Deployed dad meets his baby daughter for the 1st time on 'GMA' l GMA

In an emotional moment, Sgt. Josh Sarpu surprises his wife and meets his daughter who was born while he was deployed.
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A deployed father surprised his wife and met his baby daughter for the first time, live on "Good Morning America" Friday.

[@ilovekandii214]

“Can we move the wall” 😢😢 my heart ❤️ God bless them both

[@ilyasvaruparambil]

Me also

[@aice1018]

I'm your 1000th like!!!

[@sahrahosseini4119]

Yes but God also bless those kids went orphan due to the massive destruction in Iraq ..How sad is it

[@myzta3985]

You mean 3?

[@_yamasaki_8033]

@@aice1018 no

[@siwiniasykap7012]

"you know what ,can we move the wall " 😭 may god continue to bless this family abundantly ❤

[@katie4335]

Welcome home and thankyou for your service. I love these videos

[@roseaddisonrae5333]

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[@rekt307]

😭

[@trizamumbi6171]

Amen

[@laraterry2929]

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[@lejlastark2515]

The moment he almost cried and said “you know what? can we open the wall?” I felt that.

[@ashlyromero8941]

I cried...😭 that was sooo sentimental

[@salamkala14]

Lacy Archer me too

[@lilmissbooty100]

i started crying 😭

[@aliciawest2405]

Lacy Archer me too

[@katie4335]

I cried watching this. Welcome home soldier and thankyou for your service to us

[@CeltycSparrow]

Their daughter is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Her eyes are just gorgeous. And that was a beautiful gift they gave this couple....allowing the father to meet his daughter and their family to be reunited on Mother's Day. Thank you for your service, Sgt. Sarpu.

[@surayawaheed6332]

Dw

[@rebeccaspence2255]

The. Mother. Day. Baby

[@denisepichot706]

Videoestbiem

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

It’s all fun and games until the man realizes he’s a victim of cuckoldry

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

Brown eyes are prettier

[@janesterk1942]

It must be so difficult to find a man like this. Who genuinely loves you, and who is really happy to see you after a long time away from eachother... these men are rare

[@salteadog33]

It’s why I haven’t dated in 5 years. Every time I try… I know men like this are out there, but I must not be good enough to attract them.

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

It’s all fun and games until the man realizes he’s a victim of cuckoldry

[@ReelRonDog]

that baby has some beautiful blue eyes :O

[@thebigdickbandit9433]

Roney Iampran they change as they get older I think but yes they are

[@fraskydmuzik6429]

There really cute

[@arianaluna7219]

@@thebigdickbandit9433 yeah that's true but by now they most likely aren't going to change. They change in like the first 3 months.

[@8mmet]

Pervert

[@spider2783]

@멜로디Melody he has fortnite on his pfp ignore him

[@jst_jordan]

i teared up when the baby reached out for her Daddy :')

[@ahumin8394]

Yes

[@summergrayhayhurst1512]

@@ahumin8394 jbi

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Me too.

[@derekdolcy5839]

Aww jmich.23 😃👍👍🇱🇷❤️

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

It’s all fun and games until the man realizes he’s a victim of cuckoldry

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

Is someone cutting onions in my office???

[@corgisrule21]

Smith Family KZbin I’m not crying, you’re crying!

[@lauremehrkens5891]

Smith Family KZbin Well I must be in the same room 😁👍

[@florencefazzini2544]

Smith Family KZbin its a nice story but it didn’t makes me cry

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

I wasn't "crying" but it makes most people well up a bit. I've got kids so I know how that first time you meet/hold your child feels and it brings back those feelings.

[@ranirathnayaka1243]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@emilywiebel3238]

I can’t imagine how he felt holding his baby girl for the first time. What a great surprise I’m so happy for this beautiful family.

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

It’s all fun and games until the man realizes he’s a victim of cuckoldry

[@babybluepurple88]

She has her daddy's eyes! How cute!!! She needs a daddy doll with his voice. She totally knows who he is, that's precious! Great job M❤M!

