U.S. Marine Dave Woodruff Surprises Family at Church

[@glendahawkins9480]

I will NEVER get tired of watching these family reunions! Respect for those that serve this Country of ours!

[@dhamaged]

Respect to those never cameback alive.

[@annward4149]

Amen, they scrafice everything. Than here we are in American acting like wild animals, fighting. Killing, stealing each other. We Americans have failed our families they have given their all and ones have are still fight for all Americans. Thank you for serving and God bless you all. Be safe!!!!!! 🙏

[@tinaross4043]

Wow that’s so priceless

[@georgemiller6765]

In these desperate and conflicted times, these videos are a blessing and a few moments of warm and uplifting feelings. We all need these very positive and happy videos. Thank you, theses clips do more than you can imagine to help our hearts and mind.

[@ivanpascoe8005]

I have watched many many and very much enjoyed. This one got to my heart when he said. Oh,one more thing. Turn around. God Bless all Vets. God Bless USA

[@bobbennett2602]

These are addictive to watch. Always the same results. Tears of joy watching these. May God bless you who serve

[@ricj7517]

It never fails..My eyes always flood watching these videos

[@OverratedCog]

Bob Bennett I've watched one where the dad flipped the table when the son banged on the door 😂😂

[@aisyahabdullah3653]

Thank you for Lord for their safe homecoming

[@davidysasi9229]

Ok....that was pretty good.

[@lindahull4801]

This one was the best yet.

[@garybanglebangle7949]

When a MILITARY person comes home it's always great. No matter where they have been or how long they have been away it's always welcome home.

[@tinaross4043]

Such a great man

[@joshuabowser4685]

Welcome home marine, u are a fine young man. And to see a young man that loves his parents and his country. That's what makes America what it is today and was meant to be. May god look ovwr u and always bring u home in the way and manner u left in. Thank u fir what freedom's I have that u defend for me.

[@nainasatamanikaiyaroi1723]

Early positive teachings will never depart from the child thank u parents n the church

[@kennypayne9259]

As a father to a Marine son, this was very cool. I helped him surprise his mother, who is a teacher, and his sister at school. They both thought that they were going to see the guidance counselor about my daughter going to college. Boy were they surprised! Keep going Marine and Sempre Fi.

[@crystalcorker5476]

My son is headed for marinw boot camp after he graduated in May 22. I. So proud of him and hope to be experiences one of these moments one day for myself and my family!!!!

[@codybrannen2649]

I just want to thank our men and women in service from the bottom of my heart. The families of our soldiers have the hardest job.

[@larryturner2830]

To begin with, I have watched many of these homecoming surprises and I enjoy them. I think I enjoyed this one the most. I am retired Navy as of 2006. In 1997, during rhe Gulf War, I was stationed in Bahrain. Having lost my dad in 1976 and my mom in 1986, my sister who was 10 years older than me was my mama figure. She was always running her phone bill up to call and check up on me worried and wanting to make sure I was ok. Her preacher had asked me if I could possibly get him a pair of Navy pilot gloves. Being in supply. That wasn't hard to do. It was just before Christmas in 1999 and I wasn't able to fly home. I later was owed a favor and was able to be flown back along with a group of Navy Seals. I called the preacher and made a deal with him and a plan. I wrote a letter to him to read before the congregation at the Christmas eve sermon. I didn't include my name or my sister's as I knew she'd know it was from me. After services started, I hid in the outer room and waited. He read the letter. When he finished the letter, he said " I wonder if I'll ever receive those gloves"? From the rear I said yes sir, I have them right here! My sister went nuts. Lol. It worked out great. The reason I am writing this is it's now 2019. About the same time of week that my homecoming surprise was. I lost my big sister in 2004 to cancer. Explaining this will explain why this video meant so much to me. Merry Christmas to all and to all of my brother and sister veterans, thank you for your service.

[@Orly105]

That was a great story, thank you for taking the time to tell us! I'm so sorry to hear about your sister i'm sure she is still as proud as ever watching over you now. Thank you for your service and god bless!

[@julieo6266]

Thank you sir God bless you .my first born son joined army and served 12 years .he did time in Afghanistan 2005/06 . As a single mom I was so worried non STOP .but I knew what to expect since most of our family is or has been in one branch of military and war .and the waiting for them to come home is the hardest..I stand and salute you. ♥️💙

[@dortheychastain2195]

Thank you for sharing that beautiful memory. I can imagine it brings a smile to your face when you think of it. Thank you so much for your service. God bless you!

[@amandaphillips4344]

I don't have words atm.ur story truly touched me .thank u for ur service n for this beautiful picture u painted w ur words💐🇺🇲

[@pamscheese4944]

Hi Larry, thank you for sharing your story and I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved ones!! May God be wrapping you in His arms and showering peace and comfort on you!! Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country!!!

