He Carried a Gas Tank Across the Graduation Stage to Honor His Father

November 10, 2026

Some people bring flowers to graduation. Lorenzo Monfardini brought something much more meaningful: an empty gas tank.

After five years of studying to earn his Production Engineering degree in Brazil, Lorenzo carried a gas cylinder across the graduation stage as a tribute to his father, who works delivering gas and helped pay for his education.

It was his way of honoring the hard work, love, and sacrifice that helped make his dream possible.