This young man’s college graduation became even more meaningful when he got a surprise visit from a very special person

Richard Thompson, Rare Staff | Posted on April 9, 2015 3:32 pm

Major Robert Grimmett of the U.S. Air Force was stationed in Afghanistan when he made plans to surprise his family at his son’s college graduation from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Grimmett’s mother, wife, daughter, sister, niece, and nephew joined his son in welcoming back the person who means so much to them.

What a touching moment!

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