This Guy Paid Off His Parents’ Mortgage For Christmas

Joe Riquelme, an app developer from New York, surprised his parents with a special gift on Christmas Day: he paid off their mortgage.

In a video he uploaded to YouTube, Joe is sitting at home with his parents and their dog, when he presents them with an envelope.In a video he uploaded to YouTube, Joe is sitting at home with his parents and their dog, when he presents them with an envelope.

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Inside, a simple letter reads:

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When his parents realise what Joe has done, they are moved to tears.
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While Joe’s dad weeps, his mother cries, “Oh thank you. I love you”.
While Joe's dad weeps, his mother cries, "Oh thank you. I love you".
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The touching video Joe uploaded to YouTube on December 26th has since had almost 2 million views.