The story behind the airport reunion video that melted the internet's heart

Bernie and Carol were reunited at the airport. Photo / YouTube

In a video posted on YouTube this week, an elderly man is seen standing in the arrivals hall holding a bunch of flowers and some chocolates with a big bright smile on his face.

He is then reunited with his wife in a touching moment that was filmed by a spectator at the Los Angeles International Airport.

In the YouTube description for the clip uploaded by user Valerie Jane, the poster said of the scene: "As I was waiting to get onto the bus at Van Nuys Flyaway, I notice this old man standing with roses and chocolates in his hand waiting for his wife to come from the airport.

"This shows the epitome of love. My heart melted and it showed me that this kind of love exists. Hopefully these two lovely people who are in the video can see this."

The elderly man, Bernie Mills, who warmed the hearts of so many internet users has spoken out about the romantic moment.

Mills says that he was thrilled to see his wife again after being separated for two weeks, the Daily Mail reported.

"I was so excited to see her coming through that door. I was like, "Oh boy! I got my baby back again."'

He said it was the first time that he and his wife Carol had been separated since marrying in 2010.

According to the Daily Mail, the couple met online. They had both lost their spouses of 50 years and after a while decided to give love another go.

Bernie and Carol are shocked at their internet fame.

"When his daughter told me it went viral, I go, what's viral?" Carol said.

The 30-second-clip has appeared in a number of places online and has accumulated over 60 million combined views.