U.S. Soldier Surprises Daughter on Baseball Field

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U.S. Soldier Surprises Daughter on Baseball Field

November 01, 2012

Spc. Josh Young had not seen his daughter Paula Hagel for more than 6 months while he was on tour in Afghanistan. He returned home this past July 4th and surprised his daughter at a Salt Lake Bees minor league baseball game!

Ruthie

Fantastic video! Thank you for your service Sir and for all the sacrifices you and your family make for us!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=506622020 Christopher F Cheney

“your ever going to quite hugging him” “no” special moment glad safe and home thanks for sharing some of your special private moments for men/women
http://www.facebook.com/audrey.k.turner Audrey Kaye Turner

This is wonderful, the love that he has for his daughter. Never stop those hugs sweety he is special. Thank you for everything.
Wendy Curtis

Wonderful and Amazing!!! Thank you for your service!!!!
v.pope

God bless you and thank you for your sacrifice and your service. Praise God for those who make such a sacrifice. I love you without even knowing you. May God keep you and your family safe.
tari

this is the first thing i saw this morning on my computer, wow what a way to start the day, crying, but you have made my day, thank you so much for everything you have done, i live in australia, and we have nothing like the welcome home blog, it would be great to have that here, sir your sacrifices for your country has never gone unnoticed, just saying thank you is not enough.
David

DAMN THIS IS WAYY TOO MUCH FOR MY EYES
sharen

that is the sweetest thing i’ve seen in a long time. your daughter is beautiful. welcome home josh and thank you for everything you do for us.
Penelope Griva

You know, I was watching the 10 minutes video on youtube, the one with the reunion and while I was crying my heart out, I read one that was bashing videos like this one. I will never understand how people are cruel conserning these men and women.

I’ve said this before, so I’m afraid that I will have to repeat myself: In case of a war I don’t care whether a Greek, an American or Italian is the one that saves my ass… all of our asses. These people are to be honored and respected for what they do. Spc Young could have stayed to the States, find a nine to five job and be with his little girl everyday… he didn’t though. He chose to go out and protect her this way.

Pardon my French, but those fuckers who bash people like him are the ones who should be grateful the most. Why? Simply because they live in a free country, breathing and spewing shit BECAUSE of these men and women keep them free.

There, I’ve said it. *sighs deeply*

Pen…

P.S Sorry for the long assed comment.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Jessica-Dow/1311895218 Jessica Dow

Its always the ones with the kids that get me the worst. I started crying when you could hear it in his voice. God bless you and you family sir, and thank you so much for your service
Fe

Daughters need their fathers to be their heroes. It looks like this young lady has him. THANK YOU for your service. And THANKS to your family for their sacrifice. You ALL are my heroes. Be safe soldier.
http://www.facebook.com/ronald.young.37 Ronald Young

I am happy to see these Videos and yes they do make me cry. I like to see them because in 1969 my home coming was not so happy.
Clyde

I am crying while watching this. huhu. It is so emotional.

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U.S. Soldier Surprises Daughter on Baseball Field