Watch: Elated Alabama dad reacts to belated Father’s Day gift

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July 3, 2019

The inspirational story of one son’s belated Father’s Day gift to his Alabama dad is gaining national adoration.

CBS “This Morning” on Tuesday reported on Diantae Thomas, 25, moving his dad, Lester, to tears.

A video explained that Lester’s truck had broken down, so his son saved up money for months to buy him a used Ford F-150 as a replacement, even fixing the purchase up himself to make improvements.

In an emotional moment, the video shows Diantae surprising his dad with the gift.

Seeing the vehicle at first, Lester asked, “That’s your truck, boy?”

“It’s yours,” the son responded with a smile.

Reacting with an initial mixture of disbelief and excitement, the overjoyed father after a few seconds jumps into his son’s arms.

Watch:

#BeforeWeGo: An Alabama dad was moved to tears when he received a belated #FathersDay gift. ? pic.twitter.com/Cm0yZPcRWn

— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) July 2, 2019

Lester called Diantae “a great son.”

Exemplifying the power of giving, Diantae said that moment his dad jumped into his arms was priceless.

Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn

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