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Military Dad Surprises Son With Down Syndrome

This Adorable Military Dad's Surprise For His Kids Is Going to Make You Smile Through Tears

Military men are expected to be a lot of things, but at home and to their kids, they're just "Daddy." Airman John Grieten, who has been deployed in Southwest Asia for the past six months, transitioned from military man back to dad through a surprise at each of his children's schools. First he shocked 15-year-old Joshua, his son with Down syndrome, who announced to the whole room, "This is my dad!," and then he stunned his 11-year-old daughter, Jessica, in front of all of her friends.

Watch the video to see the sweet reunions and to dissolve into a puddle of your own tears.

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