A best man speech from an Iowa groom's autistic brother left an entire audience in tears and in stitches.
Sam Waldron, 23, announced to a room of people how his brother Jonah Waldron, 27, is his 'hero' and 'never looked down on me.'
The brave Iowa man talks about how having autism can make him scared to interact with people.
Through it all, his brother reminds him 'that being different is a real strength, not a weakness.'
Sam Waldron (right), 23, announced to a room of people in a best man speech how his brother Jonah Waldron, 27, is his 'hero' and 'never looked down on me' for being diagnosed with autism
There were tears of joy as well, especially when Sam told guests that Jonah's new wife Madison Waldron, 25, has 'all the makings of a great sister', and jokes she's married the 'second most handsome Waldron.'
'I was really nervous before the speech,' Sam said. 'Before I stood up, I wasn't sure if everyone would like my speech, but I got more comfortable as I started reading.'
'I felt like I was speaking out to whoever has autism and that I was speaking for the autism community.'
Jonah was unable to stop from crying.
'Once he began to speak, I couldn't hold in the tears of happiness.'
Jonah and his new wife Madison were among those in tears of joy after Sam announced that Madison was marrying the 'second-most handsome Waldron'
Brothers Sam and Jonah grew up together and went to the same school.
'My relationship with Jonah is simply amazing, we hang out together and have fun,' Sam said.
Sam was diagnosed with autism when he was seven years old, and didn't find intense social settings easy.
'He would come to see me during the school day, he would come for help with a subject or as a break,' Jonah said.
Brothers Sam and Jonah grew up together and, being only four years apart in age, went to the same school
'Myself and my parents were the ones he felt the most comfortable talking to about any struggles that he had socially,' he
