What an un-Bull-ievable moment.
A University at Buffalo graduate and proud father defied school officials as he ran across the stage to receive his diploma with his young son in tow and police in pursuit, according to viral footage that has been viewed over 8 million times.
Jean Paul Al Arab had promised his son they’d collect his diploma together. He kept that vow at the university’s Alumni Arena on Sunday despite the youngster not being allowed to cross the stage because of safety concerns.
Al Arab — who celebrated his bachelor’s degree in criminology with his infant son in his arms — ran on stage after the last names were called and took the spotlight with his kid, who wore a blue cap and gown to match his father.
“I ran, that’s what I did. I had to. I promised him I was gonna walk with him on the stage,” Al Arab told WGRZ.
School security and a police officer attempted to grab the determined graduate, but failed when Al Arab made it on stage and celebrated in front of the raucous crowd.
Al Arab also shook hands with the school administrators on stage before walking off as a police officer waited behind him on stage.
The newly graduated father was met by several officers in the arena as the crowd and other graduates looked on, with some booing the law enforcement response.
