother had died of cancer. The difficult period resulted in Ramiro moving to Texas.
And as the children’s maternal aunt, Sheryl was able to step up to the plate when the couple was separated and has been working to reunite them ever since.
The heartwarming clip, recorded last week, was shared on TikTok, where it has been viewed almost two million times.
In it, Chloe can be seen strolling down the hallway before being stopped by a line of visitors.
She looks confused before Ramiro stands up and offers her a bouquet of bright pink flowers.
The younger one finally realizes what is going on, wraps her arms around her older brother’s waist and bursts into tears of joy.
The video was quickly flooded with supportive comments, as one person wrote: ‘Aww the sweetest moment. I’m so happy they’re reunited.”
The heartwarming clip, recorded last week, was shared on TikTok, where it has been viewed nearly two million times
The family, originally from Detroit, Michigan, was hit by several family tragedies that forced them to move
Sheryl has since elaborated on the emotional moment, adding, “I know our story may sound tragic, but I also consider it a blessing.”
Sheryl has since elaborated on the emotional moment, adding, “I know our story may sound tragic, but I also consider it a blessing.
‘To hold [Ramiro] protected and without foster care, I decided he would come with me and move to Texas to start a better life.
“Finally, at the age of 16, starting March 15, 2024, Ramiro was able to catch a flight and come visit.”
Speaking about the huge social media backlash to her posts, she said: “It’s crazy. I’m glad to see that human compassion still exists. Their story is heartwarming!’