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!
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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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.
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
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.)
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
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
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
❤😢 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 🇺🇸 ..
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 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!
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
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.
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
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
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.
Ignorance Inspector, This actually received worldwide media coverage so even though the game was not packed, it was all over the place for several weeks! People still talk about it and it was almost a year ago! It was such a great memory for my sweet girl!
A beautiful kid with big joy. She looks like her dad.
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.
It should be illegal how hard Im crying. These babies did an amazing job.. But that baby breaking down... I lost it 💓😭😭😭
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!
Ok, that got tears running down my face. Cute kid and an awesome Dad.
Me too man…
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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Marines aren't soldiers
I agree god bless those men and women
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.
Thank you Sir for your service ! 🇺🇸 👍👍 God Bless you an your Family !
A proud Dad & a very happy reunion for both.❤ Also, "Thank You" sir for serving our country.😊👌👍
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
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.)
I have to stop watching these. They make me cry every time.
Me 2
Crying for the right reason is a good thing! Tears of Joy.
I hope one day these videos and moments won't be necessary and no one has to be separated again.
Me too
Me too
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
Outstanding job by that choir!
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
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
thank you for your service sir. i salute you.
Heartwarming. Thank you for your service. Blessings. ❤❤❤
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.
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful, thank you men and women who serve for this country. Thank You 😊😊😊
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
So happy to see when family members hook up by surprise..brings tears to my eyes ❤
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.
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
Beautiful.... We need to sing this more and more at more events... This is OUR country... Like it or LEAVE !
This is my daughter! ❤️
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!
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!
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.
Patty T, this is actually my ex husband. He and I have a very good co-parenting relationship which made this moment possible!
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!
this video made me cry. I'm for you all God bless you and your family
Little kids "always" tug at my heart strings....But, how can one not cry at seeing soldier re-united with his daughter??? Beautiful..
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.
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.
Hello staceyshaw...
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.
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.
They do bring the tears
I love seeing these videos
Love it and it makes me cry because I miss my grandfather that was in the army and world war 2
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!
thank you, Marine
❤😢 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 🇺🇸
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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.
That's exactly what I was going to say...and kids don't need a money to sing..
They showed a heck of a lot more respect than those overpaid pieces of garbage do, as well. =)
@@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!
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.
Timothy Andergggggggygggggugson
Beautiful.. love watching these reunions
Too bad they don't all get to stay home. Some must go back..I pray for them all
Father’s love❤
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
Another reason to STAND FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM ,THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS GREAT NATION
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.
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!.
This kids know how to sing this song right Thay u sir for serveing our cournty Welcome home😊😊😊
That is a great father and his happy daughter. Need more good parents and happy families in this society. Thanks for this fine video
This is such a beautiful reunion between father and daughter. ❤😊
Simply amazing and heartwarming. Thanks
🇱🇷 and men and women everyday God bless you all
Thank you for your service to this amazing country.
I absolutely love the respect given to your service men. Respect from the UK
this never gets old
Lots of pride in these kids actions singing their National anthem 😢
This is what America is all about 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️
These videos choke me up.
I love this stuff. Plus the kids sounded GREAT! Congrats to their teacher.
I love these moments
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
You go dad, but you go girl for loving your dad!
Awesome video. Thank you for your service!
The Womans soccer team need to watch these kids
So precious,thank you for your service sir 😊
As a veteran myself, i love these moments. Service families sacrifice so much and its a difficult life. Welcome home sir. Enjoy your family
Beautiful! What A Great Sound. That's The Way It Should Be.
Lovely reunion
I CRYING REALLY BADLY
Thank you for serving your country
the hole group did great job also singing
I'd rather have school choirs sing the national anthem at sports events than most (but not all) of today's famous singing "stars."
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.
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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
Bless them all for a great job singing
Very. Touching!! May. God. Bless. You. Both!!
It was wonderful to watch something uplifting for a change. ❤
Welcome home solider and stay safe with your family
never get tired of these, never!
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.
✨️❤️👍 Thank you for all you do for us bro👍❤️✨️
😢love those kids sing that they are future
Way too cool! Thank you for your service ❤
always stand behind your troops
Now this is what it is all about on YT . Hell yes "Rock On" from me.
My daddy would come back from deployment and couldn't wait to see him
would be better if more people were there to witness this :(
Ignorance Inspector, This actually received worldwide media coverage so even though the game was not packed, it was all over the place for several weeks! People still talk about it and it was almost a year ago! It was such a great memory for my sweet girl!
All of you too and Tabitha Elmore
And yeah but big enough too
OMG how sweet. I’m literally in tears. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🥹♥️♥️♥️♥️
wonderful suprize
These videos have me in tears
Welcome home USA soldier your brother
Great Video..loved it..thanks for sharing
how sweet !
who in their right would dislike thia video
New York Mets Fans
Hello kittycat...
Yet again, someone’s cutting onions over here.
THIS WAS ME GROWING UP MEETING UP WITH MY DADDY EACH TIME WE MET UP WITH HIM.
Beautiful
Het is geweldig om te zien
Thank you for your service
This precious choir IS america!!😊😊😊😊😊
A true Daddy's girl
Welcome home soldier ❤
Wonderful
Thank you Sir fir your service!
Welcome Home, Brother
WAY TO GO SSGT. SEMPER FI BROTHER