Mike Brook, now 69, had wanted to join the U.S. Army when he was 21 years old. But old football injuries and hearing loss in one ear prevented him from being able to enlist.
He was moved by the stories he heard of veterans who had served in Vietnam and was so inspired by one man’s story he turned it into a song.
His children passed down the song to their kids and it remained a family favorite.
On Christmas Eve Mike’s granddaughter Karli Willett told her much-loved grandpa she had a special surprise for him.
The aspiring singer songwriter had made a recording of herself performing her grandpa’s song.
To see his reaction to the song is a real tear-jerker. He’s so overcome with emotion at hearing his granddaughter sing such a cherished song.
Watch the grandfather’s adorable reaction in the video below.
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Her performance is so moving and her talent so inspiring. Please share so more people can see this adoring grandpa’s beautiful response.