Soldier Surprises Son In Emotional Video | NBC Nightly News

9-year-old Luca Cesternino was told he'd be sparring blindfolded with his Taekwondo instructors. Then he heard a familiar voice: his father, Staff Sergeant Rob Cesternino, who’d been deployed for nearly a year. Luca pulled off his blindfold and practically tackled his dad as the room cheered.

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[rizkiandini]

omg i’m crying watching this video. what an emotional show😭😭😭

[TOBEYTOO]

"You want to play hooky tomorrow!" That's great.

[bobbybeaver]

My best friends are my daughter, son, and my dad.10 months without either is unthinkable.

[kittylove]

the way he says daddy is so cute <3

[jfrank]

I never get tired of this video. Probably the best reaction I’ve seen. And I watch a lot of soldiers coming home videos.

[shadowspidey]

Nothing more heart warming then a Father reuniting with his Son or Daughter.

[TOBEYTOO]

Things weren't like that between me and my dad, but I can still appreciate it between others!

[Chutneyluv]

Touching, memorable and I am still crying! Sargent, we are so proud of you! Thank you..! 👍💕👍

[arthurr]

Thanks for the great video. Definitely a positive loving story.

[igrdcjjn]

Video muito emocionante! Gostei muito. Pr. Cássio Roberto/Brazil\RJ/Maricá.

[alanwilliams]

this is the most beautiful video I have ever seen, my eyes are leaking big time

[wilsongulfan]

The time will come when these soldiers will just stay in their homes and families. Without war, everyone will have world peace.

[stevespencer]

Can’t take him down with the gloves but that well aimed head butt could do a lot more damage...

[s.g]

He suddenly stopped when heard nickname. 😢 so sad

[carlhicksjr]

'Come on, Skip, is that all you got?'
[Head butts dad in the groin....]
To the entire Cesternino family, from an old cavalry corporal, thanks for your time. You know what for.

[naftaliben-yehuda]

I cant stop smiling. I think this video broke my face.

[Nicki]

This is so touching to me, these types of stories never get old and I cry everytime I see this story this is so beautiful,

[tamijo]

The wide-eyed look of incredulity before he goes in for the embrace...my heart is a puddle of melted butter

[Cristinact]

Boys need their dads so much!! Teary eye over here 😭

[ccarr]

I am absolutely dumbfounded how anyone could give this a thumbs down. Currently 31 thumbs up and 1 thumb have had a very hard life