Watch: Two military parents surprise their daughters during school

Video captured the moments when U.S. Army Sgt. Chris Thompson, who has been serving in Kuwait, surprised his daughter, Lydia, in Philadelphia during career day and the moment Army soldier Hannah Henning, who has been deployed in Iraq, surprised her 4-year-old daughter, Charlie, in Kentucky for Mother's Day.
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[@GenesHairyMole]

When the little girl's dad said "remember anything else munchkin" and she said "no" without noticing it was him, I lost it 🥲🥰❤❤❤

[@deandremoore8451]

I'm with you tears😢and thank yous for their service

[@bamacopeland4372]

I burst out in tears of happiness. Just so cute

[@tohomaster4664]

Seeing both kids do double takes is heartwarming.

[@ajaybhagwani8155]

Seeingdothkidsdodouletakesis

[@ajaybhagwani8155]

heartwarming.

[@izzyjoshuadavis]

I was dying at that little girl saying no, turning around and then being like wait a minute? 😂😂😂

[@AtlasCypher]

Me too! I bust out laughing when she turned the second time that was such a great reaction.

[@christianmarshal6117]

Internal monologue, “Wait a second, I know that guy!”

[@Therealmegalollie]

That’s the kind of thing that puts a big smile on your face first thing in the morning. Thank you for covering this… and thank you for your service, military members ❤️

[@punapeter]

YT is deleting any contrary to the narrative comments

[@leothepug_wcue]

@albertbundy8857 are you a 4 year old?

[@Lesley.Alexander]

The sacrifice they make for the country is amazing but seeing their babies faces would be priceless. 😢❤

[@allmeallday]

I'm crying harder than the kiddos. I love these types of stories 🥹 Thank you to every parent, child and family that makes these sacrifices.

[@pb4ugo2bed84]

AGREED SO PRECIOUS, INSTEAD OF ASKING THESE INNOCENT CHILDREN WHEN THEY STARTED QUESTIONING THEIR GENDER AND FORCING THEM TO WITNESS TRANS PEOPLE IN KINDERGARTEN THANK YOU AGAlN

[@LiquefiedVision]

Thank you to all our service members who sacrifice everything to protect our country and others around the world.

[@AA-wu2fk]

Thanks for invading other countries

[@SALTSoldiersComingHome]

*The soldier's moment of return is a reminder that heroes walk among us. Their courage and dedication deserves our respect and gratitude.*

[@brianmulliner2831]

The little girls reaction was priceless! Had to laugh when she realised who was behind her!

[@loneyhearts]

Love this! Makes me think of my dad coming home June 1968 after my grandfather, his father, died. We met him at Stapeton Airport. We were just as happy to see him then as these little girls were seeing their parents. I will never forget that feeling. ❤❤❤

[@ReunionStory]

I always feel grateful for our soldiers when I watch these heartwarming surprise reunions.

[@thephantomeagle2]

I love how the girl in red white and blue turned around, and then suddenly realized who it was. Love those.

[@amberallen2994]

Those little girls are so adorable.

[@Terry-hm4bs]

This reminds me of my Dad when he was missing in action. But he shown up on Christmas Eve back in 1966. Best Christmas Ever!!!!

[@donrathmann4951]

I love the job description. My dad is a soldier and he protects everyone in the whole world 😊

[@meltpumpkin]

見ていて凄く感動しました。🥹この子たちに今以上の幸せな未来がきますように♪

[@pb4ugo2bed84]

WONDERFUL STORY THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ABOUT SOLDIERS AND OTHER VALUED PROFESSIONS INSTEAD OF ASKING THESE INNOCENT CHILDREN WHEN THEY STARTED QUESTIONING THEIR GENDER AND FORCING THEM TO WITNESS TRANS PEOPLE IN KINDERGARTEN THANK YOU AGAlN

[@bobsimpson7451]

Thank You to both of the Soldiers 4 Your Service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jillianmuldowney6021]

Thank you for your service and welcome home

[@katieweller5943]

Thank you for serving our great country. The great country of the United States of America 🇺🇸. May God bless you & your family.

[@TimothyPeterson-mc4gf]

God bless the military

[@user-uq5fo7bu1o]

I'm not crying. I've got something in my eye 😂 respect for all vet's ✌️

[@alexadavidovich838]

so lovely, especially the second little girl, when she didnt realize that was her dad straightaway, but then she jumped into his arms, so awexsome, i just love to watch children jump into their parrents' arms, returned from their army job xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

Will who ever is cutting onions will you *PLEASE* stop already! 🧅😭

[@francinescott-hetrick9718]

Thank you for sharing these joyous videos. Thank you for your service to all who are protecting myself and my family.

