The filmer told Newsflare: "This is my nephew, Bevin Deck. He is a senior airman in the United States Air Force and he was deployed to the Middle East.

"He fibbed to his mom about his arrival date so he could surprise her at this Easter picnic gathering with the whole family. She is the only one who didn’t know he was already home.

"This occurred in Forest City, North Carolina in April 2025. He snuck in while the family prayed over the food. So her eyes were closed as he approached.

"It took her a moment to realise he was standing in front of her. He had just told her that morning that his plane was delayed. That’s why she called him a liar later and said 'I felt so bad for you!'."

This is my nephew, Bevin Deck. He is a senior airman in the United States Air Force and he was deployed to the Middle East. He fibbed to his mom about his arrival date so he could surprise her at this Easter picnic gathering with the whole family. She is the only one who didn’t know he was already home. This occurred in Forest City, North Carolina in April 2025. He snuck in while the family prayed over the food. So her eyes were closed as he approached. It took her a moment to realize he was standing in front of her. He had just told her that morning that his plane was delayed. That’s why she called him a liar later and said “I felt so bad for you!”