Dressed Like a Soldier, This 13-Year-Old Walked Onstage to Sing His Country’s Anthem—And Left an Entire Arena in Tears
When 13-year-old Arlind walked onto the stage in a crisp, miniature soldier uniform, the massive stadium fell into a respectful silence. He didn’t wave. He didn’t smile. Just a small nod toward the crowd, then straight to the microphone. In front of thousands—and with cameras rolling—he cleared his throat and softly said:“I’d like to sing…