Soldier Surprises Daughter at Tallassee Elementary

See the full story in the Feb. 15 issue of The Tallassee Tribune.

[@SiortieSianie]

These videos make me grateful that I've had my dad with me all my life and even though I've moved away for university I know he will be here in a heartbeat if I asked him to come.

[@JimMLINY]

Only a lil angel like this could make a US soldier melt, thanks for your service and teach the child well!

[@jimstinchcomb772]

Love how the kids where clapping happy for his daughter and his family his SERVICE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED GOD BLESS HIM

[@xXVioletShadowXx]

I like watching these videos of happy children reunited with their fathers. It gives me an idea of what it would feel like to see my dad again, since he passed when I was 12.

[@Jesiliaa]

Remember when my dad did that last year, but that was the last time he did it... He was home for a month that year.. then he died in a war... I'm crying every night... I'm 16 years old.. And he should come home today...

[@taravantrease7077]

I miss my daddy so much he surprised me the last day of school for spring break!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭i cry my heart out

[@lpsfrostyice7721]

WAT THAT UR DAD?!

[@taravantrease7077]

That is soo sad that the dad surprised her on the last day for spring break!!!! WOW I would cry my heart out and then go home with my dad to spend time with my dad and family!!!!!!

[@etualemalelega2870]

You are the brave one! May God bless you and your daddy for his service. Take that back. May God bless all of your family.

[@jdolaktv]

These kids have a bunch of class. Let's hope for the sake of their generation, they keep it. And welcome home, soldier! *salutes*

[@TheNomadMC]

AND....Bravo for the kids who saw this and started applauding!! They have been taught so celebrate......a GOOD THING!!

[@TheCarsche]

I tell you I am with you. While I don't have anyone close that is currently serving in the military, I will NEVER tire of watching famies reunited under these exciting and joyous circumstances. Perhaps someday all our military will be able to come home, but as long as there is conflict as long as there is tension in the world I can't thank our militar enough for what they do. THANK YOU SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN AND GOD BLESS YOU

[@kailyngrace3893]

I just went through half a box of tissues watching these videos lol it really gets to me when the person sees the returning soldier, they pause before embracing them, kind of like they cant believe that they're really there. I m so happy for these families.

[@jefferysmith7643]

That hug said it all.

[@pusher1012000]

nice to see the ppl who care about you i wish i had friends and family like this

[@kaylaeady5347]

how can you possibly DISLIKE THIS VIDEO it is so sweet

[@urmantaqi3253]

Because these people despise happy people and those who serve this country.

[@seanb2009]

@@urmantaqi3253 maybe because the military are responsible for killing 1000's of innocent women and childen

[@TheNomadMC]

The thing that really gets me.........IS THE RESPECT OF SOME OF THE OTHER CHILDREN... WOW! maybe there is hope for our nation and world!! BRAVO to those kids who see and understand...and RESPECT IT!

[@railrat69]

he deserves a medal !

[@KatieChang53]

Beautiful! The kid in the yellow clapping is the cherry on top too

[@michaelholt8590]

Never gets old.

[@CptMatah]

I salute him, he's not forgotten and a true hero.

[@GaryChenGamer]

i feel so happy watching these kind of coming back home videos. It just hard to explain a person feeling you dont know the person but you still cry and feel happy about it which is a wonderful thing about humans. My wish for those who doesnt think will happen is WORLD PEACE even though i got other but this is one if mines. I dont want to see any more death no more tears or stuff. I will watch this everyday to live my life while i support the us army navy or air force!

[@iLOVEcheese1753]

@Jesiliaa your comment made me busy out in tears, I'm so sorry for your loss, ugh I'm crying right now...

[@dickmilck]

its so happy to see your dad come home from the war i never saw my dad coz he got killed in the war and i never got to say goodbye

[@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

ME TOO. I watch them all and cry with the family loved ones. God bless all our military folks and all the loved one's waiting at home for their safe return. Please GOD, somehow could we have our military folks to come home and stay there so these families can stay united safely. We've lost far too many of our precious young folks already.