[@MrRmstitanicof1912]

david, My name is Pastor Richard Little. Thank you so much for all the sacrifices that you have made for this county. May God bless you in all you do. May God also bless your family as well

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

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

[@MrRmstitanicof1912]

@@johnsonlabarbear4741 I am doing well. I live in Ohio

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

Northern Ireland UK Thank you for following up Nice to meet you here, How is the weather conditions over there??

[@MrRmstitanicof1912]

@@johnsonlabarbear4741 cold, snowy but still soaking in God's glory. How are things overseas?

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

It's really pretty sun is out brezzy

[@valeriebraden7221]

Thank you for your service

[@lindahull4801]

Dave, thank you for your service. I loved it when you said turn around.

[@markmeadebolden8161]

Hello

[@11happychap]

I have watched dozen's of these home comings and this has to be one of the best I have seen. Keep up the faith.

[@MrDan708]

Looks like kid brother standing there, "When do I get a turn?" LOL. Thank you for your service!

[@frankiejenkinszerr7190]

Tears of joy I wish I could hug my boys I haven't seen them such a long time .

[@brendabarnard7779]

Thank you for your service god bless you i m in tears

[@markmeadebolden8161]

Hi

[@brendabarnard7779]

@@markmeadebolden8161 hello

[@markmeadebolden8161]

@@brendabarnard7779 Hello there how are you doing?

[@CookieNYNC]

Thank you for serving, and dang....you made me cry!

[@janetrowe186]

I cry at all of these.i miss my dad so much.

[@tracyrepple9135]

Nothing like a mom And son bond. Not one thing. 💖

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

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

[@markmeadebolden8161]

Hello Gods Blessings 😇

[@kathyphilippi6696]

Brought tears to my eyes,tears of happiness,what a great way to surprise your Mom & Dad.Happy for the family.

[@markdenio4537]

I watch this one over and over. Perfect reveal, camerawork and music.

[@pkope6849]

Yes , that one got me as well ..... I've seen some military homecomings before but this one was different. The way the Son held his parents was beautiful. 🇺🇸

[@catlealea7365]

Thank you Marine 🇺🇸 for your service. I see my Marine about once a year. I’m so happy you got to see your family. May God keep you and all our military safe in His arms.

[@javimu111]

That was Awesome. Thank you for your service, man!

[@lyngruen8607]

That's the SWEETEST THING!! What a precious young man. I thank him for his service to our country. I'm a military family as well. I am grateful for and love ALL MY MILITARY BRANCHES 💖💖🇺🇲☝️☝️🇺🇲 Texas Nana 🤠 PSALM 91

[@maddygutierrez7985]

That's a warm glass of preciousness right there. Thank you for defending our country Marine! God bless you!

[@markmeadebolden8161]

Hello there how are you doing?

[@FriendofRamblinJack]

Dave, if you read this, thank you for your courageous service, young man. I never got one of these surprise visits from my only child US Coast Guard son, but at least I got to fly my boy home from Florida to see his Great Uncle for 10 min and shake his hand one more time before Uncle Bill went Home to Jesus and rest of our family. My Uncle Bill, my boy's Great Uncle Bill (in every sense great) was a survivor of the Pacific in World War II. He was a 20-yr-old Marine out of Camp Pendleton, survived many attacks including one bullet that wound around his helmet like a roulette wheel in Vegas, and saw his Marine brothers raise the larger second flag that War Photographer Joseph Rosenthal snapped his photo and received the Pulitzer Prize. Uncle Bill said he had SO much fun on Iwo Jima (jokingly) as well as all other islands except Tarawa that he joined the 82nd Army as a paratrooper in Korea, saved 5 of his brothers, got the Purple Heart, came home and became a Franciscan monk. When my son shook his great uncle's hand for the last time in 2015, bit his lip hard so he wouldn't cry, and as we left after Uncle Bill made the sign of the cross to us in the air, my son finally started crying and said, "He still shakes like a MARINE, mom." God bless you and all military men and women and their families. - mother of now US Coast Guard veteran

[@genniejefferson1892]

Cry at everyone. This is wonderful and you guys deserve all the respect.

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

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

[@markmeadebolden8161]

Hello there

[@patriciaeva5702]

Never get the chance to say a big thank you to all of you serving. You are all hero's. God Bless you all

[@sm5288]

Respect. Thank you for the heroic sacrifices you make for us.

[@Jaang29]

amazing to see how much this son loves his father, God bless him, and this family

[@AlvaradoProduction90]

Very touching and my tears are coming down.....Welcome home, Thank You for your service. God bless you.

