On Monday, Veteran’s Day, petty officer Sam Peikert and his girlfriend Jackie Fairchild took their relationship to a whole new level with special help from David’s Bridal, the USO, and recording artist Jason Derulo on ABC news.

The USO Service Man of the Year popped the question to his sweetheart with a surprising “Marry Me” performance from the man who wrote the song. If you want to see Sam drop to one knee, skip ahead to about 1:40.

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Before Sam actually proposes, I must confess I thought Jackie didn’t look all that thrilled about being there. But by the end we are definitely getting genuine smiles from her.

After all, who can beat getting a proposal on television, being sung to by Jason Derulo, having your man in uniform, and then getting a hug from the recording artist himself after it all? I’d say she did pretty well.

Congratulations to Jackie and Sam, and thank you to all those who sacrifice by putting their service to their country first and foremost in their lives.

Emily