Military sons surprise parents by coming home and marching in hometown 4th of July parade
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- Every 4th of July our family enjoys the Grasslake 4th of July parade. It is our family tradition, and one we've been doing for 25 years! In the beginning of the parade marches the Color Guard, representing all branches of the military. Every year, we stand and place our right hand over our heart to show respect. This year as the Color Guard marched, my brothers (one is an Officer in the US Army, and the other is an Officer in the US Navy) were in formation and in uniform. My parents were oblivious they were even in town, thinking they were at their respective bases. I was able to capture their complete surprise and shock as John and Tom marched towards them and the crowd erupted in cheers! Ironically, my Mom happened to be filming the Color Guard with her phone to send it to John and Tom so they could feel like they were a part of our tradition for 4th of July! The video clip from her point of view is on this link: • Surprised Mom's view o...
I admire the father placing his hand over his heart as they pass by.
Yes that was cool
he's probably a retired soldier
I also admire the kiss on the cheek he gave both his boys.
@@weltonvillegal6258 That is true! he is a loving father and I am grateful for the support they both gave our country by supporting their sons joining the military.
Yes me too
Those boys have done their parents and Country proud. Respect from 🇬🇧
yes by killing innocent people
That was very heartwarming. My son was a First Lieutenant in the Air Force and we will never again share the joy of such a homecoming. He was sent to his home in Heaven on December 8, 2002 at 24 years old and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Please, enjoy those you love and hold every moment with them dear. A retired Air Force officer's salute to my fellow veterans and your families.
We thank you and your family for the ultimate sacrifice. I know the Lord has given you comfort.🌹
Thanks for reminding us, that some don't make home, so cherish those that do. 💕
US Navy Veteran🇺🇸
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I will be praying for you.
Wow
Bless your son and his loved ones. There ARE good people who appreciate his sacrifice and who will always remember him.
There is nothing more special or precious than a mother’s love..
Amen.
@rottiefan kjikkk
Anyone else was crying and smiling with joy at the same time???? Beautiful😂😂😂😂
Kea Hunter 🙋🏻♂️
Yep at 2:30am but it was worth it! Lol
Me..
Im like a crazy one here . Smiling and crying at the same time 😅
I was crying my eyes out! HOW beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
Of course!
Im not American, Im not a parent - I cried and clapped. These are moments that define humanity.
Wow!
Very true. Universal humanity!
Absolutely Right. It defines humanity, across time and space.
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For a moment, perhaps you were both and much more. Hell, maybe even a "southerner"! 😉
CHEERS!
The last few seconds when them mum says ‘you’re actually here’, the one in the white said ‘I’m here mom’ , and okay I’m crying
Underrated comment
The one in white is US Navy. The one in blue is US Army. Beat Army!
What a precious moment and how handsome they look. Thank you for your service.
The one in White is in the Navy.
@@robertrock8778 since I served in both I have such a conflicted feeling. So I will say beat Air Force.
Mom’s reaction was priceless when she realized it was her sons
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2 sons in the military! thank you for your service. that neighborhood looks right out of small town america.
Beautiful little town!!!
I’d love to live there. Good people.
@@normanalvarez5751 I believe this town is in Michigan. Oddly enough there are towns in the great state of Maine that look identical. This neighborhood reminds me a lot of Main Street in Thomaston Maine. There's a lovely stretch of well over 100 year old houses lining the street & the town of Thomaston also has an annual 4th of July parade so it's very reminiscent.
It looks just like the small town in Nebraska where my in-laws retired to.
@@iLitAfuseiCantStop I immediately thought Lubec Maine
This isn't about being American or not. Or being liberal or not. It's really just about being parents who love their children and want them safe. And children who love their parents.
Jens Rørbye but youll never see liberals act this way
Yes, you would that is bull!
Anna Hutchinson no...you wouldnt...theyd never let their precious spawn do anything good or true
@@mikek4610 Liberal here. Of course I would let my child go into the military and serve our country, and I would be so proud. I'm liberal not anti american.
Rose Haney then youre a fake liberal
The families of the military don't recieve enough credit. They sacrifice just about as much (if a different kind of sacrifice) as those who serve. Thank you to both the military and their families for your sacrifice
That flood of tears has been held back for so long until the loved one is back in your arms.🇺🇸😊
True, my wife had to endure 9 months of our first year of marriage with me being gone.
