Military Father Surprises Cheerleader at Football Game
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- An emotional reunion Friday night at Erwin High School.Petty Officer Dale Williams made a surprise visit to his daughter, Kendall.Williams hid behind the Color Guard as his daughter stood on the football field with her cheerleading squad.Just before the national anthem the announcer introduces the naval diver who's been stationed at Guantanamo Bay.It took a few seconds for Kendall to realize her dad was walking toward her but once she did they had an emotional reunion, "I saw him behind me...I was like woah!"Petty Officer Williams, "when i called her name and she turned around...I lost it myself."Petty Officer Williams' visit was short, he had to return to duty Saturday night, but the family said they were going to enjoy the time they had.
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Who ever put the thumbs down please find another country that you love and please move as far as you can away from me as possable.this was awsome God bless this family and the country.
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I agree 😂🎉
They're trying to get to you, to us. Consider they have themselves to live with. Poetic justice. For me, I have emotional tears of joy for soldier/father and his loving daughter.
Yes go live somewhere else
This is why I love America.
The best part, for me, is how he reminds her to respect the flag and she gathers herself to do so. Well done, sir. You raised a good one.
Definitely!!
Yes sir he certainly did raise a respect child who understand our flag and the the sacrifice that your family endures to be a patriot. Some folks don't understand or respect that simple call to country
Amen!!
Oh for heavens sake, that’s ridiculous to be respectful for the flag but not to each other. I wonder when Americans will grow up?
Yes Respect
Now this is what real America is about, God bless America.
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Until you realize what your soldiers have been doing to other families overseas
@LickyTee you do realize it has been like that for millenia.
Amen.
The beaming smile on the girl's face after hugging her dad tells it all
Does it also tells about so many daddy's who are not there for their families😢
@ericcartman772 stop being a downer
@ericcartman772 take it elsewhere you muppet. Yes we know there are bad parents out there. Can we just appreciate this one beautiful reunion.
@ericcartman772 this man was so take it elsewhere
The man loves his daughter, the flag, and the United States Of America! I seen him tear up while the anthem was going on. When people burn the flag, step on it, disrespect it in anyway. They have millions of patriots like this man to deal with. People just don’t understand.
With what just happened I think people are about to figure it out. I totally respect this man, our flag, our freedom , he and millions have fought for. God bless the USA
People that burn our flag just don't understand what it takes to keep our Country free! ,and they never will!!
And I'm sure they aren't so proud of what this country is about right now. But I love this clip.
We've got an American Legion and a Veterans of Foreign Wars posts who would like to pulverize Gwen Berry!
He’s in uniform he has to by the rules salute the flag in civilian clothes it’s your choice too freedom means you can do whatever you want we are not nazi Germany forcefully saluting and flag with what’s going on in this country right now we shouldn’t be proud of the injustices and the dumbass running this country to the ground
Makes the tears roll. I came home for just 2wks, just in time to see my only daughter born.
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Congratulations on the new addition to the family. And thank you for your service for our freedom. Military know me as big momma.
Thank you all God Bless you all ..THANK YOU.MARRY CHRISTMAS
Thank You for your sacrifice!
Thank You for your service!
Thank you for serving
Nice to see real men who love their daughters. Not his words but her reaction to seeing him.
Thats a beautiful thing!
love the way mom fucked off in a huff true family values
I can imagine the pride he felt during the National Anthem with his daughter by his side. The tear down his cheek said it all. Thank you for your service. USAF vet '80-'84.
Bud Man Thank you for being there too. USAF vet 72-76
Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
@@larkamerica5270 Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
Bud Man when They did the national anthem he did cry 😭 and I did
tears came down when I watched this too. Retired Navy (with 6 years USAF prior to Navy). ! Thanks for Service to our great country. retired in 1988
Cheer leader is cheered up by father. Can’t get better than this...Don’t forget girl, you might find a prince in your life but he will always be the king...
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If he's like your dad, he's a good one.
Beautifully stated, Sir, thank you!
These NEVER get old.
She looked at him a couple times and didn’t recognize him. Right at 1:37, she looked at him a second time and had an expression on her face like, “that looks like dad!” When they said his name, it still didn’t register. That was pretty funny. Then he walks over to her.
Thanks for your service, officer Williams. You seem to have a wonderful daughter there! Thanks for sharing this with us!
That's what I'd like to know, I means she looked at him twice and yet didn't say anything.
This is a picture of how men and women of honor conduct themselves. They show honor and teach it to their children.
