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Military
Soldier Sister Returns From Deployment to Surprise Army Grad With Tap-Out
A soldier sister returns from deployment to surprise her sibling at graduation, tapping out the new Army recruit in an emotional reunion on the parade field.
School
Boy, 3, Proudly Takes Favorite Neighbors to Preschool Open Day
A boy takes neighbors to preschool open day, giving them a proud tour of his new class and introducing them to teachers in a sweet, chosen-family moment.
Adoption
Mom Adds Teen to Family Tree Tattoo in Emotional Adoption Day Surprise
An adoptive mom marked the moment with an adoption day family tree tattoo, revealing her teen’s name after court in a sweet surprise captured on video.
Parenting
Paediatrician Grandfather, 96, Listens to Newborn’s Heart at First Hello
A 96-year-old paediatrician grandfather gives his newborn granddaughter a tender first checkup at home, captured on video during their first meeting.
Adoption
Groom Breaks Down After Stepdaughters’ Wedding Day Adoption Request
During the reception, three sisters turned a toast into a wedding day adoption request for their stepdad, sparking tears, hugs and a forever-family moment.
Heartwarming Gestures
Daughter Honors Immigrant Dad’s Sacrifices With Dream Truck Surprise
After a 15-year promise, a daughter surprises dad with his dream truck—after faking him out with a toy first—in a tearful reveal honoring his sacrifices.
Family
‘Just in Time’: DNA Test Reunites Son With Father Battling Stage 4 Cancer
A DNA test father-son reunion comes just in time: After 50 years of questions, Glenn meets his biological dad for the first hug at his hospital bedside.
Military
Family Brings Native Tradition to Army Tapping-Out, Blessing Soldier With Eagle Feather
At his Army tapping-out ceremony, Native American soldier Marcos Davis Reyes receives a sacred tobacco blessing with his late grandfather’s eagle feather.