Absolutely. BUT, there ARE good people around who DO appreciate all their sacrifices.
Proud smiling Americans! Hand over heart standing for the Flag of our country. Land that I love.
So happy for this wonderful surprise.
I remember, in 1979, when I stepped off of the plane arriving home after a year in Korea.
When I stepped onto the tarmac dressed in my Khakis, I knelt down and kissed the ground. I then stood up, and there was my Mom & Step-Dad. It was the most wonderful moment of my life. I will never forget it.
Iraq 09. Same thing. Felt like I had reconnected with a part of me long gone. My mother and brothers greeted me and my father was still deployed as well. I deployed at 18, came home at 20. 25 now. Still fresh in my mind.
Thanks for your service, Wilbur.
And thank you for yours, John. Did 23 years in Commo.
Wilbur Snaffel. Thank you sir for your service to our country! May God bless you, your family and keep you always!🇺🇸👍❤😀👐🇺🇸
John Matz. Thank you for your service to our country! May God bless you and your family and keeo you always!🇺🇸❤✈👍😛😎👍😀
John Matz. Thank you for your service to our country! May God bless you and your family and keeo you always!🇺🇸❤✈👍😛😎👍😀 !
The family is the most wonderful gift 💞💞💞
@Andrew Salter lol I love baking 😹😹😹 But I definitely love my family more.
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ITS A BEAUTIFULL THING TO HAVE YOUR SONS SERVE BUT HOW DIFFICULT THAT MUST BE FOR A MOTHER AND FATHER!! I CANT EVEN IMAGINE!!
@Allan Gregory reeeeeee
@Allan Gregory No politics, please.
MAMI DEL REAL -- At the beginning of World War 2, my paternal grandparents were very proud but naturally very worried when their four sons enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps (later U.S. Air Force) and U.S. Navy. The youngest son joined up at age 17 with my grandparents' written permission. Grandma especially prayed day and night for their safe return. The good Lord delivered -- after war's end, all four brothers returned home to Montana without a scratch.
I am one.. and yep!!!
Welcome home!!! That is the sweetest! I cried for your happiness
Shelly Armstrong 😊🌹Yes, my eyes are leaking too!
Happiness is wealth my dearest friend how are you doing today
What a picture of a proud American Family with 2 Sons serving our country. This Vet salutes you and all who serve.
Please accept this tribute from me in England to this family who must be so proud of these two young men. Our countries have faced many conflicts together over the years and still serve side by side in Afghanistan today. God bless and protect all the young men and women in harms way and send them safe home. I for one am proud to call the USA my friend. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.
Robin Hood Gogh id
Tosser. No one is happy to call america an ally either.
Robin Hood many thanks mate. As An American I have great respect for the UK and her fighting forces, which we stand together in so many places in the World.
I am touched by your quote from Shakespeare King Henry V...much respects ...
Acno Aurcus Sad hater, you are.
greenie melb You missed your history class, apparently.
So beautiful! Being a Mom of boys.. this brought tears of joy to my eyes! What a proud moment! What a nice surprise! Thank you for your service boys! 🇺🇸🌟💖
Ditto. :)
Thank you
Beyond the fact that these are 2 outstanding gentlemen, I like that the Dad put his hand over hus heart when the color guard approached them.
Love how he covered his heart and stood at attention when he knew the color guard was coming; and the baby in his arms was paying attention....hopefully she's part of a next "respect your country", generation...
I was worried in his excitement he'd drop the kid
Cojones! Es America! The AMERICA VALUES!!
People are respected not countries..and only when it's earned
More like respect your fellow man...👎
Thank you for shareing such a precious moment for your family. Thank you for your service and God bless your family!
Can't get more beautiful than that.God Bless You all.I cried when I watched.MeMe
I love seeing these videos. They bring tears to my eyes but in a very awesome way...my grandpa served and uncle's ...I thank every single man and women. For serving....thanks alot for our freedom and our flag...and may the lord bless u all and family's....love u all to...❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️
THEY ARE SOME FINE BROTHERS very HANDSOME..omg and there uniforms my goodness..ENOUGH SAID
I totally agree
A few years ago, my nephew came home for a visit shortly after being commissioned in the Navy, he was wearing his summer non dress white uniform as he had gone directly from work to the airport, on the way home he and his mother stopped at a local target store to pick up something my sister needed while there my nephew encountered two young women, who had made his grade school life miserable, bullying him, as he was the shortest boy of his age in the school, these two took one look at him in those whites, and lost it! They nearly knocked each other over, trying to give him their numbers! ( they didn't know that he was already engaged) When my sister ( who also didn't know about the engagement) asked if he was going to contact either of them, he just said those two? No way! My fiance wouldn't like it! That let that cat out of the bag!
