Marine surprises son by celebrating each holiday before deployment

A Marine dad being deployed for the first time since his now 3-year-old son was born wanted to make sure he didn't miss a moment - not a holiday, not a birthday. So, they celebrated them all before he left for duty.

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Staff Sergeant John York started with Halloween, dropping off candy at all the neighbor's houses so he and Bryson could go trick or treating.

Santa also came early with wrapped gifts delivered under the tree.

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For Bryson's upcoming 4th birthday - a cake and gifts!

Mom, Priscilla, compiled all the special moments on video, including an early Father's Day for John.

Priscilla says he's watched it more than 1,000 times, and social media is loving it just as much!

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