Angello Perez honors brother AJ Perez's memory on graduation

It was a bittersweet moment for Angello Perez, the brother of the late actor AJ Perez as he marked an important milestone in his life this year: his college graduation.

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In a tweet by Angello that has now gone viral, he wanted to dedicate his college diploma to his sibling who met a premature death due to a car accident on April 17, 2011.

He said that AJ has always been his source of inspiration.

"Nine years since you left, but I've always made it a point to dedicate all my accomplishments to you.

"This year, I'd like to believe that we are graduating together and I will be thinking of you when I receive that diploma. Thank you for always being my inspiration ️"

Angello Perez's dedication post for AJ has received over 40,000 likes at this writing.