9:15 is the secret (Eminem) next to Mr.Ballen on the left
@jessicaciprioni8861
3 жыл бұрын
Good eye
@Tsteezzz
3 жыл бұрын
@@jessicaciprioni8861 i didn’t expect to get pinned ahaha
@jessicaciprioni8861
3 жыл бұрын
@@Tsteezzz well you did❤️❤️ I was watching for it lol you caught that fast tho
@vassil3197
3 жыл бұрын
Hi
@Tsteezzz
3 жыл бұрын
@@jessicaciprioni8861 😎🔥
@Onehallofacreation
3 жыл бұрын
My brother was in a coma for a week and the neurologist told us he was brain dead. He was blinking and squeezing our hand, we refused to believe he was brain dead. My brother was/is VERY loved, and the hospital staff was so surprised that he had 20-30 people in the ICU waiting room every day for the whole week he was in there. After we got the news he was brain dead, my mom (who never cries) was breaking down and saying no he’s not. I know my son and I know those aren’t just reflexes. He’s literally squeezing our hands when we ask him to! (Very light squeeze, but definitely in response to us talking to him). I decided to read this board that had pictures of him with all his friends and family that we all signed for him. I was reading all the messages on it to him and he began to CRY! The doctors tried to tell us this wasn’t real too just reflexes again but that night he opened his eyes!! And a day later he was transferred out of ICU. I don’t know why the doctors were so insistent that he was brain dead but thankfully he had an army of loved ones that never left his side. He still loses his balance from time to time but other than that he made a full recovery 🥰
@dickburrows7819
3 жыл бұрын
Damn
@broskimoski9775
3 жыл бұрын
Fuck the doctor man they’re seeing very real signs he’s not brain dead and they’re just ignoring it because they think you’re just emotional and imagining things
@seanknox8962
3 жыл бұрын
Glad your brother survived
@ruthbindas2039
3 жыл бұрын
@Samantha Hall that's incredible. I'm so happy for you 💜
@Onehallofacreation
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you all. I’m very glad we didn’t let the doctors bully us into removing him from the ventilator too early. I think there should be a mandatory time that doctors have to let them stay on the ventilator regardless of what they believe may be “brain dead”. Because clearly there are cases in which their judgements were 100% wrong.
@hannahshark8080
3 жыл бұрын
They did a really good job on Henry's face, many burn victims just aren't as fortunate with their final visage. I'm glad the doctors were able to save most of his features, he was a very brave man.
@IDontLikeHandIes
3 жыл бұрын
Bro ur pfp creeped me out
@tjrex9458
3 жыл бұрын
Ikr, thank god he didn't end up lookin like freddy krueger (no joke, some people unfortunately end like that)
@racookster
3 жыл бұрын
@@tjrex9458- Burn victims who just end up looking like Freddy Krueger are lucky. Run an image search on Zaid Garcia, but don't do it if you're easily upset.
@TheOtherSideOfAlice
3 жыл бұрын
I thought the exact same! ESP for the times!
@thejeffinator2355
3 жыл бұрын
@@racookster I am forever scarred
@RCassinello
3 жыл бұрын
"What are you in for?" "Saving my son's life." "Woah, tough jury, man."
@phuckodclown4389
3 жыл бұрын
This is what Jury Nullification is all about. He shouldn't have spent any time in prison but I'm sure an even longer sentence wouldn't have deterred him rightfully so.
@sprtsfanatic1
3 жыл бұрын
@Elias Boudinot No
@calijguyman
3 жыл бұрын
@@Couplescience what's the difference between him pointing a gun at people to save his son, vs police pointing a gun at someone to save someone's life? He should have gotten an award, not a sentence
@Shastasnow
3 жыл бұрын
@@phuckodclown4389 I wonder why the family did not just wait for him. If they knew him at all and how he could react to something like this, they should have done something and not singed the documents agreeing to it. Seriously. Nuts. He had no right to threaten the doctors like that. Those doctors deal with this thing everyday and cases like them can lead to the doctors stressing themselves out, killing themselves, feeling guilty, and what not. All that to save a boy that your family already agreed to let go. I would be more angry with my family than the doctors.
@purpleskiesforever
3 жыл бұрын
I think the sentence was just. He put everyone in the hospital hallway in danger. Not only from himself but from how some gung-ho police/swat officers might have handled it. What if his son hadn't squeezed his hand? We'd be talking about a whole different story here. A normal sentence for such a crime would have been much longer, so the judge and jury did give him mercy.
@fightorflight1683
Жыл бұрын
First story...damn. A true testimony to a fathers love.
@esme765
Жыл бұрын
They shouldn't have put him in jail. That was self defense, doctors wanted to desconect the son, clearly, before they should
@Ryan-qv9se
Жыл бұрын
@@esme765 im no medical professional but i got the feeling the doctors just really really wanted his organs. pretty fucked up if that's the case
@sarahoberling4436
Жыл бұрын
2nd story. About a young kid who believed in nasa's lies....not knowing nasa in Hebrew literally means to deceive. Actonauts get their own star in Hollywierd
@sarahoberling4436
Жыл бұрын
@@Ryan-qv9se guarantee he was o- aka universal blood type. Had the same problem
@gmarounf7472
Жыл бұрын
@@Ryan-qv9se That's what it sounds like.
@Iykyk95
3 жыл бұрын
Hate to say it but it really seems like the doctors just wanted to harvest George’s organs. Glad his dad fought for him. George’s dad really does deserve the “#1 dad” mug.
@creepycult2819
3 жыл бұрын
True
@midnight_ice9975
3 жыл бұрын
He really does
@GraveSky.
3 жыл бұрын
But also feel bad for them people who needed the organ.. you know that as soon as they sign the contract.. the doctor will notify the people who in need of the organ right away.. they basically rush to the hospital for surgery..
@sweetbeffer
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking that too.
@liveandletdieax
3 жыл бұрын
@@GraveSky. why is their life more important than the one the doctors want to harvest the organs from? The doctors didn’t seem to care about him.