[@DarkAngel1117_]

ive had one of those dolls for as long as i can remember and its actually in my arms rn XD

[@jesseseale2558]

Can we just admit that this is a touching moment

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

Jesse Seale can we just admit that these deployments are FAR too long

[@jenneyryan1083]

Wonderful!

[@hazels7100]

8bbbbbb r

[@MAS99341]

When he asked to move the wall, god damn. That touched deep

[@melissaspealman4809]

Amen

[@rekt307]

😭

[@liananurka2967]

I think everyone was touched that moment when he just say ' you know what? can we move the wall'. I just cried

[@owenhendrick3673]

Hello Liana

[@liananurka2967]

@@owenhendrick3673 Yes!

[@owenhendrick3673]

@@liananurka2967 how is your end?

[@owenhendrick3673]

@@liananurka2967 hope you are doing good

[@aaliyah_sayshi8910]

Same!

[@laterianedwards5486]

Their daughter is absolutely PRETTY.Her eyes are just.And that was a perfect gift they gave this couple..... allowing the father to meet his daughter and their family to be reunited for Mother's Day.Thank you for your service,Sgt Sarpu

[@CPTBlackDragon07]

As an Army Veteran and a Dad, this was so awesome to watch. God bless him and his family! 😎👍🇺🇸✝️❤👨‍👩‍👧

[@logo9470]

CPTBlackDragon07 Thank you for your service.🙏🏻🙏🏻. You sound like a great dad.

[@CPTBlackDragon07]

@@logo9470 Thank you, and God bless! 😎👍✝️❤️🙏

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

It’s all fun and games until the man realizes he’s a victim of cuckoldry

[@ItsWhiteFang]

Eyes as blue as the Azure Sky...

[@reilyburns5569]

i know! her eyes are so pretty

[@zhahzain]

😚😚😚

[@fraskydmuzik6429]

My eyes are brown but I loooooooooovvvve her eyes

[@mimi444m2]

@@fraskydmuzik6429 same

[@alysonackerman4757]

These military reunions always get me

[@haamiraalbarati1389]

Alyson Ackerman factsss🥺

[@johanamontano2601]

Yess😭😭 so much respect for every Men and Woman who is serving ❤️❤️🇺🇸

[@annabelljoseph5933]

Everytime

[@cathypatrck3502]

for sure

[@delandkume8133]

Me too. A big thank you to all the men and women in uniform. You guys represent the best of America, the very best and to your families, thank you for your sacrifice.

[@ThunderTK]

This happened with my friend Sebastian. He didn't see his dad for years, and my school did a military welcome home and they filmed it. He got to go home early and spend time with his dad. Very heartwarming

[@la_king2388]

God bless your school for letting your friend go home with his dad

[@bowayton-clark2860]

Awwwwwwwwww

[@bluededrick6706]

Hey my name is Sebastian spelled the same too rare

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

It’s all fun and games until the man realizes he’s a victim of cuckoldry

[@HM-yk8ce]

​@@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701Why...just why?

[@realmom9288]

The little one is adorable with a bow that's Bigger than her head. What a precious little pumpkin and The mom is awesome and strong. Dad... thank you for your service

[@maslinechachona7500]

Ooooh this made me cry 😭😭so beautiful

[@fayehervieux7661]

4:04 is so sweet. I replayed like 100 times! When he said “You know what. Can we move the wall?” His face expression was priceless. It was so sweet.

[@thelayosobo]

So so adorable!

[@suraiyajacob6118]

@@thelayosobo ïl pū0 hu2

[@wonholover1507]

It really was😍

[@ThePerenFamily]

I’m not even halfway into the video, and I am already crying 😢

[@danceballetacro]

OMG WOW

[@melissaspealman4809]

I'm still tearing. That's true love

[@rodeliasalvador6406]

Life’s Blessings me too😢😢

[@thelorax2908]

Y'all are really sensitive lol

[@viewsreviews6405]

Me too

[@cassiea3845]

That baby’s blue eyes are gorgeous. So sweet

[@ceci6803]

the way he holds his baby is literally adorable, i'm sobbing

[@verahoward2341]

What a beautiful story tears are running down my face. I am so overwhelmed with happiness for them both and their little girl. It's so beautiful to hear a story about a soldier and his wife and child. What a beautiful couple and their child God bless I wish you joy and happiness. ❤️🌹🇺🇸

[@ricky6229]

Can we report those who disliked this video to the police?

