When he came home for the holidays, US Navy Fireman Austin Borges decided to surprise his sister, Ava Borges, a grade 8 student at Elizabeth Hastings Middle School, during the school day, and the two enjoyed a big hug. The rest of the family also joined in on the surprise.
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US Navy Fireman Austin Borges gives his sister Ava a big hug after surprising her at Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven when Mr. Borges came home for the holidays right before Christmas, while their sister Athana looks on. Photo submitted.
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L-R: Erin Borges (mom) holding brother Ashton Borges, Adam Borges (dad), Ava Borges & US Navy Fireman Austin Borges, and their sister Athana Borges pose for a happy picture after USN Fireman Borges popped into Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven right before Christmas to surprise his sister Ava. Photo submitted.
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