@frenchiefrey
3 жыл бұрын
The moment I heard "73 seconds after takeoff"... I immediately knew he was on the Challenger and my heart just completely sank. It's so heartwarming that the library renamed themselves in memory of him, as crushing as it is to learn that he was on that flight.
@jmac0902
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone knows his name now:)
@ernestoramirez8289
3 жыл бұрын
Somehow I suspected this from the begining of the story but then I heard of his first mission and said...oh OK he'll get to live... but no
@thecomedypilot5894
3 жыл бұрын
Once I heard him say "In 1986" I knew it was the Challenger as I recently in school just read the speech that President Ronald Reagan gave after the incident. So sad.
@thepickledpixie9052
3 жыл бұрын
I remember watching the Challenger lift off here in Scotland at the age of 14. 😔 I had no idea of Ronald's back story, thank you for sharing this important piece of history.
@cosmosadorabilis7677
3 жыл бұрын
Same 🥺
@unbearifiedbear1885
3 жыл бұрын
*Prison Cellmate:* _"So, what are you in for?"_ *George's Dad:* _"For not giving up on my Son."_
@Lorangebeatrice
3 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏 George’s dad could’ve also said: To stop doctors from murdering my son to get his organs and save the hospital some money.
@dog958
3 жыл бұрын
stealin steve murdering mike and daring dad
@ricardobravo4205
3 жыл бұрын
Cmon man I didn’t come to cry
@janedoe-hq9vn
3 жыл бұрын
Case should have been dismissed or he should have received only probation...what about the doctor's negligence? Kickbacks? 🤔
@jordanbabin
3 жыл бұрын
I just cried. That dad deserved a reward, not a prison sentence. I bet the judge had a very difficult time sentencing him. You have to be ice cold in the court room, you cannot abide by your humanity.
@TexMSU
Жыл бұрын
You don't get much more heroic than Henry. God bless that man. He saved his whole crew and any future offspring of them, by sacrificing his own safety.
@mlokole254
Жыл бұрын
I agree, Henry did such a heroic, selfless act. Also Check out the story of Petty Officer Michael Monsoor
@Deece5
Жыл бұрын
And the fact he was still able to have his own kids and keep his own bloodline going is baffling but fantastic
@TPS_Report
7 ай бұрын
Men like Henry are a rarity these days 😢
@brazenlilhussy5975
3 жыл бұрын
Idc what anyone says man, men like Henry are just built different. An absolute credit to the human race imo.
@tjrex9458
3 жыл бұрын
He's literally the main character, he's not Just built different, he has that one lucky charm by his side telling him "You ain't dying today mf"
@judgejimbobrowntown7600
3 жыл бұрын
That’s what u call a hero a hero is a term used way to often for the wrong thing
@6BEEP9
3 жыл бұрын
@@judgejimbobrowntown7600 real heroes arent known
@self-righteousideologue9398
3 жыл бұрын
Henry. The guy named Doug who killed the intruder in his home. Teddy Roosevelt. Andrew Jackson. All built different. Did things normal people just can't do.
@sudonymh
4 ай бұрын
And THAT'S why they're called The Greatest Generation. Wow. Just wow. All that with a cheerful attitude too. Oh, to be half the man that Henry was.
@cuppycakey5013
3 жыл бұрын
Henry is the strongest, bravest, and also luckiest guy I’ve ever heard of. I’m so happy that he lived and was able to have love and children.
@Garebanaan
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@aunjewel
3 жыл бұрын
@@Garebanaan dď
@TheSpokenSpatter
3 жыл бұрын
@@Garebanaan I thought there might be cool twist...whose M.O.H. was it? It was under glass in a museum!!
@FreyaWarr
3 жыл бұрын
Him asking his crew mates if they were okay made my heart crack. What an amazing person!
@sprtsfanatic1
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSpokenSpatter It was a replica display of the medal, it didn’t belong to anyone.
@blacksonne19
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing hits me harder than stories about military heroes, the selflessness, guts and the sacrifices they make in a split second.. It never gets old hearing about one of ours being Brave beyond normal thinking.
@kateoleary4984
3 жыл бұрын
Ikr I’d have jumped out of the plane after the bomb if I’d been through what he went through.
@biggestlittlels8564
3 жыл бұрын
@Lieutenant General Talias indeed very sad 😪
@redwhines2858
3 жыл бұрын
I think mr.ballen himself was in Afghanistan (I might be wrong) which is probably why they appear so much in his stuff but for real everyone I’ve seen in military stories like that need way more recognition
@blacksonne19
3 жыл бұрын
@@redwhines2858 John could be behind your La-Z-Boy n you'd have no idea. N thats not seal training he learned that from growing up in Quincy MA. It's hard core "S" out there.
@redwhines2858
3 жыл бұрын
@@blacksonne19 does that have anything to do with what I said I can’t tell
@laurencollins2076
Жыл бұрын
I never heard Ronald's story thank you so much. He fought for what he loved, and he died doing what he loved. Pure gold. Please don't Rest In Peace - continue your eternal journey through the stars and frontiers unknown! ❤
@nextcaller7349
6 ай бұрын
I love that I’m not the only one who thought this :) even though I’m sure it was terrifying and awful, he died doing the thing he loved the most in the world and while very tragic- it’s a sort of beautiful end to his story in a way (again not minimizing the tragedy of the challenger disaster)
@media4401
5 ай бұрын
I know they wouldn’t stop talking about the white teachers story which is sad and all but there other interesting ppl who died as well never get to know their stories thanks mrballen
@myquirkisfred9614
3 жыл бұрын
I like how the cops in the 2nd story were like “just let the kid have the books, Karen.”
@judilynn9569
3 жыл бұрын
That really surprised me, given the time.
@WowPlusWow
3 жыл бұрын
Based cops
@lisaspikes4291
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that was surprising.
@MrMyers-lz7zi
3 жыл бұрын
I swear I thought this story was leading to a tragic racial situation
@marcovargas8355
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrMyers-lz7zi It was, just not in the way we expected.
