A heartwarming moment played out in the hallways of Hillside High School in Durham this week, a surprise graduation ceremony for two students just days away from entering the Marine Corps.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz paid a special visit to 8th Communication Battalion’s Corporals Course graduation ceremony.

"The Marine Corps gods have called upon me," Ruiz said at the graduation to cheers, laughs and whoops across the room for Hundley.