Marine Watches Birth of His Baby from Iraq

“Hi, I’m your daddy,” Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Cintron informed his newborn son, Michael James.

Sitting in Iraq 6,000 miles from Brooklyn, Cpl. Cintron got to watch his newborn son being born. Aside from the awesome technology involved in allowing this event to happen, thanks go out to a nonprofit organization called Freedom Calls. They’ve been working hard to help soldiers stay connected with their loved ones regardless of the distance separating them. No doubt this new father is thrilled to have “been there” during this special moment in life.

The baby weighed in at 7 pounds, 3 ounces and the new dad weighed in with a proud : “Look! He’s looking at me!”

We thank you for your service Cpl. Cintron and welcome you to fatherhood!