@aubreyr521
2 жыл бұрын
It breaks my heart to think of young Ronald just wanting to check out those books. Just having a thirst for knowledge. What a legend. Proud to have him be apart of history forever.
@watchinyoutube8919
Жыл бұрын
RIP Ronald
@Gustav4
Жыл бұрын
Well the situation at the time probably was part of making him an astronaut, dont be so sad about that it went well. I would be more sad about the story with the father and son, someone should sue that hospital to death, they are probably still running.
@forever.feeling
Жыл бұрын
I wanna thank that librarian. If she hadn't done that we wouldn't even know he existed.
@HereIsWisdom1318
Жыл бұрын
Shut up!
@corbanrdl
Жыл бұрын
Segregation is straight-up primal and whack as heck
@ladyT_VR46
3 жыл бұрын
Henry! Just wow. This guy literally was an absolute Hero. He didn't just act without thought. He literally processed exactly how the scenario would end up if he didn't use his own body as a fire wall to save everyone else. He survived for a reason.
@itsvenditti7865
3 жыл бұрын
I could not agree more with everything you just said!
@LunaLoveheart
3 жыл бұрын
My mouth was wide open that entire story! I just cannot believe he did that while on fire. Literally the worst pain ever I imagine.
@poltpickle2530
3 жыл бұрын
@@LunaLoveheart for a a couple dozen seconds until the nerves malfunction. Then the real pain comes from the future skin grafts.
@MulaMau
3 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you just marry him then
@keishakee4205
3 жыл бұрын
@@MulaMau kknmokmnio
@denisebacher5040
Жыл бұрын
Good Lord I cried so hard through ALL of these stories. All of these gentlemen were outright heroes!
@Unimportant_egg
Жыл бұрын
Denise will you be my friend?
@michaelstephenvargas8821
Жыл бұрын
@@Unimportant_egg jeez dude
@denisebacher5040
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelstephenvargas8821 I blocked him. I’m over these scam artists.
@LittleoldCio
4 ай бұрын
I'm glad it wasn't just me lol 😅
@omhh1986
2 ай бұрын
U need to visit a psychiatrist
@CuppycakeWillow
3 жыл бұрын
I raised my glass to all of these fantastic men, they triumphed in vastly different ways, but they all deserve love and respect.
@garethmorgan3665
3 жыл бұрын
Hear, hear!!!
@vaszgul736
3 жыл бұрын
George when the swat team comes in: OK OK i'll stop being brain dead sheesh 🙄
@xxblazerxx9051
3 жыл бұрын
BAHAHAHA
@lionelsanches8699
3 жыл бұрын
Kinda sad tho the hospital don't care about saving life's they rather sell ur organs smh
@philiptucker7590
3 жыл бұрын
He wasn’t even Brain Dead or in a Coma. He was just playing a prank on the doctors and nurses for a long time 😊
@pestisthebestspaghettikeys6944
3 жыл бұрын
Dude really didnt wanna get outta bed huh
@daleout
3 жыл бұрын
@@xxblazerxx9051 ._.
@emuccino
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine sending someone to prison for saving their child's life.
@therealab4
3 жыл бұрын
He did put several other people's lives in danger in the process, but it was the right thing to do apparently.
@betterthanyesterday3912
3 жыл бұрын
I thought that, too.
@peterzum
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah what the heck, how is it not self defense when Doctors are insisting on harvesting organs, and you are saying “no”. I appreciate science and doctors and all that, but once they see you are a donor, you’re chances of survival go down, and they become very impatient to “unplug” you. (BTW, in case you didn’t know, “self” defense extends to other people around you who are unable to defend themselves. And the proof is all around him. His son did wake up, the doctors were going to kill his son, he asked them to give him more time and they refused).
@Theylieohio
3 жыл бұрын
That's the kind of world we live in . Sometimes people should get a pass!
@trulyloved870
3 жыл бұрын
@@therealab4 the doctors were definitely going to end a life, but I guess the "possibility" of other's lives being harmed was more important.
@MrUrech
Жыл бұрын
I love that story about Ronald playing saxophone on the space shuttle. Wow he was on the challenger? Life is crazy as hell
@Liam-ov9qh
3 жыл бұрын
Henry, an absolute badass. What a man. He had a great crew too.
@CharlesChaldea
3 жыл бұрын
"Son, how are you not dead yet?" "Sorry, sir-they never taught me how."
@gardnerj44
3 жыл бұрын
Class all around.
@hfelder_03
3 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesChaldea I shouldn’t be laughing this hard 🙂
@CharlesChaldea
3 жыл бұрын
@@hfelder_03 Thou'rt welcome! Unless you have a condition where you literally shouldn't be laughing, in which case, oh God I'm so sorry-
@_Curanes_Rex
3 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesChaldea Reminds me on Full Metal Jacket. ''Marines are not allowed to die without permission.''
@morganbarfield108
2 жыл бұрын
Henry remained in high hopes on the way back, asking his crew if THEY were okay is baffling to me, what an amazing soul. One of a kind. Actually all of these stories were filled with heroes!
@thomasbuchler4097
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine a completely burned figure on fire next to you asking you if you're ok
@petrescuework-difficultcas6581
2 жыл бұрын
He was high on morphine and adrenaline though. That's most likely why he was in such good spirits
@Ivan-yq9rc
2 жыл бұрын
Nah
@WokeandProud
2 жыл бұрын
If the world were full of people like this we'd have no problems..
@marcusreimann752
2 жыл бұрын
@@WokeandProud sorry but the opioid crisis to expand is not really something I look forward
@Mac-mp4kj
3 жыл бұрын
All of these men are real life heroes. George, his father, Ronald, and Henry are all amazing inspirations.
@empire0
2 жыл бұрын
Thats what I thought, hero episode
@terrycollins4421
2 жыл бұрын
I Agree 100% my friend!!
@susanschmidt3782
2 жыл бұрын
and Ronald's mother !
