Dixie thought her mother would watch her compete in the finals on television from 8,000 miles away on Sunday.

But Sherry had other plans.

Hey there team Crain, Sherry, projected on a large screen, told her crying family.

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Dixie, Espen and Rusty, I miss you guys so much.

Guess what: She is.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to welcome Chief Petty Officer Sherry Crain!

Tirico exclaimed as the crowd erupted in a standing ovation.

In full uniform, Sherry walked into the ballroom and straight into the arms of her sobbing family.

I’m so proud of her, the Navy officer said.

And it’s not even that she made it, it’s just that she’s never given up.