The guy should of got in dress uniform instead of looking like a bag of worms in his cammies
@@terrygross2652 shows never seved
'zactly, and you get it. Your husband is a lucky man. His lady gets it. Or you are a lucky lady, because your husband gets it. Or both.
Happiness to you both.
When tears roll down on soldier's face that was most emotional moment none can guess his feelings. His love for nation and family amazing
Sailor
I Love Watching The Video It's Such A Beautiful Video
People Need To Remember To Respect The Flag And Our Country
He Came Home To Surprise His Daughter
He Is Doing His Part To Protect Us
If It Wasn't For The Military
We Wouldn't Have A Beautiful Country Just To Get Rid Of The Hate I Thank You So Much For Serving Our Country
Everyone need loved
He's Navy. Not a Soldier. But still beautiful.
@@markavell7111 Sailors serve just like every other serviceman or service woman. They are often deployed for months at a time. It is not an easy life and requires a great deal of sacrifice for both the sailor and his family. Sailors are just as much military as Army, Marines or Air Force. We need them all.
I could watch these homecoming surprise videos alll day. There are no braver men and women than the American military. May God bless each and everyone of them and keep them safe to come home to their families.
idiot. United states is the largest terrorist organization.
Hunter Long I wont argue on that. However, you speak of the government. These are military men and women. There is a difference. I am allowed to be Muslim in this country because of these men and women. I have threatend and death wishe upon me every day by Americans...but the military is defending my right to be Muslim.
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so no body disturb you over there ??
Anis Abd essalem You mean here in America? if so, then I would have to be honest with you and say, I am pretty much terrorized by my own fellow Americans on a daily basis. I hear people wish death upon me ATLEAST once a day. Go through some of my videos sometime and see how my fellow Americans treat me. And Im born and raised here. I love what my country was built on and was meant to stand for. However, Americans seem to be growing horns right in front of me. HOWEVER, just as I love the Syrian mujahadeen, I love our military men and women. They are opposite of Syrian Army. Its possible that the majority do not like Muslims, but their personal oppinion is not what they will lay their life on the line for. They will die in order or me to be Muslim...even if they don't like it. So, I do not like I government, but my respect for our military and their families is very deep.
XELROLYAT DABOMB Thank you so much. That is so kind. And I know that it is not ALL. But it is enough to make it difficult to believe in a country you love. But, you gotta soilder on!! And knowing that not everyone is like that makes it a little easier to deal with. And your thoughtfullness is part of that.
Her smile is so beautiful.
God Bless America, Her Flag, and Her Protectors!
That a father in the military stationed far from his family can think of doing this surprise visit during a game before the National Anthem is priceless, he is beyond HERO...
Dad daughter love is unconditional
Anywhere in the world. so touching
Amen!!!
No one messes with Daddy's little girl, that love and protection is unbreakable
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The pride they both have during the anthem. Priceless.
Fantastic. To my daughter Anisah- wherever you are., it's 5 yrs since i held you in my arms...may we meet one fine day. Lots of Love from Dad.❤
Damn, that salute earned my respect, not that he didn't already haven't being a man who serves the country but that salute was beautiful
I'm not crying but something is leaking from my eyes. God bless you guys and thank you sir for your service
(Written by Scott Baker)
It doing it to me right now
Same here
Yeah dammit mine’s leaking too!! The girl’s face is going to be sore from smiling so hard.
Damn onions😔
Thank God there's still love left in this world. With people like this father and daughter.
Don't know how many times I watch this, still puts me in tears. Thanks Dad and Daughter.
My dad retired from the service and I can say from experience that from that distance and when he was in uniform it is very hard to recognize who they are. I noticed she looked and when she turned back around she had that puzzled look. Either way it made her night and his as well. I never ever get tired of seeing videos like this. Thank you Sir for your service to our country and thank you to your family as well. God Bless
This shows how much a daughter needs her, dad and a dad needs to be there for his daughter, wife, family. Blessings to all military families and thank you. God bless.
They were divorced. Mom's here was a warning for Dad. Very proud father and daughter
Nothing. Absolutely nothing is better for an active duty member or a veteran to receive this kind of true love. Thank you All. ...Proud Veteran . U.S. Army .
bigwavedave_63 bigwavedave_63 my grandfather passed away but i know he did his best
A father who serves and protects the land and away, and a daughter who loves her father..absences makes the heart grows fonder
Absolutely beautiful.
