Capt Thigpen Dayton Dragons Surprise Homecoming from Iraq

[91331BANDIT]

What a miracle people didn't post stuff about onions in this video -_-

[Mizzlovah4u2c36]

"I'am coming home" My tears started immediately at that moment...... <3 love it

[haleykayy96]

this made me cry :')

[ashleymtz95]

So beautiful I cried

[MsVolleyball64]

ahhh i yawned.... stupid yawn! u make my eyes water!!!

[19EHF]

Im not gonna cry Im not gonna cry Im not gonna cry Im not gonna cry,,,, up too late

[Hoeslapper17]

........How could you dislike this? Awful awful people

[shroomraptor]

Thigpen, nice name, wonder how distant of a cousin he is?

[XxshipleyxX]

dont cry dont cry dont cry............. to late

[caras2004]

dang onions

[jadensmama0507]

I love her reaction! Priceless!

[kidwonder73]

awww this is the best

[banannasam]

crus the usa satlaets ro good fx spsel fx i wont to no how to that

ples lat me noo you toubers

[TheMadds123]

So beautiful<3 i cry all day at these

[grassfairy13856]

I cried! i was at this game! the whole audience cried! :'( thank you for serving our country! god bless you.

[pottytrainers3]

4 months??? Whatever! Try 15 months!!!

[KingBaje]

@pottytrainers3 stfu, just stfu...

[Ressey2]

Man never fails every time i watch these video's i always cry!! :'( But am happy for the family's that get their loved one's home! :)

[lydia13031996]

i'm not gonna lie, i cried!

[prada4meonly]

When my husband return from Iraq in 2004, he (intentionaly) gave me the wrong time he was flying in...he said Tuesday at 8pm and he landed at 10am and surprised me at work. I worked at a charted HS and he called my boss (the principal) to arrange an assembly. The drama class did a 10 minute presentation on soilders coming home. Never knowing that the "actor" soldier coming home was my husband. I saw him...screamed and ran to him. I never knew the school was in on it.

[NightFuryToothless2]

this made me just bawl as soon as i saw him running behind her! omg i cried like a baby!!

[harnessfreeclimber]

I cried so much when I saw this. They looked upset when the "signal" dropped, but this is an amazing video. Welcome home and thank you for your service! :-)

[levere1856]

I thought he was going to be in the mascot outfit.

[Dre3K1]

@levere1856 Me too

[lydia13031996]

this is beaufil, i cried so much, well done for represring the country in a very special way

[iloveani143]

this is so cute

[igne167]

impossible to dislike this video, it is for the hearts tackles

[bjd689]

love these youtube army reunion :D

[Mannixxx]

nice video...the haters are the losers...the Family and soldiers are the winners.

[DrugsIsBad1]

after reading the comments reading the comments- this sounds touching I wonder if I will cry

watched the first part of vid- yeah it's gonna be easy to not cry

watched later on in vid- *in tears* daggum

[juppy1923]

i feel like kicking 6 peoples ass for disliking this vid.

[KatieBakeins]

♥My hometeam ♥ And a hero ♥ Joining together ♥

Mascots' Names:

Male Dragon: Heeter

Female Dragon: Gem

Rarely Seen One-Eye Thingy: Wink

♥Go Dayton Dragons ♥ Bless Soldiers♥

My father is a soldier.

[kcbowers9]

who in their right mind dislikes this

[elvis459]

I thought the mascot was going to take his head off and it would be him!

[Cantoncolt0809]

That is the sweetest homecoming ever :)

[IanHTX]

I am a 20 year old guy who's 6'3 and 250 lbs. I gotta say, even this made ME Cry

[njgl2010]

AWESOME!!!

[alleyd56]

wow! 6 people dont have hearts!!!!!!

[ipc353]

After 16 years living in America. because of this solier freed my country from saddam i went home to Iraq. Thank you

[AirJuvi43]

I was at that game- there weren't a whole lot of dry eyes in the crowd...

[STEFANIJKANE]

i love this! thanks for sharing!

[pshaw61]

Bravo!

[Kimberly14787]

This is beautiful! Tears streaming down my face!

[VITRAN2010]

TO THE 6 PEOPLE THAT DISLIKE THIS I HAVE THREE WORD FOR YOU. FUCK YOU BITCH

[bearslord]

@VITRAN2010 Uh shouldn't that be "bitches"?

[shortboy]

I don't know about you guys, but I got creeped out by the "bad satellite feed" Especially when he first moved his face. I was like WHAT'S GOING ON??

I don't know their story, but it's always nice to see a family reunite =]

[12345678965216]

brought tears to my eyes

[Nightwing9337]

6 people don't have a soul.

[ckperry97]

man that is sad i love it

[kymon117]

That was really cute.

[dlugamer]

iv been watching these vids for about three hours i cant stop.... so touching

[ckperry97]

i won der what the first song is

[ckperry97]

woooooooooooooooooooow



[ckperry97]

how did they do that

[1cali1girl]

man, i was tearing up so bad

[RAYSONIC511]

WHY WOULD ANYONE DISLIKE THIS REALLY?

