High school valedictorian gives unforgettable graduation speech after personal tragedy
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- After the death of his father the day before, Alem Hadzic stunned his classmates by showing up for his graduation and delivered a tribute they won't soon forget. NBC News' Tom Llamas reports.
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This young man hasn't had time to process his grief yet. He probably spent months watching his fathers health deteriorating and still remained Valedictorian. He has a long road ahead. May he and his family be lifted in love by those around them. Blessings to this exceptional young man.
He’s already proud before he passed. Your dad was looking down and said I’m proud of you son. He got his 🪽🪽🕊❤💐
Stop your comment is gonna make me cry!😭 ❤💐🕊️🪽🪽
Beautifully said
What a fine young man. Dad did his job to the fullest.
The epitome of courage! Stand tall, square your shoulders and be proud Alem... you know your dad is!
Pancreatic cancer is such a nightmare and a beast of a disease. Alem, you're destined for great things. Keep making your father proud.
This kid has unbelievable strength
God bless this young man and his family. They have raised a real man. 🙏
His father did his job well, pushed his son to do more and better. RIP
Your dad raised a good son so he will extra special in heaven god bless you and make your dad proud the rest of your life
We need more young people like this young man.
This kid is going places with the wonderful values his dad instilled in him❤
Inspiring, courageous young man. Respect.
Alem should know that what he did has not only touched those in attendance at the graduation but everyone who is honored enough to look at this on the news or via a video clip. Alem...I'm sure you feel your dad's love and pride smiling down on you at this very moment.
I am sorry for your loss.
What a remarkable young man🙏😇
Wow Kid - YOU INSPIRED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD TODAY ! ! !
You Are Going To Have A GREAT Future!
I have tears running down my face. I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Congratulations on being valedictorian. Your Dad will always be in your heart and watching over you. He raised a remarkable and courageous son. RIP. Prayers for you and your family!!
May life bring all the best to this dude and his family
You made youre father's legacy truly be accomplished 😢 sorry for the loss brother
Congratulations, Alem! Good luck with your future endeavors. Your Dad will always be in your heart!
What a remarkable young man. He's going to go on to do great things. I know is father is looking over him to proud.
Sending love and prayers to this young man.
Your dad’s love will always be with you. I have no doubt that he is incredibly proud of you! Your speech was a wonderful way to honor him. God bless you in your endeavors of life. ❤️🙏🏻
I'm so glad you were able to do that - you will always be so happy that you did! I'm sorry you lost your Dad. I'm sure he was there with you though. You're an outstanding young man!
I lost my father to cancer, before I graduated, it’s hard.
My deepest condolences brother
Aww this is beautiful ❤
What a beautiful young man. He is his father’s spirit left here on earth to continue doing great things.
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I am glad he paid such respect to his father. Fine young man there.
A stark contrast to the other now well known graduation speech circulating. No doubt his dad was so proud of him. Sad but a beautiful parting gift.
His dad raised him to be a strong person. It’s sad that the dad couldn’t be here to see his graduation. May he RIP
I love it, he’sa beautiful young man. This only tell you how God can give you the strength to move forward. Know that you’re not alone and that your father is looking down on you .
Can’t get this incredible young man out of my thoughts!
God Bless you Son!🙏🙏🙏
Congratulations, Alem. I know your broken heart is a very proud heart, too! Your Dad has left a Giant among men. God Bless you in this life as you continue to make your Dad proud of you. ❤
How inspiring
God bless you young man,your dad is a great man,may he Rest In Peace.
Breaks my heart😢
God bless him❤
WOW 😢remarkable young man! and good luck to your adventure in life
God Bless this young man and his Father.
God bless that young man
A wonderful thing to see.
A wonderful young man paying tribute to his father, deservedly so.
