Video: Homecoming
posted at 7:12 pm on June 5, 2009 by Allahpundit
Via Greg Hengler. How many of these have we posted over the years? Everyone knows what’s coming and yet it’s always as rewarding as the first time you’ve seen it. Fair warning: Bring a handkerchief.
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I love these things. I hope I get to surprise my kids like that someday.
BadgerHawk on June 5, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Thanks Allah,that was moving,and to see his daughters reaction,wow,and now tears:)
canopfor on June 5, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Tomorrow is D-Day
Visit Omaha Beach some day, just to see the height and steep slope those men had to climb up–under fire.
We ask too much of these people……
Janos Hunyadi on June 5, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Beautiful!
katy on June 5, 2009 at 7:17 PM
As a Viet-Nam era vet, I would have loved to be there; This is what we put our lives on the line for.
Cybergeezer on June 5, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Tears of Joy!! I love it.
As for me, I have something in my eye….
portlandon on June 5, 2009 at 7:17 PM
*sniff*
Wethal on June 5, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Wonderful. Just wonderful!
DrSteve on June 5, 2009 at 7:19 PM
But: Cue trolls saying we have Obama to thank for this in 3… 2… 1…
DrSteve on June 5, 2009 at 7:19 PM
My daughters are like, “daddy why are you crying?”
They got some big hugs after watching that.
tomas on June 5, 2009 at 7:20 PM
That was beyond wonderful. God bless our brave and honorable troops and their precious families.
sinsing on June 5, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Thanks, Allah!!
Cindy Munford on June 5, 2009 at 7:21 PM
No handkerchief needed for me! But I might need some tech support – my monitor’s getting misty…
beancounter on June 5, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Who needs trolls, when you have
Radio PyongyangCNN to do the heavy lifting for you? Wolfie has been flogging this video for the past 3 hours.I’m sure there were similar scenes during the Chimpy years, but CNN and the rest of the State Media would never think of showing those…
Del Dolemonte on June 5, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Yep. This is what it’s all about. God bless.
J.E. Dyer on June 5, 2009 at 7:24 PM
A great story. Classy man.
jencab on June 5, 2009 at 7:26 PM
My allergies are acting up again.
F15Mech on June 5, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Yeah, one of your nihilist comments.
Blake on June 5, 2009 at 7:28 PM
No offense but I hope you don’t. While the ending is nice while you are away…it sucks.
F15Mech on June 5, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Great story. Couldn’t quite make out her earrings though- peace sign or planes?
Welcome home, sir.
cs89 on June 5, 2009 at 7:35 PM
That made me cry. I sure wish I could see my Daddy one more time.
Terrye on June 5, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Thanks AP … in my old age I bawl at the drop of a hat. This video was worth all the bawling I just went thru.
God Bless You … our faithful defenders.
ORrighty on June 5, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Re.living.19.68..
LEBA on June 5, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Thank you soldiers! We know that’s why you do it.
That, and your love for this great country!
Thank you.
HornetSting on June 5, 2009 at 7:45 PM
You just can’t help it…. hankie time!
2nd Ammendment Mother on June 5, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Great post Allah………
……… Thank You!
Seven Percent Solution on June 5, 2009 at 7:47 PM
I love when the mother said “that’s really Daddy, he’s not on the computer”. That was so sweet. Wonderful story.
sherry on June 5, 2009 at 7:48 PM
I always get verklempt at these!
Talk amongst yourselves!
ToddonCapeCod on June 5, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Wow! Just wow! I watch each and every one of these and I never want to forget the sacrifices our soldiers and their families make for me and my family. Thank you and may God Bless each and every one of you.
d1carter on June 5, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Wow, how wonderful! That girl is the same age as my oldest son!
Sekhmet on June 5, 2009 at 7:53 PM
I can’t see enough of these.
Make Obambi’s comments yesterday that much more offensive.
ctmom on June 5, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Damn tear jerkers, those get me every time. Thanks to those in uniform for their service, and to those who gave it all so that I can sit here and be all teary eyed…
Biffstir on June 5, 2009 at 8:00 PM
And a peace sign on her shirt.
