Robert Irwin brought the nation to tears during Dedication Night on Dancing With the Stars on Tuesday (Oct. 14). The conservationist used the night to honor his mother Terri Irwin, which brought up a lot of feelings about his late father, Steve Irwin.

Prior to his big moment on stage, Irwin worked with his partner Whitney Carson on his routine. Although he chose to make his dance about his mother, he chose her because of the strength she's shown since Steve tragically died in 2006 after being fatally stuck by a sting ray barb.

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"And at every milestone I just wish —I just wish that my dad was there," he tells her behind the scenes while wiping away tears and burying his head into his shirt.

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