Kids & Family

Military Father Surprises Kids at School

Dad wasn't supposed to be back until Thanksgiving Day.

A local military father surprised his kids at Washington-McKinley Elementary on Monday with an early return from service.

The dad wasn't supposed to be home until Thanksgiving Day.

Here's one of the responses on Facebook: "God bless our men and women of service. Thank you for all that you do for this country and for us. May God protect and keep you safe until you all return home to your families."


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