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'I pronounce you daddy and daughter': Dying father sees his 11-year-old down the 'aisle' knowing he won't be there on her wedding day

• Jim Zetz, 62, from California has stage 4 pancreatic cancer
• His young daughter Josie says she's sad he won't be there for 'memories down the line'
• Her early 'wedding' took place on the same day as her 11th birthday
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Knowing that he wouldn't be there for her wedding, a terminally ill father walked his 11-year-old down the 'aisle' years early with the pastor sweetly pronouncing them 'daddy and daughter'.

Jim Zetz, 62, from Murrieta, California, who has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, proudly held his daughter, Josie's hand during their backyard ceremony on March 14 and placed a sparkling ring on her index finger.

The tear-jerking event was staged by photographer Lindsey Villatoro, who heard about the Zetz's heartbreaking story and decided to do something out of the ordinary for their final days together.

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Proud dad: Knowing that he wouldn't be there for her wedding, Jim Zetz, who has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, walked his 11-year-old daughter Josie down the 'aisle' years early

'One day [you] wake up and realize you're given the opportunity to change someone's life for the better.

'You get an idea, don't think twice and run with it,' Mr Villatoro wrote in a description of a video slideshow she made from the event and uploaded to Vimeo.

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Emotional: The event took place in the family's backyard in California with friends and family present

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Cherished memories: Mr Zetz placed a sparkling ring on Josie's index finger

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Last minute: The tear-jerking event was staged by photographer Lindsey Villatoro, who heard about the Zetz's heartbreaking story - she managed to get everything, including the wedding cake and outfits, donated

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In keeping with tradition: There was even a gift table at the wedding ceremony

Ms Villatoro first met Josie and her father when she photographed them, along with Josie's mother, Grace, for one of their final family portraits together.

Mrs Zetz mentioned that Josie was upset about the fact her father would not be there for 'memories down the line' so Ms Villatoro decided to try and help out.

She suggested holding a 'mini-wedding' for Josie to coincide with her 11th birthday and got the go-head.

Friends and family rallied around in support, as did complete strangers.

For her 'wedding' Josie wore an elegant long, lacy white dress and carried a pink-and-white bouquet. Soft waves were put in her long brown hair and beauticians applied natural make-up.

Her father meanwhile opted for a smart camel-colored three-piece suit, topped with a flat cap.

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Strong bond: Grace Zetz said that her daughter Josie was upset about the fact her father would not be there for 'memories down the line' - so the idea for a fake wedding was born

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Mixed emotions: Although there were tears, there were also lots of smiles too

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Source of support: Josie, pictured with her mother, Grace, and father

After their ceremony Josie and Mr Zetz shared a quiet moment together, before returning to join the 'reception'.

In one of Ms Villatoro's photographs Josie is seen being kissed on her cheeks by her mother and father with tears streaming down. But along with tears there were also lots of smiles, as the pictures show.

'Down the road, this will mean a lot to [Josie],' Mr Zetz said. 'She will always remember it.'

Mr Villatoro said that it was an 'honor' helping the Zetzes.

'Josie, you will forever have a video of you and your dad walking you down the aisle to play at your wedding in years to come, as if he was physically there,' she wrote.

14 Indian Politicians Who'll Find Their Counterparts In Game Of Thrones

1. Cersei Lannister - Sonia Gandhi

Extremely loyal to her family. Will get what she wants and protect her own through any means necessary.

2. Joffrey Baratheon - Rahul Gandhi

Thrust into the limelight at a young age. Inexperienced, unpopular and widely considered unfit to be King.

3. Robert Baratheon - Manmohan Singh

Once widely respected, is now a shadow of his former self. Looks on helplessly as friends and family run the country into the ground.

4. Olenna Redwyne - Sheila Dikshit

Shrewd and world-wise. Is usually a formidable opponent, but has been rendered helpless due to forces beyond her control. Down, but no out.

5. Petyr Baelish - P. Chidambaram

The cunning "Master of the Coin."A clever tactician who can wiggle his way out of tight spots with his honeyed words. Resorts to economic bungling to keep the country afloat.

6. Jamie Lannister - Robert Vadra

Came to power solely by the merit of the family he belongs to. Very arrogant. Makes frequent errors of judgement.

7. Grand Maester Pycelle - Pranab Mukherjee

Is supposed to provide wise counsel but has been reduced to a mere figurehead. Is widely perceived to be partial to the ruling family.