@muchduck3754
2 жыл бұрын
@@susanschmidt3782 what’d she do? I’m not trying to say she’s not a hero but all she did was say the librarian should give the kid the books
@thesilentone4024
2 жыл бұрын
Props to the man on fire just to save his team/army family. The fact the man went in and broke the case in the museum killed me 🤣. People at museum um ser what are you doing you can't do that. Sargent I will have your job this is for a dieing man who served his country with 200% of his soul. Museum oh ok be on your way Sargent sorry my mistake 😅.
@edlorens
Жыл бұрын
What an uplifting, wonderful stories. No character to be scare of...only to admire. I loved all three. Thanks.
@maricamaas2326
Жыл бұрын
To be on life-support - at the mercy of medical staff - seems pretty scary...
@TreeFreak
2 жыл бұрын
I am a Ronald McNair Scholar. I am so glad more people know about him. His brother is also a wonderful man and I got to meet him at one of our research conferences.
@1sttimemom76
2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome
@rachelthedogmum
Жыл бұрын
Whoa cool
@surrealistgirlx
Жыл бұрын
That must have been a wonderful experience.
@TreeFreak
Жыл бұрын
@@surrealistgirlx it was.
@abbywilson5988
Жыл бұрын
McNair scholar here too, they were indispensible in getting me into grad school. I'm so grateful!
@jenniferprince2674
3 жыл бұрын
Henry is a boss! 🙌🙌🙌 He's on a completely different level when it comes to pain threshold. For him to not only be hugging this smoke bomb that is literally engulfing him in flames, his mind was on his crew and was able to feel his way to a window and get rid of this smoke bomb. Most people when touching something hot immediately pull away from it. Not Henry, he hugged that bomb like he was hugging his mama. That is the definition of courage and the definition of a hero. Damn right he deserved that medal of honor. 🙌
@myboylochie7224
2 жыл бұрын
Fully agree bro he deserved that medal of honer listening to that story out tears in my eyes
@NODnuke45
2 жыл бұрын
I once burned the back of my hand badly when I accidentally spilled a pot of boiling water on top of it. And even trying to imagine trying to endure burning like that all over my face and body for as long as Henry did makes me want to cry. Although I suppose knowing that if you can't do what you need to do within a few minutes then you're almost definitely going to die along with all your comrades is probably very motivating to push through it. lol
@bostonrailfan2427
2 жыл бұрын
if he didn’t get the Medal of Honor immediately there would have been a revolution among all soldiers, sailors, and airmen
@prasaddd
2 жыл бұрын
For some reason I remember doom patrol when hearing this .
@whydoidothis74
3 жыл бұрын
I’m literally crying because of the last one. What a legend. I’m glad he survived, and I love the crew mates for doing that for him. Wow.
@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206
3 жыл бұрын
Morphine is a wonderful thing! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@ayooomyman1981
3 жыл бұрын
Love the first story except the father going to jail
@rgCA_01123
3 жыл бұрын
I'm totally crying for the same story, lol! Henry made such an incredible sacrifice and saved not only himself but also his crewmates! AND he lived a life with a family and helping others?!! We need to hear more inspiring stories like his ❤😊
@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206
3 жыл бұрын
@@jackoh991 I never said it stopped the pain. I just said it's a wonderful thing, which it is! I'm very familiar with pain & pain killers so you're not telling me anything I don't already know. Yes, Henry went thru hell! Be like Henry! Except the hell part. ☮️💜
@StellarSTLR1
Жыл бұрын
The story about Ronald McNair at the library and how he got his masters in physics, became an astronaut, and then died in the Challenger shuttle accident gave me chills all over my body. What an incredible story!
@sudonymh
4 ай бұрын
Heartwarming and tragic too. What a sad waste of such potential.
@lchoi9955
3 ай бұрын
Actually there is a whole scholarship program thanks to his family after the accident. Schools across the nation have his program (McNair Scholars) that is meant to help underrepresented, low income, and first-generation college grads get into graduate school. Its an amazing program!!! I cant sing its praises enough.
@bonzo6826
2 ай бұрын
I watched that explosion of the challenger on a TV, wheeled in on a 8 foot cart in 12 th grade, at BRICK Memorial High School in BRICK Township NJ Ocean county. I was 18. Lol, were we surprised . I was stoned as he'll, on red haired sense, but I hadn't takin a purple double barrel mescaline pill so ya...at least I wasn't trippin....BOOM 😮😢
@KoldLv
3 жыл бұрын
George's fathers mugshot is the happiest most satisfying mugshot ever. Well done sir. Well done indeed.
@oAgL214
3 жыл бұрын
If that was my husband I'd print the biggest mugshot and hang it right on the entrance of my home! 😌 He's everything a father should be.
@spiritmatter1553
3 жыл бұрын
4:18 Mugshot is shown.
@DontezMorristez
3 жыл бұрын
@@spiritmatter1553 thanks, i only drive and listen
@janedoe-hq9vn
3 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@kyrollos777
3 жыл бұрын
He sacrificed his time for his son, and the Lord listened.
@Aurora-do2rv
3 жыл бұрын
Words truly can’t describe Henry’s bravery, to do what he did while on fire and blind you honestly can’t begin to imagine that kind of pain!. RIP hero 🙏🏻💜⭐️
@meatyklaws4207
3 жыл бұрын
Why are the comments that literally explain the story always the first thing I see 😭😭😭
@Aurora-do2rv
3 жыл бұрын
@@meatyklaws4207 so sorry!, I can’t watch a video and read the comments, I’m always looking for the surprise in the video but too involved watching/listening Mr Ballen. He’s one of the best story tellers 🙋🏼♀️🙏🏻
@chriswise7978
3 жыл бұрын
He was the opposite of the Republicans in congress x1000
@The1SuperAtheist
2 жыл бұрын
Henry is a good example of a real hero. I really like stories like this with extreme determination and a bad situation but the best possible outcome
@rayvenblakk5940
2 жыл бұрын
Well, there are other kids who didn't have the nerve he did and how many great minds we lost to racism and society ignores the generational scars it creates
@santos-kn5dt
2 жыл бұрын
Talk about hero, what he did was something else.
