Military Son Surprises Dad at 70th Birthday Party

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  • čas přidán 19. 02. 2012
  • *Update 10-22-12* - THANK YOU ALL for the amazing support and uplifting comments. Our family is so grateful and loves reading all the comments. If you want to see the actual recorded greeting, you can view it here:
    • **What He Said** - Mil...
    Also - Rich Sr. is a very strong 70, and a child-at-heart - he loves surprises, so no worries about his health, please ;)
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    Father of Air Force Lieutenant gets the ultimate surprise at his 70th birthday party.
    The story: Rich Sr.'s surprise 70th birthday party took a playful turn when a large gorilla turned up at the front door with a balloon. Little did he know that inside that gorilla suit was his son, Rich. Jr. - a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. A special pre-taped message from his son brought tears - but nothing compared to the tears that flowed when the pre-taped message ended, and his son revealed himself in-person. Not a dry eye in the house. God bless you, Rich - and God bless all of the selfless men and women who serve.
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  • @TheKaneECO
    @TheKaneECO Před 9 lety +209

    Wow that guy is 70! looks pretty young for that good for him

    • @poppyling7227
      @poppyling7227 Před 9 lety +1

      I no right

    • @Anthfigueroa
      @Anthfigueroa Před 9 lety +2

      Poppy Ling *I know right

    • @poppyling7227
      @poppyling7227 Před 9 lety +1

      Anthony Figueroa um well I have auto correct and it doesn't work well watch or look right right I just tried to spell right like you did sorry I just hate auto correct

    • @brama100
      @brama100 Před 9 lety +1

      Poppy Ling
      Don't apologize Poppy... :O)
      Everyone knew you meant "know". Everyone except Anthony. ;O)

    • @poppyling7227
      @poppyling7227 Před 9 lety

      brama1969 oh well it totally blew my mind when when my auto correct wouldn't let me spell right and no I finally got it to spell right right but it use to spell like rite and that's what I thought was auto corrected by a another comment wow I'm getting crazy about this and thank you I will fix my auto correct

  • @1bls
    @1bls Před 3 lety +116

    That guy looks like the epitome of a great and fun Dad. Wish my Dad would have been like him.

    • @splina6086
      @splina6086 Před 3 lety +3

      One day you may be the dad you always wanted. The good thing about years is, if we are open, we learn...... 💗

    • @1bls
      @1bls Před 3 lety +5

      @@splina6086 thank you, but I am a Dad of four grown children. They are wonderful and educated young people. Strangely, I learned how to be a great Dad by learning from my Father’s poor parenting skills. I just thought I would give a little credit to this fine example. You can tell his family is crazy about him, all gathered around him and all.

    • @splina6086
      @splina6086 Před 3 lety +2

      @@1bls Well, I predicted very well then 😀.

    • @dohtainundrwearxx8791
      @dohtainundrwearxx8791 Před 3 lety +1

      You wouldn't be who you are if your pops was different! Our past makes us who we are, good and bad!

    • @lindatoten6452
      @lindatoten6452 Před 3 lety

      My dad loved us and took care of us. He worked hard, but he was not the type of person who wanted to draw attention to him.

  • @Freemelon07
    @Freemelon07 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I hope I have that many friends/family when I turn 70

  • @jmartin4204
    @jmartin4204 Před rokem +1

    how wonderful good thing he has a healthy young heart

  • @cowdung1316
    @cowdung1316 Před 3 lety +2

    I am really missing my dad..RIP 😢😢

  • @MRSANN2010
    @MRSANN2010 Před 3 lety +3

    This is beautiful! I hope all is still well with dad. This is what i need right now giving the state of These United States. Grace and peace to us all❤❤❤🥰

  • @user-cj1nn1uq9f
    @user-cj1nn1uq9f Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great kid and will not stop to amaze

  • @kanazef
    @kanazef Před 5 měsíci +1

    Happiness, we forgot alot for ourselves and our family. I miss my family when it was still 90's. Im just 10yo back then, everything seems so beautiful. but now no one have time. Let alone talk to each other. 😢

  • @firsttimeisawjupiter1031
    @firsttimeisawjupiter1031 Před 3 lety +7

    I bet that was one of the best night of his live. Full of love and joy

    • @bige8496
      @bige8496 Před 2 lety

      Classic for sure👍🇺🇸

  • @mhumphreys1928
    @mhumphreys1928 Před 3 lety +1

    Swing and and a miss, hell no. Swing and a memory that Dad will remember for the rest of his life...very well done.