Protects where? On the US Border? He protects ressources stolen by US Government in several countries!
@@svarogeuropeidentity4355 fuck off gutless puke!
@@chadscombatvet9182
I can't believe her disrespect!!!
Unbelievable.
Thank you Chad for your service.
God Bless.
How much happiness in her face, really heartwarming. Happy to see this.
Hello dad
I love seeing our troops come home to there family's . Thank you for your service
My eyes aren't watering, they're simply sweating.
Mine are dry so they watered themselves
Slurry Noises By your picture, it looks like your high, so I believe you
Samee
yeah
same
Nothing hurts our hearts more than having our parent gone for an extended period.. it's painful.. and nothing warms our heart more than that hug after months of a parent being deployed. They call us brats, and yeah, maybe we are, but we earned it.
Im crying tears. Thank you for your service, you are a strong Man to be out their fighting for us..
So much credit has been given to the soldiers who serve this country.This was a display of true respect for our flag and national anthem.Both father and daughter showed amazing poise and restraint considering they hadn't seen each other in 7 months.Great job dad,and thank you for your service.
I love how she saw him and still maintained her composure and formation. Discipline is everything in a military family. I'm really proud of her. I don't think I could have done it.
She didnt know it was him
hydrated She recognized him almost immediately at the 1;24 mark to be exact. He is smiling at her, look at her face. She thought it was him but probably couldn't believe it until they announced his name. You know your daddy when you see him but when he is supposed to be across the globe it takes a minute for your mind to believe it. I agree that she didn't dare believe it until he walked up to her. Our minds have a hard time processing something it "knows" can't be true. .My son did this to me in the middle of a restaurant and it took me a more than a minute to realize that the man in fatigues standing behind my other son, his twin brother, was my son that I had just spoken to 30 minutes earlier while he was sitting on his bunk in Afghanistan. Trust me, I was not as composed as this young lady. In fact, I think I may have injured a server or two once I realized it was him.It took me quite awhile to recompose myself, unlike this young lady. She gave herself the time to hug him and cry when he came to her but then they both stood completely composed during the playing of the National Anthem. Much more than I could have done as an adult. She deserves some credit.
reealitychick Yes...when my son did this to me. That's pretty much what I just said. What am I supposed to be "getting?" I am applauding this young lady.Why are some of your word lined through? It's done that to me before but I don't know why.
GiGi sorry-- i misunderstood-- thought you did not relize the way shocking the mind -- can go,,lol-- and yes the lines????? i dont get it either.. lol-- but I can read bewtween the lines thank you gigi..--also I did not read the rest of your post-- again sorry-- and i luved your story as well...
reealitychick Thanks. Yeah, there are lines on your post again. Very weird. Have a great rest of the week and weekend.
That child's love of her father is evident and will never be broken whether he is at home or abroad.
Petty Officer Dale Williams And Family: Thank You Very Much For Your Service To America And Americans..GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Such a touching moment,for dad and daughter....i watched my first daughter graduate high school today,so im just an emotional mess.....there is nothing like a fathers love for his daughter
I have lost count how many times I have watched this, but it must be 40+++, and each and every time I lose it! How great is the love of the daughter for her father... way to go
A memory a father and daughter will treasure for decades to come!!
Omg my dad was a marine and when he came home I was only a year old and watching this just makes me think of my dad and me because I'm a cheerleader and this just made me cry so much. I gives huge thanks to all the verterans that served for us. Thanks! 😃😀😃😀
Was a Marine? Your father will always be a Marine :D.
Ahaha thnxs
That was a father and daughters best. I salute you Sir 🇺🇸, may God Bless you and take care of All our Military and families around the Globe. 🙏🇺🇸
The best military father and daughter surprise reunion I’ve ever seen. Very touching! You can tell by his daughters character what a special family they are, and from what they themselves have come from. Thank you Dad for doing what you do.🇺🇸
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These are father goals to have a teenage daughter who loves and respects you like this. It's a lot of hard work, but priceless.
Beautiful. Love this. Thank you sir for your service to the USA.
God bless this soldier and his family ❤️🙏
he is a sailor not a soldier...but yeah bless him and his family
There are a lot of things that I watch on UA-cam that will "supposedly" make the viewers tear up, but that isn't always me. However, seeing reunions like this, makes me cry EVERY time.
Shedding tears joy is my thing, especially for honourable reunions such as this. :-)
I’m not in the Military but my late Dad was. I have one daughter and we’re as close as this Dad/Daughter is. The “I love you” from both is heartfelt.
