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Viral Video of the Day: Military Dad Dresses Up as Darth Vader and Crashes Son’s ‘Star Wars’-Themed Birthday Party

Nov. 12, 2012 10:33am Liz Klimas

If Darth Vader showed up at your 5-year-old self’s birthday party, what would you do? Pull out your trusty light saber, of course.

This is exactly what Aiden Whyte did, but he soon found out it wasn’t an enemy inside the black cape and behind the hooded mask.

The Military Times reports Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class (SW) Justin Whyte had been away from his family for months, but when it became apparent he could come home for a few days for his son’s birthday party, his wife set to scheming. Susie Whyte told the Times she enjoys putting together surprises.

Navy Dad Justin Whyte Away For Three Months Surprises Kids at Birthday Party Dressed as Darth Vader

(Image: YouTube screenshot)

After giving Vader a good run with his light saber, mom says Aiden should take off the villain’s mask. At this point, the Aiden and his sister, dressed as Princess Leia, tackle Justin with hugs.

(Image: YouTube screenshot)

Watch the heartfelt surprise for yourself:

The video was taken at the party in May, but was posted last week on the Welcome Home Blog. On the blog, Susie stated that Justin had been away for three months prior to this surprise.

The Times states that Justin is now deployed in the United Arab Emirates with Coastal Riverine Squadron 11 and is expected to return home soon.

(H/T: MSN)

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Comments (20)

The Gooch
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 7:44pm
Dang it, that’ll bring a smile. Much appreciated.

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LakeHartwellSailor
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 5:22pm
Very nice to see these types of homecomings. While I was single when I was in the Navy; and having been on two West Pac deployments (9 months each); it was a sure bet that at least 5 married sailors would be moving back aboard after the first few days home from these deployments. Momma found a brand new toy.

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INVISIBLESMITHANDWESSON
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 3:02pm
“That’s not true! That’s impossible!”

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mjgma
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:09pm
I,too,love these videos and am usually reduced to tears having been married to a solider I recall the excitement of the homecomings, but I am also saddened by all those chidren who don’t get to have their Mom or Dad come home at all and that is why it is so important to thank our military when you have a chance.

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- shakedowncrews
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:55pm
  AMEN well said. Thank a Vet today!
  
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- Tachy320
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 3:06pm
  Thanks to all of you as I sit here crying. It kills ne to here about the severe wounds our young warriors come home with and those who dont come home. You have my deepest gratitude.
  
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ellietoo
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:02pm
Cute kids.

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Eastinfection
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:02pm
After revealing his identity, to make it more authentic, he cut off the kid’s hand…

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Akridgerunner
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 11:44am
Anyone who can watch that and finish with dry eyes hasn’t a heart and should move to a dictatorial third-world country.

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geomann
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 11:41am
I had a similar experience as a child. My dad worked for a department store, and they would have family get togethers for various holidays. The electronics manager was a giant 6′ 9″ guy, and they turned on the stockroom exhaust fan, making the hanging plastic doors blow inward as us kids watched him enter in the Darth Vader suit, wind to his face, with the Empire Strikes Back theme song blasting on the store sound system. I remember that to this day…

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Joey Joe Joe
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 11:12am
The 26 people who took time out of their miserable little lives to “dislike” that video on youtube should be eternally frozen in carbonite.

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- The Gooch
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 7:48pm
  Feed them to the Sarlacc!!!
  
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RightUnite
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:57am
Awwwww!! That was sweeeet!

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HollyRye
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:55am
I’m such a sucker for these “Welcome Home” moments. Little boy thoroughly caught up in his Star Wars fantasy, only to have it topped by his dream-come-true: Daddy home for his birthday. :)

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knightEknight
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:53am
“I am your father!”

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Gonzo
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:52am
Aiden, I am your faaather.

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- Southpaw
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:40pm
  HAHAH. You nailed it.
  
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biohazard23
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:51am
Love it!!!

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momrules
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:44am
I always love these stories. God bless our military and their families.

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voodoolife
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:44am
Awesome!

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