Taylor Swift Makes Christmas Unforgettable for 96-Year-Old WWII Veteran

Iconic singer Taylor Swift astonished Cyrus Porter, a 96-year-old World War II veteran and dedicated fan, this Christmas by paying him a visit for a conversation and a musical performance. Upon her arrival, she was met with enthusiastic applause, and after the cheers subsided, she delivered an acoustic rendition of her popular song “Shake It Off,” creating a joyful and interactive singalong atmosphere.

Taylor Swift began by extending Christmas greetings to the family and sharing high fives with the children. She then addressed Mr. Porter, saying, “My dad shared a video of you, and you mentioned wanting to attend a concert. I’m not sure when our next tour is, so I decided to bring the concert to you and take some song requests.” Witness this touching interaction in the video below.

Accompanied by her parents, Swift engaged in a conversation with Mr. Porter, revealing that her grandfather also served in World War II. Mr. Porter expressed his astonishment by saying, “I can’t believe this,” and showcased his vitality at 96 by standing up to share a brief wartime story. Following this, Swift grabbed her acoustic guitar and performed an energetic version of “Shake It Off,” prompting the children to dance and the entire family to sing along. Observe the moment Taylor Swift arrived to meet Mr. Porter in the video.

Chris Porter, a family member, shared the video online and commended Swift, stating, “Taylor Swift demonstrated exceptional integrity and character. She didn’t seek the spotlight upon her arrival. Instead, she appeared genuinely pleased and thankful amidst our loud applause. Her humility was evident in how she received our warm welcome.” Watch Swift perform “Shake It Off” with her complete live setup in the video below.

Recognized for her dedication to interacting with fans, Swift has participated in numerous similar small-scale events. Online admirers praised her generosity with her time, leaving remarks like “She is truly kind and down-to-earth, and she sincerely cares about people. What a wonderful memory for all of you,” and “This moved me to tears. It’s the sweetest thing I’ve witnessed in some time. It really touched my heart.”