United States Marine Surprises Sons During Halftime Challenge at ECU Football Game (Video)

United States marine Joshua Ricafrente returned home from Afghanistan this weekend — but not without some tears and fireworks.

Noah and Elijah‘s dad made it home early and he decided to surprise his sons at the East Carolina football game on Nov. 3. Ricafrente, who hadn’t seen his kids since deploying in May, appeared in a video message that was played before his boys participated in the halftime challenge. As the challenge came to a close, the tears began to flow, as Ricafrente appeared on the field in a very touching moment.

Check out the video below.