MY SURPRISE PROPOSAL TO RAYVON OWEN

A few years ago, I was struggling with mental illness. I was depressed and felt hopeless-especially about love, and relationships. During those times, one of the things that helped me was the music of Demi Lovato. She has remained an important part of my life, which is why it was so perfect that while at her concert last night I:
PROPOSED TO RAYVON OWEN!!!
Rayvon, I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you, and I am beyond thrilled to officially call you my fiancé!
Like I said last night, when I asked you to marry me, I never thought that I would be fully open to love again. Then you came into my life, and I have never been the same. You inspire me and push me to be a better and more open person, and you always show me compassion and patience. I know it’s not always easy being in a relationship like ours-especially when society and even some friends and family have fought to push us apart-but if there’s one thing I know for certain, it is that love is what life is all about, and your love makes my life complete.
You’ve made me a better man and I’ll forever be grateful to you for loving me unconditionally. I know with all of my heart that Tom would be so happy for us, and I thank you for honoring and respecting the fact that he will always be a part of my life.
I have to give a huge thank you to Demi for being a supportive friend and for helping make last night possible. It was one of the greatest moments of my life! I also want to thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for young people, and particularly the LGBT community. Your heart, your voice, and your activism make everyone feel accepted, less alone, more empowered and more hopeful.
Thank you to everyone out there who has supported me, as well as my relationship with Rayvon. Your support through the years has not gone unnoticed and I would not be where I am without all of you.
To anyone out there who struggles with feeling worthy of love, I want to remind you that you are not alone. For the longest time, I doubted that I would ever deserve love. I wondered if my past would keep someone from loving me. But it’s possible. You are worthy of love. There will always be people who will try to keep you down, but there will be far more people out there who will accept you, for all that you are. Never forget who you are, or what you really want in life. Remember that it’s YOUR life, and that anything is possible.
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[@shanebitneycrone]

We are so overwhelmed with the love! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being so kind and supportive--it means more than you know!

[@katiewilliams5643]

shanebitneycrone congrats on your engagement a good friend from my high school graduation class got engaged the same night as you love is love ❤️ 🏳️‍🌈❤️❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈so happy for you both he was my favorite singer from American idol so happy and I know Tom wanted you to be happy he's looking down on you Shane and I hope someday I can meet you because you are amazing.

[@JCEurovisionFan1996]

shanebitneycrone I think if you add a woman to your relationship, that would be better.

[@Ohm_Gulf_Gang]

John Christian No a man would do just fine!

[@وليدوليدتغياوي]

shanebitneycrone 😢💓

[@hydztomps5211]

happy for both of u💐💐💐💐

[@pamelacrandell2015]

I am so happy for you both. I know Tom is smiling down on you both from Heaven. YES you deserve love. I am so thrilled for you both.

[@christentyndall1464]

Congratulations Shane I am so glad you found Rayvon... You are an inspiration to all of us no matter if we are gay or straight... You found a light at the end of a dark tunnel after what you went through with losing Tom and after you lost him he had a hand in you finding eternal love and happiness in Rayvon... Congratulations Shane and Rayvon I wish you both all the love and happiness in the world and a wonderful life together... Love you guys!!!

[@were-all-human9427]

100% agree, wonderful comment. Perhaps you could add subtitles as shame fans didn't respect your proposal a little more but I suspect they were just as happy for you as we all are. Sincere best wishes for you both and your life together. Love is Love X (UK fan)

[@radicaemard1292]

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[@chronicallyaspy2884]

Congratulations! I’m glad you’ve gotten your happy ending. If anyone deserves to be happy it’s you!

[@ownyourcrazy8734]

This is the happy ever after the world has been waiting for. I feel so blessed that you chose to share this moment. And, whoa, what a moment! Congratulations to you both. Good things do come to those who wait and who better for something this good, this glorious, this wonderful to happen too. Have an amazing and loving life together. Big love to Demi also.

