Soldier surprises daughter for birthday at Barrow County school

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — It was quite the birthday gift for one Barrow County middle schooler who received the surprise of a lifetime on Wednesday afternoon while at school.

All of the emotions were captured on video when the girl's mom, having just returned home after a six-month deployment, walked into the middle of her daughter's class with birthday balloons and roses.

As Staff Sergeant Nelson was reunited with her daughter, the two embraced in a tearful homecoming that the entire class got to enjoy.

"It was the most emotional experience for all -- one that will never be forgotten!" the school wrote in the Facebook post. "Thank you for your service SSG Nelson!"

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