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Hardy Helps Soldier Reunite With Their Family

Love this guy!  Not only is Hardy an amazing singer and songwriter, but he’s also helping those that serve our country. He recently helped a soldier named Richard Kelly,  who’s…

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Love this guy!  Not only is Hardy an amazing singer and songwriter, but he's also helping those that serve our country.

He recently helped a soldier named Richard Kelly,  who's been overseas for over a year reunite with his family.

He made the family think they won a VIP package to his concert that included a backstage visit.

Hardy brought them onstage for the surprise, which happened after he finished "Give Heaven Some Hell".

He did a speech about the military, and said he was honoring the family . . . and then Richard came walking out, and the family were super surprised!!

Hardy posted a clip of it on his Instagram.

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