CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – An unexpected visitor for Minglewood Elementary’s Thanksgiving lunch caused quite a stir and brought more than a few tears from one happy student.
On Thursday, Savannah and the rest of the class were joined by her father, a 776 SMC Tennessee National Guard soldier who has been recently returned home from deployment.
She sat in stunned silence until it registered. “Daddy!” she shouted running up to embrace her father.
“I love my school, my community, and the fact that I get to live surrounded by so many men and women that sacrifice so much for my freedom,” said Abby Binkley, assistant principal at Minglewood Elementary.