[@deni-gibbs]

They are not joyous! Those kids are crying not laughing

[@Rick_King]

The little girl, when she saw her dad, did a textbook "double take!" Both stories are so awesome, and thanks to both parents for their service and their sacrifice. God Bless America!

[@cherry_bear_aestheticd6840]

Awwwww the way she started crying was so sweet ❤️❤️

[@returnofthemac2951]

The two little girls look like sisters. I am glad that the little girls were reunited with their respective parents.

[@manaalsalik8837]

The dad one was such a good reaction ❤❤

[@user-gt2lh2ec9e]

WOW, THATS A GOOD VIDEO! Thanks for showing, WHAT A HERO DAD IS! John P.

[@joshualowe959]

2:32 Was that little girl doing the salute pose or wiping tears from her eyes??😁

[@andypitts7909]

I don't know how anyone can watch this without tears in their eyes.

[@yahudigahba]

Its pretty easy knowing anyone in US army is part of a invading and aggresive country who destroys countries left and right.

[@deandremoore8451]

😢I know I can't

[@aminaccess]

Iraqi children probably..anyone remember them?

[@pickettywitchoriginal]

Thank you for your service guys love from England ❤️🤍💙

[@felicitytaylor3764]

We salute you all 😢😢😢😊 beautiful. God Bless you all and keep you and your family everyone safe

[@bebewilliams]

Cute reaction ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bluegreen5425]

Happy Happy tears I love the Great story's...so much heartache in this world

[@user-tm2tg3bj7j]

God bless you all a man

[@tattdskinz]

Welcome home and thank you for your service.

[@angelgilreath]

These will never not be tear-jerkers!

[@markreimers-bh2py]

This warmed my heart

[@1bwight]

Gets me everytime...😢

[@ChadBest-ug8uo]

What great kids. So adorable!!

[@Angel_Hearted50]

I know this is late. Welcome home, and God bless both parents and there families.

[@emfree8167]

Thank You!🙏🏾💞

[@denysesieders9035]

Thank you Mr. Holt.

[@caseydyer1402]

This video makes me so happy I almost cried❤❤❤❤

[@mathiasschutte8615]

Absolutely heartwarming

[@user-oi6ot9sl1y]

Beautiful moment.

[@ChristopherWright-gv8lk]

This is so cute and happy 😊

[@tanyabell4136]

😂😂😂 WOW!! SHE WAS SURPRISED SHE HAD TO DO A DOUBLE TAKE.AND REALIZED THAT WAS HER DAD❤❤❤

[@barrywashburn5517]

We need to thank our military families for all their sacrifice as well as our soldiers,God bless.

[@kacy2365]

You are daughter need you love you so much Sad

[@philiprice7875]

i thought nothing could break my heart more then a little girl screaming DADDY until i saw the one screaming MUMMY, but both pale to the many of a kid trying to look brave standing next to a flag covered box my heart breaks for those brave kids

[@michaelt3280]

I'm far from a emotional person, But, darn I almost Cried. ❤ this Video, thanks.

[@donaldrudy5127]

That is so wonderful for them to do. God all of are service men and women in uniform. God bless the USA.

[@alexiss5563]

I love the no wait...

[@thomasnappo6309]

Beautiful 😊

[@smokesquares]

😭😭😭😭 wholesome omg

[@bamagrl26]

I Love these stories ❤️ its also hard when your kids in the military

[@punapeter]

don't let your kids go into the military or be brainwashed by the MIC

[@pickettywitchoriginal]

Sleepless nights I’m betting sweetie. If you’re a military parent THANK YOU for bringing a brave soul into our world they’re much needed right now 💖

[@punapeter]

@@pickettywitchoriginal brave?

[@pickettywitchoriginal]

@@punapetersigning up to fight whoever wherever, yeah brave. What have you done today to make you feel proud, apart from asking questions with obvious answers.

[@user-uh5om2lv6l]

dad MoM DAD 💕

[@user-dx9so4zx2p]

So cute ❤❤❤❤

[@karenhaupt4321]

OMG Spectacular

[@user-sw3qs7rq4x]

The MOST BEAUTIFUL THING 😢😢🎉🎉😮😮😅😅😊😊😊

[@Ersurrupaikra]

😢😢😢😢no words❤❤❤❤

[@rafamorales8713]

This makes me cry as I'm away from my son.

