Surprise Military Family Welcome Home at South Carolina Football Game

The Faile family from Kershaw, South Carolina, was the Columbia Metropolitan Airport Military Family of the Game, set to be recognized on the field. Their first surprise was a message to them from their dad/husband, Sergeant First Class Scott Faile, playing on the video board, followed by an even bigger surprise. The Gamecocks would go on to beat Georgia, 35-7, just as Sgt. Faile predicted.

[@ajb868686]

Hearing the crowd erupt when he walked out was just pure awesomeness!!!

[@robjohnson8861]

Yeah, when has SC ever had anything to cheer that loud for.

[@JamesSmith-gn9rl]

I agree total awesomeness

[@bleeding4721]

I remember my father coming home from Vietnam being spit on by scum. Glad those days are gone...I hope

[@TextlefSchrempf]

Chills.

[@handleunavailable]

Will never not make me cry lol

[@TedsHoldOver]

When a mom pushes her kids out of the way to be first to hug her man... not even the crowd noise is as strong as that marriage. 💪

[@rodrigoeduardolopez5253]

Wdeñ

[@richardbassett9367]

I agree 💯 percent with you

[@richardbassett9367]

Thanks for your reply and I enjoyed the video

[@user-hz4zl6lx4l]

❤😢

[@richardbassett9367]

Thanks for your reply and it is very true and thanks to all the military people for their service

[@jeffreygallardo5404]

This just made me cry. The way that crowd erupted to give this family a special moment is euphoric. We need more cowds like this. This crowd gave every ounce of energy. No politics, no hidden agendas, just love from the soul.

[@lorelubke4233]

Kann man das auch auf Deutsch schreiben

[@kimberry84]

Yes. Beautiful comment. Just supporting another family.

[@teresaromanski3925]

not like those awful nascar people, you can't call them fans, they're disgusting. this was beautiful.

[@jayr1467]

If you've never been in this situation, where your father, mother, brother, or sister has been away at war. I can not express the pure joy of returning home, and seeing your family. Videos like this always puts a smile on my face. Because I've been there, and I know exactly how this family feels.

[@MLMLW]

Me, too.

[@jayr1467]

@arnulfo quintero of course you would say that. It's okay most Civilians don't understand. I don't blame you for your ignorance. You were just raised different, I blame your parents.✌🏿

[@christophergeorge510]

I was at this game. The crowd was louder in that moment than the entire beatdown of UGA. It was truly a wonderful experience. Four years later and I still have something in both of my eyes....

[@lindseysummers5351]

Christopher George This was at the 2012 Georgia game? Great game to be at, and I wish this had been played on ESPN instead of the usual pregame. But I imagine seeing the video doesn't do it justice...

[@spraynardtaarkus8168]

I was there too- not sure which moment was louder, this or Ace Sanders’ punt return for a TD. I was hugging strangers during that play!

[@dgreene4234]

This years game was EPIC!

[@crystaldwigans8454]

Christopher George I’m a huge gamecock fan and love this moment.

[@lindseysummers5351]

@@spraynardtaarkus8168 That is what I LOVED about being in the Student Section at Williams Brice: We're all family there. Even if you have never met the guy or girl in the seat next to you, put on the garnet and black, and you'll be hugging and high fiving all through a win. It's a great place to watch a game!!

[@fjellt]

I love how the mom tugs the back of her daughter's shirt so the can get to her husband first.

[@hookedndeep1175]

Mother -my husband Daughter- Bitch

[@lisakelly2326]

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[@theblackspider1973]

I thought I was the only 1 who noticed that 😆

[@robjohnson8861]

@@theblackspider1973 I noticed it bec I hardly took my eyes off the mother. My deceased girlfriend could have been her twin.

[@stenbak88]

What a fucking bitch

[@jeffreygallardo5404]

These soldiers make sacrifices that we take for granted. I applaud the south carolina fans for making this a truly heartfelt, epic reunion. Every place should give soldiers the biggest cheers ever. These are the real heroes

[@idunbeezasmart1]

Cops too. Everyday can be a combat deployment for them.

