15 Remarkable Photos of Soldiers Reuniting With Their Kids
In my previous career, I had to travel quite a bit – much more than I would of liked to with toddlers at home. One thing I can say that was always nice was that I could always talk or Skype with my husband and kids each night. While my business trips were inconvenient to our family and sometimes grueling in general, I was only gone a few days and our life returned to normal soon after mom returned home.
Then I think about my brother-in-law. He has spent the last 10+ years serving our country in the U.S. Army. He has a wife and two toddlers. When he is called to serve, the “business trips” are never short. The day-to-day of raising children is 100% my sister-in-law’s. While communication is now more readily available, it’s no where near as easy to access as I had in a hotel room. After the weeks or months that go by, reuniting with his wife and children is bliss.
Watching soldiers reunite with loved ones is a heart warming experience. If you have ever witnessed such an event you know what I am talking about. The emotion is so evident, even in photos. Check out these 15 Remarkable Photos of Soldiers Reuniting With Their Kids.
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His American Hero
This is my brother-in-law, Jay. He has served numerous times in Iraq. His son, 4, thinks the world of him.
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5 Kids at Home
Sgt. Quentin Johnson has five kids, here he is hugging four of them.
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Darth Vadar Surprise
Deployed Dad surprises son by dressing up as Darth Vadar. Watch this video!
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Dad Deployed for a Year
Sgt. Ramon Troya reunites with his 18-month-old son. He was separated from his family for a year.
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Reunited
Sgt. Jerry Scott, a paratrooper reuntiing with this wife and daughter after a six-month deployment in Afghanistan.
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Daddy's Girl
Little Abigail, 21-month-old is clinging to her daddy - Spc. Kory Castro after a 12-month deployment to Iraq.
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Homecoming
Sgt. Mitchell Pecoraro and his wife and daughter during a homecoming ceremony for his battalion.
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Kisses from Daddy
Kisses from Daddy after a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan.
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9 Months Away
After a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, this soldier is happy to be home.
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Face Squeeze
Four-year-old Malachi squeezes his daddy's face after a year-long deployment to Afghanistan.
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Madden and His Daddy
Madden has his daddy home after a year-long mission in Kosovo.
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Daughters
Sgt. 1st Class Jon Benedict hugs his daughters in Fargo.
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Happy to Be Home
Daddy is home after a 12-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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Welcome Home
After a year in Afghanistan, this soldier is happy to be home.
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A Year Away
After a year away, Evelyn, 1, and Brooke, 4, are happy to see their daddy.
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Today I am thankful for our freedom. Freedom to write this blog post, to raise my toddlers with the religion of my choosing and the other rights that come thanks to the efforts of our military and government.
To those serving for our freedom, thank you. While Veterans Day was yesterday – saying thanks on that day alone just isn’t enough.
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Molly blogs parenting, geekery and technology at digitalmomblog.com.
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