Dad Can’t Hold Back Tears As Daughters Honor Their Late Grandfather In Song

Sometimes, the most unexpected moments have the power to move us deeply, leaving us with emotions we didn’t anticipate. One such moment could be a powerful music performance—when a song is sung with such raw emotion, it pulls at the heartstrings.

The right words, the perfect melody, and the performer’s genuine passion can create an experience that resonates with listeners long after the final note fades away.

The video below captures a deeply emotional moment: two daughters sing a heartfelt tribute to their late grandfather while their dad can’t help but cry in the car, making it impossible to watch without feeling moved. It’s a moment that will pull at your heartstrings and leave you reaching for the tissues.

Jewell Richins, a dad who finds joy in raising his kids and capturing their special moments, has become a YouTube favorite. His videos often feature him and his daughters, who share their incredible talent through heartfelt performances, especially while driving.

In this particular video, the Richins family dedicates a powerful tribute to Jewell’s father-in-law, Joe Hill. “This goes out to my father #2, dialysis ends & a new journey begins,” Jewell writes in the caption of the video. “We will never forget you, Joe Hill.”

As his daughters sing “Rise Up” by Andra Day, their voices beautifully convey the sorrow and love they feel as they remember him. As the heartfelt song fills the air, Jewell is overcome with emotion, his love and grief palpable in every tear that falls. As his daughters sing, he wipes his eyes and gestures toward the camera, honoring his late father-in-law. “I love you, Joe,” he says while the girls are singing.