As a veteran who has been through coming home, I find this video in very poor taste. To spread a child’s emotions out for all to see, is to me a form of child abuse.

That was beautiful, heart-rending, touching. To see her put her hand to her heart -such a universal sign of the fullness of love.
I’m sorry that Mr. Price is, for whatever reason, so rigid that all he can see is external trappings and then make judgments. I for one am grateful for this video, which speaks volumes about human love and feeling.
And of course, Mr. Price, who calls this “Child abuse” buys no products hawked by children; endorses no political candidate serenaded by children, attends no parades marched by children.
Deacon Greg, I swear, you have the worst commenters in the world. A bunch of rigid, narrow, moralizing people who have put their humanity somewhere behind their endless anger. They really are not worth reading. Can you just shut down comments?

Beautiful – and a reminder to all of us of the very human stories involved in those very far away wars.
Thank you for sharing.

Dear Mr. Price,
Thank you for your service.
I am not a veteran, and I cannot speak to the joy of coming home to my children after a deployment, but I am a father, and I CAN speak to the love that I have for them, and they for me.
There is a world of difference between exploiting a child’s grief, and celebrating her unspeakable joy and love for her Dad. You will remain at a great loss unless and until you can come to understand the difference.

Viewing such pure love is a humbling experience.
We are reminded of the actual truth before which we kneel.
The existence of love is a miracle.

As A Retired USAF Medic (IDMT), I saw the tragic side of war first hand. I would much rather see this beautiful child suprised at the return of her Dad. Too often these days the tragic return of our deseased commrads are the big news, we don’t see this out standing example of love enough. After all a solider or not we are still fathers & mothers and are only doing our duties to keep our love ones safe. what a beautiful heart felt reminder of what we are defending back home.

Don’t think it’s child abuse if the child, and her family, in question agrees to the distribution. That being said…
I am so moved by the pride this child has for her father. I don’t know what moved me more, her pride in her dad or her joy at his return. Both are inspiring.
Take Care and Bright Blessings!