[@Hjalmarkem]

This made me tear up. So happy for you Shane, congratulations ❤

[@وليدوليدتغياوي]

Hjalmar 💓🌷

[@tristanarteaga841]

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[@tristanarteaga841]

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[@anthonydomingo2285]

I know I’m a day late and a dollar short. I just watched your Documentary Bridegroom and was in tears. I am so happy for the two of you. Shane, you not only saved your own life but countless others like myself who struggle ever single day with our sexuality and fear people judging us. Much love to you guys❤️

[@VaillancourtSquared]

So happy for you.

[@jhiemcastaneda1077]

THIS IS EVERYTHING !!!! 😍😍😍 Cant Say Anything but LOVE LOVE LOVE !!!!

[@itsmehimsanson]

Thats so cute, his documentary was so heartbroken and seeing him so happy makes me have a hope that loves is for everybody, regarding the race; heritage, sexuality. I fucking love that demi let this happen so a lot of people can see how the world is supposed to be like.

[@ccw6777]

This is wonderful. Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾🎈... I am so happy for both of you. Shane, you have been a blessing in my life during your hardest times. Your willingness to share your experiences and your fight for marriage equality guided me to be the mother to my incredible gay son that I am proud of being. Now, my dear, you fill my heart with joy and happiness. Be happy and at peace. You deserve it, both of you do. Much love. CCW

[@tahasiddiqui8992]

You son will spread aids

[@cjaysylve1944]

I'm so glad you proved, that you can have more then one great love. Happiness is yours take it, embrace it, keep it. Twice in a lifetime.

[@barrett7893]

So happy for you Shane. ❤️❤️❤️

[@connordavead2929]

Shane I must say that you are an inspiration to so many people. Overcoming the darkness of being in the closet, finding love in California, enduring such a tragic loss and now this. May you guys be blessed beyond the stars. Love to you guys!

[@dorothy1329]

CONGRATULATIONS SHANE & RAYVON !!!! i am so pleased for you both ! you are both amazing people and you both deserve a lifetime of happiness and love together and that is my wish for you both. it is always hard to fully accept a partner's on-going love and affection for a past love that died, it is totally different if they had merely split up but when the past love died there is no "competing" with them especially when they too were a wonderful and beautiful person, because that relationship didn't end due to a falling our or by mutual choice, it ended whilst both people concerned still loved each other very deeply, you have to learn to fully accept that your partner will always have them in their heart and mind, and accept that it doesn't mean that they love you any less because of this, it can quite often drive a couple apart but Rayvon is obviously a very special and beautiful guy because he has fully accepted that Tom will always be a big part of your life even though he is not physically around anymore. Shane, i am sure that Tom would, as you have said, be very happy for you and your man and would be the first to give you his blessing and love ! i genuinely and sincerely am so happy for you both, congratulations again !

[@Brandon1105]

WTG SHANE!!!!!!! Happy for you & Rayvon!!!!!! teared up a little & laughed a little too lol ;P super cute & funny... I thought the lady's voice sounded familiar and then I read it was Demi Lovato and was like whattttt she looks reallllly diff here... But after watch Bridegroom which was sooooo sad to watch but now just really happy for you two!!!! GL in the future & Congrats! =) PS: THIS IS ME, Demi Lovato!! :P Camp Rock! haha :P

[@Patrieslouise]

I am soooo happy for you!!!Love always wins, tap tap tap.

[@ejiroakamune6620]

😭😭😭😍😍😍CONGRATULATIONS, Shane you have helped me through some of my darkest times and I'm not going to lie but you are one of the reasons I'm here today. Thank you for showing me that life gets better, that love and help come when you need it most and when you least expect it.

[@cathyreid5039]

Congratulations!! So happy for you both! Wishing you many years of love and blessings! ❤❤❤

[@marietheresebassin2670]

Il sont trop choux c'est vraiment adorable ❤❤

[@ryansantiago5046]

congrats shane ❤... i know late Tom is also happy.. love you 😘

[@fabyoroz92]

I'm crying tears of joy congratulations to you both 👨‍❤️‍👨tap tap tap

[@وليدوليدتغياوي]

fabiola orozco 👬👬👬👬💗💖💖💖💖💖

[@clintcallas6513]

Oh yes, "tap tap tap"

[@katleger8484]

congratulations!!!!

