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Military mom surprises son at college graduation



Graduation is one of life’s special moments. For one college student, the ceremony delivered a surprise guest.

Malik Heard’s mother, Sgt. Eva Roby, who has been deployed in Kosovo with the National Guard and wasn’t expected home until later this year, said she’s had to miss some important moments over the years — but she refused to miss her son’s college graduation.

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36 comments
@BettyMensch

BIDEN-HARRIS SPEND FEMA MONEY ON ILLEGALS. HURRICANE VICTIMS ARE ONLY GETTING $750. THAT'S RIGHT ONLY $750. SO MUCH FOR KAMALA HELPING AMERICANS.

@annabellarenninger7142

Ty Sargent for your service We pray for your safety. Congratulations to your son you have a right to be proud

@torinaconey3533

I’m so happy you got your Mom to see one your big accomplishments in life.❤❤

@patriciaholmes8389

Congratulations, I'm so happy your mom showed up wow! I'm crying right now. So hafor you both.❤😂

@misstee4662

😊🙏🏾 🫡 Blessings to you and yours you Beautiful ppl. ❤️🖤💚

@oliversherman2414

Congratulations to him! Respect to the brave men and women in uniform serving their country

@Sailormoon-c2b

Congratulations omg so sweet❤❤❤❤ I'm a momma's girl myself and she's always proud of me my 2 boys are momma's boys I'm so proud of them doing great in school