Airport goodbyes are never easy, but some cut a little deeper than others. Here are some true tales of people who said goodbye at airports, but be warned: there are some real tearjerkers on this list. It may seem like a typical scenario – one person going off on a journey, while the other is left behind – but the goodbye can make even the toughest of people weep with sorrow. These stories were recounted by people who thought they had seen it all, but weren’t prepared for the emotional weight of these separations.