[@a_d_a_m]

Wow this is so wonderful and it makes me so happy. Shane I saw your documentary years ago and even to this day I still think about it, wonder what you're up to and if things turned around for you. this is the happiest surprise and it really warms my heart (and gives me some hope too.) much love to you and congratulations!!

[@toranagarojo]

congratulation. from Colombia con Amor. Viva Shane !! Viva Rayvon!!

[@feliciaadassa757]

When I saw this on my KZbin recommendations I nearly fainted! Rayvon and his music have a very special place in my heart. He has such a pure heart and genuine spirit and he deserves the world. I'm so glad that he has found you and you have found him. I wish you two beautiful souls nothing but happiness and joy for infinity and beyond.❤

[@MyYearoftheDragon]

We can’t wait for your wedding and it will be one of the happiest days in our lives too because your extraordinary journey in life and has made you, dear Shane, a beacon of love and courage for all of us

[@cullenn91]

Congrats from a Venezuelan follower ....and tell Demi I want to meet her and go to one of her concerts

[@salliemae9284]

This is great .Shane proposes to Rayvon on this stage.OMG i really missed this.I love this.This will make me cry again.I am extremely happy for them even though i am late.

[@TheJoseCarmo]

Congratulations Shane and Rayvon. I'm so proud of you. GOD BLESS BOTH.

[@SwaggyIndian]

Congrats Shane 🙌🏽🙌🏽🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I met you when you gave a talk at University of Tampa 👍

[@MemeMeowdarlings]

this is absolutely amazing, it's also amazing that demi would do something this sweet at a concert. she seems like an awesome friend too. Congrats, you deserved this after how rough it's been for you! ❤❤

[@1whatever33]

so happy for u!!! thank u for sharing this beautiful and so important moment with us!

[@uncreativename4249]

Something I've never understood about like, proposals on TV is that, why does everyone cheer so loud?! Like, they are trying to give a beautiful speech, but they can't cause ya'll are screamin' at the top of your lungs and kinda ruining the moment. Seriously! Wait until AFTER the proposal is complete to screech! And also, congrats!

[@michelleroberson6834]

I just finished Bridegroom for the millionth time and stumbled onto this vid. So very happy for Shane!! He deserves all the love and warmth in the world! I know Tom is smiling down with love!!! Congratulations!

[@user-im8pj3ok7v]

This video made me cry cuse it's so emotional and it shows that true love no matter what, always wins!! Congrats i'm so happy for you guys♡

[@Kimberly-yt6nn]

Awe I'm SO happy for you and RayVon. You deserve all the happiness in the world Shane. Here's to a lifetime of love and happiness. Congratulations Shane&RayVon 🥂

[@grzegorzkoscielniak3762]

Congratultion!!!!!!!! Every this video make me cry,i love it....,..

[@dornelasdinh]

You're the sweetest!! Best wishes to the both of you, congratulations!! ♡♡

[@micedge1]

Good show mate

[@KittyLovesGlover]

pardon my "french", but, how fucking awesome is this!!?? After watching your story of you and Tom today on Hulu, I looked you up on YT. This was the second video I found. Originally I viewed It Could Happen to You. I am so happy for you that you are at that point where you feel like you can love again. you two deserve to be happy and to love. Congratulations Shane and Rayvon.

[@shaunkeasey3674]

Followed your story for a long time... So happy for you both Ricki & Shaun xxx

[@YvesGeorgeSanchez]

Two things I love in this video: Interracial relationships and Shane finally found love again. You deserve it! Well, who wouldn't love Demi Lovato, right?

[@kevinoneill2551]

I'm so very happy that you found love again. You've been through so much heartache it really does my heart good to see you happy. love you bunches and congratulations!!!!!!! Peace and Love

[@itsmehimsanson]

And then YES 😍😍😍😍😍😍 c'mon demiiiiiiii your voice sounded perfext with the moment.

