Family

A groom saved an empty chair for his late dad, then his bride played a wedding message from late father recordings made from years of voice clips at the altar.

A dad and daughter Mustang restoration turns a rusting 1968 Ford Mustang into a dream ride after a father keeps his promise and plans a surprise reveal.

Navy sailor surprises cousin at quinceanera when he steps onto the dance floor after deployment, catching her completely off guard and in tears.

Army boots for police graduation went from deployment-worn to polished again when Jay secretly restored them after years in storage for Garrett’s big day.

A stepdad adopts his stepson after the 12-year-old’s final youth football game, turning the name on his jersey into his real last name.

Teen couple Mia and Haydon plan a staged proposal for great grandma with dementia so Linda can experience the joyful moment alongside them.

An 11-year-old who thought he was going to the dentist instead gets a Mexico soccer game surprise from his mom on a three-hour road trip.

A 911 dispatcher retirement surprise turns her final shift into tears of joy when her daughters and husband call in with heartfelt messages after 31 years of service.

After losing her husband just as retirement began, a grandma surprised with new condo by her family finds a fresh start rooted in their American Dream.

A teen opens his mom’s trunk and screams when he finds his marine brother inside, pulling off an emotional marine surprise homecoming.