@@ernestclements7398 great story!! It goes to show looks change but who a person truly is doesn't. I bet your nephew walked away with pride...too little too late ladies!
I've been crying all day just watching these videos.I gotta get off,this is too much joy for me.Good men,good people these Military Men and Women.
I see you are doing the same as i am.
glad to see im not the inly one(:
Me too, Sammy! I've been going to go to bed since 2ish and it's now 630am. God Bless all these folks, our soldiers and their families for the great sacrifices they make!!
All day really -_-
@@bethbollig7414 Beth! Me too....often! God bless you! Have a GOD night! Peace, Lynne
The love of a mother is unconditional. This is what it looks like.
You are right my dear, sounds sweet, how are you doing?
My sister's son is 82 airborne as a paramedic. And has been in and out of the war 4 times and it a relentless heart wrenching experience to have him out thire doing his job u worry about then day and night but when u get them back it's a feeling like no other..been thire ...god look over ours people and bring them home ....
I don't know why I watch these videos because all I do is cry. A thorough cleansing of the soul. God bless our men and women who serve this great Republic!
I have got to quit watching these videos. I have sat here and gone through a box of Puffs crying my eyes out. Thank you to ALL the Military Men and Women. I love you all. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you make.
Well said. Did the same. ;)
My question is: who are the 918 clowns, that dislike this video? How can you not be touched by this beautiful family and their special moment??
Not all people are on board with invading a country and killing the citizens.
@@InsaneDrummer99 especially the gutless, no balled ones.. I bet you never served a day in your life. GTFOH
@@andyvanderheiden9717 and the totally ignorant.
Yep.
This one's going in the 'Feel Good' playlist.
oh my...... i missed my mom.... the only person who accepted me for who i am. who loved me unconditionally...... love you mom.
The sacrifice that these families give. Thank you for your service. 🥰
The politicians sacrifice too. They never get to have these tears of joy when their sons come home after springbreak.
Wow and here i am cryning for this parents part. America you are such a great country with your soldier's who give there life's for there country. God bless them all. Love all the way from SA. 🙏💙🇿🇦
Not only is it the love for ones child or children in this case, but it must be the pure relief that they are safe!
Excellent Video. Thank You men for Your service. GOD Bless You
William Kimmer Beautifully said ! I’ll just join your comment, rather than try to say the same any better. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm watching this video 7yrs later, it's now NOVEMBER of 2020. And I'm blubbering like a baby. Tears of joy and pride. I pray this family is doing well in these crazy times we're having now.
You are right my dear, sounds sweet, how are you doing?
Stuff like this never gets old!!! It spotlights the hardships that our brave men and women go through as well as their families!!! Also... that baby is the MOST ADORABLE, LOL!!!!💝
Priceless. I love how Grandpa wants to hold that baby! And now he's holding two big babies that he loves with all his heart
awwww, sweet
handsome boys.
thanks for your service!
pure love from parents is near impossible to find from anywhere else. blessed are these people who cherish such moments :) love and respect to all such parents Ameen
God bless these men. True men. Thank you for your service. The highest respect is owed to our military.
All I have to say like mom, o my GOSH, handsome gentlemen, God blessings.
I love the fact that the mom was just taking pictures of the parade. In my view they went just to pay their respect. And the parents got a nice surprises. Their flesh and blood, home safe. Those uniforms I respect. And the ones of the heroes at the fire departments. Welcome home guys.
The video itself is wonderful, but i keep thinking THAT IS THE CUTEST BABY I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!
Ikr
Very emotional moment for that proud mother. Much respect for both of her two sons. Thank u two young men for ur service to our country . Our country is proud to have soldiers like u. Thank u to the mother as well . She raised two good guys.