  • @luismorales3659
    @luismorales3659 Před 3 lety +4

    This Military family surprises never get old. And never will get old of watching! Thanks for sharing and Happy birthday Pops!

  • @thatguyvergil
    @thatguyvergil Před 3 lety +3

    I hope this man has a great 80th birthday

  • @debracampbell9523
    @debracampbell9523 Před 2 lety +4

    What a wonderful surprise!!! Welcome home!! Bless u and your dad!!!!

  • @bvt794
    @bvt794 Před 3 lety +4

    Such a nice family 😍🥰👍🏻

  • @arrondaniel5783
    @arrondaniel5783 Před 3 lety +5

    Plot twist:- The son killed a gorilla on his way home and ripped his skin to make that suit.

  • @wdh47211
    @wdh47211 Před 3 lety +1

    That was just bananas!!

  • @DonCairns-lh4ps
    @DonCairns-lh4ps Před 9 dny

    What a Superb surprise to Dad ( and Mum.) FROM a lovely Daughter and a Lovely Family (one and all.) FROM Don in Glasgow ( Scotland)

  • @alexfunkyd
    @alexfunkyd Před 3 lety

    Thats so beautiful.

  • @dannmatt2304
    @dannmatt2304 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful moment❤️❤️

  • @bbenjoe
    @bbenjoe Před 8 lety +207

    Just don't give your old man a heart attack :) ever.

    • @muchwow5782
      @muchwow5782 Před 8 lety +9

      +Benjámin Kurilla (bbenjoe)
      thats not scary, thats a cute surprise for him

    • @VIP.A
      @VIP.A Před 6 lety +1

      Benjámin Kurilla that exactly what i just thought about, this is hard to be accepted by an old man, so please be careful people

  • @redknight801
    @redknight801 Před 9 lety +877

    I hate these videos so much...once I see one reunion video, I know darn well that I will go on to see about 10 or so more and I'll be one teary eyed mess by the end of it...why must I torture myself like this, haha.

    • @redknight801
      @redknight801 Před 9 lety

      Gabriel Akbar Eh, what is your problem with my comment?

    • @gabrielakbar9953
      @gabrielakbar9953 Před 9 lety +3

      i am sorry that is may brother he is so stupid

    • @dariolima3634
      @dariolima3634 Před 9 lety

      Gabriel Akbar

    • @jacksoned4773
      @jacksoned4773 Před 9 lety +3

      I just legit cried this is like the 10th video I've seen

    • @redknight801
      @redknight801 Před 9 lety +8

      Jack Son Have you seen the one where the son comes to the father's work place to surprise him? The secretary starts to get all teary eyed, he knocks on his dad's office and of course his father starts balling and he was in a meeting and the other guys in the meeting just sitting there with a huge smile on their face, it is my personal favorite.

  • @fedexpackageroadco507
    @fedexpackageroadco507 Před 10 lety +26

    this son is so sweet because he really does miss his son and i know how that feels i don't get to see my dad alot and i miss him alot and i can feel his reaching out to his dad and seeing him but duty calls but he will be home soon so he can see him and i know it is hard for the family to watch there son go to war but it will be ok and he will come home alive too

    • @bethbollig7414
      @bethbollig7414 Před 9 lety +1

      didn't you watch all of it? The son/soldier was inside the monkey suit! Awesome video! It made me laugh and cry

  • @bethbollig7414
    @bethbollig7414 Před 9 lety +26

    I could watch this a 100 times!! It's a huge blessing that young man was raised in such a loving home that he can say those things to his Dad. What a wonderful birthday surprise for his Poppi.

  • @anakinskywalker3417
    @anakinskywalker3417 Před 7 lety +12

    Here i go again watching these surprise return videos that make me cry ..

