This Kiss Between a Canadian Sailor and His Partner Will Warm Your Heart

The fight for same-sex rights has been making major headways lately — in June, the US Supreme Court ruled gay marriage lawful, and the whole country rejoiced. This video of a Canadian navy sailor sharing a kiss with his SO after more than eight months at sea will only fuel your happiness further.

"I have been away for 255 days, so it feels great," Master Seaman Francis Legare said of reuniting with partner Corey Vautour. "I am speechless."

Why is this a moment that will go down in history? CBC explains: "Being the first sailor off a ship is considered an honour and privilege in the Canadian navy, and it's decided by a random raffle. But it's a sign of the times that the navy is on board with a kiss that may have been considered controversial not too long ago."

Indeed, the cheering crowds indicate the newfound cultural acceptance of LGBTQ members hailing from diverse backgrounds — and military leaders in Canada are no exception.

"We are reflective of society and we do recruit all across society," Rear Admiral Gilles Couturier, commander of the Pacific Navy, said. "If we don't adapt, we won't have any sailors joining."

Safe to say our hearts have been sufficiently warmed. Check out the sweet video above.