Captain Josh Risher from Columbia, South Carolina was deployed to South Korea for a year, who would be in touch with his family through Skype and met them for two weeks during summer.
On December 10 he visited Windsor Elementary School in Columbia, South Carolina where his two girls Christy, 8, and Kaylee, 6, were attending the school assembly. They had no idea their dad was back since they were told he would be home only by Christmas Eve. He stayed the day before at his parents’ place to surprise his children.
He dressed as Santa and asked his children “Have you girls been good this year?”
It took a moment for the kids to understand but the moment they recognised their dad they both jumped with joy, screamed “Daddy” and hugged him so tight while the teachers, students happily cheered them on.
Mr. Risher’s wife Amanda knew about the lovely surprise and kept it a secret from their two girls and their 3 year old brother Jack. She happily said it’s an early Christmas for them. She does not have to bring any gift for the kids since their dad is at home and that’s the biggest gift they want.