  • @Joejoesan
    @Joejoesan Před 10 lety +25

    I'm pretty much a Welcomehomeblog-addict and I can safely say this is one of the most moving and funniest movies I've every seen. You can feel the warmth in this family. Thank you!

  • @dalalalbuhayri1055
    @dalalalbuhayri1055 Před 9 lety +60

    That's made me cry .. I miss my dad so much .. But I know he is happy and rested now

    • @chadi9236
      @chadi9236 Před 9 lety +4

      Awww

    • @thomash3557
      @thomash3557 Před 8 lety +1

      +Dalal Albuhayri Yea, my dad passed over the summer

    • @dalalalbuhayri1055
      @dalalalbuhayri1055 Před 8 lety +1

      I am sorry to hear that :(

    • @yeti_melon
      @yeti_melon Před 8 lety +2

      +xan paint well im truly sorry for your loss rip

    • @sarahbarton4977
      @sarahbarton4977 Před 8 lety +1

      I miss my dad too I lost them both within 16 months first dad to cancer then mum to blood poisoning I miss them so much 😔

  • @CodyCole80
    @CodyCole80 Před 9 lety +12

    This was probably the best military reunion I've seen.

  • @starRN08
    @starRN08 Před 10 lety +1

    Awwww....I cried.. because I wonder how it feels like to have a father who is always there for his children....

    • @caveman861
      @caveman861 Před 9 lety

      My father passed away when I was 5. I'm the only son and my mother never remarried. I love big and loud families, lol. And this gave me the feels... :)

  • @sammd2136
    @sammd2136 Před 9 lety +13

    No matter how many times I've watched this video, still puts me to tears. Can't stop smiling all throughout this video :') Wonderful son from a wonderful dad. Hope everything's great. Much love x

  • @helmyabdullah1962
    @helmyabdullah1962 Před 10 lety +218

    I laughed , and cried , both at the same time !

    • @helmyabdullah1962
      @helmyabdullah1962 Před 10 lety +3

      I watched the video , again . And I laughed and cried , again !!!!!

    • @helmyabdullah1962
      @helmyabdullah1962 Před 10 lety

      Thanks for the video . I laughed watching it while at the same time my tears of joy ran down my cheek .

    • @helmyabdullah1962
      @helmyabdullah1962 Před 10 lety

      I still laughed and cried in one single combo !

    • @helmyabdullah1962
      @helmyabdullah1962 Před 10 lety

      I'm still laughing + crying watching this !

    • @helmyabdullah1962
      @helmyabdullah1962 Před 10 lety

      A re-union blessed by Heaven........

  • @leahmendoza2062
    @leahmendoza2062 Před 9 lety +3

    Happy birthday old man

  • @minislayer2010
    @minislayer2010 Před 9 lety +4

    Watching videos like these will never get old. God bless all our forces.

  • @anapottorff4253
    @anapottorff4253 Před 10 lety +14

    Aaaawwww im crying. This is a beautiful moment ^-^ ♡ :')

  • @matnzone4151
    @matnzone4151 Před 10 lety +2

    What an awesome way to honour your dad.

  • @MadisonBoats
    @MadisonBoats Před 10 lety +6

    That is a dang good family there...

  • @EqlOpper2Nity
    @EqlOpper2Nity Před 7 lety +690

    Did I want to be crying first thing in the morning? But that's exactly what this video made me do. What's up with 345 people disliking this video?

    • @jorgeluisrodriguez6349
      @jorgeluisrodriguez6349 Před 7 lety +4

      Scott H Fhnl

    • @laurylacava3358
      @laurylacava3358 Před 7 lety +5

      Scott H omg Scott I agree here I am crying in the morning ! It's a beautiful thing watching a heartfelt surprise, w your son or daughter coming home for a visit from the service! Hell, I cry when my youngest son gets on a plane going back to college! GOD BLESS THESE SOLDIERS & FAMILIES!!

    • @dotmoky6238
      @dotmoky6238 Před 7 lety +9

      coz they are true dumbass.

    • @miss_gracearot4280
      @miss_gracearot4280 Před 7 lety +5

      Scott H your so handsome

    • @julietcharlie813
      @julietcharlie813 Před 7 lety +5

      they are heartless fuckers

  • @sbrooks1117
    @sbrooks1117 Před 10 lety

    What a great family. Thank you for sharing this most beautiful moment with us. These kind of "feel good" video's should be seen on the news every night. It would give us all a good feeling. God bless you.

