Teen refuses to talk to mom after she sells fallen Marine dad’s beloved car – or so he thinks

As word spread, local businesses got involved, as well as mechanics and dealerships offering to restore Sgt. Walsh’s old car at no cost.

The big surprise

Julie wanted to surprise Triston on his sixteenth birthday, and took things one step further when she told him she planned to sell the Bronco so that she could buy him a vehicle that actually worked.

Triston was left inconsolable. He’d had his heart set on driving his dad’s car for as long as he could remember, and was so disappointed with his mom that he refused to even talk to her for two weeks. Deep down, Triston felt the car would bring him closer to his hero dad – he simply couldn’t understand how his mother could dispense with it.

Of course, Julie had a trick up her sleeve, and arranged to have the moment she presented it to Triston filmed.

In the video below, you can watch Triston being taken to a car dealership under false pretences … and the instant the curtain is pulled back to reveal his real birthday surprise.

Well, that certainly brought a tear to my eye. Rest in peace, Sgt. Walsh, we hope Triston gets as much from your old car as you did.

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