The video of a National Youth Corps ( NYSC) participant's emotive visit to his parents' grave after completing his service year has gone viral on the internet.

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In the viral video, the soon-to-be corps member salutes his departed parents, who were buried next to one another, in the same manner that corps members salute higher-ranking officers at orientation camp.

During this heartfelt moment, a woman, presumably a relative or his sibling, can be seen shedding tears while expressing gratitude for his successful completion of his education and service year.

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The caption reads, "What is more painful than a parent not being around to witness their children's academic success?"

The tear-jerking video has prompted a flurry of responses on social media, with many individuals moved to tears by the touching gesture.

Read some comments as you scroll,

@ejehiokin wrote, “I couldn’t hold back my tears. This is too emotional ? ?”

@rosemartins1605 wrote, “See me crying in the saloon like I just lost mine, ??this is just too emotional .”

@suwakweh wrote, “So moving! They did not live to see such a great day. Congrats, son. You have made all of us proud. Best wishes as you wow the world! ????”

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@tochukwu_jeff wrote, “It is well, stay strong bro. There’s more to achieve. I felt the same few years ago, how I wished my old man was alive to see his lil boy now a man. The first person/man that ever saw my potentials. Glad that I didn’t fail you dad. Son of a lion is also a lion. Rest on Chief Nnabuenyi 1.”

Watch the clip below,