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Gavin O'Callaghan

Tear-jerking gesture for retiring pilot, 65, following his last ever flight from Dublin Airport to Chicago

Here is the tear-jerking moment a retiring pilot gets overwhelmed by a surprise greeting on his last day of the job.

Captain Brian Lenzen had to wipe the tears away as he finished up his career with a flight from Dublin Airport to Chicago's O'Hare.

Nobody was going to let Brian's 34 years of service go unnoticed however, and he was met with a huge surprised when he arrived in The US.

Brian had handpicked a few friends to go on his last trip to Dublin with him, and when he came back members of St. Anthony on The Lake Choir gave him a powerful rendition in their droves.

Brian Lenzen was overcome with emotion following his final flight from Dublin Airport to Chicogo's O'Hare (American Airlines)

The 65-year-old hero can be seen wiping the tears away from as the choir belt out 'Until We Meet Again'.

American Airlines shared the footage saying: "Members of the St. Anthony on the Lake choir surprised #AATeam Capt. Brian Lenzen by singing an Irish blessing after his retirement flight from Dublin to Chicago."

The video has been viewed over half-a-million times while many commented wishing him all the best following his 34-years with the popular arline.

Brian Lenzen was overcome with emotion following his final flight from Dublin Airport to Chicogo's O'Hare (American Airlines)

One said: "Congratulations Captain Lenzen, may you enjoy your retirement and what an honor to have this beautiful choir sing this Irish song."

Another said: "Congratulations, Brian, on your well deserved retirement! What a blessing to have so many people sing to you!"

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