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Soldier Reunites with Baby Daughter in Emotional Surprise at Graduation

Published on May 5, 2025
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A soldier broke down in tears when an unexpected visitor tapped him out at graduation.

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Cannon LaBrier, 21, had spent 14 tough weeks away from his St. Louis family during boot camp training, missing precious moments with his 1-year-old daughter, Stella.

As Cannon's graduation at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, neared, his mom and Stella's mom secretly planned the perfect surprise. On Family Day, just before the graduation ceremony, the family wove through a sea of 1,154 graduating soldiers to find Cannon. As he stood to be tapped out, he saw the baby girl he'd been missing for months.

Click on the video below to see the soldier's emotional reaction when he finally reunites with his daughter!

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