[@djohn515]

The best comment ever. Lol

[@yanv33]

I disliked idiot

[@jenniferruiz4491]

Yani, and that’s the problem.

[@AnnPaul514]

@@yanv33 ok moron.. STFU

[@ABCD-ew3lk]

Probably the people in China

[@kwazzik5453]

When he said "You know what can we just move the wall" the teeears😢😢😢

[@jerrybrown3726]

"How do you feel about seeing your child for the first time?" Always amazed at such questions

[@Dachdogoriginal]

Eh, its alright I guess. Lol. Silly questions.

[@amit4Bihar]

@@Dachdogoriginal it's silly but they need content

[@joseromero3508]

Right like wtf you want him to say lol

[@KD-gl4pz]

How can they not see LIVE, Wonderful, Great! And Amazing right in front of their eyes???👏👏👏🌺🌸💕speechless, no words

[@kellystanley5892]

Beautifull story.Thank you for serving

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

What a great reunion

[@TheDrakenZ]

Why cant people see the beauty in this. A man sees his baby girl for the first time since being deployed... but not just that. There's a "black" man hosting a TV show while two "white" people are reunited. no it's actually a beautiful man hosting a show and reuniting two beautiful people together and allowing a beautiful man to finally meet his beautiful daughter. Fuck all discrimination in this world.

[@omigozzdeone9600]

Damn i support u

[@raccoon4478]

@@omigozzdeone9600 same

[@Zikra-ek1sw]

I salute u

[@aeryn770]

YOU SAID IT MY MAN YOU SAID IT👏🏻👏🏻

[@a2t4r75]

This is why racism will always be a thing. Because it shouldn’t matter if there’s a black host or a white host or an Asian host or whatever race it is. Why do you have to make it known? Racism will always be a thing because you’re not just seeing him as a male up there.

[@shirinsultana6963]

Can we talk about how kind and sweet her best friends and family are?! 😢😢

[@themandalorian7352]

Yea like at 0:58 the best friend seems to know about this all long and can't stop feeling excited loll. She couldn't hold her emotions all the time lolll. Like almost bursted out crying multiple times. How sweet

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

Hey Buddy How are you keeping, Where are you from??

[@cedrickjamesbravo7509]

Imagine this soldier dad playing dolls with his daughter a year later.

[@timeless1705]

the mom and dad remind me of Sasuke and Sakura

[@TheLuscious]

Cedrick James Bravo Easy to imagine what’s the problem

[@ados4usradio29]

Well he met his daughter for the first time but check this out when he left his wife wasn't pregnant?😆😁😄

[@ados4usradio29]

@@TheLuscious Well he met his daughter for the first time but check this out when he left his wife wasn't pregnant?😆😁😄

[@sofiasalazar7983]

For the country he is a soldier, but for her daughter he is a princess

[@laurareeves8209]

I know it is hard for people who are in the service not to be at home when children come into the world. It’s such a Blessing to see others make a difference in someone’s life. God Bless them.

[@angieroberts672]

Thank you for your services protecting our country and freedom

[@bananashaveice]

I'm not crying, you're crying. Thank you to this sweet family for serving our nation! This is such a beautiful & heartwarming story.

[@jordynmontpellier14]

This honestly made me cry 😭😭

[@summydots]

I’m so glad you understand it’s the whole family, not just this man.. the family behind is the reason why he can do what he does.

[@markharrisllb]

A genuine tough man one with nothing to prove, in tears at the prospect of meeting his daughter. A real man. This video is so beautiful and so full of love from everyone.

[@hazels7100]

8

[@walqqr1]

So true, real men aren't afraid of showing they are humans with emotions. Absolutely beautiful video.

[@michaelburman9705]

Could not agree with you more agree100 percent

[@ingridleacock2070]

Tears of joy. We're all human no matter what field of work we undertake... God bless him and his family and keep them safe in jesus name with Thanksgiving amen.

