Soldier

We never get tired of videos like this. Myself along with the rest of the Banana staff are thankful for the men and women serving our country. Watch as Owosso native, Specialist Allan Mazen surprises his mom with an early return home. So great! Thank you Allan for your service!

After years in Italy and two tours in Afghanistan, it had been two months since Sgt. Shawn Jamieson had seen his family. Jamieson enlisted the help of his sister to be sure his wife and kids would be in Brooklyn for this particular game. Watch their surprise, when a hot dog turns out be their dad and husband!

These damn soldier homecoming videos get me every time, I can't watch without getting a little choked up. This is one of the most creative ones I've watched yet. While his family is at the beach, this soldier pops up from out of the water to surprise his family.

This U.S. soldier took 4 hits but luckily no rounds penetrated his body armor and he was able to make it home with no permanent injuries. After fighting to make sure his squad could get to safety, he managed to get down the mountain on his own. This soldier is truly a badass!

This 90 year-old World War II D-Day  veteran has an amazing story that might just choke you up a bit. It's the story about two countries at war and how the power of music actually saved lies. Listen to this man's touching story after the jump.

Chuck the dog is back on YouTube!  Chuck is a Boxer who has captivated many by his reaction to seeing his soldier "father" Danny, return home about a year ago.  Danny has just returned from another 8 month tour, and his wife Katie is anxiously awaiting his reunion with Chuck the loyal dog. Check out the video, the term "Mans Best Friend" is totally true in this case.