  • @pups.joey.phoebe
    @pups.joey.phoebe Před 9 lety +2

    I keep watching this. I love it. it makes me cry every time. Seeing the dad's face with son takes of that face gets me.. Glad you're home safe. Thank you for your service to this wonderful country.

  • @SkilesHasFun
    @SkilesHasFun Před 10 lety +165

    It's official. I've fallen down the rabbit hole.

  • @iltafahmed4799
    @iltafahmed4799 Před 6 lety +2

    Nice sir ur family must be appreciated they r respect u long live

  • @RenaeA16
    @RenaeA16 Před 9 lety +9

    Such a beautiful homecoming... :)

  • @helgazukmioffen5997
    @helgazukmioffen5997 Před 10 lety +4

    What a beautiful family.

  • @NukeMan1993
    @NukeMan1993 Před 11 lety +1

    love how much effort our soilders put into their career and how much love there families show for them.

  • @Losohereee
    @Losohereee Před 10 lety +6

    These onions man

  • @ladyj478
    @ladyj478 Před 10 lety

    He was Soo suprised ..God Bless u ur Family N All of the troops who put their lives on the line for All of Us!

  • @jogs69
    @jogs69 Před 8 lety +4

    It's so sweet to see a son giving back his folks the love and care they gave him! Makes my heart melt, I do really love moms and dads!

  • @fedexpackageroadco507
    @fedexpackageroadco507 Před 10 lety +2

    ok this might make you all cry get someone or something and hold it because what this dad's son says is so sweet and touching

  • @Focusinn
    @Focusinn Před 11 lety

    I'm from Argentina, and this fucking video makes me cry. Amazing son, amazing dad. Greetings.

  • @xCombixGirlx
    @xCombixGirlx Před 10 lety +148

    im gonna need surgery to get some new feel strings attached they weren't tugged just ripped straight out

    • @fedexpackageroadco507
      @fedexpackageroadco507 Před 10 lety +24

      i cry when i hear his son talks

    • @tyloming6257
      @tyloming6257 Před 9 lety +14

      I don't know why but I keep watching these one after the other tearing up every time lol ugh

    • @BundasaurusPecs
      @BundasaurusPecs Před 9 lety +3

      Tylo Ming Dude me too, I hardly ever cry at this kind of thing but it is an addiction

    • @musliminputra9519
      @musliminputra9519 Před 7 lety

      Leo Valdez k
      0

  • @mrjixk
    @mrjixk Před 10 lety

    Nothing like watching these soldier reunions, with dogs and family.

  • @TeamZealand
    @TeamZealand Před 11 lety

    His response to the video was enough to bring tears. Obviously a proud father. Thank you for this. No matter how hard a day I have, watching this video, and others like it, make me remeber what is important.

  • @aliriofcjunior
    @aliriofcjunior Před 8 lety +3

    Esse vídeo é maravilhoso !!! Quanta alegria !!!! Esse senhor tem o coração forte !!!

  • @darkwingdave79
    @darkwingdave79 Před 6 lety +4

    Such a priceless moment. Thank you for sharing this with the world & thank you for making me cry. It was worth every tear that fell, all 47 of them.

  • @shirintina7817
    @shirintina7817 Před 5 lety +2

    Alhamdullilah

  • @esakkonyak1423
    @esakkonyak1423 Před 5 lety +1

    No words!!! i miss my dad😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @calliegalen3395
    @calliegalen3395 Před 6 lety +3

    How can 500 people dislike this? It's heartbreaking to see that so many people don't have a good heart.

    • @CommanderTavos99
      @CommanderTavos99 Před rokem +1

      Look at my comment, just mentioned a major point why

  • @reichsfuhrer585
    @reichsfuhrer585 Před 7 lety +30

    Sure, give the guy a stroke on his birthday. lol. This is the best one I've seen.

  • @KeeshD
    @KeeshD Před 10 lety +1

    164people have no heart that was beautiful

  • @bensum9111
    @bensum9111 Před 11 lety

    So beautiful. We need more love in this world.