@warriorangel7540
Жыл бұрын
The first story has actually really wholesome. Going to jail but being the reason why your son survived. Truly a sacrifice
@rockybullshite927
Жыл бұрын
Seriously, probably the best 10 months in jail, anybody's ever had. He got to celebrate saving his son's life, best reason to go to jail, I've ever heard of
@Worry-Panic
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine the guilt the family felt after they decided to take him off life support and he woke back up. George, you are an amazing father.
@alfiona7951
2 жыл бұрын
That must have been an awkward conversation lol.
@kittensoundwave3480
2 жыл бұрын
I hoped they felt major guilt for the rest of their lives. They decided almost immediately just because a "medical professional" urged them to. Even went the extra mile of trying to guilt trip the poor father by telling him he was putting others at jeopardy. I would have come in on the defense too. Good father. He shouldn't have left during the decision time, but I understand he likely didn't expect his so called family to just let the kid die so easily. Pretty pathetic as a mother to just hop on the chance of pulling the plug. I would give it a month, longer if it were a coma. Sometimes people wake up. Their organs will be fucking fine on life support. If someone needs an organ, they can get it from the people they would have gotten from had nothing happened to my kid. It isn't selfish to love your family more than strangers. It's unfortunate because they do have families too. But I'm right there with the dad on this one.
@solhamer3502
2 жыл бұрын
Well now the world knows many of these medical professionals are like - mercenary sociopaths.
@Here_Kitty_x
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of side eyes at the dinner table.
@jaqu9001
2 жыл бұрын
@@solhamer3502 dont be cringe, they've dealt with thousands of cases like this. in reality they are unbelievably understaffed and suffer a lack of resources every day. they have to make sure that shit runs smoothly 24/7 365. you don't get to criticise them from the convenience of your keyboard.
@bradybronstetter3343
3 жыл бұрын
George's dad is a legend he literally saved his son no matter the consequences he probably would have taken 10 years knowing he saved his son
@sophienicole2968
2 жыл бұрын
I believe they actually made a movie about that story. I can't remember the name of it but it was a Denzel Washington movie
@mjsz315
2 жыл бұрын
John Q
@Bassmasterwitacaster
2 жыл бұрын
Let me taste
@Bassmasterwitacaster
2 жыл бұрын
Something for you and I
@Bassmasterwitacaster
2 жыл бұрын
Left it in the rain
@ZombieSazza
3 жыл бұрын
Mad respect for Henry, he was in unimaginable pain, crawled with the very smoke bomb causing him unimaginable pain, and managed to save everyone on board. What an absolute legend, imagine being in that much pain and making sure everyone else is okay, I’ve so much respect. I really love how his fellow crew smashed the museum glass to get him the medal of honour in case he died, and then in his lifetime went on to help more people. I’m in genuine awe.
@LS-ti1rz
3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe this guy either. A real life Superman! Like you said not just save his whole crew while in unbelievable unimaginable pain but then to spend the rest of his life helping other burn victims see life is worth living! Damn incredible!!!
@generaljj577
3 жыл бұрын
Henry:"13 feet feels like 13 miles when your on fire hahaha"
@oAgL214
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! He put everyone else first despite the agony he must have felt. My respects to him. Man, these stories got me bawling 😭💜, I woke up late today and I'm a mess 😅
@nickf527
Жыл бұрын
Story #2 is really moving and inspirational... Ronald wouldn't give up despite all of the disadvantages of being a young black kid in that time period living in South Carolina (One of the southern states where segregation was unfortunately still widely practiced) He successfully proved to everyone that he was just as intelligent and qualified to fulfill his dream of being an astronaut one day and he DID IT!!!... His death was tragic along with his fellow astronauts on the space shuttle Challenger... But hearing the ending about the library they tried to throw him out because of his skin color being changed to honor his name (The Ronald McNair Life History Center) means his legacy will live forever... Absolutely amazing story... R.I.P. Ronald 😔...
@amyford850
3 жыл бұрын
As a Librarian myself, that librarian was doing something that was uncalled for. I understand that back then things were different. Kids wanting to learn and read is the reason for us librarians.
@judilynn9569
3 жыл бұрын
This was during the end of the Jim Crow era. She was doing what she was told to do. She had no respect for people of color. The entire point was to block them from any white person's privileges.
@amyford850
3 жыл бұрын
@@judilynn9569 I know and to tell you the truth, I am thankful that I didn't have to grow up like that. We played with everyone, it didn't matter what color you were or where you went to church, etc. We got along with everyone. I remember starting kindergarten and the teacher asked me to talk about my mom. I asked if she was talking about my white momma or chocolate momma, lol. I think I may have scared her. My mom had to explain it to her when she picked me up from school that afternoon, lol.
@icicle2979
3 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling you aren't lying about being a librarian seeing that you joined 6 years ago
@ElCid48
3 жыл бұрын
that librarian was probably a demon rat and a distant grandchild of a slave owner.
@justinbrooks7286
3 жыл бұрын
@@judilynn9569 white people and black people are both people of color
@poisonivyheart6621
3 жыл бұрын
George’s dad was heroic he is the definition of fighting for your child. He should not have spent time in prison.. glad George survived 🙏🏽🙌 Those police officers empathy gave that little boy a sign of morality, I’m proud of Ronald 👏🏻🙌you changed so many people’s mindsets RIP
@mitchystuff
3 жыл бұрын
The boy was basically already pronounced dead, what if the boy actually was brain-dead, the father would maybe have done something worse, not only that, he also brought the whole hospital in danger for pointing a gun at medical staff
@poisonivyheart6621
3 жыл бұрын
@@mitchystuff not gonna say your concerns aren’t valid sir, but I will go prison for a thousand years to save my children. No one said the gun was loaded and no one said he pointed to shoot. As a parent he just had to do something. He shouldn’t have got off scot free but people commit horrendous crimes and spend no prison time, I’m sure if the procedure didn’t work he would have took his punishment and not fought it but his reckless behavior saved his baby boys life.
