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When these photos proved that a mother's pride never dies:
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When this dad penned this touching letter:
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When this teen showed the world that immigrants do it better:
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When this final walk happened:
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When this forward thinking grandma made sure she could be there in spirit:
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When Michael Brown's mom proved that it's never too late to graduate:
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When this graduation became a family affair:
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When this graduate gave us a glimpse into his very bright future:
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When this mom did THAT:
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When this grad hustled his way through school:
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When this single father made it through for his children:
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When this mom proved everyone wrong:
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When this teen took her first step in adulting:
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And finally, when this teen dedicated her success to her grandma: