Watch this military dad surprise his daughter at an Atlanta Braves game | WSB-TV

Staff Sgt. Clayton Walker had been deployed in Italy for the past 11 months. It’s his fifth deployment. The Atlanta Braves played a special message from Walker on the Jumbotron before his daughter, Cassidy, and her classmates sang the National Anthem. But the surprises weren't over yet.
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[@tayninh69]

This is a great reunion. Also, this is the way the National Anthem SHOULD be sung. Job well done kids. Staff Sgt. Clayton thank you for serving.

[@Beezlie727]

Dang! The only other thing they could have done to make me cry besides showing a soldier/child reunion is have a kid's choir sing the National Anthem! That was cool!

[@memeredman6166]

It should be illegal how hard Im crying. These babies did an amazing job.. But that baby breaking down... I lost it 💓😭😭😭

[@patriotamerican3069]

A beautiful kid with big joy. She looks like her dad.

[@alovedone2251]

Ok, that got tears running down my face. Cute kid and an awesome Dad.

[@christophermiller159]

Me too man…

[@mtoasty]

These are beautiful stories and great memories for those involved. Today we respect and covet our men and women in the military. That being said, I am old enough to remember how the Viet nam vets were treated on their return to the USA. They were spit on and called baby killers. Ironically many of these men were drafted and never volunteered to fight in a war half way around the world in a country that many Americans couldn't find on a map. Make sure when you see a Viet nam vet, thank them for their service because many have never been thanked.

[@nene1964]

Incredible sacrifices for these soldiers and their families. It's hard to be away from a loved one all while knowing they could be in great danger. Thank you for all your sacrifices ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@terrygross9901]

Marines aren't soldiers

[@jacksonbryant2577]

I agree god bless those men and women

[@daleschultz2640]

A proud Dad & a very happy reunion for both.❤ Also, "Thank You" sir for serving our country.😊👌👍

[@boblong1999]

Few things in this world are as beautiful as a little girl's love for her daddy. She's not old enough to truly understand how blessed she is. (Well, she may be now. The video is seven years old as I write this.)

[@victorjeffers1993]

Thank you Sir for your service ! 🇺🇸 👍👍 God Bless you an your Family !

[@denisewood1528]

I enjoy watching these along with the videos of the uso shows,especially the Vietnam ones. My brother served and came home,only through much prayer from our Mom. Alot of men came home broken, missing body parts etc. This is in Remembrance of you and for all you did, Thank you

[@richardtompkins9797]

The things we do for our country or men or women and our children we all pay a price for freedom. And it’s worth it when you see what’s going on around the world

[@shawnpowell5876]

These videos are always the BEST! Its definitely heartwarming to see kids reunited with their military serving parents after being deployed! If I'm having a bad day I can always depend on them to cheer me up! Cheers from Delmar, Delaware

[@c.c.c.8251]

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful, thank you men and women who serve for this country. Thank You 😊😊😊

[@darrenheadrick3669]

I may be late to this video, but welcome home Marine, From an old retired MSgt. USAF Security Forces 1st Special Ops. Love seeing the Marines in their ODs class As or class Bs.

[@hepcat-bob]

Outstanding job by that choir!

[@sunnybrucci3453]

Heartwarming. Thank you for your service. Blessings. ❤❤❤

[@teresaquappe2228]

I'm always in tears. I'm a exmilitary wide. Always teary eyed in that time period. I wish I could remember the ending song.

[@steveforster9764]

The Womans soccer team need to watch these kids

[@u.s.a.198]

Beautiful.... We need to sing this more and more at more events... This is OUR country... Like it or LEAVE !

[@TimothyPeterson-mc4gf]

To all of the military and first responders thank you for your service to our country and to the kids thank you for your support to your parents

[@Debbie-n4t]

Beautiful.. love watching these reunions Too bad they don't all get to stay home. Some must go back..I pray for them all

[@sly2392]

thank you for your service sir. i salute you.

[@roadrunner123ish]

A beautiful moment from the past. Please let's see more of this instead of the violent posts sometimes displayed and show the love that is out there!.