I think I might be able to understand her point of view…
misterpeasea on June 5, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Now that is just special — made my day :)
God bless this beautiful family and God bless our troops and their families.
Tissue time…
Richard Romano on June 5, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Nice… Nothing quite like a deeply felt hug.
RalphyBoy on June 5, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Thanks for this. Good news is always welcome :)
Ugly on June 5, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Undiluted awesomeness.
Midas on June 5, 2009 at 8:08 PM
“When we are young, we cry for those things that bring us sorrow. As we get older, we cry more for those things that bring us joy”
–Dennis Prager
Richard Romano on June 5, 2009 at 8:08 PM
I was a little boy but I still remember when Vietnam vets/pow’s were coming home and their children running for them on the Tarmac. It made me cry then because I knew what was going on.
GoodBoy on June 5, 2009 at 8:08 PM
We did this to my son when my husband came home from Kuwait years ago, We haven’t had the chance to surprise the kids like that again because they have been off school.
Every time I see these homecomings it reminds me of the feeling you get seeing them when they come off the plan or you see them for the first time. It’s hard to describe but it’s the best feeling in the world.
Brat4life on June 5, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Myers, speaking of military families:
Every one of us in uniform and out of uniform think about you every day. And we know the sacrifices that you’ve had to take on. And I’m sorry.
How many handkerchiefs, Allahpundit? I’m working on my second.
Loxodonta on June 5, 2009 at 8:11 PM
More background San Antonio News:
Air Force sergeant returns early, surprises daughter
Loxodonta on June 5, 2009 at 8:18 PM
Translation of the video by CNN:
See how much better life is under Obama? Under that fascist Bush, children didn’t see their fathers, E-v-e-r. But Uncle Barry has changed that. Now fathers and daughters are reunited. YES WE CAN. YES WE CAN. YES WE SIEG, ER YES WE CAN!!
Come on guys, can’t you see this propaganda for what it is?
angryed on June 5, 2009 at 8:19 PM
So amazing. *wipes eyes*
OT, but what’s that thing at the bottom of the YT screen that says “CNN”?…What is this “CNN”?
bluelightbrigade on June 5, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Beautiful! Thank you to this beautiful family and all the others sacrificing to keep us safe. I understand the constant tension they endure when they’re separated from each other. It’s why we all cry when we see them reunited!
zeebeach on June 5, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Had to watch it again………….
Note to self:
Seven Percent Solution on June 5, 2009 at 8:27 PM
A good man. After all of his sacrafice he’s more concerned with the sacrafice of others. God bless him.
iceman1960 on June 5, 2009 at 8:29 PM
This is the kind of story I like to see. It’s great when a soldier and his family are reunited. A lot of spouses and kids are missing those men and women in uniform right now, as well as their “civilian” counterparts. Believe in God or not, it can’t hurt to say a little prayer for more of these kids of reunions.
Stickeehands on June 5, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Just don’t do it tomorrow. There was a letter in todays Washington Post complaining that the only vets who get to visit the site tommorrow are those invited by the filthy liar’s team. All others can go to hell as far as our evil president is concerned.
highhopes on June 5, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Awesome. Thanks, Allah.
And a huge thank-you to everyone who wears the uniform. We owe you everything.
Splashman on June 5, 2009 at 8:36 PM
That’s actually not the story. The real story here is that the Bush-hating/Obama propagandist CNN network didn’t skew the reunion story by suggesting that the daughter’s peace sign ear rings were a silent protest against the war her daddy was fighting. This is indeed a first for this corrupt and biased band of propagandists.
highhopes on June 5, 2009 at 8:40 PM
God bless our troops and their families.
jbh45 on June 5, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Troo dat ++++11111
Ugly on June 5, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Nice vid but still does not top this one..
AndrewsDad on June 5, 2009 at 8:45 PM
I’m on my way there, by way of Lille. ( Yes, hotels in Belgium and France have Wi-fi ).
Omaha beach runs for over a mile. Obama may shut down the memorial monument itself and the cemetery close by, but it will be difficult to close off both ends of the beach.
It’s a very wide beach; ask the men who slogged across it.
In ‘Saving Private Ryan’ they found a beach and bluffs in Ireland which looks like Omaha, but it was a lot narrower.
