Touching Moment As Attendant Sings “You Raise Me Up” To Consoles Grieving Mother

It is undoubtable that music can fill the void left by pain. There’s something truly remarkable about the way music soothes us in our toughest moments. Whether it’s a soft melody or a powerful anthem, the right song has a way of reaching into our hearts and providing comfort when we need it most.

During a Southwest Airlines flight, an employee found out that a passenger named Debbie Edenhofer was grieving the loss of her son, Arizona Trooper Tyler Edenhofer, who was tragically shot in the line of duty on July 25, 2018. Losing a child is an unimaginable pain for any mother, but this passenger’s heartache was even deeper.

Understanding the profound pain Debbie was enduring, the attendant wanted to offer a gesture of comfort and honor her son’s memory. Taking the intercom, he surprised everyone onboard by singing “You Raise Me Up,” a moment that passengers quickly captured on their cameras as his voice filled the cabin, paying tribute to her son’s sacrifice.

Listen the special rendition in the video below:

When the flight attendant began singing this song, the cabin fell into a respectful hush. His heartfelt performance was so powerful that it left every passenger in awe.

After finishing, he gently hung up the intercom, approached the grieving mother, and embraced her with a warm hug. The passengers couldn’t help but applaud this touching moment, moved by his compassionate gesture.

This attendant found the most sincere way to offer support and comfort to a heartbroken mother—through the power of song. It might be an experience that all on this flight will never forget.