WASHINGTON — A NFL cheerleader had an extra reason to jump for joy when her boyfriend, a member of the Air Force, proposed on the field Sunday.
Before the Washington Redskins and Arizona Cardinals faced off Sunday, United States Air Force Capt. Erick Straub got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend, Cardinals cheerleader Claire Thornton, according to Yahoo!.
She said “yes” as the proposal was broadcast on the big screen.
The Redskins went on to lose to the Cardinals, 30-20.
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#wedding proposal at #azcardinals game! Cheerleader Claire said 'yes'! pic.twitter.com/xvqVeatHQO
— Scott Davis (@NewsByScott) October 12, 2014
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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 12: United States Air Force Captain Erick Straub (left) stands with Arizona Cardinals cheerleader Claire Thornton (right) after Straub proposed during the first half of the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Redskins at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 12, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 12: United States Air Force Captain Erick Straub (left) proposes to his girlfriend, Arizona Cardinals cheerleader Claire Thornton (right) after Straub proposed during the first half of the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Redskins at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 12, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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