Soldiers and Marines often have very little say in when, where, or how long they’re deployed overseas to serve their country. Not only do they have to prepare to sacrifice their own lives, but they are forced to sacrifice precious time spent with family and friends.
When US Marine John York found out he was being deployed in just 10 days, and would have to miss his son’s fourth birthday and the rest of his favorite holidays this year, he knew he had to think of a way to make it up to his son and celebrate the time they had left.
“He just came home from work and said, ‘I have an idea of what I want to do when I have the 10 days of pre-deployment leave. I really want to do all the holidays, all his favorite holidays that I’m going to miss,'” wife Priscilla said.
First, John took 3-year-old Bryson trick or treating to celebrate Halloween. “He went to every neighbor’s house on the block and he had candy that he handed to them so they’d be ready when Bryson rang the doorbell,” Priscilla said. “He brought candy to each of their houses if they were home. The neighbors were so great about it.”
In the following days, John surprised Bryson with a Christmas tree and wrapped gifts for Christmas, and also got him a birthday cake and a birthday present in honor of his upcoming fourth birthday. “He was really excited about his new bike,” mom said. “He was really pumped about his birthday.”
“He is the most incredible dad and husband I’ve ever met,” Priscilla said. “He helps me out so much. He takes over everything when he comes home.”
Watch the entire video below to see the incredible way this dad is spending time with his son before being deployed.
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[Featured image credit: Priscilla York]
Soldier Dad Celebrates All The Holidays He’ll Miss With His Son While He’s Deployed is an article from: LifeDaily