There probably wasn’t a dry eye in the stadium that night.

During the Rams’ Veterans Day face-off against the Dolphins, one young fan experienced a Veterans Day he’ll never forget. U.S. Marine Corps Captain Justin Vega made a surprise return during halftime, creating an unforgettable moment at SoFi Stadium.

As Cpt. Vega emerged from the tunnel, his son Leo looked on in disbelief. Slowly approaching, Leo soon found himself wrapped in the arms of his father, a Marine Corps helicopter pilot, who lifted him up for a heartfelt embrace. Cpt. Vega had been on deployment and Leo had not seen his father in six months.

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Justin Vega surprised his son and family at the Dolphins-Rams game on Veterans Day ❤️

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“I can’t look at that stuff, it will make me cry,” ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt said as the emotional scene played on-screen. “Man, that’s the best! Wow, that’s beautiful.”

This touching moment moved not only those in attendance but also resonated deeply with countless social media users.

“Got me crying on a Monday,” one person posted.

“Incredible moment!! Love to see that,” another chimed in.

“Marine Corps birthday on Sunday. Surprising his family on Veterans Day. Capt Vega is having a helluva week,” commented someone else.

Adding to the evening’s heartfelt atmosphere, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly welcomed 20 Navy SEALs and their guests that night, according to a post from the Rams Community X account.

As for the game, the Dolphins held a 10-6 lead at halftime and ultimately secured a 23-15 victory. Miami’s Malik Washington scored the opening touchdown on their first drive. The Dolphins extended their lead with a field goal early in the second quarter, but the Rams fought back with two field goals to close the gap. In the third quarter, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa connected with Tyreek Hill for a touchdown, putting Miami firmly in control.