Today is the day we remember the soldiers who died while trying to protect us, but on National Geographic Channel we see a few of them come home and surprise their families. At 10p Witness: G.I. Homecoming shows five families’ surprise reunions after their loved ones return home from protecting our country. But isn’t just their reunions that we witness, we hear how it all came about and listen to their reactions when they see each other for the first time in a really long time. If you think that the above raw video is beyond emotional, it will make you cry even more when you hear the back story edited together with it. I cried happy tears while I watched her story and the sister who only wanted her brother at her graduation. Then there is a son who goes to his mom’s job to surprise her and his mom’s reaction will leave you grabbing for the tissues. There are a few more reunions that will tear at your heartstrings, but isn’t that what today is all about. Yes we are remember the ones that didn’t make it home, but let’s also remember the ones that do.
I want to thank all of the people who have fought and continue to fight to make us safe from harm. Thank you.
