Army sergeant surprises son at school on his 11th birthday SFC Long was deployed for nine months
SFC Long surprises son on his birthday (Lisa Stallard East Central ISD)
A 11-year-old San Antonio boy got the best surprise for his birthday when his dad surprised him at school.
U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Vontez Long just got back from his nine-month deployment, just in time to say “Happy Birthday” to his son, Adonis.
Sgt. Long surprised Adonis in his fifth grade classroom Thursday morning at Tradition Elementary at East Central ISD.
Below are photos from the reunion:
SFC Long surprises son on his birthday
SFC Long comes home from deployment and surprises son on his birthday at school.
SFC Long poses with son, Adonis
SFC Long poses with son, Adonis and his friend Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved.
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