Some kids grow up wanting to be just like their mom or dad. That’s especially true in military families. The uniform runs deep in those homes.
There’s a tradition called the first salute, or the Silver Dollar Salute. It’s when someone who served gives a new officer their very first salute. That moment usually means a lot.
Marine Master Sergeant Michael Fisher gave his son, 2nd Lieutenant Michael Fisher, that first salute. It happened during his son’s commissioning ceremony.
The video got millions of views. It hit a lot of people hard, and you can see why. The father’s voice was shaking as he tried to hold back tears.
He said: “I watched you grow and mature and become the man that you are today. It is a privilege to render you your first salute. But it is a greater honor to say Congratulations, Sir, for your commission.”
Right when he said “Sir” you could feel it. His son looked like he was about to cry too.
In the second part of the video, they hug it out. Just a quiet moment between a dad and his son who had both served.
The post blew up with over seven million views and more than a million likes. People couldn’t stop watching. It was the kind of thing that doesn’t need words to explain.
