The inspiring moment was captured during Godwin High School's graduation ceremony on June 11 and shared on Facebook by the Henrico County Public Schools via Storyful.
Estrada suffered a broken neck and a severe spinal cord injury after a car accident in 2017. He lost control of his vehicle while trying to avoid a bicyclist. Doctors told him he would "probably never walk again," according to WTVR
But Estrada defied the odds, using a walker to cross the stage amid a chorus of cheers and an extended standing ovation.
"It's so awesome. It was a wonderful evening for sure. I'm very proud of Ryan," said Estrada's mother, Caroline.