Janos Hunyadi on June 5, 2009 at 8:49 PM
big sigh
God Bless our Heroes… including that 4th grader.
And yes, as for Omaha Beach — to see it is to be totally in awe. I spent a day there nine years ago and I’ll never forget it.
D2Boston on June 5, 2009 at 8:56 PM
With all due respect that’s not the point. Why should the monument be off limits to any WWII Vet tomorrow? Are they really all that much of a threat to the filthy liar in the White House??? He heads out to burger joints all the time but can’t be bothered with uninvited Americans tommorrow? That’s complete BS.
Bottom line the filthy liar is making this into a photo-op instead of honoring the sacrifice of all those military people. He is a monster.
P.S. As I was in Reagan National this week, a plane with 50 WWII Vets were arriving and American Airlines made it a point to encourage everybody in the terminal to congregate to welcome them. Though this particular airline subsequently lost my luggage on my trip, I give them credit for making the arrival of this plane a big deal.
highhopes on June 5, 2009 at 9:02 PM
About 18 months ago I was on a flight where about 30 to 40 military men and women were as well. The pilot announced that they were returning home from Afghanistan and this was the final leg of their trip home. Everyone on the plane stood up and applauded for about 2 minutes straight.
Still boggles my mind how the same people voted for that piece of human filth occupying 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
angryed on June 5, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Very special way to end a week, thanks!
scalleywag on June 5, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Ten minutes into that Jonas Brothers concert he may wish he was back in Iraq. Lighten up, I’m kidding, sort of.
lowandslow on June 5, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Quite the paradox, No?
It gives me heart to hear stories like yours where returning troops are acknowledged. It proves that the values of America are still out there even if the filthy liar in the White House despises those same values in favor of traveling all over the planet apologizing to the world that the US exists.
highhopes on June 5, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Thank you AP. Very moving, and I fall for it every time. I don’t give 2 damns if I know what is coming. I love em. And for you:
Cybergeezer
As a Viet-Nam era vet, I would have loved to be there; This is what we put our lives on the line for.
To you and ALL vets, I give a gracious cyber bow of infinite gratitude.
sybilll on June 5, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Oh! I think you are spot on accurate!
Years ago, I was in the New Orleans Superdome on the eve of a Backstreet Boys concert. I looked around at the enclosed venue and contemplated the vast majority of the seats being occupied by 13-year-old screaming girls and pitied any parent that was forced to go along.
highhopes on June 5, 2009 at 9:37 PM
It gets to me every time.
AaronGuzman on June 5, 2009 at 10:11 PM
There are no words…….just undying gratitude for our all volunteer servicemen and women and their courageous families. I wept for that little girls joy.
elclynn on June 5, 2009 at 10:18 PM
They’re always great and I always cry.
baldilocks on June 5, 2009 at 10:18 PM
That is Sergeant to you. Us enlisted folk work for a living, and we are damned proud of it.
Blarg the Destroyer on June 5, 2009 at 10:28 PM
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jerrytbg on June 5, 2009 at 10:35 PM
still wondering when doofpundit is going to apologize for bashing the military for scareforce one.
TTheoLogan on June 5, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Bless your heart. I’m sorry.
Thanks for posting Allah. I LOVE those videos.
Oink on June 5, 2009 at 11:13 PM
You’re right about that. I’ve seen that one before and that sweet little boy’s face has stayed with me.
Oink on June 5, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Wow… What a fantastic reception for both of them. Simply beautiful.
FierceGuppy on June 5, 2009 at 11:41 PM
I get misty every time I see one of those.
jonezee on June 5, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Thanks for posting.
Little Boomer on June 6, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Yet some think America needs to apologize.
More gratitude!
Randy
williars on June 6, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Don’t ever stop posting these stories. Ever.
I must have stared at this a thousand times in LIFE magazine as a kid. I loved how the daughters feet weren’t even touching the ground.
Captain Scarlet on June 6, 2009 at 12:12 AM
What’s up with the peacenik earrings though.
Patriot33 on June 6, 2009 at 2:00 AM
Laying in a foxhole, sitting in a Comanche, or riding along 1000 ft under the sea, you’ve got to tip your hat to these sons and daughters of liberty. They go because you need them, not because you ask. They go so you don’t have to. God bless all of them. Cook, sailor, mechanic, rifleman, pilot or snake eater, all helping you even if you don’t give a gawd damn.
