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Ontario sailor surprises brother at his last high school football game

Navy sailor Javier Rodriguez surprised his brother, Brandon, during the Tigers' senior night.
Credit: Ontario School District
Navy sailor Javier Rodriguez surprised his brother, Brandon, during the Ontario High School's senior night.

ONTARIO, Ore. — An Ontario High School football player got a heartwarming surprise on Friday night when his brother, a U.S. military service member, showed up at the last game of his high school career.

Navy sailor Javier Rodriguez surprised his brother, Brandon, during the Tigers' senior night.

The school district shared a video on Facebook showing the two brothers embracing on the field as an American flag waves in the background.

According to the district, Brandon plans to follow in his brother's footsteps by joining the military after graduation. He also hopes to work towards a degree in business.

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