What a touching video. When mom gasped...she was so happy & surprised! Dad too. I have 4 brothers, 2 younger named Tom & John! I felt that mom’s overwhelming joy seeing her babies! Thank you for sharing this moment in your family with us.🇺🇸✝️🥲
Through the tears in my old SSGT MP eyes I saw the crossed Harpers Ferry
Dueling Pistols on the dress blues of the one son. Damn proud to be an USAmerican, USArmy Veteran and Military Policeman. I will stand and fight with you my brothers, yesterday, today and until my last breath. God Bless the USA and those that defend and protect it!
ROY,NOW WE HAVE DEFEND OUR NATION INSIDE!!!THANK YOU!
Thank you, Roy.
Mom's reaction is epic on so many levels. Love it!
She’s one of the best moms. I loved her reaction and it made me cry. If I had children I would be the same way. I have one just like her. Blessings to this family.
And those young soldiers will realize how much that means to his parents when he has kids. Maybe does already but when you have kids you can only imagine kissing and hugging them even as an adult. They are still our babies.
Love it. That was original. I watch these videos all of the time. As I always like to mention, my appreciation for our military runs very deep. For obvious and not so obvious reason. But, anyway, I never seen it done like this before. Amazing!!
To all the military families as well, thank you so much for your sacrafices as well.
Well said
oh my. Parents love... no matter how old they get you always worry, they will always be your babies and in YOUR arms are the best place for them to be! Welcome home, boys and thank you for service! And I realize this is 2 years, almost 3 late. I get sucked into this videos...EVERY TIME!
This one made me cry!
Thank you all for your service!
And the two Military men, a very heart felt expression of gratitude to you BOTH.
You're home, no place like home!
WONDERFUL surprise!
So sweet!!! The parents were happy just to be there. I loved the dad's love for the baby!
I am a navy mom definitely can relate the feeling. Two thumbs up!!! Thanks for your service.
Cool! I have a Corporal-almost-Sergeant, one in boot-camp, and one just sworn in and leaves for boot camp in October. I think I'm going to relate. Lol
@@suzum5689 GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Peace, Lynne
Oh man, now I have to go and put my mascara back on. I just cried it all down my face. God bless these brave young men!
I dont know if it's just me or not but, when they walked up to her I busted out crying. Such a beautiful moment!!!
That's so beautiful to see I love seeing that or where they have a little baby or little boy looking and seeing if his dad I love seeing that thank you for showing
Thank you for your service. God Bless you and protect you. This video brought tears to my eyes. It makes me so proud to see our men in uniform. Lots of love and prayers.💕
What a wonderful video! As others have said. It's about parents being surprised when they see their sons/ daughters home from service!! ❤ who doesn't like this is off.
The moment you know you did one thing right ....love has no color its just beautiful and warm .... God bless you all
How could u not like this....
The 36 people who didn't like this don't have no souls. These men are heroes and that is something to be proud of. A wonderful surprise
They are prob Librals and still crying over Hillary
_egas calybird
fuck you
This is beautiful!! My heart busted at the joy on mama's face at seeing her boys home. Beautiful and thank you to both of these men for serving our country. ❤❤
Nothing like seeing a mom hold her child...no matter how old..you can't beat mother's love!!
Beautiful! Tears of Joy! The love of a Mother...
Totally made me cry. How wonderful.
I see my son every week and give him the same reception .. mother's and son's have a tight bond
This videos never get old! Always nice to see a family reunited especially our service members!
Ha ha I'm in uk, and this is heartwarming.. God bless all military people wherever they are from....
I remember when I came home for Christmas in 1978. Caught a Hop to Hickam AFB,walked off base and hitch hiked home to the west side of the island. Some stranger picked me up,after telling him my plans to surprise my parents for Christmas, He drove me all the way home to the drive way. My mom went crazy. Never will forget that day. Me and that stranger,Henry, are good friends till this day. Aloha and RIP Dad, Love you Mom. And thank you Henry
One can never beat a parent’s love! That video was all love! Thank you!
Beautiful indeed. Proud parents. I cried for them.
I cant stop crying, I can relate to the Joy the parents have upon seeing their two sons.
I am a combat veteran of the Vietnam War. I can I watch enough of these. We are such a grateful nation compared to where we were 50 years ago when I returned home.
Michael Duvall - Thank you for your service sir. Hope you are doing well! God bless!
