Dad comes home from deployment to surprise son. Watch emotional video

The wholesome video has left many emotional.

Published on: Oct 22, 2021, 15:25:40 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A sweet video showcasing a love-filled moment between a military dad and his son has left people emotional. There is a possibility that the clip will have the same effect on you too.

The image shows the dad trying to wake up his son. (Instagram/@meekypeek)

Instagram user Meek Watts shared the wholesome video. “My husband has been on deployment for a while…He made a surprise visit home. That #fatherandson relationship is so vital. I'M A WITNESS,” she wrote while posting the video.

The clip opens to show the kid sleeping on a bed. Within moments, his dad comes inside the room and tries to wake him up. It takes a while but his reaction when he finally gets up and sees his dad makes for a heartwarming watch.

Take a look at the wonderful clip:

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The video, since being shared, has gathered nearly 14,000 likes. It has also been re-shared by other Instagram pages. People couldn’t stop commenting how the wholesome video left them emotional.

“I love it!! You got me tearing up at work early this morning!! I love y'all,” wrote an Instagram user. “I definitely just cried my eyes out,” posted another. “I may have watched this a lot! Thank you for sharing,” commented a third.

What are your thoughts on the video?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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