Emotional Touchdown for Soldier Reunited With Daughter at Football Game

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Laura Vitto
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Emotional Touchdown for Soldier Reunited With Daughter at Football Game

When Army Captain Jane Renee "J.R." Lund returned home from a six-month deployment in Afghanistan, she surprised her 13-year-old daughter, Bella, in big way at a University of Wisconsin-Madison football game.

The Badgers hold a tradition of honoring a Military Family of the Game during home games at Camp Randall Stadium. On Sept. 21, Bella Lund took the field to accept the honor on behalf of her family, unaware that her mother was just a few yards behind her on the sidelines.

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When Lund finally revealed herself, the crowd of more than 80,000 erupted into cheers as she and her daughter shared a tearful embrace.

So, grab the tissue box and check out the heart-warming clip above.

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