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Military
Soldier Dad Disguised as School Mascot Surprises Daughter After Nearly a Year Apart
A soldier surprised his daughter by disguising himself as her school mascot in an emotional reunion after nearly a year apart. The heartwarming reunion video has gone viral, and people are calling it a "true act of love."
Military
82-Year-Old Veteran Receives Emotional Send-off Before Honor Flight
An 82-year-old veteran received an emotional send-off at Logan Airport in Boston as he boarded an honor flight to Washington, D.C. People lined the corridors, holding up signs, giving out gifts, and clapping him onto his flight. The veteran, Albert Legault, served as a captain with the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1971. Honor flights transport veterans from various locations across the United States to other airports, offering a way to thank them for their service and sacrifices.
Animal Rescue
Animal Rescuer Rappels Into Drain Culvert to Save Exhausted Fawn
Animal rescuer Erica Miller rappels into drain culvert to rescue exhausted fawn. The fawn was eventually reunited with its mother, and the video of the rescue has gone viral with over 6 million views.
Military
Girl Jumps From Lunch Table When Mom Returns From Deployment
A seven-year-old girl ran from her school lunch table crying tears of joy when her single military mom returned from their first deployment apart. Leila, aged seven, hadn’t seen her mom for six months before the emotional reunion at her school in Hampton, Virginia.
Pets
Viral Video Shows Excitable Dog Unable to Contain Excitement as Elevator Arrives With Her “Best Friend” Human Each Week
A dog’s adorable weekly routine with her human “best friend” has gone viral thanks to a video of her unable to contain her excitement as she waits for the elevator to arrive.
Parenting
Daughter Surprises Dementia-Battling Dad With News He’s Going to Be a Grandpa
Daughter surprises her dementia-battling father with the news that he is going to be a grandfather. The heartwarming video of the moment has gone viral, with many people praising the daughter for her thoughtfulness and compassion.
Pets
Hilarious CCTV Footage Shows Cat’s Nighttime Behavior
A cat owner's CCTV footage of his pet's nightly routine has gone viral, capturing the hilarious and fascinating behavior of the furry creature. The video shows the cat strutting around the apartment, washing, climbing under its owner's arms, and jumping on him at multiple points. At other times, the cat can be seen looking out of the window before heading back to its owner to cuddle up to him once more.
Weddings
Groom Goes Viral Thanks to Tearful Reaction When He Sees Bride Coming Down the Aisle
An emotional groom has gone viral thanks to his tear-filled reaction to his wife coming down the aisle. William Bunns, from Hammond, Louisiana, couldn’t stop bawling at wife Amanda's entrance and at one stage even tried to shake it off – much to the amusement of friends and family in attendance.