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

It’s all fun and games until the man realizes he’s a victim of cuckoldry

[@MrChieen]

Aww what a cute little girl. .

[@peggyperson7018]

Steven Johnston yes she is very beautiful

[@jodieleigh6791]

I agree and so is the person in your profile pic xx

[@fraskydmuzik6429]

And those cute blue eyes

[@jodieleigh6791]

@@fraskydmuzik6429 this guy in the profile pic is so gorgeous

[@sologuy9590]

Probably most adorable at this part 5:35

[@heatherkempf9897]

So touching! Wonderful Mom and Thank you for your service Dad! What a Happy Mother's Day surprise and wow we got to share in their emotionally touching reunion. Thanks for that! And seeing him hold his baby girl for the first time just brought years to my eyes. Love these happy stories!

[@larrysylvia7834]

Hi wertyuiop

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

How the baby is adorable and is beautiful

[@msbrando226]

Their babies eyes are like marbles. Ahh so pretty💞

[@juellzzdrizzy]

Mya N. Right...just gorgeous

[@melissaspealman4809]

Amen I noticed that rt away. Heart breaker

[@denisabartosova2136]

Everyone Can have eyes like her not only her i have eyes like her

[@greyztea7212]

@Bruno Sousa your sick, you don't even know proper ENGLISH!!!?!!!!!!

[@tracieandthecrazyturtle477]

If this doesn't touch your heart and soul you're not human. God bless the American soldier😍🇺🇸

[@lalchadblhingnu3771]

Not only American soldier I guess

[@dc6940]

God bless any soldier

[@user-co8xz5zg4b]

God will never bless soldiers who invaded and destroyed other countries just to get their petrol...

[@ablockbathrooms8304]

god bless all soldiers

[@ablockbathrooms8304]

@@user-co8xz5zg4b its their job they fight for their country all fight countries fight for their survival so plz stop and just chill look at both sides of the story

[@roseannestrada5028]

Michael strahan is a real good host!. He kills it.

[@emaguire5917]

Wonderful!! EXTREMELY thankful for all who have served , are serving, & will serve in our military!! God bless America!! 🇺🇸

[@cindylinke6560]

Baby's Eyes so Sweet too.

[@adicasillas5624]

Her daughter has such big beautiful eyes

[@denisabartosova2136]

I have eyes like her too

[@daisyedwards9147]

Aw omg the baby didn’t even seem like she was crying like a baby cried prettier than me like what?

[@noah-kc3tx]

That beautiful baby’s blue eyes....they make me wanna cry.....AND THEN THR BABY CRIED AND I WANTED TO SOB......❤️❤️❤️❤️( sorry I love babies )

[@ms.brownsuga5049]

I cried, he just couldn't wait, that is so adorable 😭

[@ronaldcarmony3068]

That little girl is so beautiful ❤️

[@abigailwilliams8889]

4:04 "Can we move the wall?" My heart 😭❤️

[@narissawaite3878]

This family is so cute together

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

Hey Buddy How are you keeping, Where are you from??

[@tianichanel9000]

This is so beautiful 😭 My husbands a marine and this touches my heart ❤️

[@daylakeith7105]

God bless u

[@tianichanel9000]

Dayla Keith Thank you, God bless you 😊

[@lexiwarzecha.8773]

Tiani Chanel thank you so your husbands services

[@delandkume8133]

Tiani Chanel thanks for your sacrifice and that of your husband. You guys and your family represent the best of this country. God bless you and thank you for your service to this nation.

[@kayleegriego640]

I think that he IS so kind

[@lonnievieu1308]

That baby is so beautiful and her eyes just melt my heart, congratulations to the mom and thanks to dad for his service.

[@rebeccaspence2255]

The. A And. At a baby

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

It’s all fun and games until the man realizes he’s a victim of cuckoldry

[@self-sufficient9315]

The baby girl was so beautiful. Angel.

