Father's Surprise Leaves Sailor Speechless
As if the sailor's return home wasn't special enough, something special was waiting for him in the parking lot after USS Hampton docked in San Diego.
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Everyone in This Sailor's Family Surprised by Homecoming
An Indiana member of the military surprised everyone in his family by coming home almost a month early from serving overseas. He also got a surprise of his own, after arriving back to the house he'd left eight months earlier.
After 50 Years, Mom and Daughter Finally, Joyfully Meet
After years of fruitless searching, Facebook -- along with a maiden name -- delivered the keys to a long-awaited meeting Tuesday at a restaurant in Florida. When Stephanie Phillips and her mother first saw each other, the two hugged with tears in their eyes for a long time, not letting go.
German's Son Returns Stolen Treasures to Russia from WWII
Treasures stolen from a Russian museum during WWII have found their way back home. Two crates with hundreds of rare exhibits stolen in 1941 were voluntarily returned to Russia by a Wehrmacht doctor's son.
One Year After the Disaster, the Final Pet Lost During the Joplin Tornado is Claimed
One year ago after a deadly tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., among 161 humans killed, countless pets also lost their lives or became homeless.Since then, the ASPCA found forever homes for 745 pets and about 500 families were able to reunite with their lost pets. This week, the last unclaimed pet from the Missouri storm was claimed.
Lost Dog Reunited After 2 Years And 700 Miles (WATCH)
When Alma Dominguez's beloved dog, Leia, went missing from El Paso, Texas, during a rainstorm, Alma and her husband, Alberto, were devastated. The couple searched for their lost dog for more than two years, and had almost given up hope of ever finding her. Then a phone call changed everything.
Family Reunited With Daughter Now Finds Son 10 Years After Tsunami
An Indonesian couple that were last month reunited with their 14-year-old daughter who went missing in the 2004 earthquake and tsunami disaster that hit the northernmost province of Aceh have in recent days also found their missing son.
Cat Returns Home 6 Months After Hurricane Sandy
It's a miracle for a couple whose cat bolted out the door six months ago after Hurricane Sandy forced the family to flee their New Jersey home. No one can detail the cat's amazing journey, but the feline somehow managed to travel eight miles to find his Toms River home.
Twin Sisters Find Each Other, One Raised In America; Other In Europe
Raised 5,000 miles apart and speaking different languages, a chance sighting on YouTube by a friend helped them to discover a lost twin they didn't know existed.
WWII Love Letters Finally Land in Right Hands After 70 Years
After almost 70 years, the letters written by a World War II sailor made the final leg of a mysterious journey. On Wednesday they were turned over to 85-year-old Dorothy Bartos Carlberg, the girl for whom the notes were penned.
Amazing Timing Reunites Man With Wedding Ring Lost on Vail Ski Lift
Even more amazing than David Brenner's wedding ring being found under a Vail chair lift five years after it slipped off unnoticed, is the incredible way he heard that it had been recovered last week.
Faith and a Little Luck Reunite Dog and Owner After Year
Found trapped in a cage meant for an opossum by an animal control officer in another state, a small Shih Tzu from Louisiana looked like she'd been through a lot of trouble. But with a little luck an an amazing coincidence regarding the dog's name, the weary pet has left Arkansas and is back with its loving owners.
Man Lost 66 Days at Sea is Rescued From Capsized Boat, Angel
The crew aboard a passing German container ship rescued a sunburned and dehydrated South Carolina sailor Thursday, who had survived at sea for 66 days atop his capsized boat, called Angel.
Katrina Rescuer Reunites with Girl in Iconic Photo 10 Years Later
A picture of a little girl hugging her rescuer came to symbolize the hope amid Hurricane Katrina's destruction ten years ago— watch their emotional reunion.
Pen Pals Finally Embrace With Tears After Writing For 38 Years (WATCH)
Their best friend came off the paper and into real life – it was beautiful.
Former Students Surprise Their Music Teacher Who Drops to Her Knees in Tears
This surprise reunion of a music teacher's chorus brings her to her knees–and will bring tears of appreciation to your eyes for all good teachers.
Marine Drives 2,000 Miles to Reunite with Best Friend, a Cat Who Eased His PTSD
This Marine drove 2,000 miles to reunite with his cat who'd been missing for four years.
New Baby With "Call Me Maybe" Sign Awaits Soldier Dad's First Hug
A Nebraska soldier who'd never seen his baby daughter was welcomed home this week by a sign so cute that the photo posted on Facebook got a million Likes in its first day. The adorable little girl sat waiting in a stroller sitting next to a big pink poster using the Call Me Maybe song to welcome her dad, Cole Tesar, home.
'Why Are My Eyes Watering?' Watch The First Time A Child Cries for Joy
A very human adult emotion when experienced by a three-year-old girl can be surprising for the child, but lovely for us to witness.
Long Separated Brother and Sister Are Reunited… After Matching on Tinder!
After being separated during their parents' divorce 16 years ago, and failed attempts at searching for his sister, Erik de Vries swiped right on Josephine Egbert.
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