Video: Students Surprise Security Guard With Funds To Meet Family After 11 Years

A student said, "Once we learned that James had not seen his family in over a decade, that is what kickstarted this for us, We take care of our own and we firmly believe James is one of our own."

A video of a heartwarming gesture by a group of college students is going viral on the internet. Students of Providence College recently surprised a security guard with funds to visit his family in Nigeria after 11 years.

The video was shared on Instagram by the account Good News Movement showcases the security guard's emotional reaction after hearing the news. In the short clip, a student is seen telling the guard, who is sitting on a chair, "You told us a while ago that you wanted to see your family in Nigeria that you haven't seen in a long time, so we came together and spread the word, and we started a GoFundMe because we take care of our own because that's what we do at Providence College. They've done that for me, we've done that for each other, so now we're doing it for you. You're of the family, so our gift to you is a trip to Nigeria."

The security guard gets emotional and breaks down upon hearing the news. He bows down and sobs as the students encircle him and say, "We love you, James." The guard then adds, "Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'll protect you guys and make sure you achieve your goals."