Kids & Family
U.S. Air Force Dad Surprises Son At Mackeben Elementary: Video
Technical Sgt. Volkman was on the receiving end of a surprise two days later at a little league baseball game.
ALGONQUIN, IL — A student at Mackeben Elementary School in Algonquin got a special surprise Friday when his father returned from being deployed with the U.S. Air Force. Technical Sgt. Volkman showed up in the doorway of his son AJ's classroom, and surprised him in front of his classmates, according to a Facebook video posted by the school.
Two days later, Sgt. Volkman was recognized and honored for his service during a Huntley Little League game Sunday. After the game, team managers presented Volkman with an MVP baseball signed by Fall AA teams Huntley Navy and Huntley Orange.
"We are thankful for all of those that made this a special homecoming for a dad and his family!!" the league posted on Facebook.
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