[@frankrizzo4460]

I absolutely agree with you, they give all for our freedoms, and to protect our great Republic. May God bless these men and women who are willing to do this, we are forever grateful to you 🙏🇺🇸

[@user_1abc]

@@idunbeezasmart1 sure. But they aren't as much away from family as military guys are. It would have become slightly better in the last 20 years with the mobile coverage and all but until the 90s a soldiers job involved way too much resolve, grit and sacrifice. That said, I have a lot of respect for SD/PD officers as well.

[@idunbeezasmart1]

I've lost count how many times I've watched this clip. It's that good.

[@handleunavailable]

How loud the crowd explodes is amazing.

[@WinningWithWarchild]

It keeps coming up on my watch list and I watch it, again and again, and I get emotional each time. Proud for everyone involved here!

[@jessejl5997]

Cause you have SOUL MY FRIEND. HEART.... LOVE

[@dspatchin]

Love how mom pulls the daughter back as they run so .she can get their first.

[@TheStuport]

LOL...she was moving fo sho!

[@marylovos8101]

I saw that . It was funny she really wants to get there first

[@TheStuport]

Mary Lovos MOM's RULE when "their man" is center stage!! Cheers Mary

[@zuletebi]

Lol saw that too😂😂😂😂

[@haliecain4826]

Nice one mom

[@crowder8822]

Way to go Gamecock fans!! Loudest crowd I've ever heard!!! What a reception for that awesome moment. Best on the net!

[@melanymalaga6343]

Janssenthehgustavo

[@akshay.rajput2829]

Indeed ! Awesome crowd ...added more meaning to the reunion ! ..... Grateful countrymen !

[@jeffreygallardo5404]

That crowd is epic.. This made my eyes water. Every soldier should have the loudest cheers ever

[@dabneyscholler8495]

Forever to thee 🐓

[@brunolega633]

@@daniels4227 u u

[@parkersalwayssmokin]

Hands down my favorite one. Whenever I go down the rabbit hole on these, I always search this one up to finish up. 50 year old man sitting in a chair blubbering by himself...Jesus.

[@dennissvitak5475]

I'm right there with you, bud.

[@tylerstanley7155]

Not even a SC fan, but can anyone name a louder fan moment?!?! I didn't think so. This video still gives me chills 10 years later.

[@karl482]

what a f ing awesome stadium and crowd

[@devincoleman4671]

That's how we do college football in South Carolina! Add this amazing reunion and this is just a little taste as to why the South East in general is amazing.

[@NorfolkFrisco611]

@@devincoleman4671 I can attest to that. Fucking awesome hospitality.

[@jlinms8721]

SEC BABY! MURKA!!!

[@erikpeterson25]

yes !!!

[@johngunter2940]

All i can say to the crowd there in south carolina THANK YOU..WHAT A FANTASTIC WAY TO BRING A SOLDIER TO HIS FAMILY ..

[@emekmek3197]

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[@johnmh1000]

You guys - what a wonderful family and South Carolina rocks! Very best wishes from England. AND thank you for your service.

[@cbcarter63]

This is hands down my favorite homecoming video. Mom pulls her daughter back so she can get there first! Love this! No matter how many times I see this I get choked up! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[@aaronjones3284]

I can say to you, yes this gets me every time I see it. The love, the shear enthusiasm from the fans sets this on fire 🔥. There is another family the Gamecock South Carolina fans go all they way for as well and like this one will have you in tears . Was 2013 for David Jones and his parents and two sisters. They got that love as well ..

[@Bayne847]

This is by far, the best one of these I have ever seen. God Bless our Military, and God Bless the people that support them.

[@PaulaGregg]

I was at this game! I think there were tears in everyone's eyes in the stadium.

[@daniels4227]

Let me tell you something, you and everyone else in the crowd sure showed a ton of class and made this moment absolutely incredible for this wonderful family. God bless y'all

[@Beezlie727]

Understandable!

