Back from Afghanistan, dad surprises son in Jedi suit
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PORTLAND, Ore. – For 5-year-old Danny Furrow-Kiebler, Afghanistan might as well have been a galaxy far, far away.
Danny’s father, who happens to be a "Star Wars" fanatic, has spent the last 14 months away from his family on a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Rob Furrow-Kiebler returned home to Portland last week, but his son wasn't told about the homecoming. Instead, Rob decided to dress up as a Jedi knight and surprise his son during the boy’s birthday party.
Danny was celebrating his birthday with family and friends at the Deschutes Brew Pub in Portland on July 18 when the cast of characters from "Star Wars" came in to say hello.
Rob, dressed in a hooded Jedi knight outfit, walked behind the other characters, removed his hood and saw his son for the first time in more than a year.
Family friend Katie Reardon and her husband captured the entire thing on video that was posted to YouTube on Thursday.
Check out the video below. Special thanks to Reardon for sharing the video with us.
Great news!! Now let's bring the rest of the mothers and fathers home!
this is FANTASTIC!!! so nice to read/watch a happy news story for a change!!
Welcome home!
The birthday boy's reaction was the kicker for me. Understated in disbelief. Good birthday present.
Thanks to all you soldiers who have served! May the Force be with you all!
Aww! This video made me cry... in a good way! Welcome home, Mr. Furrow-Kiebler and thank you for your service.
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Komo -- You need to do more stories like this!Â
 @Tattooed_Angel Ahh, I cried, too! And smiled!
So... the son was wearing a Jedi suit when he was surprised? Oh... headline correction:"Dad wearing a Jedi costume surprises son"
Well done dad!
A 5 year old celebrating his birthday at a pub? Whatever happened to Chuck E Cheese's?
@glamdring2012:Â It's named the Brew Pub - it's a restaurant, not simply a pub
A TRUE Jedi and way of the Force!!! Thank you for serving America, sir!!
I wonder if those guys were from the 501st Legion. They do a lot of cool charity work!
@Affrika The-Strong:Â The "credits" at the end stated they were
That would be an awesome way to celebrate.
That was adorable!
@lovinTruth:Â I loved how at fitrst he just wavedc to his Dad like he wazs just another guy - then it sunk in "Hey - that's my Dad!".
That was awesome! Â Thank you for sharing, it's nice seeing some happiness after reading the news. Â Danny is very cute and reacted just like a 5 year old. Â Welcome home dad.