Servicemen sacrifice a lot when doing their job for their country.
The danger that comes with their duty is further aggravated by the distance that is between them and their loved ones as well as the long periods of time spent away, sometimes on short notice.
It’s not unusual that they miss important events and milestones in the lives of their families and friends. Birthdays are often missed, as are weddings and graduations.
Thus, seeing homecoming videos of soldiers is always heartwarming knowing the likely difficulties they had to go through in fulfillment of their duty to the country before they could be reunited with those they love.
It also reminds us of the part of their lives back home that they sacrificed in order to honor their duty.
But what makes this particular video of a US Marine being welcomed home more touching is the special person waiting to meet him for the first time: this Marine meets his newborn son who he has never seen in person.
While he was gone, a new member was added to his family, and a very special one at that.
They First Meet
After a six-month deployment, United States Marine Cpl. Brandon Crespo finally got to meet his son, Noah, at the Jacksonville, North Carolina base when he was welcomed home by his partner, Frances, and other family members.
In the video first posted by Good Housekeeping on their Facebook page, we can see the emotional Crespo running towards Frances who was holding a sign that read “Out of My Way! I Meet My Daddy Today.”
Teary-eyed, Crespo then took his son in his arms for the first time as he and Frances hugged in a sight that would make any onlooker tear up as well. We know we were reaching for the whole box of tissues.
Finally, the family is reunited, and a father and son get to meet for the first time.
After, the video shows another heartwarming moment when Crespo finally had his first private moment alone with his son.
Gone Viral
Since posting, the video has garnered millions of views and thousands of shares on Facebook alone.
People were definitely touched by the raw emotions they saw in the video with many relating to his experience on a personal level. Marines and those who have served in other branches of the military, along with their families, were among those sharing the video.
One person who watched it was clearly inspired by the video and what it stands for using it to remind people of the important things in life.
“I couldn’t love this more! These men and women sacrifice so much for our freedom. ❤”
– Stephanie Martinez
“Can’t stop crying God Bless you all for your services and your families.”
– Juanita Castellano
One of the Many
The video is one of the many in a compilation of other heartwarming homecoming videos which give us a look at what it’s really like to be separated from someone we love for long periods of time. It’s a moment in time that cannot be easily forgotten by those who have been there and had it impact their lives.
Here is just one more reason to admire and respect our military servicemen and women!
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