Marine father's salute to son goes viral

A video that reportedly showed a Marine master sergeant saluting his son after becoming a second lieutenant went viral this week. (Credit: @e8msgt/ TikTok)

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[worldwarbrix]

Can we just appreciate how the marine sat through a baby crying someone’s alarm going of and a loud sneeze

[Dankmeat]

This is the final level of “I’m proud of you son…”

[rishadrahman]

This is one of the moments where the father says"son you have made your old man proud".

[pistachio]

" Are you winning son "
Yes Father

[jaya]

The “congratulations sir” hits different

[veminemshady]

The son is trying to hold back his emotions and tears

[marytorres]

This is so beautiful! I know he's proud of his son! 😊 my husband served 20 years in the usmc. Now he's standing next to God. Thank you both for your service.

[BrandonGamble]

Takes a lot to make a marine cry. Especially tears of joy. Congratulations, sir.

[AKWoody]

My Dad was 66 years young when I graduated from college and I saw him cry. I had never seen that man cry before in my life. Love you Dad!

[christophercasey]

As a father I’m moved, as a veteran I’m proud to see real men in uniform.

[CeeCee]

The tremble in his voice gave me chills,
I LOVE it!!!🤗🤗🤗

[johnny]

*My father died in battle when I was kid. He was the main reason I went into the Marines. I’m sure he would have done something similar to this. Rip daddy. Sorry we never got to salute each other.*

[thedog]

Master SGT made his son a beast, he’s so proud he can’t even hold the tears.

[Harleysandguns]

If this doesn't hit you in the feels you're not human

[lizs]

How are they holding it together... For the most part.
Absolutely priceless moment. 🙏🏻🥰
Thank you both for your service and sacrifice. ❤❤

[rasheedgregory]

Yall heard his voice crackin? He was holdn in tears. He's damn proud of his son. And for a son to hear his father call him sir is somethin I doubt he'll ever forget.

[Bill.K.]

I’m not sure how many levels of ‘proud parent’ there are, but this Marine saluting his son has found the upper tier for sure.

[lifeinlimbo]

This is one the most beautiful moments of pride and love between a father and son I have ever seen.

[heatherday]

This brought tears to my eyes. I'm having a hard time getting my almost 18 year old child to show respect and learn boundaries. I have thought about the military a few times because of moments like this❤❤

[jamesgiglio]

One of the highest honors that a father could ever bestow on his son. What a lucky father. I'm former Army but I completely understand this father's pride. Congratulations sir