Military dad returns from Afghanistan disguised as Captain America to surprise his kids (Video)

I don't think that means what you think it does.

Captain Killer of civilians in Afghanistan!!!!!!!!

Dad is a killer

Yeah, me too man, this is hands down one of the coolest things ever. I love seeing videos like this.

What got me is when his little boy said his name, it was probably the first time the dad heard him talk in person.

Same! I just yawned is what I keep having to say.

Luckily for Pangea, he works at an onion slicing factory so his empathy will go without taunting.

as a military brat myself I couldn't agree more, chive on

Yes, I guess it takes some of the load off their shoulders after killing other kids

Here, take one.

My best friend was in Afghanistan for 8 months. Fuckin hell of a time when he came back, man!

PS. Thank you sir for your service. You are appreciated.

but that's just it, the guy was very cool about his kid being in shock, and asked a couple of times if he was alright. He didn't want or expect him to 'perform'. And I'm sure his son thinks he's a hero in any event regardless of the costume…and I reckon he is…

Well he is a hero. No doubt about that. So I don't see the problem. And like dbq said, he asked the kids if they were alright and gave them hugs. It's just a nice little surprise, not really a huge production

I'm not sure if I agree, but I see your point.

so youre obviously not a soldier or related to anyone whose a soldier.

I understand your feelings, but please consider a couple important things. When a Soldier deploys, their kids are hit pretty hard having lost a parent for up to a year, possibly forever. The family is thrown into a near chaotic, very negative situation. Some parents really wish to make the reunion the most memorable and positive for their kids.

The toughest thing that I had to deal with was after my return from Iraq, having to re-unite with my 2 year old daughter who didn't remember me or know who I was. I was a stranger to my own child.

I think this was a clever thing taking a character that the kids already knew and revealing him as someone who truly loves them very much. I think when the kids watch this video 10 years from now, they won't feel as you do.

I don't think people are trying to make a production of it for peoples fucking thumbs up on youtube… They record it for family sentiment. I think the coaxing element is just to break the kid out of a daze. The kids are in complete shock, and need a little jumpstart to get their heads going again.

Red Skull, find the closest bottle of bleach and start chugging. Thank you.