[@lionelkennedy1394]

What an awesome moment!

[@FlyingWalnut]

Wish I could have been there. I’d have cheered until my throat was raw.

[@tylerfunk6451]

Does anyone who makes these events/surprises happen?? Would love to know!! Thanks so much

[@wadedunn668]

Ladies and Gents I will tell you this. I have watched many of these reunions, all of them touching but this was pretty great!. I am in Kentucky, former active duty Marine, and a UK fan, but wow. The fans there really gave that man justice for doing what he does and defending our freedom. Thanks to him and for the SC fans and the university for showing that support for that great man and his family.

[@favouronwordi9721]

Wade, u have done a fine job too... god bless u

[@frederickwilson4060]

Wade Dunn absolutely! I am an ECU Pirate through and through but God Bless the Gamecocks for the respect they showed and the welcome they gave.

[@slimdeivid]

Invading countrys & stealing natural resources its no freedom.... Do it that in china or russia & see what happens to you

[@andreasbacklund6843]

@@slimdeivid Yeah in Afghanistan they try to steal.. Eeh.. What.. Donkeys? Sit down! You havent miss you parents/sister/brother if they been gone for years? Thanks for your service. /Sweden

[@tomasspana6457]

really

[@xnavyro]

You did it again, you got this old veteran tearing up! Congratulations Sir & from my family & my hearts, Welcome Home! Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

[@WinningWithWarchild]

This video is approaching 10M views - what a testament to the character of everyone involved (Gamecock nation, family, military, etc.). I'm a native Texan and Longhorn fan, but I feel like a Gamecock every time I watch this video. I've rewatched this about 10 times now and get emotional every time. I love this family and hope all are doing well in 2020! Proud to be an American!!

[@aaronjones3284]

Totally agree with you!!!!!

[@WinningWithWarchild]

@@aaronjones3284 Approaching 14M views in 2022. What an awesome event!

[@ninonieto8002]

@@aaronjones3284 the 915 sorry bout your pops I lost mine April 2020 . But keep up all you do for El Paso. Keep making the 915 very proud God Bless señor

[@soulpole4984]

2:22 is just damn priceless!!!! MOMMA GRABBING DAUGHTER BY THE SHIRT AND PULLING HER BACK!!!! lmao

[@davidj696]

That s what I said

[@NerdyGirl178]

Ikr I was laughing at that part

[@warrensibilla41]

David J

[@DLJ_Official]

I thought they were sisters.

[@captaincooool]

when you know u married the right girl

[@1Ocqueoc]

2:20 - 5 yard penalty on Mom for holding

[@phylex961]

XD LOL but this video was beautiful

[@neveraxell8950]

Randy She that comment is priceless😂

[@mitchharpenau786]

It's actually a 10 yard penalty for holding. I'll let it slide this time.

[@davionwillock9233]

She quick on her legs for a mom lol mom made d kids looks like they haint running go mom

[@joshgarbemusic]

Lol

[@rodlourenco]

I still cry every time I watch this video...

[@michaelhearson]

Just pure awesomeness!! I thank him for his brave service. God bless America 🇺🇸🙏❤

[@ktlovesnickj]

The best reaction from the crowd too!!

[@danielburgess1806]

The crowd was really loud!!!

[@Squid742]

I was at this game, and I don't think I've ever heard the stadium get that loud before

[@andyhanson2623]

I come back to cry every here and there. Still the most moving video on KZbin. God bless america.

[@fredsalay720]

Most awesome military homecoming video I've seen. That stadium was screaming!!! Freekin great!!! God bless all who were part of it and especially the family!!!

[@ABaby-rd8zo]

the mom dipped on all of them😂😂

[@poopfromspace7901]

fr 😂😂

[@GERMANFLCH]

Jsssb

[@Tim.1113]

didn't turn down my headphones. pretty sure I'm deaf now.

