Sky Elements is an amazing drone act group, and a member’s tribute to his late daughter in the latest America’s Got Talent episode left everyone in tears!
Key Takeaways
- Sky Elements is a drone act group that earned fame in the America’s Got Talent platform in 2024.
- Preston Ward, a member of the group, paid tribute to his daughter, who passed away in 2020.
- The judges and the audience were left emotional.
Sky Elements Emotional Tribute
Sky Elements is a phenomenal drone act group that has shown its talent in the most unique way possible to the world.
There have not been many such acts from talent groups before, and Sky Elements is quite possibly one such few groups to admire.
In a recent episode, the group’s three-minute performance held more meaning than just being a stunning performance.
Preston Ward, a team member in Sky Elements, lost his infant daughter, Briley Rose, in 2020.
The performance was entirely dedicated to her. Needless to say, it had everyone jerking tears in seconds.
Judges Take On The Performance
Simon Cowell was at a loss for words. He said,
“That was, uh, that was, um — oh gosh,”
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He was the one who granted the golden buzzer, even on the audition round, to protect the favorite drone act group.
Likewise, Howie Mandel also mentioned how September 11 was a perfect day for the episode to air. The performance could further work as a tribute to lost lives.
The judges noted that the most touching part of the performance was when a butterfly turned into a phoenix.
Even at the beginning of the act, the audience was not only enjoying the performance but also shedding tears.
Most of the performances by the Sky Elements are always heartwarming and beautiful.
But, the story behind this performance was enough to have everyone in tears and praise the performance from their hearts.
Further, Mandel said,
“I can’t thank you enough for this. And I’m looking at your family members… There isn’t an act that just moves your heart this much, and you just broke us.”
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Sofia Vergara added,
“I mean, who knew that drones could make you so emotional? That was a surprise. That was so beautiful! That was, like, heartfelt, and I mean, I don’t even know what to say. Congratulations! What a beautiful, beautiful job.”
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Heidi Klum could not hide her emotions either; she said to the grieving father and performer,
“I just want to give you a big hug right now.”
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Netizens Are Taken Aback
Sky Element made sure to use delicate elements like flowers, a father, a butterfly, and a phoenix.
The father, who had been seen touching the little butterfly, depicts Ward feeling the presence of his lost child.
Similarly, as the butterfly turns into a phoenix, it easily portrays hope and the afterlife.
The metaphors, in themselves, are very heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
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A netizen tweeted about the performance,
“That was a powerful tribute to his daughter’s memory by Sky Elements. I hope they definitely go to the finals after that performance. #AGT”
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Another X user said,
“Sky Elements with a real tearjerker. What a great act. RIP to his daughter! #AGT!”
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In Case You Didn’t Know
- Sky Elements Drone Shows is the leading drone light show provider in the United States.
- The team has spread magic to community events, sports teams, businesses, artists, and major brands.
- They serve shows in all 50 states of America.
I have never seen a more beautiful and touching tribute in my life, and I’m 81. Superb job all the way around.