Surprise ceremony: Grandma watches grandson graduate hours before she dies

ALABAMA (WITI) -- Many turned their tassels in graduation ceremonies this weekend -- but an Alabama high school student's graduation came early -- so that his dying grandmother could see it.

According to FOX6's sister station, WHNT in Huntsville, Alabama, high school senior Jordan Mason's grandmother -- who raised him, was diagnosed with cancer.

Last Wednesday, doctors gave her just three days to live.

That's when those who care about Mason came together -- to organize a special graduation ceremony so that his grandmother had the chance to see him graduate.

Mason's grandmother died hours later.

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