@poisonivyheart6621
3 жыл бұрын
We also don’t know how god works, maybe the son could hear and just needed one person to believe in him for him to push harder one last time. He was basically pronounced dead my other humans be it medical professionals..but he wasn’t! Many a persons woke up after being pronounced deceased doctors are only human and can make mistakes, the dad was just thinking not on my watch!
@endless3cho
3 жыл бұрын
The whole hospital? Let's not exaggerate what was going on there. The reaction was putting more ppl in danger than the action if we're gonna be serious. It might not have been something he should've done but it turned out to be the thing that saved his son's life.
@user-vj9iw6cv7m
3 жыл бұрын
@@mitchystuff being brain dead means there no chance of coming back at all. So for georges son to have woken up again, clearly a doctor fucked up and they should be charged with negligence. If i were him, i would've started a countersuit
@EveryDayImJocelyn
3 жыл бұрын
How could his family make that decision without his father present? That is just.. the betrayal of that is unmatched by anything I've ever heard.
@charlibelle2854
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing, that's his child too! They didn't even consider a compromise of waiting until the end of the day or anything
@EveryDayImJocelyn
3 жыл бұрын
@@charlibelle2854 right? I keep trying to rationalize it and it seems to just make it worse. Lol
@Schulz1362
2 жыл бұрын
His son was 27 at the time. I imagine all they needed was one adult to make the decision.
@EveryDayImJocelyn
2 жыл бұрын
@@Schulz1362 yeah I think they were legally covered. I just meant it felt morally wrong for the family to make that decision and take him off life support when his dad wasn't be there to even say goodbye. Not to mention it was against his wishes. But I don't know the family dynamics. I do know that he survived which is.. amazing but kind of scary to think about.
@cheuxfes
2 жыл бұрын
i think it’s fine, especially if he wasn’t specifically the next of kin or power of attorney. when i become 18 my family will have nothing to do with my end of life care because i can’t trust them to take my wishes into consideration. while in this specific case he was fine from the stroke and wasn’t brain dead, this next to never happens except for on medical shows. once you have no activity on an eeg there is no hope for recovery
@violettownmicroenterprises1528
Жыл бұрын
The Ronald McNair story really bit and brought tears. I never knew just HOW terribly sad his story was. Rest peacefully Ron ❤
@kurtb8474
2 күн бұрын
Yes, they give so much attention to Christa McAuliffe, but not much to other members of that mission. Her story touches everyone, but man, we have to remind people that there others on the Challenger, too.
@siobhanmorrison3561
3 жыл бұрын
Proudest mugshot I’ve ever seen, hard to condemn him for his actions tbh.
@spazemfathemcazemmeleggymi272
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like those doctors needed some mug shots after that!
@redwhines2858
3 жыл бұрын
It is pretty sad he was arrested tho I get why cause he did bring a gun in and threaten people but still he knew his son was alive
@Faxy95
3 жыл бұрын
I doubt he had any ill intention, just pure emotion and love for his son. I have spent a lot of time in hospitals over the last 7 years, all sorts have happened to me, but one thing always stood out.. a fair few of the doctors and paramedics are sick in the head and say absolutely horrendous things as well as do horrible things and if you complain they try to make out you are wrong. I had to lay in ED on a stretcher for a while once and a nurse and paramedic next to me were making fun of a baby on the news who had died from coronavirus. Another time I had to lay in a bed stained with my own blood for 4 days.
@stevenjohnson243
3 жыл бұрын
@@Faxy95 messed up
@retsreinyrelgeinthrelaveri1456
3 жыл бұрын
@@stevenjohnson243 ?
@nancymontgomery8897
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy the police weren't ignorant with Ronald. That little boy wanted a better life and took positive steps to reach his goals. RIP Ronald.
@mikegibbons2889
3 жыл бұрын
He is still Alive, the supposed twin brother is actually him. No one died that day on the space shuttle.
@oAgL214
3 жыл бұрын
I think today I woke up extra sensitive these first 2 stories have me bawling 😭💜
@burnerbrecks5
3 жыл бұрын
What a badass right? He kept going in spite of terrible people. So freakin inspiring.
@wakeywakey3762
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikegibbons2889 Yep! NASA is a big fat lie
@johntaylor-lo8qx
3 жыл бұрын
A great American !!!!
@spartankongcountry6799
3 жыл бұрын
George's father is an absolute king. 10 months in prison was too much.
@sneersh9107
3 жыл бұрын
Any time in prison was too much
@pleasedontwatchthese9593
3 жыл бұрын
I looked up the real story and it was not the same as in the video. It turns out the father was an alcoholic and got drunk and got a gun after getting mad at his x-wife for signing the organ donation papers. They where going to take the kid off life support but really slowly because he showed signs they might come back and most likely would have survived. It was nice the the father cared of his kid but it was an overreaction on his part and a dysfunctional family.
@ayooomyman1981
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@jasongreene542
3 жыл бұрын
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 link please
@Thundralight
3 жыл бұрын
do not ever take someone off life support the doctors all said my daughter was brain dead and she came back
@BostonIce37
Жыл бұрын
All 3 of these stories are among the best I’ve heard, anywhere. All were incredible and at times hard to listen to but with heartwarming endings. 🥰🥰🥰
@albby_
3 жыл бұрын
Man, Henry really does deserve that museum medal, and despite all of that agony he still lived to be a hero. Massive, colossal, and even bigger props to Henry 👏👏👏
@sentientdumpstersludge
3 жыл бұрын
"You really should just let him take the books."- some dope LEO Ronald was just out there living his best life. It's HIS library now.
@bxchicc7799
3 жыл бұрын
Ronald was such an inspiration ❤❤❤❤ R.I.P. to all who lost their lives on that tragic day🙏🏽 Thank you for sharing 👍🏽 ❤🙌🏽 Henry🙌🏽❤
@hishamrashid5293
3 жыл бұрын
Rip. Its sickining how some people believe that it was a hoax. Disgusting world we live in.