[@britneyrene8244]

This is my daughter! ❤️

[@pattyt9791]

Britney Gordon. Congratulations to you and your daughter onthe return of your husband! Thank you sir for your service and God bless this wonderful family always!

[@pattyt9791]

Britney Gordon. Congratulations to you and your daughter onthe return of your husband! Thank you sir for your service and God bless this wonderful family always!

[@havingfun1968]

She is BEYOND adorable, and many blessings from one Marine family to another. SEMPER FIDELIS, Captain T, U.S.M.C. PS: I Do NOT wish ANY deployments on anyone. They are BEYOND the most grueling experience we could ever endure. I wish you many years of happiness in love, and TOGETHER. God Speed.

[@britneyrene8244]

Patty T, this is actually my ex husband. He and I have a very good co-parenting relationship which made this moment possible!

[@britneyrene8244]

havingfun1968, Thank you so much. Her dad and I divorced 7 years ago but we have a very good co-parenting relationship. His new wife and their children were there for this moment as well as my new husband and our children. It's an amazing things when divorced families can put the past in the past and focus on the best interest of the children. Semper Fi to you as well!

[@patsylloyd4614]

So happy to see when family members hook up by surprise..brings tears to my eyes ❤

[@lindavarbero3791]

❤😢 a Heart felt moment... Thank you for your Service ......and all Military 🪖 Persons who are keeping the USA 🇺🇸 the Land of the Free Because of the Brave...God Bless America 🇺🇸 ..

[@michaelattanasio9782]

Love it and it makes me cry because I miss my grandfather that was in the army and world war 2

[@catrionamartin-hp9hz]

This kids know how to sing this song right Thay u sir for serveing our cournty Welcome home😊😊😊

[@patriciabergey9864]

This is such a beautiful reunion between father and daughter. ❤😊

[@starrystarrynight9822]

Wow! To have a dad like that! I got a hug once from my dad when I was emotionally distraught and I hugged him. So yeah, I guess that doesn't really count then if I hugged him, does it? People who have good dads, please don't take that for granted!! Dads are SOOO important!

[@dpeterson157]

I have to stop watching these. They make me cry every time.

[@ashlysaxer3480]

Me 2

[@jlandon6028]

Crying for the right reason is a good thing! Tears of Joy.

[@joshrabatin]

I hope one day these videos and moments won't be necessary and no one has to be separated again.

[@detroitrocker4098]

Me too

[@need4speednv]

Me too

[@fayezabedaziz2532]

That is a great father and his happy daughter. Need more good parents and happy families in this society. Thanks for this fine video

[@staceyshaw3247]

Kids sang that very well :-) Bravo. And two hundred and forty-seven people need their heads (hearts?) examined. Never enough of these, thanks for sharing.

[@morrisdante2194]

Hello staceyshaw...

[@Abby-g6h1n]

Thank you for your service to this amazing country.

[@cambekah9167]

So blessed to have people who want to serve our country😍❤💙& I'm thankful for people who are still in war right now protecting our country

[@patriciafields806]

This is what America is all about 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

[@janegirl7793]

Those children did an excellent job singing that song it brings tear to my eyes seeing dad and daughter running to each other may god bless and keep you soldier and little cassidy

[@garrywayneharris9793]

that was beautiful, thank you Sgt Clay Walker for your service to your country. You fine daughter who has learned the meaning of serving others through your sacrifices. You are a true example of what it like to be a real father and man, God Bless you and your family.

[@kevincheney6628]

Another reason to STAND FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM ,THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS GREAT NATION

[@tnrodgers]

All of the worry, the doubts, concerns, prayers, all the missed events, missed birthdays and celebrations; are all washed away with the tears of relief and love and joy. The lost time can never be replaced but the future time is valued more than ever, because they know the cost absence.

