Man Drives 11 Hours to Surprise His Grandma So She's Not Alone on Her Late Husband's Birthday: 'I Love You'

Mar. 15, 2025

A grandson with a big heart went the extra mile — and then some — to make sure his grandmother was not alone on her late husband’s birthday.So Jordan Garner surprised his grandmother that day with a very special visit that was caught on camera, according toStoryful.Earlier this month, Jordan drove more than 11 hours before stopping in Caloundra, a town in Queensland, Australia, to deliver the surprise. He brought some flowers as well as a framed photo of himself, his grandmother and her late husband.Footage from the meeting shared onTikTokshowed the grandmother’s mouth drop as she spotted Garner walking toward her with the bouquet and photo in hand.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The grandmother was looking at a newspaper when Garner came around the corner. She slapped the paper down, realizing her grandson was in front of her.“Mind if I join you?” Garner asked after entering the Caloundra Bakery, where his grandmother was seated.A smile crept across his grandmother’s face as Garner placed the gifts in front of her, the video showed. He was grinning ear to ear as well after seeing his grandmother’s sweet reaction.A short time later, the two embraced. “I love you,” Garner said during the hug. His grandmother was overcome with emotion.“Never forgotten and will always look after his grandmother,” read the caption on the TikTok, which has been liked over 26,000 times.

A grandson with a big heart went the extra mile — and then some — to make sure his grandmother was not alone on her late husband’s birthday.

So Jordan Garner surprised his grandmother that day with a very special visit that was caught on camera, according toStoryful.

Earlier this month, Jordan drove more than 11 hours before stopping in Caloundra, a town in Queensland, Australia, to deliver the surprise. He brought some flowers as well as a framed photo of himself, his grandmother and her late husband.

Footage from the meeting shared onTikTokshowed the grandmother’s mouth drop as she spotted Garner walking toward her with the bouquet and photo in hand.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

The grandmother was looking at a newspaper when Garner came around the corner. She slapped the paper down, realizing her grandson was in front of her.

“Mind if I join you?” Garner asked after entering the Caloundra Bakery, where his grandmother was seated.

A smile crept across his grandmother’s face as Garner placed the gifts in front of her, the video showed. He was grinning ear to ear as well after seeing his grandmother’s sweet reaction.

A short time later, the two embraced. “I love you,” Garner said during the hug. His grandmother was overcome with emotion.

“Never forgotten and will always look after his grandmother,” read the caption on the TikTok, which has been liked over 26,000 times.

source: people.com