you are watching providence college students coming down the steps of their dorm, raymond hall, on a mission. they are about to surprise their beloved security guard, james, who they all call "unc," short for uncle, because they all say he is like family. james right there in the middle. this photo from halloween. the students know their security guard has not been able to visit his family in nigeria in more than a decade, and just listen to what they did. >> everyone here can testify to how good you are. and you told us ago that you wanted to see your family in nigeria which you haven't seen in a long time. >> yeah. >> so we came together. we set up a gofundme for you. part of the family. so our gift to you is a trip to nigeria. >> reporter: james overwhelmed. his trip to nigeria now paid for. >> we love you, james. >> we love you, james! >> james! >> reporter: the students cheering their security guard. tonight, sophomore daniel singh, who delivered the news, on why they did it. >> just the honesty and compassion that he really brings to any group, any conversation, any environment