[@Agent_Dangles]

I've been watching these videos for 2 hours now. LET ME GET BACK TO WORK, I'VE GOT CLASS IN THE MORNING!

[@DanielRand]

too right. that's a real man right there.

[@wclaurence]

This gentleman walked a long way through that room, and the little girl didn't see him. Maybe because he wasn't in uniform, but in civilian clothing. Thank you, sir, for your service and your sacrifice to our country.

[@misssamyboo]

I'm sorry for your loss but your father is a true hero and I respect him, you, and your family greatly! I wish you the best in your future

[@Dishwashit]

It's so hard to be in family with a soldier. When we watch these videos, we cry because we think it's cute. - But they cry because the person they love is back home. And in thouse months they were gone, they could have lost that person.

[@MsFleabag360]

My dad went away for 6 months and is in the navy. I am so proud of him for fighting for Australia. I love him so much. But these kids parents go away for years.

[@mngrunt04]

Great video. Thanks for your service and sacrifice. You and your family. Semper Fi

[@harryyoung4209]

superb another hero home safe, well done from Scotland

[@strongmastercheif2]

i can't hold my tears back from this

[@yellowmushboom]

I know this is totally a different circumstance but I have a 6 year old niece who I am very close with. She calls me "Her Tyler" and I love her so much. I just moved down south away from home and I am going home in a few weeks to see her. I hope I get to share a moment like this with her.

[@Knight121198]

Cause it makes us feel human after going through hard stressfull shit filled days at work.

[@FreeHugsNotDrugs]

Who could dislike this?

[@CptMatah]

It seems when she seen her dad walk in and pick her up, all her worries and cares just vanished, cause her daddy is home. Welcome home sir. Thank You for your service

[@darkligem]

makes me cry but to see homecoming is a great show and my son should be home from Korea soon

[@KaileyJoy22]

why the hell do i keep watching this?!? im crying like a baby!

[@hewhoshouldbefeared318]

I remember those days I loved that p.e. Room though

[@jakemosley5833]

I went to the elementary school there

[@FourMexicanTeris]

My brothers in the army and I'm excited to see him on new years I worry about him all the time because he is in irack

[@ericskowron]

I'm not crying!!! There are onions under my bed

[@Purpleswaqq18]

lol when the little girl hugged him and she satrted looking around like she was saying: You see this? He's mine!

[@saoirse90]

the fact that all the kids started clapping really made me start crying harder

[@anaijahjordan2165]

she didn't want to let him go

[@Scouser37]

These videos are really emotional, really good aswell, im glad that kids and family members love and react well to their dads coming home from such a hostile environment, makes us realise that out day to day lives mean nothing compared to out in Afghan or Iraq

[@bencollado3593]

What a good surprise.. its making me cry:)

[@christopherburch5552]

I will report any comments calling this man a killer and any comments telling me I'm wrong for supporting the troops.

[@maryplaidy6814]

Good for you!

[@urmantaqi3253]

You are a patriot and you stand up to fight evil. Thanks

[@seanb2009]

@@urmantaqi3253 the innocent women and children are evil?

[@chloelouise2k11]

baby this video is so beautiful thank u for showing me it xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx i love u so much

[@wolvesrwhite]

Omfgosh this made me cry! So sweet!

[@tonyhill1264]

Pray for America in 2023 for better leadership in 2024

[@daantjuh900]

it's a damn shame they can't all come home !

[@emilysl13326]

They're playing "My Country Tis of Thee". Same tune, different words.

[@allthree88]

I have three wonderful kids (little shits). I would have a hard time leaving them in the first place, but couldn't imagine deploying. Most soldiers don't get enough credit anyway, but the ones that leave kids behind should get a meritorious or medal just for the strength alone to leave their children behind to fight for their freedom. the same freedom we(myself also) take for granted as a nation.Next time you see a soldier, let them know how you truly feel. Good or bad, they can take it

[@joycemitchell3234]

my daddy is a solider

[@tamtambarbie911]

this is sweet who could dislike it

[@lbangotti]

The comments actually made me laugh!!! This is a touching video..bless their hearts :)

[@ninjamatic5000]

I wonder how many fathers don't get to hold their daughters in their arms because of him.