I'm Canadian. I did alot of trucking in the USA. Met alot of super nice people there. I love these videos of your soldiers coming home . Home is where the love is. I hope all your soldiers come home and stay home.
4:34 they both are crying look closely at his eye that's a tear thank you for your service
And Iam too😥
Tank you for kiliing service!
@@zygmuntszymanski4930 ?
A very loving and emotional homecoming. God bless America.
These homecoming videos never get old . I remember coming home after deployment s and seeing all the families on the pier waiting is a sight you never forget.
1:36 man you could tell she was trying to control her emotion; anyhow great video and thank you Sir for your Service.
I can see how close, important, and how much she misses her father, daddy's girl. God bless them!
Wow ! Beautiful reunion. That's what you call true love in a family. Thank you Sir !! For serving our country. God bless you !!
I hope that Love lasts forever. That was heartwarming.
I'm not crying someone's just cutting onions in my face yeah that it
INsanITy_GamEs chua xm
Xai
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INsanITy_GamEs same here.😂😂😂
INsanITy_GamEs same here
BIG bag of onions
I cry every time I see this, what a beautiful daughter he has, greetings from ireland 🇮🇪 this would bring tears to a turnip
Spent about 19 yrs without knowing my dad and my mum was also away. It was the hardest tym I have been thru . Even wen I finally met them , they felt like strangers and they still feel the same. I envy everyone who has had their parents in their life even if just one.
Thank you Maureen for all your service thank you for protecting our country I thank you for everything you've done for us
It's amazing what war or military can do to a family. Nothing will break the bond of love
Watching this on Memorial Day 2019! I have watched this many times and every time it brings tears to my eyes! I'm a daddies girl to the core even at 44yrs old! My daddy has passed away but his legacy lives on through me and my boys!
Of all these types of surprise videos, it’s the best one. A combination of shock, daughter/father love, and genuine respect for the flag and devotion to country demonstrated by both of them made this extremely moving. Godspeed to this family!
I love these type encounters. I was separated from my family in the military. Yep, I missed them. The affection in these videos goes both ways. You can bet the dad loves hugging his daughter too.
Thank you Sir for protecting us and showing what a father you are! my respects and thanks to you Sir
What a beautiful picture he's in the flag salute with a teardrop in his eye, soon as the anthem is over she continues the hugs,.
Daddy and daughter! How beautiful!
Gets me every time. I hope I never stop being emotional about seeing these. I was in the U.S. Army. I’ll never forget the day I came home from deployment to my little boy and little girl, priceless.
My son is currently serving in the Marines. I'm looking forward to seeing him again. I understand her emotion.
Was excellent surprised.
Very heartfelt.
My brother is too. My sister is in the Navy (she still in boot camp)
my dad went overseas he went thailand then india i think...he come back 23 setember then he go oversea agian in october and come home november.....im gonna miss him alot.....
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i thank you SIR for your devotion to our country...i am VERY impressed with the young lady...she said she understands "why" he does it...and, i will do whatever it takes for him to do what he does...this is an amazing video....what an incredible story...i love the smile on that young ladies face...she loves her daddy...and he loves her...there is nothing better...again, THANK YOU SIR!
brent Wilcox thank you sir for your devotion to this grateful nation it’s more than greatly appreciated
As a father of 5 girls wow...I'm in for some years of tears...joyful ones that is...God bless dad's like this...it takes a male to make a child but a father and dad to be a real man and raise one.
He pointed and told her Salute the Flag. She did until it was over. That is the best girl you could ever hope for.
Thank you for your service sir. Your daughter is stronger than I am I cried every time my loved ones came home. GOD BLESS AMERICA
I LOVE HER REACTION AND THE LOVE SHE HAS FOR HER DAD, AMAZING SACRIFICE THAT OUR HEROES ENDURE FOR OUR NATION. I CANT EXPRESS HOW GRATEFUL I AM FOR THIS FAMILY AND ALL THE OTHERS THAT SERVE WITH PRIDE! GOD BLESS YOU ❤️🇺🇸👍
My ice cold heart warmed up a lot after this. They really love each other. They are both proud. Thank you for your service, sir.
Micheal see you soon will new here house and the other pack 🙂 today Monday walk in my neighorhood
4:37
Dad is home!
Dad is HERE!
DAD IS HOME AND HE IS RIGHT HERE!