[@rulinghabs]

FBI 2230 atheists?😟😟

[@ismaelamaro2451]

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[@terrireynolds8486]

Just caught this video, welcome home soldier!!! God 🙏 bless you!!! Thank you for your service!!!

[@chadlander1766]

I do not want to stop watching these addicted videos of hereos coming home to their families and that's the greatest god bless the military men and woman God bless you all thank you to all of you for protecting this great nation

[@TheDtn1234]

47 y old man i crying like baby when watching theses home coming videos thank you for your services to all soldiers

[@wdnew]

How can anyone thumb down this video? It tells me a lot about the 10 who did (as of Oct. 22, 2017). Thank you for your service young man. Glad to see your parents and so many young people in church.

[@seeitoldya13]

stareatglare or they are just doing what they want. It doesn't have to have some sort of deep meaning. It could even have been accidental. They very well could have served or are currently serving. It's that freedom that you are talking about that they are expressing.

[@seeitoldya13]

stareatglare I agree... but a like or dislike on a KZbin video though eh...

[@armildageorge169]

Last September my youngest son PFC Noah George surprised me. We had missionary friends from India staying with us when I hear Moses say "Armilda surprise!" I'm in the laundry room doing laundry when I go to see what Moses was talking about there stood Noah in the middle of my kitchen. He had driven eight hours from Fort Knox Kentucky and didn't say a word about coming home and told his superiors to lie to me if I called! Best day of my life. My thanks to all the men and women who serve our great country!

[@franjones7953]

OK kid you got me you made a perfect entrance and your family seems like they are the best family in the world and so do you young man God bless you enjoy your time at home and I thank you so much for being one of our heroes

[@americanaxetoolco2076]

This is what a well raised Marine looks like! Semper Fi

[@felipew1938]

Gotta watch those Marines, they'll turn up anywhere, at a moments notice.... ready for duty!

[@BradCooney]

Welcome home Marine. God Bless you, the Corps, your family, and America!

[@curtisake7431]

Semper Fi!!!!!

[@tinaross4043]

Hello Brad you are so right about things you say and wrote

[@tinaross4043]

It’d be nice and beautiful for us to communicate more a lot and you sound so humble wow

[@tinaross4043]

Brave 💕💕💕

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

That made cry happy tears.

[@pamscheese4944]

Beautiful 💖 I'm so glad you were able to go home!! Thank you for your service and Semper Fi Marine!! I was in the Marine Corp many moons ago I still miss it!

[@r.s.andrews8006]

I wish my dad was still here. He was in WW2, Army Air Corp, Battle of Leyte, Philippines. He was the best! I miss him a lot. He died in 2003 ar 93. He was in the Recon Division, Flew B-24 twin boom aircraft. His name was Fred. Miss him.

[@chickentaco9934]

Don't worry brother he is still with you day to day. Never have a heavy heart he knew his path for you and I.

[@marilynstarkie7321]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down ? Fabulous x

[@monsterzero760]

Thank you sir for your service to our country! Welcome home! God Bless You and Your Family!

[@jennakaufman4471]

I love how everyone turns around at the exact same moment ❤️

[@lindahull4801]

So did I. Their expressions were worth a thousand words.

[@katielind8829]

Thank you for your service to our country! Semper fi!

[@jamesblumensheid353]

Great Church family to show respect and honor for our military personnel!

[@tinaross4043]

Such a wonderful day sweetie

[@carlloar3619]

David thanh you for your service too the country 🇺🇸👍

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW This was a wonderful co-ordinated surprise. Lots of love all around. Great job!

[@semperfidelis6235]

Semper Fi Devil Dog!! Its 02/01/2021 now. I hope you are doing well. Probably joined some PD force up in North Jersey. From Bergen County originally now living in NC. Welcome home!

[@lindaroper2654]

A mother's love is so great , cause she carried that child in her womb for 9 months. But remember, God's love is so much greater, serve Him with your whole heart .🙏😢

[@markmeadebolden8161]

Hello Linda Gods Blessings

[@traceygrenier5845]

God Bless you and your family!! We also are a Marine family. Thank you for your Service

[@lloyddavenport3876]

These men and women that serve this country,they family would always be happy to see them,because some of them leave and return in body bags, so kudos to those family when they children return,Love them now and always.

[@ricj7517]

Good to have you home soldier..God Bless

[@vickieburton8139]

I LOVE watching these. The family and friends reactions are what THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE. No matter where they are stationed THEY ARE ALL LOVED.

[@JILL0704USA]

Truly a beautiful family ☺️... God bless them and also our service members. 🙏

[@MsBeege]

This one has been my favorite so far. Well done young man and thank you for all you do!!

[@lovegamecoffee9837]

Beautiful 💜 God bless this beautiful family!