8. Walder Frey - Digvijay Singh

Egotistical and grumpy. Is very blunt and seldom thinks before saying anything.

9. Stannis Baratheon - Narendra Modi

One of the main challengers to the throne. Is blinded by thirst for power and will do anything it takes to achieve it.

10. Davos Seaworth - L.K Advani

A trusted advisor who finds himself increasingly irrelevant in a rapidly changing country. Has now been sidelined.

11. Daenerys Targaryen - Arvind Kejriwal

An outside challenger with little experience who has been gathering power, seeking to claim the throne. Is the champion of the common man. Or at least thinks so.

12. Jorah Mormont - Yogendra Yadav

Closest ally and friend of the new challenger. Goes along with everything he/she does.

13. Robb Stark - Varun Gandhi

Brash, angry and out for blood. Hates the ruling family. Goofs up frequently because he acts without thinking.

14. Catelyn Stark - Menaka Gandhi

Has had a long standing grudge against the family in power. Has to keep her brash son in check.

15. Tyrion Lannister

Last-minute reprieve: Incredible moment an Iranian killer is spared execution by his victim's parents while he had the noose round his neck

• Murderer was due to have chair kicked away by victim's mother and father
• But mother instead slaps him around the face and chooses to forgive him
• Convict's jubilant mother rushes over and embraces the grieving woman
  
• She had change of heart after her dead son appeared to her in a dream

• As he prepares to take his last breath, this is the incredible moment a murderer is spared the gallows just seconds before he is due to be hanged after a dramatic reprieve from the victim's mother.

  Blindfolded and with the noose tight around his neck, the Iranian killer was due to have the scaffold chair kicked away from under him by the dead man's parents.

  But as these compelling pictures show, the mother instead walks up to him, slaps him around the face and chooses to forgive him in an extraordinary act of clemency.
  

  The parents then remove the noose to the joy of the convict's mother who runs over and embraces the grieving woman who let her son walk free.

  

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  Seconds from execution: An Iranian killer is slapped around the face by the victim's mother as he prepares to be hanged... but in an extraordinary act of clemency she chooses to let him walk free

  

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  Act of mercy: The victim's parents take the noose off the convict's neck after sparing his life, however, under Iranian law, the family does not have any say in the killer's jail sentence

  

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  The killer, known as Balala, was sentenced to death for stabbing his victim during a street fight years ago

  

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  The Iranian man was due to have the chair that he was standing on kicked away from under him by the dead man's parents

  The victim's father, Abdolghani Hosseinzadeh, revealed his wife had a change of heart after her dead son appeared to her in a dream.
  

  He said: 'Three days ago, my wife saw my elder son in a dream telling her that they are in a good place and for her not to retaliate.

  
  

  This calmed my wife and we decided to think more until the day of the execution.'

  The father said her actions were even more remarkable because they had already lost a son in a motorbike crash at the age of 11, according to the Guardian which cited the semi-official state news agency Isna.

  The killer, known as Balal, was sentenced to death for stabbing 18-year-old Abdollah Hosseinzadeh Jnr, during a street fight in the Iranian town of Royan seven years ago.
  

  

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  The victim's mother (pictured) had a change of heart after her dead son appeared to her in a dram

  

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  United by grief and joy: The convict's mother embraces the sobbing woman whose teenager was stabbed to death by her son after her incredible act of forgiveness

  IRAN EXECUTES HUNDREDS A YEAR
  

  Iran was one of the main drivers of a 15 per cent rise in executions around the globe last year, according to Amnesty International.

  Figures released by the organisation suggested at least 369 people were put to death, while, in February, it said nearly 100 had already been carried out this year.

  But Mr Hosseinzadeh Snr believes Balal did not mean to kill his son.

  He said: 'Abdollah was offended and kicked him, but at this time the murderer took a kitch knife out of his socks.
  

  'Balal didn't know how to handle a knife. He was naive.'

  In a literal application of the sharia law of retribution, known as qisas, the victim's family are allowed to take part in the execution.

  They also have a say in sparing the death sentence, but not the jail term.
  

  

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  The crowds watch on as the drama unfolds - Iran was one of the main drivers of executions around the globe last year, according to Amnesty International

  

  Empty: The chair, which was meant to be kicked out from Balal, sending him to his death

  
  source:dailymail