[@adamsmith4787]

Hey buddy. Congrats man. I hope you two have the best life. Get back into traveling and doing vids of it! Love to both of you!!!

[@AFVfan1]

Sadly, they’re not together anymore. :(

[@jmwilson6792]

Really?? How do you know?

[@desireealexam]

OMG EPICNESS, Shane!!!! Well executed proposal! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Congratulations again, Shane & Rayvon! ♥️😍😘

[@kevvie26]

Tom sent you this angel to keep you safe. I'm in tears. You really are, by far the most, incredible guy I have ever came across.

[@garygary9310]

Omg congratulations to you two👏👏👏👏👏 I wish you two the very BEST!!! God bless you both 🙏 now let me dry my eyes.....

[@JohnLeslie68]

Ditto these comments. I am SO happy for Shane. I hope he and Rayvon share the happiest of lives together. Shane is a shining example of Strength and Love. What he went through no one can comprehend. What an example he makes for our young people. You can conquer anything in life. Peace and much love to Shane and Rayvon. From my husband and I... J&K

[@rafaellaugustinov]

4:29 Me ❤️

[@apromisebwithfilter9266]

Oh my gosh congratulations Shane , I hope you happy always .

[@goldieexo-l9832]

Two beautiful souls in love proudly, so amazing 🤍

[@nancyborden5860]

@NSN D looking them up on Expedia, it looks like they are no longer together. If that's true, then it is so sad.

[@Pr0pheceye]

When she ran up to them and squeezed them I was like; *If that ain’t me.*

[@thestevenvlog]

OH MY GOD CONGRATULATIONS SHANE AND RAYVON! 😍😭😍😭😍

[@Sharontouch]

Congratulations

[@patrosado8249]

It began with "It could happen to you" and then "Bridegroom". I am extremely happy for you both and wish you nothing but the best. Your ability to take a painful experience and have it become a source of strength for others has been amazing. Tom's role in your life has been powerful; he will always be with you.

[@raynalee]

congrats shane! wishing you both many years of unconditional love and happiness. thank you for continuing to inspire on the daily. x

[@AzuloRojo]

I’m crying as much as you don’t know , I’m crying over and over again. Congrats my boys😭❤️❤️❤️ I’m so happy for you both. All the love 💗

[@TheJoseCarmo]

CONGRATULATIONS. I'm so happy for you Shane. Eternal love and happiness. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@traviswyatt8004]

Congratulations to both of you on engagement.

[@treescape]

I SAW YOUR OTHER VIDEOS ABOUT THOMAS BRIDEGROOM AND THE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE WHICH I PERSONALLY FOUND UPSETTING AND MOVING. I'M OVERWHELMED THAT YOU HAVE FOUND LOVE AGAIN AND AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH. YOU LOOK WONDERFUL TOGETHER. MUCH LOVE FROM THE UK.

[@jamielupo7615]

I think that was really cool how he come up and supposably surprised Rayvon Owen proposed because I know Shane has been through a lot by losing his partner and I used to watch their videos and how much in love they were but the way he popped up and kind of fell over like it was kind of staged like they had already rehearsed it but still I liked it and I hope they have a very wonderful loving life together.

[@brodymunoz3229]

Congratulations Shane! I'm so happy for you. You will always be my inspiration and I'm so happy that you found your happiness. Big, big love ♥

[@BinhLe-dr8kt]

Happy

[@behammond]

I'm so very happy for you Shane. Your life and story has touched me and I've wondered how you have been doing. So glad to know you've been doing well...very well. ❤

[@mrstorrey]

I am so happy for you! I watched Bridegroom several times and was truly overwhelmed for your loss of Tom.... I think about you alot, praying you have found love and peace in your life. I feel better now. You are amazing and congratulations to both of you!

[@Jesse.D33]

Awww yay!!! Ever since seeing the documentary about your loss I’ve always wondered what happened to you! My heart broke for you. I’m so happy to be a huge Demi fan and that your video was recommended by KZbin because I have been feeling unworthy of love after losing my gf whom I never thought would walk away. So to see this on today of all days, my birthday, and it be the next chapter of your journey it filled me with so much hope. Congrats to you both!!

