Paul Walker Honored By Brother Cody In Sweet Gesture 10 Years After His Passing

Paul Walker's memory shall pass on to the next generation thanks to a heartwarming tribute from his younger brother Cody Walker.

Before his tragic demise in November 2013, the Hollywood sensation stole millions of hearts with his phenomenal portrayal of Brian O'Conner in the "Fast & Furious" franchise. However, his performance in the action-packed series ended during the shooting of the seventh installment.

Instead of letting the beloved character die alongside the actor, showrunners requested the help of the TV personality's brother in completing "Furious 7." Now, the California native is ensuring his older sibling remains a vital part of the Walker clan.

Ahead of the blue-eyed heartthrob's 10th death anniversary, PEOPLE reported that his younger brother and sister-in-law honored his legacy with a touching gesture. The couple revealed they named their third child after the late entertainer.

Paul Barrett ("Bear") Walker arrived on Sunday, April 30, in Arizona, weighing 7 lbs., four oz. Like his older siblings, the spouses waited until the baby was born to discover the child's sex. However, it only took twenty-four hours for the proud parents to find their son's perfect name.

"This November will mark ten years since we lost my brother, Paul, and I just felt now was the appropriate time," Cody confessed, adding that his late sibling's name was a significant part of the Walker family tree.

"My brother, Caleb, and I are both done having children. My brother, Paul, was Paul William Walker IV. That name goes back four generations," the TV personality continued, noting that it was crucial to have his brother's name continue to the next generation.

"Within the family, he went by 'little Paul' or 'Paul 4,' even though he quickly outgrew our father in height. It was important to me to have that name carry on," the California native concluded. 

Apart from Cody, the "Fast & Furious" family keeps the late actor's memory alive in the ongoing franchise. For the series' latest installment, "Fast X," Paul's beloved character, alongside the deceased's family, was involved in the movie.

Earlier this year, the tenth sequel's director Louis Leterrier opened up about the sentiment of keeping the character Brian O'Conner in the franchise. "Well, Brian is very much alive in the world of Fast and Furious, and they've teased him a lot in the previous movies," the 49-year-old stated.

Citing the last prequel, Leterrier continued, "In 9, we see the car coming. It's something that is planned. This movie jumps back and forth between the past and the present."

Thanks to this back-and-forth between the past and present, Cody could continue standing in for his late brother. The decision to allow the "Abandoned Mine" star to support the vision of O'Conner in the franchise was reportedly a unanimous agreement.

"You will see Brian in the past; you won't see Brian in the present. It's something that everybody has to be on board with," Leterrier explained. "The Walker family is still a part of this franchise; you'll see how in this movie. It just has to be the right moment, the right tone."

Weeks earlier, Meadow Walker, the daughter of the late "Into the Blue" star, revealed she followed her father's footsteps. The model stepped out of her industry to pay tribute to the actor with a cameo in "Fast X."

Taking to her Instagram page, the 24-year-old shared a behind-the-scenes picture from her role in the tenth installment of the box office franchise. In the image, the media personality appeared to have snagged the role of a flight attendant, given her blue-fitted outfit, unlike the seated passengers on the plane.

Meadow rocked her signature black bob with a center parting, accessorizing the formal ensemble with silver stud earrings. The runway alum captioned the stunning image with a lengthy caption depicting her gratitude to be a part of her late father's legacy.

"A preview of my cameo in Fast X. The first fast was released when I was one year old! I grew up on set watching my father, Vin, Jordana, Michelle, Chris, and more on the monitors," the model raved.

Giving a special shout-out to the "Timeline" star for making her a part of the beloved franchise, Meadow sweetly penned: "Thanks to my dad, I was born into the Fast family. I can't believe now I get to be up there too. With those who have been around to see me grow up."