Limerick on June 6, 2009 at 2:09 AM
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think their interest was in showing the Daddys that were returning in coffins during the Bush administration.
You’ll have to pardon me if I seem cynical about anything that is excreted by the MSM – even the stuff that makes the tears well up.
turfmann on June 6, 2009 at 5:12 AM
turfmann on June 6, 2009 at 5:12 AM
Del Dolemonte on June 5, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Finally someone else besides me sees through this propaganda.
BTW are we still in Iraq? I’d never know it by watching the MSM news. When’s the last time anyone read a story about a car bomb in Iraq? Or did they just stop cold at 12:01pm 1/20/09?
Expect to see a lot of this crap on CNN in the coming months. Dads coming home. Dads going to graduations. Moms seeing their kid’s 1st soccer game. And amazingly enough all these “events” will happen in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and other swing states.
Allah, I’m surprised you of all people would fall for CNN’s transparent motives.
angryed on June 6, 2009 at 7:36 AM
CNN’s rating are way down remember how they treated Tea Party Protesters? American Military Veterans were at those Tea Party Protest too but how did CNN treat them? Tea bagging jokes, and oh yes a dumb woman, who was supposed to be reporting the news objectively but instead brow beating a man holding his baby. Yeah CNN spits on you, then uses human interest video of returning American Military Soldier to try and get you to watch their crappy channel again. Nothing to SEE here folks, they don’t care about Average Americans, they are not above USING Average Americans…..they have proven that.
Dr Evil on June 6, 2009 at 7:46 AM
Crap, got something in my eye.
faol on June 6, 2009 at 10:08 AM
What is love? We just watched it. Beautiful. Timeless.
Thanks Allah.
Zorro on June 6, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Anderson Cooper of tea bagging joke fame’s ratings down hmmm 50% you don’t say, what could have caused that?
My husband and I both attended a TEA PARTY Protest, he is a 27 year Army Veteran….so I love the Video but I see it as CNN trying to recapture people they have basically crapped on. Regular Americans were labeled as Racist and Extremist and right wingers ect….for Protesting what people will finally pay attention to- When Unemployment reaches 10% and hyper inflation hits the U.S. like it already has in Great Britain….but you won’t have CNN to thank for warning you. They are busy astroturfing for Obama and the Democrat Party.
http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/03/cnns-ac360-adults-25-54-ratings-fall-50-from-january-to-may/19935
Dr Evil on June 6, 2009 at 10:21 AM
On this day, and every day, I thank you, Cybergeezer, and all of you, who have, or are serving. It’s never taken for granted , and you will always have prayers, and support, from me. THANK YOU!!!
God Bless all the children, who have a parent currently fighting in the wars. I hope their tears are always of this kind of joy!
capejasmine on June 6, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Just got back after a 197 day deployment to Iraq. All of us in uniform dream, while we are over there, for these homecomings-keeps us going day to day. Thanks to all at this site for your continued support of us.
Static21 on June 6, 2009 at 12:11 PM
AP you ba$tard! sniff
conservnut on June 6, 2009 at 12:59 PM
It’s so hard for military families… but so worth it.
The genuine emotion pouring from these families is infectious and still I get misty eyed every time.
Thank you to all those serving and all those families who serve in their own way back on the home front.
Yakko77 on June 6, 2009 at 2:55 PM
With any due respect, you missed my point entirely. I was not justifying or accepting Obama’s presence at Omaha Beach. It was ‘closed’ because Prince Philip and Canadian PM Harper were there as well as Hussein. I was pointing out that the beach is long and wide, and possible to visit even if the monument and cemetery are closed
Janos Hunyadi on June 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Family is the best healer for the physical and psychological wounds of war.
Thank you. A 25year Viet Vet who wishes he could have experienced such a homecoming.
MSGTAS on June 7, 2009 at 9:57 AM
I always get a kick when the fleet comes in and there are all these wives greeting them holding little babies in sailor outfits.
Blake on June 7, 2009 at 10:19 AM