[@beverlyhill9947]

STAFF SGT. CLAYTON WALKER, YOU ARE THE EPTIMOE OF WHAT EVERY SOLDIER SHOULD BE. YOUR TRANSPARENT AND BEAUTIFUL HEART OF GREAT DEPTH FOR YOUR COUNTRY IN SERVING SO MANY DEPLOYMENTS IS BEYOND COMPREHENSION. YOUR ENDLESS DEEPEST LOVE FOR YOUR DAUGHTER IS SO BEAUTIFUL BEYOND COMPARE. I COME FROM A LONG HISTORY OF MILITARY, MY PARFENTS IN WWII, MY HUSBAND AN LTC RETIRED AFTER 28 YEARS OF SERVICE, HIS DAD BEFORE HIM THE SAME RANK, MY BROTHER IN THE GUARDS, MY COUSIN IN THE MARINES, AND MY UNCLE THAT PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN WW11, ETC., SO I UNDERSTAND THE SACRIFICE~~AS MUCH AS I WAS A PART OF, AS A WIFE AND DAUGHTER, THE LIFE OF A MILITARY PERSON. YOU ARE SUCH AN AMAZING EXAMPLE OF WHAT EVERY MAN, EVERY DAD, EVERY MILITARY PERSON, EVERY HUMAN BEING SHOULD SHOWCASE. I APPLAUD YOU FOR YOUR CHARACTER AS I FELT YOUR HEART (I AM A DEEP EMPATH) AND YOUR LOVE AS YOU HELD YOUR DAUGHTER SO TIGHT. SHE IS SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU. I KNOW THIS VIDEO WAS A WHILE AGO, (7 YEARS) BUT I HOPE TO GOD YOU READ MY WARM AND HEARTFELT WORDS OF CARING, OF GRATEFULNESS AND RESPECT. YOU ARE A RARE GEMSTONE, KIND SIR! A BLESSINGS TO YOU ALWAYS AND YOURS~~BEV~~VIRGINIA

[@journeystarr]

thank you, Marine

[@mirandaceballos3504]

this video made me cry. I'm for you all God bless you and your family

[@jimshoe6699]

Little kids "always" tug at my heart strings....But, how can one not cry at seeing soldier re-united with his daughter??? Beautiful..

[@lotusmanb3832]

My wife and I made the decision not to have children 34 years ago. I sometimes regret that decision. This is one of those times. Kids hugs are the best hugs.

[@romansyedabadi449]

Father’s love❤

[@lynnrochlinski2597]

Thank you for serving your country

[@bethmarsman7055]

They do bring the tears I love seeing these videos

[@willieboy8798]

never get tired of these, never!

[@dewfreedman]

You go dad, but you go girl for loving your dad!

[@jimgardner1569]

These videos choke me up.

[@robdowsing3361]

Lots of pride in these kids actions singing their National anthem 😢

[@trevormann8221]

I absolutely love the respect given to your service men. Respect from the UK

[@timothyanderson2117]

That elementary school did a better job at the national anthem than most professional singers. I'd like to have ballparks everywhere in the US start bringing in elementary schools for the anthem.

[@lkemce9480]

That's exactly what I was going to say...and kids don't need a money to sing..

[@jamesanthony8438]

They showed a heck of a lot more respect than those overpaid pieces of garbage do, as well. =)

[@Beezlie727]

@@lkemce9480 Although a nice contribution to the school's PTA wouldn't hurt, or the school's music department, or both! Kids sing it the way Mr. Key intended it without all the unneeded flourishes & such! It's not about the singer!

[@TheAngelOfDeath01]

Like that cat yammering at NFL sports games, you mean? I'm European, and even I know when "The Star-Spangled Banner" isn't being performed PROPERLY.

[@glennloper684]

Timothy Andergggggggygggggugson

[@c5d53g2e]

My older brother David's return from Iraq back in '91 was just as emotional. His return from his next 4 deployments over the course of 25 years was just like his first. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for our National Anthem; gentlemen, please remove your caps. My brother fought for our National Anthem. I will not kneel, I will ALWAYS stand.

[@harveydecker6381]

Simply amazing and heartwarming. Thanks

[@wendycharles4777]

🇱🇷 and men and women everyday God bless you all

[@lonwatros2763]

Beautiful! What A Great Sound. That's The Way It Should Be.