@IronPsyde
2 жыл бұрын
@@hishamrashid5293 Why bring negativity into this guy’s loving message?
@RyAnxiety1
2 жыл бұрын
that one hit me I live in Florida and was in 3rd grade the day that happened in school and all of us going outside and seeing the cloud after the explosion.
@mj-gr8uy
Жыл бұрын
Henry's story brought tears, very touching ❤
@CreepyBlueAnimals84
2 жыл бұрын
The Ronald McNair story made me cry. This sweet little boy became an icon and his life ended in tragedy. RIP to The Challenger team and thank you to those who prove the bigots and the haters wrong by being out of this world human beings!!
@trxshmonke6590
2 жыл бұрын
Theirs a animation about him c
@MickyMarineCorps1232
2 жыл бұрын
You should check some current stories of southern democrat bigots marginalizing Americans because of their skin color. Pretty crazy
@catman64k
2 жыл бұрын
@@isallah1kafir196 Just tell me, which religion isn't fucked up. Every Religion always talks about love, but when its come to people out of the group, you'll always find some passages, that instruct members to murder non-believers. Im so done with religion. Btw im also done with those groups that call themself feminists and antiracists. If you interchange commiter and victims, we stilll have the same problem.
@robertjamesuf
2 жыл бұрын
dammit i don't want to say it but i think it's kinda funny, "looks like if they let the white lady be racist he'll might still be alive"
@catman64k
2 жыл бұрын
@@robertjamesufwell, i hate to tell that too, people die all the time, because they are on the false time in the false place. But the chances would have been still very good, that he still endup up there, and even if not, somebody else would have been died. You must be clear, to be an astronaut is a high risk job. The dead of him doesn't justify racismn. 2 wrongs dont give a right.
@vickyalberts6716
3 жыл бұрын
George’s father is a hero. There’s too many cases of people being declared ‘brain-dead’ but then later waking up
@Goodywloss2010
3 жыл бұрын
There’s enough brain dead people online and walking the streets already may as well give others a bit longer
@DanceGavinDanceIsBae
3 жыл бұрын
@@Goodywloss2010 💀💀💀
@vickyalberts6716
3 жыл бұрын
@@Goodywloss2010 😂🤣
@willbedford8381
3 жыл бұрын
Is that story what the movie John Q is based on?
@Goodywloss2010
3 жыл бұрын
@@willbedford8381 good shout, I know it’s based on a real life story, great film, denzil is amazing in tgat
@Kringlord97
2 жыл бұрын
As soon as you said “unfortunately”, I knew where Ronald’s story was going. I’m much like him, obsessed with space and determined to go. Every time I think about the Challenger I get emotional, and knowing how sweet of a kid Ronald was makes it even more tragic. But that final move by the library was an incredible decision.
@RatsRatsIsthebest
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine if the police didn’t let him check out the books. Would the story would’ve been different?
@LLStark
2 жыл бұрын
@@RatsRatsIsthebest Hate to even imagine; and so grateful they did. Also I loved the library being named after him🤩❣️
@LR-vw8yu
2 жыл бұрын
"Incredible decision" hah. Nah... They shouldnt be allowed to rename it that they should be renamed the kkk library or something like that how could you believe its the same person that made the decision to make it "white only" that made the decision to rename it by the boys name, and if it was, how could you believe he took that decision because he felt bad. and if he did, how could you believe he could be forgiven by renaming it? I just feel like were not living in the same world how is everybody agreeing with you on that, its bs
@LR-vw8yu
2 жыл бұрын
The people that own the library are probably descendants of the one who made it white only and they most certainly renamed it to keep it on business and not get killed so nah, not an incredible decision, a coward, human instinct and greedy decision.
@gebryela8075
2 жыл бұрын
@@LR-vw8yu wtf are you talking about, when he died it was about 30 almost forty years later and the librarian who made the library was probably around 30 when it was first made so there is literally a 0 percent chance that he had control over the new name wtf are you saying
@JanettaB.
Жыл бұрын
Every school my county is SC was watching our fellow South Carilinian in 1986....what we saw that day changed us all. . Ronald McNair is a SC hero. Thank you for telling his story...
@rynnziolkowski4642
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, Henry seemed like a true badass, on fire blind and still did everything in his power to save the rest of his crew by getting that smoke bomb out
@icarusbinns3156
Жыл бұрын
He’s very much the sort that would say, “I’m no hero, I was just doing my job.” Asking his buddies if they were okay… what a man. Like my sister after getting rear-ended, showered in safety glass cubes from her back windshield, easily the most hurt… and asking if everyone else is alright. And if someone could call Mom before the bus passed the scene
@vincer7824
Жыл бұрын
Yep, did it by grabbing a fireball while his face was burning.
@roxannewood7645
Жыл бұрын
Proud of my younger Son ; he's an E.M.T. with Stl. Fire Department !!
@tigerwoods373
Жыл бұрын
They don't call them the greatest generation for nothing.
@brockbeckham5020
Жыл бұрын
Henry was da bomb!
@truth_hunter
2 жыл бұрын
I’m happy that the father saved his son’s life. Just cannot believe the librarian was so stuck on skin color she was trying to deny a well mannered young boy books to read. I’m happy the police even said let him check out the books. And the last story of the man saving everyone while he was on fire is amazing and selfless. I’m glad he was able to survive and live a long life.
@sentientbeing8738
Жыл бұрын
Its not surprising, that's how that time was. Humans are tribal at their core, if you allow people to discriminate they will.
@ralphtime
Жыл бұрын
A lot worse stuff happen to blacks back then. It’s crazy that people give blacks hell for the things they do but forget and forgive the things they did first to them.
@BethMaples-mk4ly
Жыл бұрын
Amen 🙏 He was a true Warrior 🪖.
@jencita8509
Жыл бұрын
Karens have always existed, & they still exist today, unfortunately. & the fact that she was a librarian is extra unfortunate cuz librarians are supposed to encourage the pursuit of knowledge, not be impediments to it.
