Military Dad Surprises Son at Minor League Game

By Nate Wek

Published July 7, 2015 at 3:50 PM CDT

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United States Army Sergeant Adam Dowell surprised his son at a minor league baseball game last Friday, after returning from an overseas deployment. The Tennessee Smokies were hosting the Montgomery Biscuits, but it was this video (via @smokiesbaseball) that made the game extra special for one child.

SURPRISE!!! Sgt. Adam Dowell surprises his son here after returning from overseas! Thank you for your service Adam! pic.twitter.com/gFTBkjja0x

— Tennessee Smokies (@smokiesbaseball) July 3, 2015

Sgt. Dowell’s son was participating in a dance competition, and was therefore blindfolded. When he removed the blindfold – his dad was waiting for him.

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Nate Wek

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and three sons, Braxan, Jordy, and Anders live in Canton, SD.

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