[cimbol]

all those people clapping, family crying. a very touching moment. wow..

[mcgrathaisling]

look at the little ladeen just looking at his Dad up and down to make sure he's real!!!

[celinejo89]

nice one touching

[Don123q]

he teleported?! lol i'm joking

[rampage008]

Man I was there and I just remember going damn thats messed up when the feed cut out. So cool to see a soldier get back to his wife and little boys. And yeah I didnt quite cry but a couple of ppl around me shed a few tears. Just a great moment.

[haven7788]

it's like that scene in Never Been Kissed...only better!

[TiffanyMoore2009]

yep, i cired.

[cattynip1]

You can watch this video 1,000 times and still cry

[fuser1077]

that was so cool, I cant even imagine how happy that woman was, that was a really awesome moment.

[sweetheart2109]

the five people who dislike this sucks

[chrismxc]

that was great! ha classic

[sweetheart2109]

@chrismxc I loved when the whole audience including both baseball teams gave him cheered for him

[backpacking24]

mannnn gooooooood

[MegaDefuse]

@1bamfo I hope you mean where he pops out of a christmas present box to surprise his kids because those are adorable,

[ccharniak0401]

OMG this is amazing! I just hope that my homecoming will be just as memorable.

[kariinababii]

damn these videos are so hard to watch cause my fiance is overseas he comes back in december but this makes me cry so much it is very hard being seperated if celebrities thimk they got it hard cause they are on the spotlight yeah okay try having them away for over 6 months

[12345military]

@kariinababii hell yeah their hard to watch i cry on almost every video i watch about our troops coming home and wishing they could all come home now

[kariinababii]

@12345military yeah it is hard to be a military girlfriend/fiance/wife i cant wait till they all come home for once

[supertuber97]

Absolutely fantastic .... LOVE IT!!

[SuperSls13]

OMG!!!!!! this must be very special to you. Congrats

[lake122]

The people sitting down and not clapping should be ashamed of themselves...

[BigLes40]

BRING THEM ALL HOME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KJT922010T]

@BigLes40 About 500,000 or more will be home now, Iraq war is over

[Folau4Life]

im a selfish person, but watchin this gave me goosebumps and tears in my eyes, im gonna join the marines to serve and defend my family and country

[IknowMore1120]

your older son is cute lol im happy 4 yalll

[wootwootthere]

:*-)

[soccer31333]

My brother is a 2nd Lt. in the army and going to go to basic training in Feb. then after that i don't know how long until he is shiped over seas. I am proud sister and a scared one. I love my brother so much. Please support our troops. Can anyone tell me how i can get a military pin pal? Thanks.

[Shesnoin]

@soccer31333 Ask your brother for an adress to write too.

[babyg4life07]

that is so so sweet

[MeanyWawaBaby]

my husband leaves in september again...its moments like this that keep us military familys going! god bless

[82Nikkis]

Instant tears...

[zeth7ap]

omg that is a wonderful reunion and i tell you what out in the field that is what I call the best reunion

[melnbensmith]

every single time i watch this i bawl my eyes out like a baby. this is so sweet and it gives me goosebumps. God bless him and his selflessness.

[richysolo]

Beautiful family, thank you Capt. Jim Thingpen and your family for your sacrifice in serving this country. Thank you

[KJT922010T]

wow what a way to come home!

[noahsmmy]

This has to be the BEST homecoming suprise I have ever seen!!! Congratulations on your homecoming and Thank you!

[gooriko87]

wow! wow!! wow!!!

[ladybulldog55]

everytime I watch this I cry. Thank you to all the men and women who are over seas fighting! Come home safely! I pray for you every day!

[syaoranpies]

is this a movie set? -_-

[XschindlerX]

HELL YEAH!!!! =-D Now THAT'S how you celebrate Memorial Day, baby!!!!!!!!

[jimmyluu101]

that was gr8 altho would have been nice to actually have the actual audio wanna c the crowds reactions etc

gr8 vid tho

[MrBoro0311]

Awesome hats off to the fly boys.

[dottydittydotty]

I'm going home- draughty.

[HalomasterA69]

what was the song at the very end... and awsome video

[melnbensmith]

yeah i totally just bawled my eyes out!

[ladybulldog55]

somebody pass the tissues!

[lake122]

I would imagine they now have three children?

[lurch3678]

priceless.............

[jessxoxeyah]

this was simply amazing <3

[jazzbuffalo1]

Very classy move by the Dayton Dragons. Great video and story. Thanks for posting and God bless our U.S. Armed Forces.

[Lindabeccue]

wow! how sweet is that!

[ccrosby2311]

im crying

[dottydittydotty]

i could watch this over and over and still cry!

[EricPotvin]

wow !