[@USCFlash]

this was a very nice video. glad to see this man has returned home safe to his family. Way too much negativity involved in bickering between right and left in this country...for me, I just like to focus on making sure that all our brave men and women in uniform come home safe and sound. The best place for American soldiers to be, is at home, with their wives and husbands, sons and daughters, moms and dads, brothers and sisters. Safe with the people who love them. I would hope all Americans of all political persuasions can agree on that.

[@donnacrane6944]

Bless them all for a great job singing

[@randysteele4316]

My dad rode SUBMARINES for 20 years ( old diesel boats) had so many of these they became boring he's been gone for years now wish I could have one more miss him

[@richardgallerani8817]

As a veteran myself, i love these moments. Service families sacrifice so much and its a difficult life. Welcome home sir. Enjoy your family

[@jacksonbryant2577]

😢love those kids sing that they are future

[@bootman26]

I love this stuff. Plus the kids sounded GREAT! Congrats to their teacher.

[@johnRed-de3bl]

Now this is what it is all about on YT . Hell yes "Rock On" from me.

[@dianerackley6109]

So precious,thank you for your service sir 😊

[@dreadheadRedd77]

OMG how sweet. I’m literally in tears. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🥹♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Roadrunner78626]

Praise God❤Thank you for your Service 😊

[@richardbassett9367]

Welcome home solider and stay safe with your family

[@lkanan3869]

It was wonderful to watch something uplifting for a change. ❤

[@terrymajewski8028]

A true Daddy's girl

[@BoRanz-kr9zw]

This precious choir IS america!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@davidblocher1949]

Awesome video. Thank you for your service!

[@Merlin-v2z]

Way too cool! Thank you for your service ❤

[@headedsomewhere]

this never gets old

[@QAl7177]

I love these moments

[@jayc1895]

Beautiful version

[@JohnDern-mc2vd]

✨️❤️👍 Thank you for all you do for us bro👍❤️✨️

[@jillmiller2936]

Very. Touching!! May. God. Bless. You. Both!!

[@stevelee4653]

Beautiful!!! Semper fi!!!

[@tonyakimble6840]

These videos have me in tears

[@LJS232]

Lovely reunion

[@miss_midge_]

I

[@slimy_jeans]

miss_midge_6515 I was one of the kids performing and I was Cassidy’s best friend in elementary we even called each other “sisters by choice” lol and I was salty I wasn’t standing by here at the time because I would’ve given her a huge hu

[@beckypeters5449]

My daddy would come back from deployment and couldn't wait to see him

[@kennethavesato3883]

Aye Aye America ❤❤from an old crusty Marine😊

[@clarissatheonlyone6313]

I need a whole box of tissues please😘😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍😍😭😭

[@lindastroude5962]

wonderful suprize

[@douglasall8447]

Beautiful

[@florashears8946]

always stand behind your troops

[@kadinpearse5826]

Welcome home USA soldier your brother

[@scottpenske5819]

Thank you for your service

[@suesmith2429]

Took my breath away ❤❤❤

[@richardkeirstead3962]

Yet again, someone’s cutting onions over here.

[@ChrisPacheco-j9c]

Beautiful!❤ SEMPER FI !!

[@edwardreidt1230]

the hole group did great job also singing

[@Lava1964]

I'd rather have school choirs sing the national anthem at sports events than most (but not all) of today's famous singing "stars."

[@SheepdogSmokey]

The Anthem is known is one of the most difficult songs to sing, just due to the range, they did an amazing job.

Bigmoose65 I'm sure you meant no disrespect by calling them a "hole" group. You meant "whole", I hope. Those homophones can be tricky.

[@sylviamashaw3234]

THIS WAS ME GROWING UP MEETING UP WITH MY DADDY EACH TIME WE MET UP WITH HIM.

[@jeffranney549]

I was there with the marine Corps for 2 years. ❤

[@debbieryan2768]

That's an awesome surprise, n at th Braves game...

[@coreypierce5126]

Their squeaky voices are so cute!

[@sherryknapp3011]

Thank you Sir fir your service!