MUST WATCH: Army dad returning from Syria surprises daughter in Rexburg classroom

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REXBURG -- A young father deployed overseas with the U.S. Army since September surprised his six-year-old daughter at school Friday as she and her classmates were playing Heads Up, Seven Up.
Sgt. Jory Brower left behind his wife, Jordyn Brower, and their three daughters, 6-year-old Payton, 2-year-old Paisley and 1-year-old Parker, when he was assigned to go to Syria in September. This was his second overseas deployment after serving in Afghanistan a few years ago.
Jordyn says the kids have been anxious to have their dad back, especially Payton.
"It's been stressful and crazy but she's ready to see her dad," Jordyn tells EastIdahoNews.com. "I'm excited for her to be with her dad as she's struggled the past few months."
Jordyn drove to Salt Lake City Friday morning to pick her husband up from the airport and then returned to Rexburg with the first stop being Adams Elementary School.
"I'm nervous to see her reaction. I don't know how she's going to react because she does so many different things when she gets excited," Sgt. Brower said before going inside the school.
Payton's teacher coordinated a game of Heads Up, Seven Up and as the students put their heads down, Sgt. Brower quietly walked into the classroom, touched his daughter's thumb and then, when everyone opened their eyes, she saw him standing in her classroom.
Following an emotional reunion, Sgt. Brower was reunited with Paisley and Parker in the lobby of the school.
EastIdahoNews.com went along for the surprise. Check it out in the video player above.
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[@justuseloveineverything7184]

Family is EVERYTHING ❤

[@IamCareyann]

Awww ❤ All she wanted to say was.. she loves him. So sweet!

[@dedwin8930]

Had tears in my eyes big time! 75 yr. old Veteran/ Army

[@colleenahrens8750]

Thank you for your service.

[@Chicnoodle269]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@AFloridaSon]

Yeah, personally I'm an old grouchy man who prefers not to have feelings, but stories like this just knocks me back to reality.

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

@@AFloridaSon We don't always have control over our feelings. Plus, there's nothing wrong with a good cry once in awhile 💗

[@uptone12111]

Thank you!

[@robert.wickman]

First of all, Thank you for your service! And a big shout out is deserved to Adams Elementary School for allowing this to still happen!

[@jimbean7652]

that guy is a terrorist

[@jimbean7652]

@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099 Are you done kissing his boots???

[@bobbeflint667]

Thank you for your service. God bless you.

[@boggadee07]

I love watching the children in these videos. The children and the families have given up so much for an unappreciative nation of gutless cowards.

[@derekwalters4980]

Both my spouse and I were in the military, and let me tell you, there is absolutely no better felling in the world than coming home!! I'd always fly in and as soon as I'd see the Golden Gate Bridge, that did it for me! My spouse's homecomings were by ship, down in San Diego, those were the best. Navy deployments can be very long. As much as you're happy to see them, it is challenging fitting them back in after so long. Deployments for the military are very hard, even if you're both military. I have a sister, and her and her husband were also both military as well. We came from a Navy family and it was expected that each one of us would serve our country in one way or another. Three of 5 of us kids served in the military.

[@KrisK]

Thank you both for your service.

[@Chicnoodle269]

Thank you for your service❤

[@mayfleur36]

Thank you to you and your family, for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Samdie440]

Ty for sharing this homecoming. God bless this beautiful family and ty for your service

[@rjprivate]

I respect any veteran out there

[@woodbethany22]

This was a beautiful moment ❤❤❤

[@jcran8352]

Oh definitely - thank you for your service! What a super family!!!

[@scrappingscootergirl]

First of all thank you for your service. Kids grow and change so much, it must be so hard to be gone for so long! Payton's reaction was so sweet! The way she hugged him and just kept holding on was precious! Welcome home, I hope you enjoy your time together!

[@bettydamnboop3030]

Thank you for your service and to all who served 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@colleenahrens8750]

Well if this didn't bring tears to your eyes then you should probably see a doctor about that problem. We need more stories like this living in the upside down crazy world we live in today. Thank you Nate.

[@jacquicoder7160]

Such a sweet reunion! Military separation must be so hard on the children.

[@Harpers_mom]

Thank you for your service!! I had tears. ❤

[@mareebqueenslandaustralia4031]

How sweet..just an "I love him" brought tears to my eyes. Just perfect.

