Soldier Surprises Son At Waltham School (+video)

By Bill Shields, WBZ-TV

November 16, 2011

WALTHAM (CBS) – Nine-year old Cody Young got the surprise of his young life today: his dad got home early from Afghanistan.
Sgt. Rick Young and his wife Dyan decided to make it a Thanksgiving surprise…and what a surprise it was.
“I’ve missed the little guy so much,” said Rick, as he and his wife arrived at the Fitzgerald School to spring the surprise reunion on their son.
Cody was in his art class, when his dad walked in, still wearing his uniform.
No words were spoken, as Cody’s eyes lit up, and he ran to his dad. Rick Young picked up his son, and the two held on to each other for minutes, as tears ran down their cheeks, and teachers dabbed away their own tears.



“It’s been tough,” said Sgt. Young, “because we really miss each other so much.”
But now, this is one Thanksgiving the Young family will never forget.
“This will be the best Thanskgiving ever,” said Cody.
Sgt. Young will go back to Afghanistan in two weeks. But, he’ll be home for good in February.

 

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