An emotional video shows the moment a military father gives a salute to his son as he becomes a Second Lieutenant in the Marines.
Master Sergeant Michael Fisher posted the proud moment on his TikTok page with the caption, ‘Rendering my son his 1st Salute!’
The video captures the pride in Fisher’s voice as he dons his dress blues and salutes his son, Lt. Michael Triston Fisher.
‘I’ve watched you grow and mature and become the man that you are today,’ Fisher says as he stands face-to-face with his son.
‘A salute is a sign of respect. It is a privilege to render you your first salute,’ Fisher says to his son. His son, a new Second Lieutenant, returns the salute
Master Sergeant Michael Fisher posted photos of the proud moment online
Master Sgt Fisher is an instructor with the Junior ROTC program, while his son is now a Second Lieutenant
‘You have always been respectful, by saying “Yes sir”, “No sir”, “Yes, ma’am” and “No, ma’am”,’ Fisher continues.
‘A salute is a sign of respect. It is a privilege to render you your first salute.’
Fisher then raises his right arm up in salute of his son.
‘But it is a greater honor to say ‘Congratulations, sir, on your commissioning,” Fisher says, his voice breaking as Fisher’s son salutes him back.
DailyMail.com has reached out to the Marine Corps for comment.
The video has been viewed on Fisher’s TikTok page over 2.9 million times and counting and has been reposted by various others.
Master Sgt. Michael Fisher, whose voice breaks as he salutes, posted the viral video on TikTok
Fisher’s position is as a non-commissioned officer, while his son is now a Second Lieutenant, which is a commissioned post
Master Sergeant Michael Fisher (pictured) posted the proud moment on his TikTok page
The picture video was shared online by reporter James LaPorta, who wrote: ‘A significant moment if you look at the racial diversity within the officer corps of the US military.’
Ari Fleischer, who served as White House Press Secretary during George W. Bush’s first administration, reposted the video, writing: ‘This is a significant moment regardless of anyone’s skin color. This is a beautiful and inspiring moment between a father and his son. Gotta love it.’
In a report last year, the Department of Defense noted: ‘The active component officer population is less diverse than the eligible civilian population. Blacks/ African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians are all underrepresented compared with the eligible population.
‘Notably, the officer corps is significantly less racially and ethnically diverse than the enlisted population, for both the active and Reserve Components.’
Master Sgt. Michael Fisher (L) presents an honor to sergeant major in 2018
Master Sgt Fisher is an instructor with the Marine Corps Junior ROTC program. Fisher is an instructor with the Marine Corps Junior ROTC program.
Fisher’s position is as a non-commissioned officer, while his son is now a Second Lieutenant, which is a commissioned post.
The Marines’ website says, ‘Commissioned officers are college graduates who have earned and accepted an appointment issued in the name of the president of the United States.
Fisher’s position is as a non-commissioned officer, while his son is now a Second Lieutenant
‘Their commission gives them the responsibility of leading Marines as they defend the Constitution of the United States.’
As for master sergeants, they ‘provide technical leadership as occupational specialists in their specific MOS [Military Occupation Specialities].’
