<text>  A Detroit mother was overcome with tears after her son returned from US Army service abroad and surprised her in front of thousands at an NBA game. Denise Edwards was sitting courtside to see the Detroit Pistons play the Chicago Bulls when her son Damon Bledsoe, came back from a years service in South Korea to give her a hug. Singing legend Gloria Gaynor, who performed her hit song I Will Survive at the game, acknowledged Ms Edwards before saying that the teams Hoops for Troops initiative had a surprise for her. Her son appeared as fans at The Palace erupted in cheers for the serviceman carrying flowers to give his mother, who struggled to speak as they embraced during the reunion. Private First Class Bledsoe, 19, had written to the Pistons explaining all of the sacrifices his mother has made for him before he came home on leave. The Pistons beat the Bulls 107-91 on Saturday night. Denise Edwards center began crying as she hugged her son Damon, who has been serving with the Army in South Korea for the last year . Private First Class Bledsoe left was escorted by the Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond to surprise his mother with flowers . Ms Edwards had been given courtside seats to see the Pistons and Gloria Gaynor standing without realizing that her son had come home on leave . The loving mother was recognized for her sons service before Ms Gaynor said that she had a surprise coming . She had difficulty speaking when she was overcome with emotion at her sons return from duty . Pvt Bledsoe seen with family and Ms Gaynor, second from left wrote to the Pistons explaining the sacrifices that his mother makes with him away . The NBAs Hoops for Troops program also sends basketball players for refurbishment and service projects with veterans . The young solider had been gone for a year before returning home for the surprise at Saturday nights game . Pvt Bledsoes hometown Detroit Pistons won his homecoming game against the Chicago Bulls 107 to 91 . 