[NuShtILla]

it's awesome..:) :) they're all wonderful and the little kid is sooo sweet ^^

[yosoyian]

that's awesome!! T_T

[lol @ 1:22 to the kid with the green tshirt xD]

[ZumbaLyoness]

I was there for that game. It was so heartbreaking when that feed went dead and then so amazing when he walked out. God Bless you Capt. Thigpen and God Bless all our troops.

[afrotc592]

Thank you... It was without question the happiest day of my Air Force career. The crowd was simply incredible. The Dayton Dragons are Great!!!

[IAmCraft]

best.thing.ever

[CathCathx3]

This is beautiful.

Im in school right now,

and this brought me to tears :)

[mbofny]

OMG...that was AWESOME! Had me in tears.

[caitkookie]

OMG thats soooooo sweet n u look soooooooooo different now:)

[TheNORTHCAROLINAboy]

holy hell .. omg jacob you look so much younger then.. ur like what 13 now .. dude , majoe diff

[alaiiinalan]

ok i cant help laughing at that last name. but its still an awesome vid

[jonnyx4]

Welcome home :) I am crying manly tears soooo beautiful hooah

[IHateWarmPickles]

I thought he was in the dragon suit

[vskrause]

I am so proud of our military men and women. My husband is in BCT and is probably going to be deployed in April. I can't wait till it is my turn for a homecoming like this. :)

[supertuber97]

amazing! only in america! welcome home soldier

[azninvazn627]

do those hats have the filipino flag on them?

[knightrider247]

yeah im an army boy. i leave for iraq training camp june 5th 2012

[gobblemygo]

be safe

[justonething100]

@knightrider247 good luck to ya

[madricella1]

God Bless You, Your Family, Our Fantastic Brave and Selfless MILITARY, and Our Country (the one you started fighting for). Great big bear hug from Cincinnati. From my grateful family to all Military members and theirs. We pray for you regularly.

[currahee17]

wow i cryed for the first time in a while when i watched this

[chipperboy1]

That was absolutely ridiculous awesome.

[scarter456]

ive watched this video SO MANY times and i still cry my eyes out!! best surprise!!! :) cant wait to have my marine home with me

[bdwaudienceofone]

I hope he comes home safe and sound

and please thank him for his service for me

[PrincessDC202]

I hope so too. I have until february... I'll be praying every day. thank you for your appreciation!

[mrsPVTmurphy]

I was thinking the same thing!! Soo cute and I cant WAIT till my Marine is home too!!

[sociopathpsych]

when does he come home?

[PrincessDC202]

this is one of the best ive seen. omg.. i miss my husband so much =(. This made me cry so hard!

[broadcastboy]

*crying*

[memecah85]

wow this was amazing i was there and when the scrren went blank i though oh shit u r kidding...but when he came out it was so sweet i cried

[widdowfield]

cool

[bubblemum]

One of the best I have seen on Youube- I love crying throught these things!

[memecah85]

i got to see this....and it was really nice

[seoul588]

Great video - these things always make me cry.

[Charmedluver123]

Same here.

Awesome Vid.

[TyriJo]

Welcome home sir :)

[themeathammer93]

great surprise maybe the best on youtube or ever

[Lovepets13]

Cryed so much

[johannesusa]

greatness!

[katelynepenny]

great planning! so awesome

[angelaand3boys]

The best.... I cried thru this one. God Bless those families and soldiers. You give everything to America. Thank you for your service. Need more good American like this....

[Jubilee595]

This is the BEST homecoming video I've seen yet! We're currently on month 4 of 12 (we hope!) and watching things like this help keep us hopeful. God bless your family for ALL of your service and sacrifice.

[biggill4209]

; ,(.... Welcome home Chief Thank You

[princesso8788]

Out of all the homecing videos ,,,,,this has got to be my favorite. Him running to her is one of the most romantic things I have ever seen. My husband is due home in 2 months time,,,,I cant wait

[lolazz22]

did u see how the eldest son face drop when they got cut off

[dabears542]

i liked how they had "technical difficulties" and then he comes out.

i cried

[covergirl678]

welll sorry to tell u , hon my dad served for 25 yrs, all i was saying is men like this are strong men , and i find them very sexy , ive been ,i watch this and cry i waited on my dad many times

[chazbone61]

Thank you sir for your service to our country and welcome home sir

[bisblake]

Wow amazing..just beautiful!! I have seen this so so so many times and I cry every single time. Words can not even express how appreciative I am, as well as many other Americans, of what yall do. I can not imagine having to go through having a loved one over there..always know you have my support and I will continue to pray for yall!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!! God bless and take care

[teddypicker22]

That was amazing, things like this are what make us get through each day as the come :D I'm training as a search dog handler and everytime I watch these they brings tears to my eyes.

[Forzanuccii]

omg, im a 41 yrs old Man and i cried.

[sharptexan]

AWESOME!

[packmentality]

God Bless!

[theedgeinshow]

I am now a Dayton Dragons fan