Four-year-old twins Gracie and Ruby Weichman thought they were on the field to receive a prize for winning the promotional Newspaper Toss at a Spokane Indians game. Turns out they were, and what a prize it was. Unbeknownst to the girls, or even their mother, their dad ? Chris Weichman ? had just returned from active duty in Afghanistan. And when he suddenly emerged from the Indians dugout, the reunion was on.
Video here. From the Spokesman-Review:
Councilman Mike, who was at the game, offers this description: ?After the promo the stadium announcer Jamie Patrick called people?s attention to the 3rd base line and there was a serviceman standing there. His daughters ran right across the field and the reality of what was happening dawned on everyone. When people realized this was the reunion, the crowd rose and applauded (many through tears) and the players warming up for the next inning on the field and in the dugouts all stopped what they were doing and gave the family an ovation. It put everything in perspective and was an unexpected blessing to be a part of.
Mike added that throughout the game, as Weichman met fans and received congratulations, he never let go of his daughters. Oh, and the Indians even won, beating the Yakima Bears 1-0.
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