Chicago soldier surprises kids at school after 10-month deployment

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BLUE ISLAND, Ill. – A Chicago man is back on U.S. soil after a 10-month deployment to Jordan, and his children’s school helped make the reunion unforgettable.

What we know:

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Eduardo Medina-Ramos, a member of the Army National Guard, returned home after serving in peacekeeping and logistics. Until recently, the only way he saw his preschool-aged children was through Facetime.

But at school dismissal on Friday, Medina-Ramos walked into the classroom, surprising his 4-year-old daughter Elisa and 3-year-old son Ezekiel with big hugs and a few tears. 

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The reunion was organized by St. Walter-St. Benedict School in Blue Island to mark the end of a long-awaited chapter for the family.

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Medina-Ramos’ deployment to Jordan was his first.

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What they’re saying:

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“Overwhelmed with everything going on – overhwelmed. But I’m happy. I’m back with them. I missed them a lot. It puts everything in perspective of how your kids are really important to you. They really are. I just, I missed them,” Medina-Ramos said.

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What’s next:

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Medina-Ramos plans to rest and eat after adjusting to the drastic time change from Jordan.

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