A heartwarming classic commercial from 1997 recently went viral. In the video, a young boy approaches a Marine guard and asks if he’s Santa Claus. The guard initially doesn’t acknowledge the boy, who then presents his Christmas list. In a surprising twist, the guard reaches out and takes the list.

This touching commercial is used to promote the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys For Tots program, which has been running since 1947. The program collects new, unwrapped toys from October to December each year and distributes them to underprivileged children, spreading a message of hope and aiming to help them become responsible, productive, and patriotic citizens.

Viewers have expressed their deep appreciation for the commercial, with many finding it to be one of the few Christmas ads they genuinely like. It’s a brief 30-second video that never fails to bring tears to the eyes of those who watch it.