article_snippet.sent: It was a surreal start to a sad and poignant day,' Mr Andrew told Daily Mail Australia. '
article_snippet.sent: The only sounds were those of the burners on the balloons as those of the burners on the balloons prepared to take off.
article_snippet.sent: The moment of take off was quite profoundly emotional. '
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article_snippet.sent: his daughter fiance sobbed into his hands on the same day
article_snippet.sent: his was meant to watch his wife-to-be walk down the aisle towards his at a country wedding