"We did this for you:" Marine who served two decades overseas returns to a BIG surprise!



MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He served his country in Japan for two decades -- and when he came home, a Marine got the surprise of a lifetime!

FOX6's sister station, FOX40 in Sacramento says Jacinto Bernardo's Suisun City, California home was completely remodeled -- and he knew nothing about it!

The last time Bernardo saw his home, it had a dying lawn and was in desperate need of a paint job.

That's now all changed, thanks in large part to Bernardo's friend, Jeremy Epperson.

Epperson served with Bernardo 15 years ago, and told FOX40 he knows firsthand how challenging it can be to transition back into civilian life.

He told FOX40 he didn't want his friend to have to worry about spending his money on fixing up the first home he's ever purchased.

During the emotional surprise, Bernardo fought back tears to ask Epperson "Why?"

Epperson responded simply: "We did this for you."

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