[@Amythestjewel09]

I believe it's also My Country Tis of Thee. I'm pretty sure they meant it to be that. We just took the melody of the British Anthem for some reason

[@Philc231]

Kinda cool how they have a piano playing for the kids lunch ?

[@jenniferhensley2017]

There's a DADDY'S GIRL if a ever saw one!!

[@sony4everct]

WHERE ARE THOSE DAM ONIONS every time they get me

[@christopherburch5552]

The fact that this man is from Alabama makes this video even better.

[@BamaDillon]

dang man it's been like 6 years since ive been in that lunch room lol i sat in that same seat as that girl dueling pokemon on our gameboys and stuff

[@haileymcmillin9463]

I love the kid in the back with the yellow shirt he is like clap so hard But this is beautiful

[@dwrussell96]

I remember that lunch room. I was a troubled kid and would always end up in ISS. When we went through the lunch room to get food, our ISS teacher made us walk with our hands behind our back and head facing the ground in a walk of shame. The whole lunch room would get silent too because the kids were all scared of our ISS teacher Coach Justice lmfao.

[@BaByjuul334]

Same hey dillian its michael its been a while

[@paulatula8283]

Who ever disliked this video has no soul

[@livingdeadgirl597]

I miss my dad. :(

[@Zac5438]

Damn ninjas cutting onions behind me

[@dedeldedel123]

another video that made me cry :)

[@PinkAriel24]

I love how she say daddy!

[@schoolofbusinesstv9498]

lil dude in the yellow is cracking me up wit those claps lol

[@TheFreeSpontaneity]

who keeps throwing onions at me?!?!

[@HelpMeSkatePlease]

Mom: whats wrong? Me: Nothin...just...munchin on some... onions

[@bug2536]

Ohhhh this is so adorable

[@DelenaDean]

I REMEMBER THIS!! LOL IM IN THE BACKGROUND!

[@FranzElGato]

I thought you was the little girl lol.

[@CptMatah]

Is he in the service and away over seas? If so, may he return home safe and sound and suprise you too.

[@erikpeterson25]

I am clapping w them 🙂💕

[@WSherrod]

Welcome home young man

[@sirdanthegamer]

everyone now starts watching this video by looking for the dude in the yellow ....

[@romnisortiz6347]

Awwwww so cute much love

[@Nighti2oo6]

They get me all the time

[@videocircus]

Strang how GOD SAVE THE QUEEN is playing in the bacground.

[@iKarysta]

Tears. What are you doing. Tears. STAHP.

[@koorom1]

Dude Sniffs I know u have to add onions to the soup but Sniff Do it later Sniff Cause I'm getting teary Crys

[@koorom1]

Start a rant*-*

[@Zoeraye11]

I need a life. I have been watching these type of videos for an hour straight. Crying. While eating a taco. Lol.

[@Crazyaboutdancing45]

GAWD STOP CUTTING THOSE DANG ONIONS

[@king.dee.4206]

I used to go to Tallassee I’m 16 I was bullyed so much I dropped out I dropped out in high school

[@seanb2009]

lol

[@DaDySerKStR1]

Damn fly in my eye

[@lpsfrostyice7721]

Right now, she is in 5th grade and I was in p.e. When that happened also I was in k.

[@9265704]

Yeah, no taco's for me but doing the same thing with a donut but I did that in 20 seconds still sobbing

[@MmorpgPRO93]

whats the back ground music name plz ?

[@thedarebro9470]

I’m in 3rd grade I love this school I go to this school

[@DannyDiNunzio]

damn the tears making me unions on flys

[@miguellares7414]

I'm crying

[@alisonbleiweiss1854]

If Joel lundqvist ever does that to me I would cry also

[@54321izzy67890]

alright, who put this God damn bag of chopped onions next to me?

[@mlbgirl98]

AMEN TO THAT

[@Milliebat]

im crying:'(

[@malachibarnette9999]

Thats her daddy!!!!!

[@madiclaire1733]

I remember going to that school 3 years ago now I’m in the sms

[@inamoore]

same i’m in 6th grade

[@flora8637]

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