[@Chris-yy5pj]

same

[@kssuraisu9694]

tim vanderlinde fuck year that was fucking loud

[@roberthkarlsson4784]

Hello? Can you hear me?

[@robertpradella6550]

Lmao

[@bryfryable]

Lol

[@kenspedding4594]

From here in the UK god bless all your service men and women, total respect and come home safely. 👍👍👍

[@huskerjpg]

I have seen this video several times over the years and the repeats still get to me. When mom recognizes the dad and takes off running, that's awesome.

[@kmxrie]

I'm so proud for Breanna.

[@setnomA]

Hope you two are still friends 🙌🏽

[@dominiquericketts3330]

These put me in tears.. Love the way they surprise you since you haven't seen them in so long! God Bless America

[@doodooclowney1518]

I've never heard a crowd like that. That's awesome. What a reception for a solider that truly deserves it.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@frankc.5430]

USN 1965-1969 here... These videos NEVER get old!

[@zahrarezai2889]

Lol the mom was pulling her shirt back hahah

[@clintarbogast9431]

I never get tired of watching this..pure joy!

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@mrsignguy1000]

I wonder still...did anyone record the actual sound level of that crowd reaction when he walked out there!?! Awesome!!!

[@alexhorton7845]

This one gets me every time...fam's reaction, and the crowd reaction

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@willsee7452]

Best "welcome home soldier" video on YT. The crowd went absolutely BANANAS!

[@fo221]

This is awesome to watch... and listen to. The crowd cheer loudly when the soldier mentions their support, then when he mentions them playing they raise the roof (if it had one). At the end of his link the cheers even louder and when he is announced as being there... the cheers go into the stratosphere. Amazing stuff

[@lynncarmen3264]

Love the way they surprise you since you haven't seen them in so long! God Bless America !!

[@BigD-ob9bx]

I cry every time! God bless our Troops!🇺🇸

[@michaelells2368]

"I'll see you real... REAL soon!" I cried... One of the BEST homecoming videos of all time. So much support and so much love

[@WarzoneMorloc]

That roar from the crowd.. that’s respect

[@mikechilton911]

I say what I say a lot of them on KZbin it never gets old that's what America is about that's the America I love God bless us

[@frankrizzo4460]

@@mikechilton911 Yes I absolutely agree with you, may God bless our great Republic and those who are willing to sacrifice everything for our freedoms 🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@jamesbean2407]

This brought tears of joy to me. Really touching.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Great video! The crowd was amazing and I remember this game. We were still a very good team in 2013. Man, I want us to get back there again!!!

[@timsteryt]

Forget Seattle and Kansas City's battle to measure who has the loudest fans... I think this crowd at this moment shattered both those decibel records.

[@delnuts5]

I've watched this so many times, and every time they start running I get chills

[@joaoconceicao5828]

Que pena que noBrasil não é assim Parabéns para vocês América nos

[@user-ex3ff3og4r]

Doesn't get much better than this ❤

[@kellighlemon2110]

For everyone who is disliked this I will never understand you a father came home to his family that is the best thing anyone can ask for

[@TacticalWoodshop]

All our Military men and women are heros. Thank you to all of you!

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Wow! The energy in the stadium was electric! What a great family ❤️

[@wandamagrowski2627]

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[@user-ij2dm7if2z]

Hello My Name is Sandra from Germany Nice

[@terrylewis_]

The swell of the crowd gave me full body goosebumps. Wow! :)

[@christophegranier8490]

Merci de partager ces moments de retrouvaille, plusieurs milliers de personnes applaudissent une famille se retrouvent après plusieurs mois, Merci.

[@d4rthknight322]

That crowd reaction is epic.

[@wisdeerman]

Lifelong Wisconsin Badger fan and former USN....but damn......mad props to Gamecock fans; that's what you're supposed to sound like...

