thedailywhat:

Heartwarming Tearjerker of the Day: In honor of Veterans Day Weekend and Military Appreciation Month, the Boston Bruins invite the parents of Lt. Charles Jacobs, currently serving his country in Afghanistan with the 182nd Infantry, to perform the ceremonial puck drop.

I won’t ruin what happens next, but, suffice it to say, I didn’t call this “Heartwarming Tearjerker of the Day” for nothing.

[reddit.]

how the hell have i never seen this before? i have tears POURING down my face right now. oh my god, i’m such a sap when it comes to armed forces.

(via nhl-offseason)