Surprise Military Family Welcome Home at South Carolina Football Game

The Faile family from Kershaw, South Carolina, was the Columbia Metropolitan Airport Military Family of the Game, set to be recognized on the field. Their first surprise was a message to them from their dad/husband, Sergeant First Class Scott Faile, playing on the video board, followed by an even bigger surprise. The Gamecocks would go on to beat Georgia, 35-7, just as Sgt. Faile predicted.

[christophergeorge]

I was at this game. The crowd was louder in that moment than the entire beatdown of UGA. It was truly a wonderful experience. Four years later and I still have something in both of my eyes....

[ajb]

Hearing the crowd erupt when he walked out was just pure awesomeness!!!

[TedsHoldOver]

When a mom pushes her kids out of the way to be first to hug her man... not even the crowd noise is as strong as that marriage. 💪

[jeffreygallardo]

This just made me cry. The way that crowd erupted to give this family a special moment is euphoric. We need more cowds like this. This crowd gave every ounce of energy. No politics, no hidden agendas, just love from the soul.

[fjellt]

I love how the mom tugs the back of her daughter's shirt so the can get to her husband first.

[crowder]

Way to go Gamecock fans!!  Loudest crowd I've ever heard!!!  What a reception for that awesome moment.  Best on the net!

[emmittosteen]

I wish the military men and women that came back from the Vietnam War would have gotten this kind of home coming.

[tylerstanley]

Not even a SC fan, but can anyone name a louder fan moment?!?! I didn't think so. This video still gives me chills 10 years later.

[johngunter]

All i can say to the crowd there in south carolina THANK YOU..WHAT A FANTASTIC WAY TO BRING A SOLDIER TO HIS FAMILY ..

[PaulaGregg]

I was at this game!  I think there were tears in everyone's eyes in the stadium.

[jeffreygallardo]

These soldiers make sacrifices that we take for granted. I applaud the south carolina fans for making this a truly heartfelt, epic reunion. Every place should give soldiers the biggest cheers ever. These are the real heroes

[NOBUxDrillz]

If you've never been in this situation, where your father, mother, brother, or sister has been away at war. I can not express the pure joy of returning home, and seeing your family. Videos like this always puts a smile on my face. Because I've been there, and I know exactly how this family feels.

[dspatchin]

Love how mom pulls the daughter back as they run so .she can get their first.

[wadedunn]

Ladies and Gents I will tell you this. I have watched many of these reunions, all of them touching but this was pretty great!. I am in Kentucky, former active duty Marine, and a UK fan, but wow. The fans there really gave that man justice for doing what he does and defending our freedom. Thanks to him and for the SC fans and the university for showing that support for that great man and his family.

[idunbeezasmart]

I've lost count how many times I've watched this clip. It's that good.

[cbcarter]

This is hands down my favorite homecoming video. Mom pulls her daughter back so she can get there first! Love this! No matter how many times I see this I get choked up! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[karl]

what a f ing awesome stadium and crowd

[soulpole]

2:22 is just damn priceless!!!! MOMMA GRABBING DAUGHTER BY THE SHIRT AND PULLING HER BACK!!!! lmao

[parkersalwayssmokin]

Hands down my favorite one. Whenever I go down the rabbit hole on these, I always search this one up to finish up. 50 year old man sitting in a chair blubbering by himself...Jesus.

[lionelkennedy]

Great video! The crowd was amazing and I remember this game. We were still a very good team in 2013. Man, I want us to get back there again!!!