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Peruvian Officer’s Tearful Farewell to His Father at Wake Goes Viral

The TikTok clip from a San Martín wake drew wide sympathy, prompting national coverage.

Overview

  • The video shows a uniformed member of Peru’s National Police arriving at his father’s wake and breaking down before the coffin.
  • In his message, the officer thanks his father, says he fulfilled a promise, and apologizes for not making it in time.
  • Witness accounts in the reports describe a sudden, respectful silence as attendees observed the emotional goodbye.
  • The clip’s origin remains unclear, with some outlets crediting the account @elchistamaaa and others saying it was posted by the officer himself.
  • National outlets amplified the viral post and user reactions, and no official statements or further identifications have been reported.