A Colorado boy who hadn’t seen his father in six months got a special surprise earlier last week when his father surprised him – and the boy’s entire elementary school – by showing up at an awards assembly.

While at school, Bryce Beach thought he was just attending an awards assembly and had no idea his father, Rex – who had been stationed in Bahrain – was there to see him.

Just after Bryce accepted an award for participating in a physical fitness challenge, his father snuck up behind him.

Bryce was shocked to see his dad, and immediately ran into his arms.

Bryce said he felt like fainting when he turned around to see his dad – and the fun will continue as the entire family is heading off to Disneyland to celebrate their reunion.