Military deployments are difficult for everyone concerned. While loved ones are waging conflicts abroad, the family is dealing with emotional ones at home.

There is no stronger tie than that between a mother and her kid, and who can comprehend how a mother feels when her precious son is deployed and away from her for months at a time.

One woman received the shock of her life when her Marine Corps son approached her as she was dining out at a restaurant.

Nine months away from family is a long time, which is why we have so much respect for our servicemen and women who give up precious time with their families so that we can live in peace and security.

The Marine Corps son was scheduled to return in January, but he arrived early to surprise his mother at a local eatery.

The mother was shocked at first, but burst into delighted tears when she discovered her son was standing behind her.

Because military homecoming films are so emotional for everyone, we’re confident this footage brought tears to your eyes as well.