[@upweyguy]

Well done. I hope you enjoy your lives together as one. I just saw you be "Brave".

[@tossell1969]

Congratulations you guys. You both deserve this. How the world is changing, just in your short life times. Amazing isn't it? You stand on the shoulders of giants. Keep strong. All the love and best wishes going forward in your journey. Sometimes we need to go through some right hell before we get there 💗💗

[@Akearsing0603]

This makes my heart smile!

[@dawgeral333]

I'm a bit late to the party, but this made my day. You're both beautiful (I guess you couldn't fight it anymore!). Yay!!!!

[@Risadjinu92]

Congratulations you two amazing men.. wish everything goes well for the wedding.. god bless and always be happy..loveee yaaaa..... and thx Demi Lovato. You are incredible..

[@parisnuness2354]

Omg yessss 😁😁😁 I’m so happy that you had found someone who makes you happy., I know that Tom would want you to be happy and you definitely deserved this

[@ladysith7757]

Wow. I’m so happy for you, Shane! You deserve to be happy! To many beautiful years for you and Rayvon!

[@allenweist4483]

Congrates to Shane. It is so great to see you found someone to love for the rest of your life.

[@trenthooper3848]

are they still together

[@janmorrow]

I'm crying!!! SO VERY HAPPY for you two!!! Congrats! (and thank you for sharing this with us ❤️)

[@erikwillard2546]

They ever get married

[@ambercooper7690]

We need an update please

[@alexiswhite9462]

I still remember watching and rewatching your video from years ago, I’m glad that you found happiness. You deserve it

[@kevindavila625]

Shane, I am so happy for you. I am so proud, so inspired. This is the second time you make me cry like this. I love you, and I thank you for sharing this moment. Tap tap tap

[@carlleeondiano5917]

Congratulations shane , so happy for you ❤

[@kylesmamawat443]

Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!!! I am SO happy for you both!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulaidan8079]

I was hoping this would happen. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your continued inspiration to so many.

[@enserioensenas5938]

Shane. You are one of the persons not only with the most beautiful feelings in the world, but with the ability to let them openly flow and I loved your proposal and the letter on the description box. You are such an inspiration.

[@tonyspinnelli730]

Ok, you made me cry!!!!! My husband never asked me to marry him at a Bette Midler Concert!!! Ooops sorry, he did!!! Happy for you!!!! Demi Lavato!!!! You Rock!!!! Wait!!!!..... Bridegroom right????

[@sihongchow5539]

Súper linda esta pareja. Les Felicito y les deseo lo MEJOR de lo MEJOR. Tiernos y románticos. FELICIDADES NUEVAMENTE.~

[@angelaharris4727]

Congratulations! I just watched your documentary and you broke my heart

[@TyWinters311]

Congratulations Shane and Rayvon. ❤️❤️ My heart is so full. I am so happy. Tap tap tap.

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

#LoveWins🕊💖🕊💖🕊

[@josienosie9765]

Congratulations!!! What an epic proposal!! You did great Shane!!❤️

[@hemaray611]

I Read this in the newspaper and wished I could've been there to see this! So so happy he uploaded it!!! 💙💙💙

[@veronikalopesteixeiraalvar5492]

Parabéns!! Fiquei muito feliz de vc ter conseguido se recuperar e reconstruir sua vida!! Felicidades ao casal e bjs no coração dos dois!!!

[@526mason]

Congratulations Shane, I am so happy to hear that you have found love in Rayvon. I am sure Tom is so happy for you and rayvon. many more years of happiness to you both.

[@LouisVuittonPrince]

congrats I'm crying watching this. so happy for you guys

[@NitsujTutoriales]

I AM SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU SHANE! CONGRATULATION! ❤❤

[@janinek5887]

Congratulations to you both. ❤️

[@mouchia2344]

Congratulation！！！❤❤❤