My wife and kids recently returned home from a 7-day vacation. I will never forget the welcome home embrace that my little 2-year old girl gave me. It was a 10 minute snuggle into my neck, and while she burrowed in, I felt her truly missing me for that entire week.

These feelings are human, and real. I live for moments like this with loved ones. It is a human need as urgent as life itself.

I guarantee that you will cry (if you are human) within the first minute of this video. To the soldiers that are coming home, I salute you, and hope that your days back in the states are peaceful, loving and as compassionate as a welcome home hug from a loved one.

And, THANK YOU for your service!!!