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Teen with Down syndrome visits mother’s grave to tell her he graduated high school

When Paul Marshall Jr., a teenager with Down syndrome, graduated from Haughton High School in Haughton, Louisiana in 2020, there was one person on his mind–his mom Latonya. Latonya passed away in 2010 following a battle with cancer when he was just 9 years old. And a resurfaced clip of Paul Jr. visiting her grave following his graduation ceremony to tell her his good news is once again going viral and bringing tears to viewers eyes.
In the video, Paul Jr. is seen walking up to his mom’s grave while holding a bouquet of flowers. “Oh Mommy, I have something to say,” he says. “I did it. I did it. I graduated today and I know you’re so proud of me and happy. I love you so much.” He walks to his mom’s headstone and places the flowers in front of it before kissing his hand and placing it on the grave.

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