[@bluewaters1736]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[@pasangsunita7190]

Omg mother is so beautiful Daughter is cute Dad is emotional

[@valdowning2210]

maybe I shouldn’t haven’t watched this on my period (edit...y’all are really clowning me for a natural human function🧚🏻💕🤣😭🤠🐦🧍🏻‍♀️)

[@stephen-gi9uz]

Valerie Downing giggity

[@candacewilliams9933]

Valerie Downing girl you know better

[@ashleybaby2471]

meeeee😭

[@garimaaaaa]

I'm watching this on my period, but what's wrong with that? Edit: Wtf was wrong with? Why did I even ask that? I completely understand what you meant now sis 😭

[@sakanablesakanable]

@@valdowning2210 Valerie, I wish I understood women better

[@notmyrealname9110]

I think sometimes we forget that the families serve as well.

[@deborahelmer2172]

What a Wonderful Surprise for the Wife having her Husband home from Deployment to be with her and the Baby for Mothers Day and his Mother having her Son. Hallelujah

[@lorraineobrien3854]

That so sweet I am here crying

[@sabitahoro1761]

I actually thanked God for curing the precious baby's eyes. God bless the family.

[@wendycooper3263]

That baby is adorable. Happy mother's day

[@melissastastymorsels223]

That bow is everything 🥰😂

[@miyajordie3431]

Baby looks like a daddy that in my culture means she will always be happy

[@moshpitrob305]

the mom looks really young and beautiful the granddaughter is gonna keep her young

[@dahdanieldudehq7970]

Crowds: WOoOoOoOoOHOooOoOOoOo Reporter: “struggling to talk lol”

[@dahdanieldudehq7970]

Hi

[@lillyberry1052]

@@dahdanieldudehq7970 bye

[@lillyberry1052]

@@dahdanieldudehq7970 lol

[@alexandrajustinejarvis7820]

My dad came home from the middle east and we were all crying in the airport. Unfortunately, he needed a knee surgery after falling off of a helicopter but we were just happy he was home again

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

Hey Buddy How are you keeping, Where are you from?

[@Liz-qb5ys]

This made me cry my dad was deployed to Iraq my sis was 2 when he left I FaceTimed him all the time right now he is in Columbia and I miss him so much he came for Christmas 2019 and I was so happy I can relate to this and I support this💓💓💓❤️🧡💛💚💙💜😁😁😆😆

[@حسونيالريس-ك8خ]

My name Hassona👆 I am 26👉🏻 From Baghdad👉🏻 This is my WhatsApp number 07735956205

[@merrymanrc]

that is a heartwarming surprise this the best mother's day

[@veronicawake2944]

GMA, that was absolutely beautiful home coming for this soldier. Seeing his baby daughter for the 1st time. The baby looks adorable with the flower band on her head. Hope the both of you enjoy your time together God Bless this lovely family.

[@kristinalaw7857]

What a wonderful man! And what a lucky mama and sweet baby girl. He’s going to be a great father 👨‍👩‍👧

[@christyflowers6733]

Thank you Josh for serving our country. You have a beautiful family 😊❤

[@Lady.Dutches001]

She is so beautiful

[@gretchentiedt8717]

Brilliant husband caring so much for his family

[@kirstylynn3723]

So happy for them. I've been in her shoes. I'm crying my eyes out.

[@rosenelima3203]

I was left like that woman but my boyfriend came with another wife with another baby They got married it always pain me but one I will get some one who will wipe away my tears 😭😭😭

[@saritaprasad4860]

One day you will get an honest and much loving life partner

[@Bullabuster]

Goddam

[@mtotowamummwenyewe1528]

God knows why

[@bettym8021]

Courage my dear, God has your destined husband for you who will put a smile on your face. Just believe in yourself God is not done with you. 👍

[@rosenelima3203]

@@bettym8021 thank you dear

[@cinnamon7570]

That baby looks so much like her dad. ❤️❤️😭😭

[@mariavega-bp5we]

That is so beautiful for bring him home with is family.

[@joramsblogs840]

So sweet he could not wait to meet them

[@noelromerez2034]

He was so happy and tearful to see his daughter for the first time, and Cassie was so happy to see her husband and daughter united, I cried.

