HANOVER, MASS. (WHDH) - Army First Sergeant Derek Fitzgerald surprised his nephew at the South Shore YMCA Early Learning Center in Hanover on Friday.

Fitzgerald, who is from Braintree, was welcomed by the class.

His nephew was in shock when he saw his uncle, and was thrilled to spend the day together.

Fitzgerald read to the preschool class and explained the importance of Veterans Day.

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