Tears of joy filled the Rindge Memorial School gymnasium on the morning of February 2, as the entire school welcomed home NH National Guard Major Mark Griffin, who had been deployed in Jordan since April.

The moment was particularly special for two of his children - second grader Evan and first grader Aria - who saw their dad for the first time since his deployment. 

Thanks to WMUR-TV for stopping by and capturing this magical moment! Watch their report here.