  • @rizim_1454
    @rizim_1454 Před 10 lety +10

    Alright, who cut the onions?!

  • @CoreyOfTheCosmos
    @CoreyOfTheCosmos Před 11 lety

    as someone who lost their father, this hurts and feels good at the same time

  • @travisbirdwell3768
    @travisbirdwell3768 Před 6 lety +1

    never get tired of these

  • @csh143
    @csh143 Před 10 lety +40

    Well, it's veterans day, and I have no life... so I'm on a homecoming rampage!

    • @beakytzw
      @beakytzw Před 10 lety

      lol, I do it once a month to remind myself of not only what I am missing, but what those Service Personnel are still doing now that I have left. Its humbling to say the least :) x

    • @csh143
      @csh143 Před 10 lety +2

      I watch them at least once a week, and I don't know why I keep doing it. I watch it, I immediately start balling my eyes out.. lol

    • @beakytzw
      @beakytzw Před 10 lety +1

      I am not afraid to admit I do get some dust in my eyes when I watch them too :) Me cry never I am a British Forces Veteran :) x

  • @syrtech121
    @syrtech121 Před 8 lety +60

    Was the GOAL to give him a heart attack?

    • @239flyboy
      @239flyboy Před 7 lety +11

      My Dick is out for Harambe

    • @syrtech121
      @syrtech121 Před 7 lety

      212121 _ when you come back 4 months later embarrassed to know that you said harambe because it's such a dead meme now. I deleted the harambe part lol

    • @jurado6335
      @jurado6335 Před 7 lety

      lmao no shit

  • @cchornomud
    @cchornomud Před 10 lety +1

    What a wonderful birthday! Truly blessed family :)

  • @ArGyProductions
    @ArGyProductions Před 11 lety

    This video is the epitome of Love, its a shame that all families aren't like this.

  • @gidgethrobowski3860
    @gidgethrobowski3860 Před 8 lety +3

    Now that was a good one, I love this videos. They are awesomely good.

  • @MrMartinBoo
    @MrMartinBoo Před 9 lety +96

    ...and the women pops up at the end...makes me laugh

  • @HarveeB
    @HarveeB Před 10 lety

    Why do I find comfort in watching other peoples happy family moments.

  • @arachel7068
    @arachel7068 Před 10 lety

    Melts my heart watching this.

  • @MarthinHD
    @MarthinHD Před 8 lety +4

    I was SOOOO afraid of the 70'yo to get a heartattack! D:

  • @PinheadJason
    @PinheadJason Před 11 lety

    Possibly the best family ever

  • @eddyluna8
    @eddyluna8 Před 9 lety +2

    @70ys old & he was able to handle such huge surprise!! Thats incredible! Nice vid

  • @ientityxf668
    @ientityxf668 Před 7 lety +6

    RIP Harambe...

  • @SLYSPYHIWAY90
    @SLYSPYHIWAY90 Před 7 lety

    Cool surprise for your father , I know he wants the best for you and worries like hell as any parent would . You gave him a sigh of relief seeing your face , he won't be here forever so hug him and let him know he did his job

  • @Sven237
    @Sven237 Před 10 lety

    I fell with every family who becomes whole again after members served duty somewhere.
    Be blessings with you !

  • @tailynn-91
    @tailynn-91 Před 9 lety +13

    Wow I'm at that part of CZcams I try to avoid. Messin my makeup up 😢😥😔

  • @Cyperspiller
    @Cyperspiller Před 10 lety +4

    Wauw, just one of those videos where you just keeps on smiling with a little tear in your eyes ;) Loved it ;)

  • @Joejoesan
    @Joejoesan Před 6 lety +1

    As a proud Welcomehomeblog-addict I can tell you that this remains one of the three best videos I've ever seen. Maybe it's number 1, I don't know. What a great surprise for the father but more important: what a great family this is. I love the warmth and humour in this video. Thanks again for the upload!

  • @jesusaruiz
    @jesusaruiz Před 11 lety

    AMEN and god bless all of our troops overseas and at home, my father served this country for 22 years, although its been 16 years since i've last seen him, im still proud of my dad

  • @Umbra528
    @Umbra528 Před 7 lety +4

    2:16 where did that lady just pop out from?!

