 His mom was made of honor and says her heart broke when she heard the wedding date and knew they would have to miss his special day. But she still packed his cap and gown, hoping to have a special moment at some point before or after the wedding. She came up with the idea of getting pictures with the pilots of the airplane with her son in his graduation outfit. 30 minutes before landing in his cap and gown, Xavier made his way to the front of the plane while passengers clapped and cheered while his name was announced over the intercom with pomp and circumstance playing in the background.