[@RobertL.JonesJr-hz8vl]

I personally do know what this kind of homecoming is like, but when I deployed with the Marines to overseas in the 80s l left when my wife was 8 months pregnant and did not return until our son was 2 and a half years old. Our daughter at that time was 7 years old. It took a while for him to come to daddy, but my daughter came right to me. ❤

[@boggadee07]

I love these video's. Our Military, and their families sacrifice so much for a unappreciative our nation.

[@julynnjamerson6858]

This is the best military video that I have ever seen. The wife, daughter and son put their entire effort into running to the husband, father and dad. Amazing!

[@jck1794]

The crowd's reaction gives me chills every time.

[@McTaco]

Family, service and community. So much to be grateful for.

[@ryllagasaway8490]

Thank you for your service and keeping us safe. Thank your family for support you so you. can keep us safe and country too.

[@meguell2]

Such a special heartwarming moment but what also got me was the roar of the crowd. Right at the moment the family started running to meet dad, the roar escalated even higher. That made it ever super special. That's what America is about. I'm very proud.

[@vicranger6876]

What a great moment. Thank you for bringing it to us. God bless America. 🇺🇸

[@kevinknight9950]

Welcome home, soldier,thank you for your service.

[@stevenhall9349]

That just says it all thank you for your service and thank you for your family who also serves

[@efishient]

I’m English. I’ve come back to this many times. It’s an incredible noise and moment. Thank you for your service, regardless of nation.

[@butgod2480]

OUTSTANDING!! This is my absolute favorite coming-home video. Gamecock fans came through big time. I've read comments below that this welcome home was louder than the game itself. Great fans. You all made this Kentucky fan proud to be a Southerner and an Army Veteran.

[@davidfence6939]

We get a number of these and this one of the biggest because it was a fully packed stadium for the top 10 game. Fort Jackson and McEntire Air Base are in/right by Columbia. It's always great when families to reunite after tours.

[@WithsenseVlog.]

Soldiers dislocate their normal lives in the word of command. In a words of service to the country for the family and others safe. They submit their own freewill to allow perpetual constraint of their own accord. Salute to all Soldiers outhere!!

[@peterarnold6576]

das sind Emotionen die nicht gespielt sind, ich finde es super das sie so gezeigt werden

[@stevenkinney5918]

That crowd got soooo loud, it gave me goosebumps. I can never watch this video enough. So happy for his family

[@TheMrsThrash]

This is probably one of the best reunions I've seen. Truly heart warming from the family's reaction to the enormous applause from the crowd.

[@LapuLapu15]

The crowds reaction really moves me... Thank u for your service sir! Regards here from the Philippines

[@cathyyanes1351]

First I want to thank the soldier for fighting for us, I salute you!!... Now I love how the mom runs faster than the kids 😊😭😭😭. I can watch their face expression over and over again, I'm very happy for the family.😭😭😊😊👍👍

[@meggates2433]

The reaction from the crowd is priceless ❤️❤️❤️

[@allenuconn]

Watching his wife out sprint the kids was priceless!!! True love!

[@warrenprice425]

This homecoming is the VERY BEST of all the homecoming videos I have seen. Just watch the Crowd.

[@harrybalsak3508]

We're blessed to have people who are willing to serve our country. Not to mention the sacrifices of the families of our enlisted men and women. Their sacrifices for our freedom are a debt that can never be repaid.

[@Blahbladestorms6192]

Tears every time bruh

[@gavincunningham1538]

Ikr

[@stevec.9713]

Greatest stadium greeting ever! Awesome moment.

[@jrayner21679]

If you watch this with the sound off it’s average. With the sound on unbelievable gives me chills every time. I would be so proud if I was part of that crowd. Like that was like as loud as a touchdown during the game I bet.

[@phillipcotchen3655]

That’s the mighty sound of the southeast right there. We may suck at times in football but we ALWAYS bring the crowd. Sold out even during our 0-11 season. Proud gamecock, forever to thee!

[@matthewm2303]

I have saved this video for a long time now and every time I watch it, it makes me cry. God bless that family and God bless all those at that stadium for the welcome they gave. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@helenmantis302]

Hello Matthew how are you doing today?