*Oh, my gosh why do we have the longest anthem in the world? 😩*
*I really, really, really wanna hold my daddy right now! ❤ 🥰*
That was very sweet, thank you for serving our country and separating yourself from your Beautiful family. That takes a lot to do that. 👍🏿
It's hard being away ..thank you for your service ..I'm very happy to watch this sweet long overdue reunion of dad & daughter what a beautiful surprise..GOD BLESS!
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You can tell she comes from a good home. Decent human beings, both of them.
That is something that you don't see in many countries in the world....GOD BLESS ❤
How he controlled his feelings when he was saluting for that song..great soldier
I live in Australia, Served 18 years. This moved me to tears. We who Serve don't revere war, but I think our Nations should revere those who Serve. I am often astounded by the commitment many American's make to recognise, thank and show gratitude to those who Serve. It's simply no longer a part of our culture here and I don't think ever was to the extent it is in the US.
So is that why we still acknowledge ANZAC Day with Marches and Dawn Services despite all the ANZACs being gone? 🤨🤦♀️
Do you seriously believe that about Australia not revering and remembering all the sacrifice the RAA, RAN & RAAF have made so the rest of us can live the lives we do today? 😳
@@C21L01 Yes, and I will answer in spite of your disrespectful "facepalm".
It is not part of our culture in the same way that it is in the US. Service is NOT seen in the same way by Australian's.
A majority of participants in a poll about a year ago indicated they would not fight for Australia, or in defence of it. That was a poll majority gen Z, and yet it articulates very clearly my point.
If you think hosting ANZAC day is representative of a "Culture" of reverence, let alone respect or importance... you are wrong.
Most Australian's respect those who Serve - that I do know. Presented with opportunity they will acknowledge it, yet not initiate or act on it which is representative of the meaning and magnitude of that respect.
Australia also has an enormous immigration presence across recent decades and consequently a very fractured National view and National Identity... worsened by Identity Politics and racial politics leveraging Indigenous People as patsies.
Our liberators. We never forget !
Regards from Holland
This will ever never get old! Thank you for your service sir. Young lady your dad is your biggest fan.
as an Australian I can never stop watching this incredible video and cant say thank you enough for you service and the special bond you have with your daughter. There is no point in fighting if you have nothing to fight for. inspirational video
I love these videos, so awesome, but tear me up everytime. It's a great thing, when our service members go to war, but come home alive & well. I support our troops 1000%!!!
I'm Jorge from Argentina to cried a lot when I see how much happiness there is between dad and daughter
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And they say soldiers are hard and never cry...😢. Such an amazing moment!!! Sir, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your service to my country! Thank you for giving up your life and freedom in order to save mine!! God bless and protect you always!!✝️🇺🇸 🗽🇺🇸
Thank you to ALL of you who make such difficult sacrifices for us ALL 🤗 it is GREATLY appreciated and does not go unnoticed 😊
How sweet....he could hear her sniffling the whole time he was standing by her, and he was crying. Has to be hard to leave children. His daughter looked right at him, more than once and still didn't believe her own eyes, lol.
Its very hard having to leave your children behind and go to war. Its the hardest thing I've ever done. I missed so much over three tours to Iraq.
I understand...my son is in the military on active duty & just had his first baby girl this year. I couldn’t imagine leaving my children to go to war. God bless
God bless America, her protectors and their families.
Thank you for serving. Our country
EVERY MAN ON MY DADDY'S SIDE....SERVED...GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS OUR SOLDIERS!!!!!!!!!
I wish everyone serving our country this kind of welcome home. My husband is a service connected disabled vet. Spent a great deal of time with tjem
True value of tears when she meet her father very nice video.
this is 100% cryable when your struggling with life.
Cripton Girl I wish you good luck, don't give up
ThankQ ;o;
LonelyAce Ikr
Don't comment much at all, but i understand this man's tears. The flag can certainly bring you to the point of tears after suffering, and seeing home and family, after a time of suffering in points of isolation, especially deployed when just about anyone out there could end everything in the blink of an eye. I respect his discipline and respect in these short moments. Brought me to tears too when i should have been steady. Hope he has a happy life with his family.
-Random service member
This made me cry! Thank you for your dad's service!
Navy Diver!!!! You have done your country proud!!!! Thank you for your service!!!!
I didn't bawl I just.....had fire in my eyes. That's what it was.
those dang onions :)
How lucky we are to have daughters that love us to the degree this sailors daughter loves him.