"the most amazing graduation ever"

Maura got her wish: she lived to see her graduation day, but, sadly, she passed away Tuesday.

You can see the FOX news story on their website.

Or visit her mother's blog:

Sam graduated 1700 students at its three commencement events last weekend, but one of the most remarkable events was a commencement of one last Wednesday. Maura de Sousa couldn't attend her event on campus so family, friends and faculty from the department of music brought graduation to her hospital room. You can see it on YouTube. Search for "the most amazing graduation ever." Maura is fighting cancer. See Maura, family, friends, and teachers laugh, cry, sing and celebrate her commencement together.