Strangers Offer Stranded Sergeant A Ride Home To See His Son’s Birth!

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Published 2020-05-22

When Sgt. Seth Craven's connecting flight back home to West Virginia was canceled, he was beside himself over the idea of missing his wife Julie's scheduled cesarean section and the birth of his first child. That's when a stranger at the airport named Charlene jumped in to help, offering the National Guard sergeant a ride in her car. After an 8-hour drive, Sgt. Craven made it just a few hours before his son Cooper was born. Kelly chats with the happy mom and dad, then surprises them by bringing out Charlene to meet Julie and Cooper for the first time.

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All Comments (21)

@pegacorn856 3 years ago

I think it was during desert storm but I was about to board my plane when I saw a service man with his large duffel bag at the counter begging to get on the plane but it was full. I wasn't in a big rush to get home so I went up to the counter and I asked did I hear right that you have to get on this flight? He said yes. He only has about 3 days of leave before he has to go over seas. If he doesn't make this flight he'll miss his connection in Chicago and will lose time with his family. The ticket lady allowed me to give him my seat and put me on the next flight no charge. He thanked me again and again. I told him it was the least I could do for his service. Never did get his name nor him mine. If my brother, father, sister, etc., were in the same boat I would hope someone would help them out like I did. Ty Charlene for you helping out this family.
@bigboy1948 3 years ago

America is full of heroes. Makes me proud to be an American.
@LisaRobson 3 years ago

Awww, what an amazing person Charlene is. Thank you Sgt Craven for your service. Such an amazing story.
@cbshomebizplane 3 years ago

I love this story I remember when my first son was born and my second son was born on the same day I graduated from NCO academy the Sargent major handed me my diploma and said congratulations now get to the hospital LoL August 6th, 1982 that was a proud day for me. God 🙏 bless this family and all serving and those like I who did serve.
@gysgttedlovell1003 3 years ago

Charlene went above and beyond for the Sgt and his family. Like others have said it’s just a really feel good story that we need in this crazy time and world.
@Brucev7 3 years ago

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
@candycorn9976 3 years ago

Did you see his eyes and face light up just when he was looking at his son??!! Beautiful!! Beautiful family, beautiful Angel and family!!!
@kymbates4772 2 years ago

OMG!!!! I am absolutely bawling right now. What a beautiful person inside and out to be so selfless to get a military daddy home to be with his wife and new baby. I am an Army mom and my son and daughter in law just had their first child, my first grandchild. I would have moved heaven and earth for my son to be there for the birth of his daughter, but, unfortunately, he couldn't make it home to them. He won't get to see her until she's 3 months old. All of both of their families are in California and they are stationed in North Carolina. Fortunately I was able to go out for the birth and her first month, but I wish my son could have been there. Bless this serviceman and for this wonderful angel for getting him home. ❤❤❤
@tracirossi5983 3 years ago

U r one of those people that get their angel wings on earth
@heatherpatterson4943 3 years ago

Thank you Mr .Craven for serving our country God Bless you and your family 🇺🇸🙏
@jadeswrapsandbraids 3 years ago

I LOVE how Kelly allows ALL her guests stay on stage . She is going to do great as a host.
@davidsewellclarke4997 3 years ago

She certainly is an Angel, for going out of her way for this Soldier.
@MRCM-un1ui 2 years ago

This was a beautiful story. Thank you Charlene for doing what was right for the Braves serviceman. And thank you to this wonderful army veteran for sacrificing so much for this country your dedication to country and duty is highly appreciate it and I also want to say thank you to your family For sacrificing everything that they do not having you home when you’re overseas. I wish blessings upon everyone involved in the story it is truly amazing I hope when I have my own children that they grow up to be just like all of you
@MisterTee2010 3 years ago

Charlene is an Angel. God Bless her. This was an amazing story.
@bryannasmith9736 3 years ago

What a sweet woman! I want to hug her!
@janielangley5673 3 years ago

Cooper is adorable ! What an Amazing story.
@mikeperry4520 2 years ago

I was getting on a plane on my two week leave. I had a seat in the back of the plane but honestly I could have been in the cargo of the plane would have been fine with me. A guy in first class came and told me to take his seat not asked! I was like I can’t do this you paid for that but he insisted.
@kristen6207 3 years ago

Thanks for your service sgt! Charlene you're an angel. And Kelly for highlighting this story. Love our military families ❤
@Monique9990ful 3 years ago

This was the sweetest thing.
@lindyneale5720 3 years ago

I love ❤️ Kelly Clarkson, her personality and her voice when she sings wow she has a fantastic voice