A Homecoming Kiss for a Gay Marine

Love looks like what it looks like, and it is beautiful. Sgt. Brandon Morgan kisses his partner Dalan Wells upon arriving home in Hawai’i.

Here’s what Sgt. Morgan had to say about their picture going viral:

“To everyone who has responded in a positive way, my partner and I want to say thank you. Dalan, the giant in the photo, can’t believe how many shares and likes we have gotten on this. We didn’t do this to get famous, or something like that. We did this cause after 3 deployments and four years knowing each other, we finally told each other how we felt. As for the haters, let em hate…to quote Kat Williams, everyone needs haters, so let them hate. We are the happiest we have ever been and as for the whole PDA and kissing slash hugging in uniform…it was a homecoming. If the Sergeants Major, Captains, Majors, and Colonels around us didn’t care…then why do you care what these random people have to say? In summation, thank you for your love and support. I received a lot of friend requests off this. I don’t just accept requests so if your request was because of this post, message me and let me know. Goodnight all, and Semper Fi.”

Wow.

[via the Gay Marines Facebook page; h/t NPR]

13 Comments

Kerry February 27, 2012 at 2:55 pm -

THAT’S FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! He risked his life to do what’s right, everyone else should show some respect.
Laine February 27, 2012 at 3:03 pm -

As the spouse of a retired Marine who has done a few of these homecomings, I think that is so SWEET!! Welcome Home Sgt Morgan! Semper Fi and Semper Gumby (the unofficial motto of all Marine spouses/families meaning Always Flexible)
emma February 27, 2012 at 3:33 pm -

That slow sizzling sound your hearing is Porno Pete’s brain melting…
Jessica February 27, 2012 at 3:51 pm -

Yes! Marvellous! A serving soldier home from the war being greeted by their beloved, a scene as old as recorded time.
THIS is what true love looks like.
All the best to the both of them.
Andvétr February 27, 2012 at 4:24 pm -

SO!… FREAKING!… CUUUUUUTTTTEEEE!…

*cough and looks around awkwardly* I mean yes very sweet ^_^
Gary (NJ) February 27, 2012 at 8:10 pm -

There’s no hug like a ‘bear’ hug.
Paul Douglas February 27, 2012 at 8:52 pm -

Would somebody puleaze get this into Linda Harvey’s hands as SOON as possible. And could I please watch her expression!
Richard Rush February 27, 2012 at 9:38 pm -

I’d like to see the expression on Elaine Donnelly’s face at the prestigious Center for Military Readiness. In the wake of DADT’s demise, and now this photo, I’m sure she’s experiencing frequent bouts of bed-wetting.
WMDKitty February 28, 2012 at 12:43 am -

*squeeee*

So SWEET!

*melts*
Ozymandias71 February 28, 2012 at 1:53 am -

An amazing picture! Just amazing! Congratulations Brandon and Dalan – and welcome home Brandon!!!
Jerry February 28, 2012 at 10:19 am -

WOW! What a beautiful photo. I copied it for permanent keeping in my computer.

Eat your heart out, Santorum, Bachmann and the rest of you wingnuts.

Jerry
Bernd Hohmann February 28, 2012 at 6:47 pm -

….wow! congratulations…. hugs Bernd from Germany
Morgan Hernández March 1, 2012 at 4:56 pm -

This is UNDENIABLY the MOST SWEETEST PICTURE I’VE EVER SEEN! You two our the true definition of REAL LOVE :):):)