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"Must-Watch" Video I Found

This is one of the most touching videos I've seen this year.  It's a montage of various members of our troops returning home and surprising their loved ones. 

Quick warning: I would highly suggest having Kleenex nearby.  I watched most of it with tears in my eyes.

Interestingly, they used the exact same music as one of my all-time favorite videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY

Enjoy!

 

 

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31 comments • Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653) • August 14 2010 04:33PM

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One Kleenex will never be enough!

Thanks Jason

Bill

Posted by William J Archambault Jr (The Real Estate Investment Institute ) almost 2 years ago

Bill - It's definitely a "several Kleenex" video.  :)

Posted by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653) (Austin Texas Homes, LLC) almost 2 years ago

Wow, what a touching video.  I had a emotions of happiness for those making it home, and sadness for those that hanve't.  Thanks for sharing this.

Posted by Kai Degner (Kline May Realty) almost 2 years ago

Jason, first off the thumbs up looks great, second I didn't last 10 seconds, and more than one or two kleenex are required. I am reblogging this, thanks for sharing

Posted by Gerry Michaels GettysburgGerry (Studmuffin Media) almost 2 years ago

My daughter came to me yesterday - in tears.  I thought. OK, what drama now?  She had just watched this beautiful video . . .

Posted by Margaret Goss, Winnetka Realtor Winnetka & North Shore IL Homes for Sale (Baird & Warner Real Estate) almost 2 years ago

Touching is definitely the word Jason. Wonderful video - not a dry eye in the house.

Loved the music too, not to mention the quote from the Bible at the end.

Posted by Denise Hamlin, 319-400-0268 - Iowa City Real Estate & Relocation Services (Cardinal Realty - Locally Owned Real Estate Company) almost 2 years ago

Jason,  I came across this video a few days ago and watched it.  I started crying immediately - just thinking about the touching scenes makes me teary-eyed again now.  Its especially poignant for me - a military mom. 

Posted by Vicki Pedersen, ABR, GRI, CDPE - Riverside and Corona CA Realtor (Pedersen Real Estate) almost 2 years ago
Oh my God do I remember my Husband Thomas is a Marine served 1980-1986. I remember when he left I cried for days we did not have cell phones or internet then. Only snail mail or a pay phone if he could call he would. Oh what JOY JOY JOY it was to see him again. One time before we were married he showed up before I got home from school and waited behind the door I had no ideal he was home and there he stood in his uniform there he stood my heart raced I could not believe my eyes it was him it took me a minute tears flowing and saying I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH OH MY GOD ITS YOU!!!!! Freedom is not free and sometimes we forget that families give up so much. SEMPER FI TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE We married May,1982 I was 17 he was 19 and we are still married 28 yrs later. He is a gem a gem indeed.
Posted by Laura Filip - CRS, CHMS, CNHS, RCC BROKER TLF PROPERTIES INC almost 2 years ago

Jason -

Thanks for the reminder.

Been there. Done that.

 

And alternatively:  I've been the one at the door to say, "He won't be coming back."

Three times.

 

Tears.

I've looked at tears from both sides now.

From home and not -

And till somehow -

I really don't know tears....at all.

 

Time.......to bring them all home - while they can still hug and be hugged.

Posted by Jim Hale - On the MOVE for You! Eugene - Springfield Oregon Real Estate (ACTIONAGENTS.NET) almost 2 years ago

I cried like a baby!  Joyful tears for the survivors.  And bitter tears for the thousands of children who will never get those wonderful hugs and kisses.

Posted by John Heinen almost 2 years ago
Oh how beautiful to see the homecomings and joy of the families getting their family member returned back to them safely. It takes more than one kleenex for this video. And as many have said it brings home the sadness as well for the families that will not have this type of home coming. Sue of Robin and Sue
Posted by Robin & Sue REALTORs® Hendersonville & Western NC Real Estate (Advocate Realty) almost 2 years ago

Hi Jason. I noticed someone posted this on their Facebook profile too. It's sad.

Posted by Lana Robbins Realtor ®, Clearwater, New Port Richey, Tarpon Springs, Trinity FL (Broker Associate at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate) almost 2 years ago
It's sad???? I thought it was beautiful to watch, and yes the tears flowed. Thanks for the reality check!
Posted by Evelyn Johnston Real Estate Agent Elkhart Indiana Subdivision Specialist (Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC) almost 2 years ago
Everyone should watch this video. To many people run off at the mouth and have no idea what our troops are really doing and what a sacrifice they make!
Posted by William Feela Realtor 651-674-5999 No. Branch,MN (WHISPERING PINES REALTY) almost 2 years ago

I hope it is alright to re-blog this.  How beautiful and heartwarming.  This was absolutely outstanding and I thank you for posting.  I recommended for a feature as we all need to be reminded of what is really important in life.

Posted by Paula McDonald, The Woodlands, TX ~ 936-203-0279 (Chevaux Group, PLLC) almost 2 years ago

Did you notice how much "jumping for joy" there was?  I cried and laughed.  Thank you so much!  This is amazing and sooooo touching.  We never know what we have til its gone.  Luckily these returned! 

Posted by Suzanne McLaughlin, Wright & Sherburne Counties Realtor (Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael)) almost 2 years ago

WOW Jason!  What a compelling video!  Thanks for sharing this with us!

Posted by Harry Logan (RE/MAX executives realty) almost 2 years ago

Oh great, Jason!  I've been sick all day with a bad cold, and my nose finally stopped running for a few minutes until I watched this.  You warned me, but did I listen? Now I'm done for.  It was worth it though.

Posted by Susan Neal, Fair Oaks CA Real Estate Broker, CA DRE#686562 (Century 21 Noel David Realty) almost 2 years ago

Wow.. .what a video, thanks for sharing this with us

Posted by Fernando Herboso #1 Real Estate Site www.ReallyNiceHomes.com in MD & VA (Herboso & Associates LLC- Broker 240.426.5754) almost 2 years ago
Jason, A great video and to repeat what's already been said...thanks for sharing it.
Posted by Dorie Dillard Realtor® Canyon Creek NW Austin TX homes for sale (Coldwell Banker United Realtors) almost 2 years ago

I've had a few folks post that on Facebook and I've watched it every single time.  THEN I get caught up over at YouTube looking at all of the surprise coming home videos.  Even the ones where their dogs/cats/etc welcome them home are emotional!

Posted by Emmary Nicholson ChRC® Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson AZ (Steinborn Referral Associates - Las Cruces, NM) almost 2 years ago

Thank you....this video was great....thank you for sharing it with all of us....

Posted by Jennifer Dulmaine, Seth Campbell Realty Group (Keller Williams Realty) almost 2 years ago

Can't wait to show this to my daughter. How very, very touching:) (wish I could show smiling through the tears!

Posted by Barb Szabo E-pro Realtor Cleveland Ohio Homes (RE/MAX Trinity) almost 2 years ago

How could anyone watch that without a big towel? Very touching and breaks my heart for those who never got to hug their fallen heroes again.

Seeing those children virtually jump into Dad's arms was very moving.  

Posted by J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip R.E. LLC) Westchester County NY almost 2 years ago

Jason, a friend sent me this and I watched it on my phone... just before heading into a meeting.  I recommend finding time between watching this and doing anything! 

Posted by Martin Abeshaus (JAE Commercial Cleaning Services) almost 2 years ago

Jason-THanks for sharing this great video with us, and lets not forget to support our troops.

Posted by Joseph D. Federico Eastern Massachusetts Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) almost 2 years ago

Really Its a touching video.I was also getting cry.

 

 

 

 

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