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Bardstown Today
By the People, for the People
Marine Surprises Brother in Joyful Trunk Reunion
Corporal Skylar Herron hid in his mom's car trunk to surprise his younger sibling Evan.
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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A 17-year-old in Bardstown, Kentucky was stunned when he opened his mom's car trunk and found his 21-year-old Marine brother Skylar Herron waiting inside. The two brothers, who had been apart due to Skylar's military service, shared an emotional hug after the surprise reunion.
Why it matters
The heartwarming reunion highlights the sacrifices military families make and the joy of long-awaited homecomings. Skylar's surprise visit was especially meaningful after the brothers had last seen each other following their father's passing.
The details
Evan Herron, 17, was asked by his mom Tara to grab something from the trunk of her car. When he opened it, he was shocked to find his older brother Skylar, a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, hiding inside. Skylar had secretly teamed up with their mom to pull off the surprise reunion, as he had only been home twice since enlisting and the last visit was after their father's death.
- Skylar Herron had only been home twice since enlisting in the Marines.
- Skylar's last visit home was after the death of the brothers' father.
The players
Evan Herron
A 17-year-old from Bardstown, Kentucky who was surprised to find his Marine brother in the trunk of his mom's car.
Skylar Herron
A 21-year-old corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps who secretly hid in his mom's car trunk to surprise his younger brother Evan.
Tara Herron
The mother of Evan and Skylar Herron who helped coordinate the surprise reunion between her two sons.
The takeaway
This heartwarming reunion between two brothers, one a Marine serving away from home, highlights the sacrifices military families make and the joy of long-awaited homecomings. The surprise visit was especially meaningful after the brothers had last seen each other following their father's passing.
