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Celebrating a Military Homecoming with Chevrolet
I have had the pleasure of seeing a few homecomings. Never our own- but it’s so special to be a part of the special moments for others. If you’ve ever been privy to one, you know it’s an emotional occasion and there is almost never a dry eye in the room. At least you know I’m crying that’s a given! This Memorial Day we saw an awesome homecoming video on the Today Show; celebrating a Military homecoming with Chevrolet. Keep reading so you can see the awesome homecoming too! I love it when brands share these amazing moments so special in our Military community so that everyone can see the sacrifice each Service Member and family makes. Thanks to Chevy for highlighting May for with their awesome discount program, ChevySalutes.
When I worked at Tinker Elementary on MacDill Air Force Base I saw a few parents coming in to see their kids from deployment. It was awesome and I loved it. When the hubs returned from a 15 month deployment in 2009, we weren’t there. It was really sad but we were in Texas, so our homecoming didn’t happen until a month after re-deployment. It was very hard, but we all that mattered was that he was safe and home.
I love the back story to the wonderful homecoming surprise by Lt. Lowman and his family. Here it is from the Chevrolet site:
“The Lowman family’s tie to Chevrolet is one that goes far back. In fact, Corvette has always had a special meaning for Lt. Lowman, who grew up dreaming of one day owning one.
“Before I graduated high school, knowing I was joining…to serve our country, I went to my local dealership and took a picture in a brand-new 1994 Corvette,” said Lt. Lowman. “I stated at that time that ‘one day I am going to own one of these!’ ”
Lt. Lowman and his wife, Cindy, were finally able to own their very own 1992 Corvette, which they later transformed in a tribute to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Keith Yoakum, a fellow soldier who gave his life in combat.
“So why is Corvette significant, you may ask. It is because it is like the American Dream,” said Lt. Lowman. “Corvette is America’s sports car and what better car to have as a defender of America?”
Chevrolet is not only proud to honor Lt. Lowman for his service to our country, we are also proud to give back to his family members whose lives have been inspired by Chevrolet throughout the years.”
Here’s the awesome video! Such a great story!
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What a great story right?! Thanks to Chevrolet for being so awesome to our Military!
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That would be so hard not to be able to be there when your hubby got back – but you are right, having him back safe & sound it what matters!
I love the tributes and the stories shared on Chevy’s site. I agree having an awesome American-made sports car is the American dream!! I’d like to own a corvette myself! LOL.
We are a military family, well retired military family, so I can truly appreciate this! Good for Chevy!
My hubs use to be a huge Ford supporter but our last few cars have been Chevy’s. Things like this are what keep us coming back 🙂
There are so many touching moments they’re showcasing. I love what they’re doing here!
Way to go Chevy! This campaign is awesome! So grateful for the service men and women who defend our country!
That is so sweet! I love watching the surprise homecoming videos!
It’s so nice to see Chevy supporting them so much. I get teary-eyed anytime I see/hear a homecoming story.
Homecoming stories are the best stories. I used to work in the media, so I’ve seen my share of homecomings (including my brother coming home.) I love companies that do good things for our service men and women!
Great campaign! We have lots of military in our family so we love that.
Homecoming stories always make me tear up. We live in a military town so there’s lots of talk about them.
I was a Navy wife for quite a few years and remember those tearful homecomings.
This is an awesome campaign! Love Chevys. I would love one of their cars.
Homecomings are so precious. Always An emotional upbeat time.
This is so wonderful. I love homecomings and I am so happy they are doing this for our military.
I love what Ford is doing for our military families. What a great campaign.
This is such an awesome gesture. Good for Chevy! I love stories like this
I love to see the military being supported. Specially by such a large company like Chevy.
Touching!! Chevy is a gret brand thats honorable that they are recognizing the people that serves this nations!
It’s great to see companies honoring our military. I wish more of them did.
I love what they are doing Such a great campaign,I love watching all the homecoming videos on you tube.
I love when brands do stuff like this! Our military deserves to be recognized!
I cry every time I see a homecoming in real life or on YouTube. I’m such a softy. I tend to support companies that support the military. Great job Chevy!
Yeah Chevy!! This is such a great way to say Thank You
Such an incredible homecoming. Thanks Chevy!!
Way to go Chevy! It’s nice to see companies that give back like this!
MORE companies need to be supporting our heroes. Hands down to Chevy and their commitment!
I have an army guy (oldest son) who dreams of a Corvette. His wife does not dream of a Corvette though, hahaha. 🙂 How wonderful to support the military like this!
It’s so inspiring – vets in general. There has been a lot of buzz lately about Honor Flight. We have them fairly regularly from our local airport with the most recent being last night. I want to go to the airport to welcome home these vets and use it as an opportunity to teach my girls about why we have the freedoms we do.
I love that they are doing this. I teared up when I saw the commercial the other day.
This is a very heart-touching subject. I’m happy to hear that Chevy offers a program like this for those who qualify (like my grandfather).
I love this. So sweet! The homecoming pic made me tear up!
What an awesome campaign. Those homecomings are real tear tearjerkers!
What a great campaign! So glad Chevy is helping these well deserving families!
The moments of seeing a military member who has been away come home and see family are precious and tear jearking indeed.
That’s awesome that Chevrolet did that for the service men! That’s so sweet.
I love the military stories! Even thought they are so prevalent nowadays, they never ever get old.
I couldn’t agree more! They make me tear up every time.