[@yenciguevara3635]

his smile is the sweetest thing ever🥺🥺

[@ebonyloveivory]

Can we all just take a moment to admire and appreciate the beauty that is this family? And the baby....oh what a lovely. gorgeous baby, ❤️ My heart.

[@fibiwambui6648]

The baby girl is so cute and her eyes are so pretty

[@ezz1ebee]

Baby Savannah was like, "everyone that's my dad! Are you all seeing our 1st meeting?" 😂😂❤🙏

[@paullimfromsingapore9217]

I cried watching this family awesome reunion...hopefully there is no conflicts or wars on earth...no more family separation among loved ones...God bless...Hallelujah

[@reneadams2819]

That gets me very happy to know they're trying to have her cuz her husband's gone that's good he come back soon and she's raising her daughter by herself that's good

[@stayinclassy4001]

Omg!! I'm crying. HAPPY TEARS!! What a Beautiful moment!! Thank you GMA!! Hope you Enjoy this Mother's Day weekend like no other Mom & Grandmas!! Thank you Josh for Serving Our Country.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Much Love & Prayers for All of You.🙏🙏❤❤❤🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏❤❤

[@anniedotson1165]

Everyone: look.how good she is with him she does recognize him! Baby: 😭 MUMMYYYYYY!!!!!

[@Virgin_Succubus642]

They jinxed it

[@leoniea138]

Beautiful strong young mum

[@zander8018]

God bless your beautiful family and thank you for your service from Canada.

[@marvelbrights5485]

That's amazing! 😁 I'm so happy for her

[@sofiaviguie8114]

Aww this is the cutest video i have ever seen. When the dad asked “you know what can we move the wall” ? my heart

[@taytay2391]

This was so beautiful 💕 she looks just like him 👑🙌🏽

[@tarak-du3qi]

What a beautiful mooment god bless you

[@benjaminbraizzy9501]

the best suprise ever i luv it

[@santoshthapa5081]

father doesn't show his love but actually he has lot of love for his kids and can do everything for his kids.this is the habit of a father 😘😘😘😘😘

[@yasminmedina9526]

I missed my husband when he goes to work. I reunited, with my high school sweetheart. My husband was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. But, didn't reunite with my husband after years he finished. He served 12 years. But, I couldn't imagined the years apart from your love one. Plus, not nowing if they will return. It is a blessing to have my hubby alive despite his brothers not here. May God protect those who are serving and those who served.

[@jessicajohnson5771]

You cheated?

[@yasminmedina9526]

@@jessicajohnson5771no lol. We broke up in highschool. We didn't reunite after 25 years. I got married to my father's kids and he cheated. My husband got married and he was cheated on. I and my second husband are loyal to each other and we have a bond that no one can break not even the devil I can never hurt anyone let alone my love ones. My parents been together since they were 13., and still going strong.

[@jessicajohnson5771]

Technically he's your ex lol 😂😂😂😂😂

[@yasminmedina9526]

My father was strict, I had to come straight home school and I obeyed my parents and never cut school. I would with my high school sweetheart would meet in the park. I didn't go on school trips, I used to meet up. So, technically he wasn't a boyfriend. My high school sweetheart now husband is I'm his late 40's and now in me as well. We are both mature adults with old school values.

[@jessicajohnson5771]

@@yasminmedina9526 I'm so confused if you were not dating and high school you're not high school sweethearts I'm sorry that's just stupid I'm sorry

[@aroobkhan1171]

That's True Love, Between them two.. I can see it in their eyes... 😍😍

[@danferriol6552]

It's enough to make a grown man cry

[@LEELOLKH]

Dad meets newborn baby for the first time after leaving home for 5 years

[@lorraineobrien3854]

I think when he saw wife and his savannah is 1 year old daughter god bless and besafe

[@jonajanequitain3620]

I think it's not 5years. Or else we will wrack our brain how he fathered the baby...

[@elliesouza717]

No need to be a 🐷🐷🐷🐷

[@maryannedelaney]

I think what was so beautiful is how the baby wasn't afraid of him at all, even despite all of that loud applause.