soldier returning home

Grab the tissues. You're going to need them after watching a Rome police officer return from an overseas deployment to surprise his daughters.

Soldiers returning home are always a joy to watch, but when Sgt. Jake Metcalf landed in Syracuse his wife gave him a surprise he didn't see coming.

Do you remember what school picture day was like? There were many hours spent making the right wardrobe decision and even more time was spent practicing your smile in the mirror. No matter how well you think you posed for the photo, it usually ended up pretty bad. For one third grader in North Carolina, this last picture day is one he will remember forever.

There is nothing more incredible than the moment a soldier returns home from battle to surprise their family. Sgt. Dan Urman gave his parents the shock of their lives before the Arizona Coyotes vs. Anaheim Ducks NHL hockey game.

Ready for your "awww moment" of the day? Here is a video of a German Shepard named Ranger fetching a toy, and when Ranger returns with the toy, he sees his soldier back at home. The dog makes these little crying sounds and barks a bit; clearly, Ranger is happy to him...