Williamsburg soldier surprises daughter after nine month deployment overseas

WAVY News 10's Geena Arevalo reports.

[Joreel]

The look on her face when she saw Dad, but it hasn't quite processed, then the explosion of love 💕

[raymondrodriguez]

That smile on his daughter's face says it all!! Welcome home Dad!!

[davidr]

I totally love these videos of returning military. I remember when my dad returned from Vietnam after 18 months.

[autry]

No doubt she's her fathers daughter. they look exactly alike. Thank you for your service sir!

[tazattk]

This was an awesome video. Welcome home Staff Sergeant.. thank you for your service!

[julieo]

Welcome home SSGT AND THANK YOU. GOD BLESS

[larryburton]

Thank to all men and wemen who serve our country God Bless to all

[petersummers]

Wonderful heartwarming my heart sing when she saw her dad😍

[charlessmith]

i retired from USN in 2007, i have not seen them since 1999.

[glenjudge]

Your daughter is gorgeous and thank you sir for your service an dedication to our country

[jonathanfunnell]

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR SPORTS PIPER LOVE SPORTS WITH ALL MY HEART

[magangajoy]

They look soo alike. Esp their eyes...

[robertchambers]

Daddy daughter relationship is always great.

[Emotiondahota]

The soldiers coming home surprise is a celebration of their bravery and selflessness, honoring their commitment to protecting our nation.

[tinihemara]

Hi 👋 daughter is so lucky to have her father aside fantastic thanks for sharing prayers blessing to you all overseas countries be safe Aotearoa NewZealand

[charlessmith]

what do you call a spouse and usn who will not let you see your sons? paid child support 19 years, paid college education for thier mother from a BA to a DD? BUT I COULD NOT TALK TO THEM OR SEE THEM.

[therewill]

Great to see this. Not like the Democrats tearing the country down. A "TRUE AMERICAN" and his

[nathanrobinson]

That's great. But if I were a soldier. Nobody would miss me. Because nobody cares about me

[carmelb]

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[gggggggg]

So, let's get the facts.... you didn't go and see your family straight away, you pissed about and got a tv crew involved instead. Shame on you. I served 22 years in army, didn't get some piss easy deployments, I got Iraq during desert storm (2 tours), Afghanistan (3 tours) and a few other shit holes. I didn't mess about trying to get praise or publicity, I went straight to the barracks, then home, then to school to get our we didn't tell them I was coming home in case they got too excited.
Thankfully I retired in one piece, not like a couple of my mates, they got sent back and they are the ones that deserve a tv crew and public praise