[@caseyhagood1287]

Alwcome home your kids so happy you back home

[@Chicnoodle269]

Thank you for your service this seriously brought tears 😢 what a special moment to have it captured. ❤️

[@jimbean7652]

his service is terror for other people

[@Munchikinragdoll]

That was just so beautiful Nate , the tears were flowing. Payton rubbing her little sister’s face was super precious 💕 a lovely family

[@Capt.DPeterson5171]

WELCOME BACK HOME MY BROTHER IN ARMS! Thank-you for your service! Always remember our fallen brothers too! I'm glad your safe and with your family again!

[@user-en2py5kj3u]

Beautiful family

[@marcypadrta9177]

Love this!!

[@GC2024_]

These always make me 😭😭😭

[@shadow_hillsgrandma8224]

Sweet child 💕

[@woowoochuggachugga]

That was challenging to watch. Was full on crying before Dad even entered the classroom. Kept having to wipe tears, hahahaha.

[@randytownsend4780]

That hit home!!

[@joellenpaull3294]

Teared up on this one. ❤

[@carolynem9924]

Welcome home. From NSW 🇦🇺 I hate videos that make me cry😊 and these ones always do.

[@tonyginnetti5828]

How beautiful and touching! I couldn't imagine how difficult it has to be the father of three amazingly sweet and adorable little girls and having to be away for the lengths of time this soldier experiences! 💖💖💖💖

[@sheilahauptmann8283]

That,s nice ❤

[@Timbergal]

Pure Love

[@chicosmummy]

So little to miss 6 months of their lives. What a man!

[@russbybee8795]

im not crying you are

[@davidcolantuono3622]

The only problem I have when I watch these types of videos is that someone is always cutting onions every time. 😢😭

[@jc20012]

Good stuff.

[@VABeachgirl-np8iw]

Unless your in the military, you don't realize how much the military children suffer for the sake of our country too. My ex-husband was in the Navy for the 20 years. My children suffered emotionally immensely.

[@CanafYerHasan]

!!thx

[@perijetton9275]

❤

[@user-yp8iw5jw5s]

I wish I can surprise my only daughter that I don't see her for 24 years

[@morgansherlock861]

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[@SPMech1]

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[@kadinpearse5826]

Please welcome all the USA soldier 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Joey browser

[@SALTSoldiersComingHome]

*Let's take a minute of silence for the soldiers who go and never return 😭😭❤️😔😔*

[@jackkircher1755]

6 months? Is that all? My girlfriend has been in hostel territory in Syria for 16 months with NO CHANCE of seeing our 5 year old daughter. AT ALL. He must be AWOL or hiw else could he have escaped thar dangerous zone with no thought of those who have been locked up in an army base with little to no hope of seeing their families at Christmas time. THAT'S THE. AWFUL REALITY OF WAR. Hope but doubt this "brave" soldier ever saw any REAK action over there. So hasn't a clue what they are suffering without their families staring danger in the face ever hour of EVERY day! These people want this he'll to be OVER!

[@ziezowerf5859]

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[@ziezowerf5859]

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[@garypeterson4483]

too many stupid questions.

[@jimbean7652]

Why support this guy when he did bad things in another country??

[@debraallen63]

You're supposed to support the Sol-DIE-rs (soldiers) and be patriotic....... That's what they teach you in the government Owned and Controlled (Department of Education) Schools and colleges and America's Churches. Doesn't make it TRUE but people love the Lies 😉 They're too brainwashed to See the Truth. They don't even know who OWNS Washington DC!!!! They still VOTE 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JordynBrower-ho2ju]

Because he did it for you all and the freedom you have!

[@jimbean7652]

@@JordynBrower-ho2ju lol so doing bad things is good for america? you are so brain washed i feel sorry for you and things that think like you.

[@dtb141]

He is either lying or wearing the wrong uniform. If he’s active duty, which the patch on his left shoulder suggests he is with 3rd Group in NC. His unit would never let him where his uniform like this and be on TV…in Idaho, and he doesn’t meet the physical fitness requirements for that unit, even as support element. That leaves two more airborne options, either the guard or reserves. Which there are only two units and neither of their patches look like that. So, wrong uniform. Is this a case of stolen valor or an ate up Soldier? East Idaho News, you need to figure it out.

[@JordynBrower-ho2ju]

This is my husband! He has served 9 years in the army. With 2 tours, 1 to Afghanistan and 1 to syria. We don't have to explain to you each patch or meaning. He's earned everything he has! Respectfully piss off!