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Soldier Son Returns From Overseas to Surprise Mom During New-Home Walkthrough

A mom who crossed the country to inspect the new home of her soldier son she thought was overseas fell to her knees in shock when she found him inside the house.

New Bill Aims to Boost Service Dog Support for Veterans with PTSD

This Veterans Day military vets had something extra to honor - the introduction of a new bipartisan bill aimed at dealing with PTSD by providing funding for service dog programs.

Cheerleader Surprised From Inside School Mascot Costume After Military Mom Returns From Deployment

A high school cheerleader was brought to tears of joy when her soldier mom emerged from inside her school's mascot's costume for an emotional reunion.

Purple Heart Vet Surprised With Tribute Artwork on Truck Saluting Seven Lost Brothers

A Purple Heart recipient was brought to tears when his grandkids added a tribute on the back of his truck memorializing his fallen brothers from the Vietnam war.

Girl Screams When Military Mom Returns From Deployment to Surprise Her After Nine Months Apart

A girl released an out-of-body scream and darted across the room when her mom returned from deployment overseas to surprise her after nine months apart.

Parents Left “Emotional Wrecks” When Marine Son Returns Home to Surprise Them After Eight Months Apart

A U.S. Marine turned his parents into "emotional wrecks" when returning home to surprise them after more than eight months apart.

DNA Discovery Leads to Heartwarming Reunion as Adopted Woman Finds Birth Mom After 35 Year Search

A woman adopted from El Salvador to the United States as a baby shared a tearful hug with her biological mother when she finally managed to track her down 35 years later.

Woman Stunned When She Opens Card Which Reveals Daughter is Adopting and She’s Going to Be a Grandma for First Time

A mom receiving gifts to celebrate her first day in a new job jumped in the air, screaming in shock when she realized one revealed her daughter had been given a court date to adopt her foster child so she’d be a grandma for the first time.

Stepdad Can’t Fight Back Tears When Stepdaughter Holds Up Sign Asking Him to Adopt Her on His Wedding Day to Her Mom

A stepdad couldn’t fight back his tears when his stepdaughter held up a sign asking if he would become her “dad forever” and adopt...

Stepdad Jigs With Joy When Stepdaughter Takes His Name During Graduation

A beloved stepdad burst into a joyous jig when his stepdaughter surprised him by taking his name when walking across the stage at her high school graduation. 

Boy Leaps With Delight When Cake Reveals He Is Finally Getting Adopted Officially

A boy from the Philippines jumped with joy when his new U.S. family surprised him with cake revealing he was being adopted.

Proud Stepson Gives Affirmative ‘Yes’ When Judge Asks if He Would Like to Be Adopted by His Stepdad Who Has Been Father Figure All...

A mom shared the wholesome moment her proud son gave an affirmative "Yes" when a judge asked him if he would like to be adopted by them.

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Husband Tracks Down Wife’s Missing Wedding Dress and Surprises Her With It on Her Birthday

A persistent husband tracked down his wife's missing wedding dress, which she thought had been lost forever and surprised her with it on her birthday.

Three Brothers Can’t Contain Excitement When Parents Surprise Them With First-Ever House

Three teenage siblings who had spent their entire lives living in apartments were excited when they were surprised with their first-ever house.

Sister Who Is Blind Surprised With Taylor Swift Era Tour Tickets in Heartwarming Video

A blind Taylor Swift fan could not contain her excitement when she felt a bejeweled dress and feather boa and realized that she was set to go to the superstar singer’s Eras Tour.

United Airlines Pilot Goes Viral After Treating Passengers to Pizza During Emergency Landing

A United Airlines pilot has captured hearts online after personally arranging and distributing 30 pizzas to passengers during an unexpected delay caused by an emergency landing.

Music-Loving Husband Surprised With 30 Vinyl Records For 30th Birthday

A music-loving husband was left in shock when friends and family surprised him with 30 unique vinyl records for his 30th birthday.

Groom Stuns Stepdad by Taking His Last Name on the Altar

A groom gave his beloved stepdad a beautiful surprise on the altar when it was revealed he’d secretly changed his surname to his so he and his wife would be taking it in marriage.

Husband Tracks Down Wife’s Missing Wedding Dress and Surprises Her With It on Her Birthday

A persistent husband tracked down his wife's missing wedding dress, which she thought had been lost forever and surprised her with it on her birthday.

Three Brothers Can’t Contain Excitement When Parents Surprise Them With First-Ever House

Three teenage siblings who had spent their entire lives living in apartments were excited when they were surprised with their first-ever house.

Sister Who Is Blind Surprised With Taylor Swift Era Tour Tickets in Heartwarming Video

A blind Taylor Swift fan could not contain her excitement when she felt a bejeweled dress and feather boa and realized that she was set to go to the superstar singer’s Eras Tour.

United Airlines Pilot Goes Viral After Treating Passengers to Pizza During Emergency Landing

A United Airlines pilot has captured hearts online after personally arranging and distributing 30 pizzas to passengers during an unexpected delay caused by an emergency landing.

Music-Loving Husband Surprised With 30 Vinyl Records For 30th Birthday

A music-loving husband was left in shock when friends and family surprised him with 30 unique vinyl records for his 30th birthday.

Groom Stuns Stepdad by Taking His Last Name on the Altar

A groom gave his beloved stepdad a beautiful surprise on the altar when it was revealed he’d secretly changed his surname to his so he and his wife would be taking it in marriage.
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Nine-year-old Goes Viral After Opening Car Door to Discover His Brother Who Lives in a Different State

A nine-year-old boy was given a wholesome surprise when he opened the back door of his dad’s car to discover his brother, who he had not seen in half a year.

Woman Who Suffered Third Miscarriage “Ugly Cries” When Boyfriend Surprises Her With Dachshund Puppy

A woman who had just suffered her third miscarriage "ugly cried" when her boyfriend boosted her spirits by surprising her with the puppy she had always dreamed of.
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