Nearly 5,000 children since 9/11 have lost a parent who served in the U.S. military. Aaron Rogers (quarterback of the Green Bay Packers) volunteers time for an organization called Camp Hometown Heroes, which put on a camp for those children who have lost a parent in the military. They get to meet other kids who have been through their similar circumstances at the week long camps.
And, on this day, they get to meet one of the NFL's premiere quarterbacks when he makes a surprise visit.
Dylan, the boy in this video, is thrilled to meet Aaron Rogers - and even gets to take a "selfie" with him.
Dylan explains to three sisters who lost a parent to war who Aaron is. The youngest girl, Kylee, tells Rodgers he has fans in her class, but says she doesn't really like football because there "is too much going on" - and Aaron agrees.
Kylee showed Aaron a quilt they made at the camp depicting memories of their dad, saying:
"I love camp but I wish the day when my dad died never came."
Dylan also read aloud what he wrote on the quilt:
"I kind of don't know what to say so I will just keep speaking my mind, I miss you dad I wish I had more time with you to hang out and to mess around like the dudes that we are hahaha and I'm looking after mom, in a way, love you dad."
The middle sister, Starr:
"Dad I miss you so much, it's been so crazy. I wish you could be here with us today, miss you."
Aaron was amazed how many organizations just like Hometown Heroes are out there and said he can see first-hand what an positive influence they have. God bless them all.