A Colorado High School student got more than her diploma at her graduation ceremony.

Carlee Crisler hadn't seen her brother in almost a year. U.S. Army Private 1st Class Christopher Crisler had been stationed in Afghanistan but wasn't going to miss his sisters' graduation.

So, with the help of some of the school staff and Carlee and Chris' mom, the surprise was on.

Just when Carlee was on the stage receiving her diploma, her brother came out of hiding and surprised her.

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