Lt. Col. Kevin Kohl (center) surprises his children, Grace and Austin, when he appeared from under a giant science beaker during Wilson the Clown's magic show at Chisholm Elementary School Friday, May 2, 2014. Lt. Col. Kohl, who has been stationed in Iraq for six months, and his wife Melissa, planned the event with the help of Sara Dow and Dan Luskey. (Staff Photo by BONNIE VCULEK)

Lt. Col. Kevin KohlGrace KohlAustin KohlMelissa KohlWilson the ClownMagic ShowMagicianDan LuskeyChisholm Elementary SchoolSara Dow