Grandpa Graduates From University, Daughter Shares His Motivation in Touching Video

Grandpa Graduates From University, Daughter Shares His Motivation in Touching Video

  • A grandfather graduated from the university and his family emotionally celebrated him during his graduation
  • His daughter shared a video from the graduation and shared her father’s motivation for returning to school
  • Many who came across the viral video celebrated the man and applauded him for his academic achievement

A grandfather was celebrated as he graduated from the university after returning to school.

His daughter, Brionna Washington, shared an emotional video from his graduation ceremony.

Family emotional as grandpa graduates from university
Grandpa waves at his family on graduation day. Photo: @brionnaofficial
Source: TikTok

In the video shared by @_brionnaofficial, the grandfather queued with other graduates at the ceremony.

Grandpa graduates to fulfil his mother’s wish

Brionna shared that her father returned to school because of his mother, who sadly passed before he graduated.

She said:

“My Dad did his BIG ONE!!!! 1st Generation Grad( of 4 gens) Although his reason was for his mom (who passed while finishing his LAST CLASS😩😭 . my cuz @Ieshia Young made these tear-dropping signs to represent her!

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“I mean me and my aunts were TORE UPPPP!!!! Im so proud of my Daddy!!! He is the epitome of walking in YOUR purpose and not FOR SOCIETY! He has shown me once again its NEVER too late to finish and for that and so much more i LOVE YOU & THANK YOU!”

Watch the video below:

Reactions as grandpa graduates from university

@Nana said:

"My dad died 3 week before his graduation day at the age of 59."

@Nic said:

"Seeing older people graduating makes me want to go."

@Kar said:

"Here I am 22 yrs old thinking it was too late for me to go to college. Ur dad is such an inspiration. Congratulations!!!!!"

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Grandma graduates from UNIBEN after many years

In a related story, a grandmother celebrated as she wore her graduation cap and gown on the University of Benin convocation day.

She shared a sweet video stating how many years she spent in school and the number of children and grandchildren she had.

Many who came across the post celebrated the lady and congratulated her on her academic achievement.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Victoria Nwahiri (Human Interest Editor) Victoria Nwahiri is a Reuters-certified journalist with 4+ years of experience in digital, social media, and print journalism. As a one-time freelancer and full-time journalist, she has extensively covered lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest stories that have impacted and attracted top policymakers. She is currently a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng and can be reached via victoria.nwahiri@corp.legit.ng

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