WATCH: Soldier surprises family during Military Appreciation Day at Clemson
Saturday is Military Appreciation Day at Clemson
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Veterans Day weekend just got a whole lot sweeter for one family in Clemson.
Saturday's game between Louisville and No. 10 Clemson was the Tigers' Military Appreciation Day.
After the first quarter, a military family was invited onto the field for what they thought was a celebration.
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Will Putnam (56) of the Clemson Tigers holds the American flag in honor of Veterans Day during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Memorial Stadium Nov. 12, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
But it was much more than that.
Capt. Nathaniel Horton surprised his family at the game, returning home from a deployment in the Middle East.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The family started to look for Capt. Horton when the public-address announcer revealed Horton was at the stadium.
Upon seeing him, his children excitedly ran to their father and had a tough time letting go as the crowd gave a loud standing ovation.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Tigers are wearing their purple uniforms on Saturday to honor those who have served.
On Friday, the Tigers dedicated a seat in their stadium to honor prisoners of war.
Before the game, Clemson had a flyover during the national anthem.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) runs for a touchdown in the first half of a game against Louisville Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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Several other members of the military will be honored throughout the game.