  • @jrd.9069
    @jrd.9069 Před 7 lety +49

    ive replaced porn with videos like this. sorry if thats too much info but maan its difficult to do when there is temptation everywhere and videos like this remind me of what is really important. I made a promise to God that I wouldnt waste one more second watching porn.my mind feels cleansed and so does my spirit. God Bless you all and Merry Christmas.

    • @julieblackmore9781
      @julieblackmore9781 Před 7 lety +13

      JR D. praying for you
      ..we all have temptations...but we must keep our minds focused on Jesus and on His word

    • @sply2927
      @sply2927 Před 6 lety

      Insh'Allah

    • @TBMandisodza
      @TBMandisodza Před 5 lety +4

      God bless you mate hope u have recoved completely

    • @deangelacolvin5549
      @deangelacolvin5549 Před 5 lety +1

      JR D. That’s deep I hope God answers your prayers and groom your mind to go beyond learning and seeing greater things

    • @charlesferer3956
      @charlesferer3956 Před 5 lety +3

      It's not too much info. Stick to your guns. Bravo.

  • @deborahlpayton1775
    @deborahlpayton1775 Před 5 lety +1

    Got me crying over here. Thanks for serving our country.

  • @kxca
    @kxca Před 11 lety

    i love this... And from having my husband in two deployments (the second he is in currently) i keep torturing my self with this joyous celebration of unity! God bless our troops!!

  • @alexangel7288
    @alexangel7288 Před 7 lety +41

    harambe was a party animal back then :(

    • @syrtech121
      @syrtech121 Před 7 lety

      Alex Angel how do you know that it's not the gorilla from that one spongebob episode? M8 I remember every single spongebob episode, well not the new ones. I haven't watched it 6 years but I remember every one.. EVERY ONE

    • @alexangel7288
      @alexangel7288 Před 7 lety

      Syrtech harambe fam .. he joined spongebob too

    • @syrtech121
      @syrtech121 Před 7 lety +2

      Alex Angel #SpongebobPredictedHarambe

  • @frajabi54
    @frajabi54 Před 7 lety +3

    Harmbe literally is Merica

  • @ElSueno97
    @ElSueno97 Před 11 lety

    Nothing sweeter than a close father-son relationship! NOTHIN'!

  • @JohnnyPringles
    @JohnnyPringles Před 10 lety

    I wish I had family like that.

  • @Fred-jz9fh
    @Fred-jz9fh Před 7 lety +43

    tbt harambe 4 years ago

  • @cumensu
    @cumensu Před 10 lety +17

    You guys must be Italian American!

  • @gogo94602
    @gogo94602 Před 9 lety

    Best gift a father or mother can ask for= to see their children safe and sound after a long time away serving this country!

  • @jrod5143
    @jrod5143 Před 11 lety

    Awesome, jusf awesome. Thank you for surving our country. I am very glad you made it home safe.

  • @kayleypirtardo5119
    @kayleypirtardo5119 Před 7 lety +5

    Harambe

  • @proudmami0222
    @proudmami0222 Před 11 lety

    God bless you soldier and your family this was amazing

  • @akTwiglet91
    @akTwiglet91 Před 11 lety

    So do I. Good Luck. It's a joy being a parent. My son is almost eleven months now. Time goes by fast so take a lot of pictures!!!!

  • @allibarth5597
    @allibarth5597 Před 11 lety

    This is so thoughtful. Rich Jr., your father is one lucky man to have such an amazing person as his son.

  • @stephaniebeller1795
    @stephaniebeller1795 Před 8 lety +1

    When i see these heart touching videos, coming from a proud army mom here, i wonder how any human being with a HEART inside their body, could EVER give them a "thumbs DOWN"???? How??? I'll never understand.... #armystrong

  • @UseYourManners123
    @UseYourManners123 Před 11 lety

    Incredibly awesome family. Awesome son awesome Dad. Wish I had a Dad like that. And a son.

  • @charmagripa9122
    @charmagripa9122 Před 8 lety

    I'm not even an American but I love watching videos like this. Raw and pure love.