[@micaelaa9610]

Vivir ejército. Novio ejército. Militar. Soldado regresa a casa.

[@user-oe9xe8mv6t]

Well Charlie, you are one of the few kids who can honestly say that your mother wears army boots.

[@sky2213]

The ‘No’ and double take before running into her dads arms sends me😂❤

[@Leeohlin89]

Oh my hearrrrt ❤

[@brianrohan8603]

These Reunion videos are THE BEST! God Bless our Troops and keep them safe .....

[@teresaschneider6726]

God bless everyone. Be safe and careful 👏🏼☝️👍🙏⭐🇺🇸💯🤗🎆

[@emmarose4234]

The giant bow in Charlie’s hair…🥰

[@samorakhalil275]

I Love it

[@user-sy8bo3hc9u]

It is extra hard for kids not to have parents or parents around when they grow up, may God bless our nation and our military. May god bless our leader to make the right decisions not to send our servicemen to die in vain.

[@Nat-zf3sl]

Poor kids.

[@In_time]

While I do think this is sweet, it’s also kind of strange: for a little person to suddenly have a parent who’s been gone indefinitely(a child’s understanding of time) and to have to deal with all the feelings that accompany that, to have them just appear and in your class room no less with all your peers.. to feel all those emotions flooding you, not really understanding what’s happening, not to mention sort of setting her up for when her mother has to leave again and her always wondering if mom’s gonna appears back at school “like last time” and how that would effect her productivity in the long term. Idk.. to me it just seems like a really tender moment that would’ve been more appropriate to experience in the comfort of home, where she can cry and feel the range of emotions away from teacher and classmates asking why she’s crying and even better if she could’ve know ahead of time that mom was coming home. It’s a bit like a parent to who missed Christmas just showing up in your class with all your presents.. like, right sentiment, wrong setting and timing. Ultimately glad for her though.

[@loneyhearts]

I understood why. I just missed my dad so much. We got tape recordings and letters from Daddy. We didn't have the internet and cellphones then. Nobody cared about our feelings. But it was the hard not knowing if or when, he was coming home.

[@ryanahrens7416]

Some of these negative comments in here are really worrying me about how we view the world.

[@yahudigahba]

True, how can anyone be smiling from this video, knowing what the US army does worldwide for last 50 years.

[@particle4005]

Very nice. ☝️☝️🌹

[@edyue1]

Can’t imagine having your mom leaving.

[@wandakennell8186]

Àwesome

[@alexandriaharvey5842]

Welcome home

[@kadinpearse5826]

Please welcome all the home USA soldier army Sargent first class Chris tomphen

[@micaelaa9610]

Pareja hombre mujer. Ejército.

[@dmcewen772]

This is so adorable and it makes me happy cry 😊😅

[@allisonhudgins2379]

❤

[@661sInfamous]

I'll tell you there's nothing like a lil girl jumping up on her Daddy's arms.. everything you think you know about being a man changes once they do. Being wrapped around her lil finger is so true

[@1RungAtATime]

"We're not dead!"👋😃

[@Alexandergt753]

PRECIOUS MOMENTS 🤍

[@micaelaa9610]

Yo soy mujer ejército.

[@theresaduarte8394]

I’m searching for Captain Garza Johanes in the Army Military. He is Station in Palau. Please help me get to him.

[@IsabellaYoung-yg5lx]

❤❤❤🎉

[@marybarone9696]

Mom's with young children shouldn't be leaving them. Years ago a woman I know was deployed for 6 months, the child was barely a year. She got offered the chance to go back shortly after, and figured she could get a new minivan with the extra money.

[@steveforster9764]

Bloody onions

[@kadinpearse5826]

Please welcome all the her house her mom Hannah

[@user-lb5ow7hs8m]

When the time comes if it comes that they can benefits. I have been fighting for almost 17 years and can't get them. My husband served but apparently that wasn't enough.

[@miamonroe4195]

The little boy at the end in the red saying "welcome home" all annoyingly lol lighten up bud

[@CharlotteStraathof]

OMG

[@yolandastephens8773]

❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@deni-gibbs]

I'm sorry to say this...but its wrong! A mother needs to be with her kids. The kids don't understand where their mom is..they just know they miss her. As you can see, I have terrible abandonment issues. 😢😢😢😢 2:57 2:57

[@tootiejamison5915]

Not me waiting to cry, I didn't😅