To celebrate their grandpa’s 80th birthday, the grandkids dressed as him in different eras of his life, and the video of the fun tribute quickly went viral.
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A family from Tennessee, USA, wanted to celebrate their patriarch’s 80th birthday in style. To honor their grandpa, the grandkids dressed as him in various stages of his life, delighting not only their beloved “Papaw” but also many internet users.
In a video shared on Instagram, we see Bill Webb’s seven grandkids dressed exactly like him in photos taken over eight decades. In the viral post, each of them represents a phase of Webb’s life, alongside the image that inspired their outfit.
The sequence was as follows:
Papaw in the elementary school singing quartet: Mason Greene, 14
Papaw as a high school football player: Hutton Jones, 19
Papaw in his fraternity: Kenzie Greene, 21
Papaw at the beach: Jackson Greene, 22
Papaw on his wedding day: Carson Cooper, 20
Young father Papaw: Colton Jones, 17
Papaw as a hardworking engineer: Cameron Cooper, 18
In an interview with the Today Show, the grandpa said it took him a while to understand what was happening, but once he did, he found the surprise wonderful: “I was a little slow to catch on, but once I realized it, it was kind of an honor,” he said.
Internet users loved the clip, with many leaving comments praising the family: “I may not know this family personally, but this speaks volumes about love, legacy, and the strength of family bonds. What a beautiful reminder of honoring those who paved the way before us. This is the kind of legacy that inspires us all. What a family!” one user wrote. “Oh, nothing. Just me crying over strangers again. This was beautiful,” wrote another.
Photo and video: Instagram @kkenziegreene. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.