A war hero who revealed his bravery overseas cost him his first marriage has found new love and proposed to his girlfriend.
Daniel Keighran, who received the Victoria Cross after serving in the Middle East, popped the question to Casey Nixon at the Magic Millions Raceday, on the Gold Coast, in January.
The pair met in late 2019, moved in together in March 2020 and will tie the knot at Summergrove Estate, in the Tweed Hinterland, later this year.
It will be the second time Mr Keighran is marrying, after his first relationship fell apart from burnout in the military.
Daniel Keighran, who received the Victoria Cross after serving in the Middle East, popped the question to Casey Nixon at the Magic Millions Raceday, on the Gold Coast, in January
From the moment we started dating, we spoke about getting married and blending our families, Nixon said. It was absolutely amazing for him to be able to surprise me and to have our family with us. Dressed in their racing outfits to watch Nixon s racehorse Danzel on track, Keighran asked her mother to take a family photo. Initially this caught me by surprise because Dan never asks for photos, Nixon laughed. As I was getting ready for the picture, Dan dropped to one knee next to me and pulled out the most beautiful ring I have ever seen. It was perfect. I don t think he got the words out because I started crying.