[@kd78orangerangerpete89]

This never gets old! Thanks to all of you veterans for your service. We have freedom only because of you.

[@user-gt2lh2ec9e]

Wow, thanks for showing this VERY GOOD ARTICLE! John P.

[@PaulWheeler-dq3dq]

Every time I see this wonderful video, I tear up

[@katieencinas8283]

thank u for ur service u have sereved our country well i think u did a great job.

[@hileavcs6133]

+Katie Encinas your service is not protect your country.your service is killing children innocent children in ıraq türkmen and all middle east your service are protect doesnt belong to you

[@hileavcs6133]

+Hile Avcısı how many children kiiled by your servıce do you know ?

[@Chris-yy5pj]

+PepazChomutova ill cause grief to your face just like your people died our people died my uncle died my dad died how do you think i feel living with only a mom (who is a dea agent) that could die at any time huh? do you know what its like? i bet you fucking dont

[@pauljohnson3340]

Um...how many suicide bombs were set off by Americans again? Wow. Get an education, and please learn how to spell properly. Moron.

[@sonofyemen9700]

@@pauljohnson3340 Well he expressed it in a harsh way and of course many american soldiers are good people but the core of his message is true. America supported Saddam Hussein during the Iran Iraq war eventho it was known he used poison gas against Iranians and Kurds, they sanctioned Iraq after the second gulf war leading to the death of 500.000, all reasons for the Iraq war were lies and the invasion lead to a huge instability which caused the rise of isis. In Vietnam, Iraq and so on the US military used chemical weapons such as Napalm and white phosphourus which burned thousands of civilians to death and lead to disabled newborns even today. The USA has overthrown mutliple reform oriented governments to secure their power (such as in Iran 1953 or Chile 1973), they also surpressed workers of United Fruits in Guatemala and overthrew those who stood up against the almost non existent wages and tried to establish some kind of workers rights. Of course many soldiers have good intentions, and these should be honored. In return, those who rape children, murder famlies, shoot up civilians from helicopters, make use of napalm and chemical weapons should not be honored but trialed.

[@urkoolUncle]

Tears started rolling down my cheeks after 1 minute. Such a brave and blessed guy. Thanks for Serving. Welcome Home.

[@markpotts8817]

Thanks for services you gave are FREEDOM here 🇺🇸

[@wolverinefangowings]

Every one of these videos is my favorite but this might be my very favorite.

[@OddballExtreme]

Crimson Tide fan here, but this video...just beautiful. This needs to happen A LOT MORE OFTEN. Soldiers coming home to their family in front of THOUSANDS of fans, no matter where the stadium is or what team we're rooting for!

[@tommywilliams8000]

Praying for peace all over the world, so no soldier will have to leave his family. The children suffer the most. What a beautiful reunion

[@jakobmihelich8930]

The crowd went crazy for him coming home. This is how military homecomings should be. Glad to see how supportive the crowd was

[@elloguvna6820]

THAT CROWD WAS AWESOME!

[@canaldosanjos0794]

I am Brazilian and I live in Brazil, I watch these videos a lot of reunions of soldiers returning, in addition to these beautiful moments, there is another thing that also moves me and makes me sad is how many thousands of these will never happen because their loved ones fell in battles.

[@purplegal597]

loved how the cheerleader on the right was comforting the mom!!!!! that was so sweet and the crowds reaction was just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@freedomfromreligion409]

word of warning... don't watch this with headphones!

[@freedomfromreligion409]

***** because my ears don't work the same

[@giantristanmadrid8113]

Freedom FROM Religion tell me about it.

[@jimw0410]

What?

[@freedomfromreligion409]

Jim Whitman its a loud fucking video with headphones on

[@bradcamden7223]

I wish I would have seen this comment before watching this....lmao

[@laughtoohard9655]

Just listen to the crowd, and mom gave a great forearm shiver.

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

OMG how wonderful.....cant stop the tears