[@justinweir823]

Welcome home marine. Good bless you, the corps, your family, and America!

[@brendamoody1309]

Praise god for great men like you.Thank-you for your service. May you pass through this world on angel Wings. God Bless you an your whole family. Stay safe. An Happy Birthday to your Dad.

[@c5d53g2e]

Well done, good and faithful servant

[@tinahall7585]

My son is a Marine too, I am waiting for my day.

[@markmeadebolden8161]

Hello Tina

[@roberthertzberg4421]

Good one. Thank you for your service. God Bless!

[@clarissatheonlyone6313]

Beautiful

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

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

[@belladonna5432]

This brought tears to my eyes, they always do, Thank You For Your Service, What a wonderful Birthday Gift, Welcome Home Soldier

[@debbiebalnaves4842]

What a darn good surprise .. I have the deepest respect for the military service women and men who serve our country GOD bless them and their family's .. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@conservativecrusader80]

If stuff like this doesn't touch your heart, well I'd say something is majorly wrong. God bless our men and women serving our country, and as Americans we should bless God.

[@CaptainArt777]

To do this in front of a crowd is Bull Shit. Why?? So to get applause? So dumb. When I step down from the train station after my 2nd tour of Nam, my family was there and I was happy. These videos looking for applause is bs. Why else are they doing this?

[@michaelc7876]

An extremely moving video, welcome back home!

[@tinaross4043]

Yes and you are so right about that

[@jessiezeng9585]

“Oh... one more thing turn around.” I thought that was sooo funny but so cute at the same time.

[@mssonia4473]

Thank you for your service. Wonderful video. Loved the surprised look on everyone's face.

[@jonrobinson1958]

Best birthday surprise EVER for your dad WELCOME HOME and happy birthday dad

[@lindseygins7160]

So heart felt, and crying but can’t stop watching them😭😭

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

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

[@Bo-qv4ez]

Honor ur father and ur mother. Beautiful just beautiful 😢😭

[@stevehuber5359]

Thanks for your service

[@jameswilliams4099]

Hi David im PFC Williams from the united states marine corps JROTC thank you for your service god bless you and your family and the corps plus united states of america

[@geraldlowe2652]

Thank you young man for you Service.

[@qreat_things4846]

This may be 8 years late…. But thank you for your service!

[@jenniferhensley2017]

Dear Sir ... Thank you for your protection and your service for AMERICA !!

[@brendabarnard7779]

Oh my god tears running down my face

[@markmeadebolden8161]

Hello Brenda how are you ?

[@patricadyson778]

These clips always make me cry.Because some do not come back.

[@BringItUN]

Thank you for your service ,Salute and be safe!

[@robertdees2442]

Stay safe marines and thank you for everything that you guys do.

[@LoDolceVita]

A fellow service member out it spain. Semper Fortis.

[@bobbadal7015]

Awesome !! Great job Marine . Well planned by you and your buddy.

[@lindapeterson8717]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! ❤👍❤

[@crystalcorker5476]

My son had quit boot camp last summer bc he had lost weight and gotten sick. When he came home he was nothing but skin and bones and had an upper respiratory infection. But with time going by he got back on his feet and got a job. However he felt like he didn't want to waste his 4 years of rotc on any basic jib he really wanted to be a marine. So he spoke with the commander and chief of the marine corp and became approved to go back fir a secind chance and this time he made it with no obstacles. He did it. He is now a US marine and I'm so proud of him. When we went down for family day and graduation. I was so overwhelmed by all that I saw and developed so much more respect for the drill Sargent and instructors. Ty to all the military vers for keeping our country a free country and for protecting us with all of your pride heart and soul.❤❤❤😂😂😂😒

[@1966Depeche]

I salute you for this awesome surprise !!

[@ronmangrum7073]

Well done my brother Marine well done! Be thankful brother that your family loves and care for you! When I came home several times no one cared but it’s was ok. I still have God! Semper Fidelis! Oohrah

[@retiredtom1654]

Very well done. The "Turn-A-Round" was the best!

[@lcvb1624]

Absolutely love and appreciate our military!!!👍🏻💖🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@javierhdez3962]

God bless the family and I can see Mom and Papa so proud. This is awsome. I wish 😪my Papa was alive 😢

[@javierhdez3962]

Proud to serve the US Marines and for those parents have to be the proudest moment

[@me-st7pj]

Thank you Marine for your service

[@belindamehlman1448]

Funny how you can feel the power of Love through the phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kevinbouknight1308]

Dad was standing there, hands on hips, looking like "I'm gonna get you for that!" But the biggest smile was on his face.

[@davidleblanc5271]

what a good son this video brought me to tears

[@lisachaney7504]

It's guys like that that makes this country great

[@carolineread5730]

So so sweet, lovely family.