Navy dad flies 17 hours to surprise son at high school graduation.

David Randy Castillo had no idea his father had flown 17 hours from his post in the South China Sea just to witness him graduate from Brackenridge High School.

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[aquicktake]

a real man stepping up and embracing the role he's been privileged to have. Here's to you dad.

[Actsv]

Brought to tears of joy! Congrats to the grad. And thanks to his Dad for his service from the family of an active military family.

[fishingknotcatching]

Thank you for your service and your family for the sacrifices

[madelineschaffer]

Such a wonderful surprise for the son's graduation and for both sons to have their father home on Father's Day. Thank you for your service, sir, and to the family. Thank you for your sacrifice of sharing you husband/father in service to our country. Being from a military family, I remember the separation from a parent and the struggles of single parenting necessary during such times. God bless your family, and I am so glad you are able to be together right now 💗

[SRambo-hxsl]

That is what a Father does.
A real man.😊

[rosarodriguez]

Thats wonderful 🎉🎉 thank you for service and happy father's day.

[cynthiaoconnor]

I always cry watching these.

My dad died in 2003 and I still miss him so much. Take care of each other and appreciate each other! (I have to dry off my tablet now.)

[houghtaling]

Thank you sir for serving our country put your life on the line so we can have it free I want to thank your wife and you two boys for allowing us to have you serve this country this video touch me so much it made me cry and happy Father's Day to you sir

[ElJuanillo]

Thank you for the service too that dad .

[sunshinebermudes]

Thank you papa! Congratulations son…Cheers to many great success🎉🦋🎉🥳💫🙏🏻

[PhilHaddad]

Thank you for your service and your the definition of fatherhood.

[bilo]

My dad wasn’t in the service, but he came to every one of my wrestling matches (home and away) all through grade school and high school. I miss him.
Congrats to the graduate and his proud father!

[clariseharrington]

Just beautiful! Thank you for your service and welcome home!

[kriegerc]

The passion shines through in every video. It's truly inspiring.

[princessaz]

My birthday is on Father’s Day and my dad passed away so it’s bittersweet. I miss him so much.

[yvetteroberts]

Every time I see videos like this I'd be so happy and crying at the same time😅😅❤❤

[TexasTweed]

When a Dad moves heaven and earth to Be There for You on .your Special Life Moments it’s something you will Never Forget.

[BenitoRManzo]

Happy Father's Day, i miss you. But i know your watching from above.

[larryburton]

So sweet and nice thank you for your service to our country 😊

[SSPVideo]

We need more stories like this! Beautiful family ❤