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.

Alejandro, 19, from Lubbock, Texas, is extremely close to his mom, Maria, and his father, Alberto, being the youngest of their children and the “baby” of the family.

Due to this bond, the family found Alejandro’s time away with the United States Marine Corps tough, as he started out being based in San Diego before being transferred to Missouri.

When Alejandro received the news he could finally return home after being away for the best part of a year, he liaised with his sister, Teresa, 32, to plan a big surprise.

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On September 13, Alejandro, a Private First Class, walked into his parents’ home, where Maria, 54, was the first person to lay eyes on her son.

As soon as she did, the proud mom turned into an “emotional wreck,” Teresa said, which is exactly what she had expected.

Maria then headed towards her son for a tear-filled hug before it was time to surprise Alberto, 57, who was outside.

Emerging from his garage, Alberto looked stunned before heading in to give his son an emotional embrace, too.

Teresa later shared a video of the two surprises on social media, where it went viral, receiving tens of thousands of likes.

She said: “Our mom kind of had an idea of when he might be coming home, but she didn’t know when exactly.

“She kept trying to bribe me with coffee so I would spill the beans.

“As I figured, she was beyond emotional and excited to see her son walk through that door.

“I was really nervous that day. I wanted everything to play out how I imagined It.

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“Seeing our parents’ reactions definitely made me emotional.

“Every time I watch homecoming videos like this, I get emotional.

“I never thought my post would get so much traction like it has until this day.

“There have been so many blessings and sweet comments of family, strangers that are in the same boat of waiting for the return of their loved ones.”