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Surprise Military Homecoming at Raley Field

Here’s a must-see moment from Tuesday night at Raley Field, home of the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland A’s.

Sergeant First Class Jim Hereth returned early from serving in Afghanistan to surprise his two children, who were throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

The genuine reactions of the entire family is absolutely incredible.

From another angle: