Laurynas Suodaitis and his son move followers with heartfelt video
Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Lithuanian businessman Laurynas Suodaitis posted a video of himself and his young son exchanging a military salute.
- The clip drew more than 5,000 likes and emotional comments from followers.
- Suodaitis also described completing military commandant courses that covered first aid, civil protection, shooting and grenade handling.
A brief video of Lithuanian businessman Laurynas Suodaitis and his young son has touched many of his social-media followers. Suodaitis appears in a military uniform, crouches beside the boy and raises an open hand to his temple in a military salute.
A wonderful experience at the pace of barracks life. An intensive learning process covering everything from first aid, inspections and civil protection to shooting and grenade handling. Mornings with exercise and the anthem for the good of the homeland!
His son immediately copies the gesture. Suodaitis then lifts the boy and kisses him. The video had received more than 5,000 likes within hours, along with comments praising the moment and calling Suodaitis a strong example for his son.
What a beautiful example you are for your son!
Suodaitis also wrote about completing military commandant courses. He described the experience as intense, covering first aid, inspections, civil protection, shooting and grenade handling, as well as mornings that began with exercise and the national anthem.
Respect! Even a tear rolled down my cheek.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.