This son with cerebral palsy makes his Marine dad proud everyday.

Dogs aren't the only ones to get excited when their owners come home. See this energetic cat welcome his solider home after a day on drill. How cute is this?

This is one of those stories that will help turn attitude from a frown to a smile. The little boy has cerebral palsy, and the doctor told his parents that he would never walk. But, in true American style, they never gave up hope. There have been numerous stories about over coming the odds and...

Taylor Crafton was all set to graduate from high school, but someone special was missing from the crowd. A cardboard cutout of her dad, made by a family friend, was sitting in his place for the graduation ceremony because he was deployed in Cuba for duty. As her name was called to receive her diploma, Taylor spotted someone familiar walking across stage and immediately fell to the floor. It was her hero, who had travelled all the way from Cuba in order to be present during her special moment. No one in the family knew that he was going to be attending the ceremony. “I'm just so happy he's here. Better than a car. Better than anything. So yeah, that's all I wanted for graduation," said Taylor.

Her reaction when she spots him across the lawn is so beautiful, it will take your breath away!

School lunches are usually nothing to write home about, but after a year away, this girl's military mother had something very special planned.

They had no idea it was coming!

Thinking her dad was going to miss her graduation from Columbia, Ruby Robinson was disappointed, but she understood that he had other duties in Afghanistan.

On behalf of What You Can Do and The Veterans Site, we want to say thank you to every member of the military for their service and dedication to our country. Thank you for your bravery, service, and commitment to protecting our freedoms. This Memorial Day, don't forget to thank your veteran for all that they have done. Remember to do your part to help homeless and hungry veterans by clicking daily at The Veterans Site.

Finally returning home after a long deployment is a feeling that is unmatched by anything else. Seeing the smiling faces of your friends and family who are there waiting to greet you with warm embrace is both emotional and moving. Browse through this slideshow that features members of the military who are returning home to their loved ones. Enjoy!