Michael, I personally want you to know that when I was in the 6th grade, my dad and I always watched the news together and every single time the planes would bring home the soldiers, him and I watched it together! Even if I was outside playing, he would call me in. My dad was a WWII Veteran and he taught me respect for my military.🇺🇸 I was in high school when I saw the last of the soldiers come home and I don’t think I ever missed any of the planes come home, including my brother! I salute you and want you to know that this young girl prayed for you every day! To this day, there isn’t a single Veteran that I meet, that I don’t thank! Thank you Michael for serving my country!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Maryann, A USAF Veteran
Michael Duvall God bless you and thank YOU for your service! From one veteran (AF) to another! God bless America!🇺🇸
I know this is two yrs old but i am still cutting a bag of onions ❤😭💜
How could someone thumbs down this...hmmmm😒 well i guess I'll have to thumbs up 454 times...thank you to our military and to everyone who has the balls to fight for our country...God Bless America...Mississippi out
OMG!!! That was a wonderful surprise!!! I am in tears. God bless America and its braves!!!
Of course it’s mom that recognizes her son first. 😭🥰❤️
Blah blah..
@@daystar73 you okay? What’s “blah blah?”
I'm in tears watching this. Thank you both for your service 💕
Thank you for your Service to our Country I salute our Veterans Everywhere including you from Philadelphia, Pa. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏
Veterans...true heros and warriors for the fight of freedom....america never stoped fighting for it and never will..thank u veterans ...G-d bless
I love the way the American people support and care for their service people, here in Britain our soldiers are treated appallingly by government and communities
Maybe you need to change that.
They will have to jump through hoops to get anything from the VA. I've been out for 9 years now and I'm still trying to get all my benefits.
@@Ghostrider6A
Keep going. A friend of mine just got everything owed to him from the VA last week. He was a helicopter pilot going into LZs under heavy attack day after day in, oh, let's see now, Viet Nam. Yup, at age 71 he finally got what has been owed to him since the age of 23. All the back pay and everything else, and Uncle Sam finally wrote him a check for $120,000. He and I both think the gubment was hoping he'd die before they had no choice but to cough it up. Pisses me off so much - they're happy to take your service but don't want to give _what was promised when you signed up_ once back home. Keep going, and know that we civilians appreciate you.
Notice the dad about to start to stand at attention as they walk up? He didn’t recognize at first. So awesome to see his everyone’s, especially his reaction. USA all the way 👍🏻
Thank you sirs for your service to our country and my most respectful sympathies to the families of those who did not come home
WHAT AM I DOING? WHY AM I WATCHING THESE?! THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR MY HEALTH!!!!BUT IT SOOO AMAZING!!!!!
Ikr
Veronica Lopez haha i was just thinking that then read your post.
Veronica Lopez oooooooo
To the contrary my dear, they are very good for your health & soul Love, enjoy them, that's why they are here!!!!!!! One bloody positive thing UA-cam right!?!?!?!?!?
@@cameronkauhega2962 That girlfriend at 2:02 is fake tanned but sexy. And the mom got some thick sexy arms lol
That was sweet. Thanks gentlemen for your service.
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This is so beautiful to have two sons serving US Army and US Navy. I'm Vietnam Vet 😢it's brought tears to heart and eyes to see a mother loved of her son's 💖 knowing 9 Mos. Carrying both she knows babies.
A Mother is not forgotten. Amen ♊️ ❤️ 🙏.
Beyond fabulous.
The universe was showing off when this family was made.
Guys thank you for your service.
Australia 2.52am
9 March 2021.
BEYOND
The mom notices her sons first. A mothers bond to her children will never fade.
Nor will a fathers. Try harder..from a father...foh...👎
So heart touchig
IF this doesn't bring tears AND a smile to your face better have your blood pressure checked NOW. A true parents' love for their sons and vice versa. What a great day for all. I humbly salute all military personnel and say thanks for MY freedom. Land of the free and the home of the brave.
Thank you for your service and the service of your family to our country...God Bless you. We need these heartwarming stories in 2020.
Help please, I cannot STOP crying 😭. This is so wonderful....
fuck.... im not crying... DAMN YOU INVISIBLE ONION CUTTING NINJAS!!
+Aqua Mystiic lmao--awesome..
yeah
such a sweet sweet thing to see America at its finest! God Bless them. tears in my eyes!
Wow.. two sons in the military… gentlemen, thank you for your service and dedication