U.S. Air Force mom surprises family on turf at Vikings-Bills game following 473-day overseas deployment
Her parents joined seconds later, embracing the returning service member for the first time in an astounding 473 days following her overseas tour in Korea.
Key points
- The energy carried into halftime as Minnesota officially inducted legendary running back Adrian Peterson into the Vikings Ring of Honor as its 29th member.
- Minnesota Vikings home fans got every bit of their money’s worth out of Monday night's football festivities, with U.S.
- Peterson, the franchise's all-time leading rusher, came out, and it was a shot of adrenaline for the Vikings faithful.
Standing on the turf were the two daughters and parents of Master Sergeant Kelsey McLeod, who was in attendance to surprise her family.
WNBA star Olivia Miles was also spotted on the turf in an unexpected cameo, patrolling the sidelines as a guest celebrity photographer with her camera in hand.
Additional details
- Bank Stadium putting on a show to complement the primetime showdown against the Buffalo Bills.
- An ovation grew from the roughly 66,000 fans in attendance, with players and coaches on both sidelines pausing to watch the heartwarming scene.
- During an early break in play, the NFL presented its signature "Salute to Service" moment at midfield.
- McLeod walked out from behind them as the stadium cameras caught her daughters turning around.
- The girls were in disbelief before sprinting into their mother's arms.
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