My heart goes out to this brave and loving young man and his loved ones. I’m choked up just watching. It took amazing strength and love to do what this special young man has done. Your dad is smiling and beaming down on you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💙
Congrats 🎉 young man. You made Dad ever so proud..❤
So sad 😢. Brave young man . I wish him the best in life
What a strong young man, my father passed away on April 23rd...it's hard losing a parent so young
Good job, heart wrenching 😢
Bravo young man! Great things to come.
Sorry for your loss but your dad and everybody is proud how strong you are and a great future lies ahead… i myself had to carry my granfather’s casket so i know the feeling…But remember once by your side but always in your heart….!!!!
Your father will be so very proud of you ❤ may he rest in peace and he will be with you in your heart every step of the way from Ireland
Good job.congrats on graduating. Wish you success
Such a strong young man ;( I’m sure he’ll do great things in the future
Such a strong kid
Your father is so proud of you and what you accomplished and here’s to your next chapter go get it kid
What a wonderful strong young man🙏🏻
a wonderful young man
Being a valedictorian despite having hard times (taking care of dad at the hospital, going through all mental states and studying so well) is really commendable. Nothing but a good life, man!
Very brave man
Amazing job young man!
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are amazing. Strong. And I know will do wonderful things. 🫶💗
He made me cry too.
Grt speech Alem!
When parents are parents.
Bless you. Congratulations and Condolences.
Sorry for your father 😢 & you made it, congratulations to your graduation 🎓 then good luck for the future!!!
God Bless your soul I wish my kids watch this video
My condolences to you May all your wishes come true
Congratulations your amazing
I’m crying
Only this youngster understands how he feels. Sharing is caring. Everyone is born in this world. Human race is the only race. Born equal, taught is humanitys responsibility! Everything you want is everything we should offer Everyone! 🙏☮️♥️💪
Strong my friend your very 💪🏻❤️✅
My grandfather passed away 3 months before my 8th grade promotion and not seeing him at my high school graduation back in '18 was harder but I wore his old Watchtower tie clip as I walked off that stage so it felt like he was definitely alongside me and I know he'd be immensely proud that I graduated
I saw a short about this yesterday. This is so sad. Especially for people who have lost their love ones. I typically don’t watch the news.😅
Condolences
Great job
WE LOVE YOU
KING 👑
My friend died the day his daughter graduated as valedictorian
May Allah Almighty bless your dad. Ameen.
Okay but why did they have the funeral the next day after he passed when his graduation was the same day? It's not like this had to be planned out this way...
Kudos to this young man either way 💜🙏🏽🕊️
Where can we hear his whole speech instead of annoying new reporters talking over it?
His father dies in 6 hours later he has a funeral, that's quick turnaround time
Some religions require it
Also, if health is declining, a funeral might not be unexpected. They might have had, sadly, a lot of time to consider the preparations, and they were ready by the time he actually passed. There's more to consider, of course, but it's happened before in my family where a death and funeral were 1 or 2 days apart max.
@nelsonmandela3432 Really this kid just lost his Father and graduated the next day and you are somehow bothered by the timeline of his Father’s Funeral ?!
This kid is going places are assure you. And he’s not going to be building encampments and protesting and yelling “Free Palestine”. we are all proud of you young man and God bless your father.
the ender portal cap tho
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OMG 😮
What a movie plot. The main character’s dad dies the day before graduation
May he rest in eternal peace in God's arms and may God give him, his family and loved ones strength and courage in JESUS mighty and precious name Amen🙏🏽❤️🩹🕊️✝️
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Now we know what kinf of CEO he will. No excuse to not be present at work.
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It was ight
Gg❤
Kudos to this kid! A lot of people in same situation would be be sitting at home with a GoFundMe... jus sayin...
Don’t disparage others just to lift him up please. It’s hard for anyone to lose a parent
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Work hard?
Nah. Not in THIS society, THIS world. Unless you're a sociopath, don't bother.
He is proud of you sweetheart, you are very strong young man Alem...my deepest condolences...!!