Va. Teen Takes Terminally Ill Grandmother to High School Prom

After learning about his grandmother's cancer diagnosis, a 17-year-old wanted to give her a night to remember. 

Stephen Vigil took his grandmother to Stafford High School's prom on Saturday - the eve of Julia Jarman's 92nd birthday.

Jarman was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year and doctors expect she will live only a few more months, The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star reports.  

Vigil invited her to the prom to make the most of their time left together.

Jarman, who had never been to a prom before, wore a blue dress to match her grandson's vest and bow-tie. She also wore a red rose corsage. 

When she walked in for the prom, the school's principal gave her a silver crown and sash that read "prom court.'' 

Vigil says he's glad they'll have the memories.

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