@blake1896
Жыл бұрын
Well back then america was segregated so black people and whites had to be split up and couldn’t use the same things unfortunately
@Shivermetimbers90
3 жыл бұрын
I’m an ICU nurse. The first story really sounds like the doctors didn’t do proper testing to determine brain death. The 3 ICUs I’ve worked in have extensive testing including MRI and apnea tests that would make it really difficulty to misdiagnose brain death
@Druzica18
3 жыл бұрын
I was going to say, that seemed like it happened REALLLY fast.
@robynv3175
2 жыл бұрын
Seemed they were pushing for his organs and didn't really care about him which is tragic.
@brileybuie6754
2 жыл бұрын
After watching many medical shows, a lot of reflexes from people who are brain dead can include a slight squeeze, groan, ect. Theres also supposedly a thing called “Locked In Syndrome” which you can testif their eyes only move up and down on command. PLEASE TELL ME IF THAT WAS EVEN CLOSE TO SOMEWHAT ACCURATE!!!!!
@Shivermetimbers90
2 жыл бұрын
@@brileybuie6754 yes that’s correct but if you test someone with locked in syndrome it will not be a positive brain death test because the MRI would show brain activity. With locked in syndrome they have damage to the brain stem and lose their ability to control standard motor responses other than moving or blinking their eyes on command. Essentially they are completely paralyzed but completely cognizant of what is going on around them as there is usually no damage to the upper part of the brain
@carolinahdill
2 жыл бұрын
My best friend just died (a month ago today) and the first day we were in the hospital the doctors told us that she was brain dead and was not going to come back, at the same time we told them she was an organ donor and they just put it on her file, and we had to wait four days until they could do every test that exists to make sure she was brain dead, and then OFFICIALLY tell us (the family) and then we proceeded with the organ donation part of it all. Those doctors were really gonna kill this person, wtf
@amwright63
Жыл бұрын
I shudder at the thought of how many people that were presumed dead and on life support, may have had the same outcome as George's son. I'm sure it's happened before, but we'll never know for sure because they're dead now.
@threestans9096
Жыл бұрын
get off organ donation. the system needs to know and feel the hit about this stuff. they need to know their previous harvesting has ruined the pool now. you only get my organs now if we make a deal while im conscious.
@RobQuincysFather2012
3 жыл бұрын
what a gamble by the father. he didn’t want to hurt anyone he just couldn’t accept the fact of losing his son.
@dakotabruce7773
3 жыл бұрын
I cried, that's some movie level stuff
@Jaker2123
3 жыл бұрын
Can you blame him?
@bennyblanco675
3 жыл бұрын
@@dakotabruce7773 i burst into tears man I just couldn't help it. I'd do anything for the ones I love and I'd hope they'd do the same for me
@72tadrian65
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many doctors push that on families prematurely to get good organs...
@TheArizonaRanger.
3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to believe George's dad had a good stay in prison. Prisoners: "What you in for?" George's dad: "I held a entire hospital at gun point until my son woke up from a brain dead coma" Prisoners: "Damn homie, can you be my dad?"
@JessePierreAFK
3 жыл бұрын
Can yo be my daddy
@Momo_Kawashima
3 жыл бұрын
There's two kinds of people that no one should dare to touch in prison. The first kind is the big mean and crazy kind of guy that can snap your neck with his mind while locked 200 meters away from you The other is George's dad. If you touch George's dad you're gonna cause a full blown prison riot and the guards are gonna team up with the prisoners just to beat you up
@marshiemellow
3 жыл бұрын
I hope he got all the hot cheese crunchies and the bomb ramen 🥲
@m26-e9i
3 жыл бұрын
❤🥰
@freebirddee2620
3 жыл бұрын
This comment actually made me tear up! God bless you George x
@lolarosa2295
3 жыл бұрын
Being from a military family, married to an Army veteran, ... that last story really touched me. I nearly started crying when they took the Medal of Honor from the museum to make sure they had the medal to present to their heroic brother. I had to take a second.... what amazing stories.
@Kiki.Datter.Af.Lothbrok
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I got goosebumps when he smashed the glass to get the medal!
@adasteia6667
Жыл бұрын
It seems that there are no words to describe Henry that can convey just how wonderful he was. but I offer ouut to his..Spirit, Immense Respect, Gratitude And Awe , With A Heartfelt Salute To A Very Brave Man. Thank You Sir !
@chrismelton9413
3 жыл бұрын
Love the Ronald story how he stood up for himself.just shows knowledge is free.
@midnight-user12
3 жыл бұрын
Hate the story of the FBI and the judge that probably would’ve preferred the kid to die because they really needed the organs. That father is a hero that shouldn’t have served 10 months in jail. He’s probably seen as a bad dude when you know he went to prison but you didn’t know what he did to save his sons life.
@LUISMIKISSME
3 жыл бұрын
True 👍 some people don't know how to defend them selfs or how to stand up to bullies
@redwheelbarrow9729
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, sure okay.
@gregortriggs5936
3 жыл бұрын
Knowledge is also power , probs why they didn’t want to share it
@LUISMIKISSME
3 жыл бұрын
@Julian D mmm maybe
@ryedoll
3 жыл бұрын
"If you found the secret in today's episode......." I'm a grown man and do you know how hard it is to see the secret in today's episode through tears? The heroism and the fight for life as well as fighting for someone's life is true Human Nature. Best video yet, just wish there would have been one more.
@LuckyStone888
3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%, it happens so often watching Mr. Ballen that I completely forget about the secret, He just knows how to bring the best out of each story. WOW.
@mandim1791
3 жыл бұрын
I agree... how do you find today's secret when Mr Ballen chooses engaging, enthralling, heart warming and heart wrenching stories and shares them in such a mesmerising way...!
@catchthesehandsmma5419
3 жыл бұрын
First story has me in tears.... my father left us when I was in diapers, so hearing the story of a father with that much love for his son is just powerful. That man deserves everything.
@kevindavecruise5089
3 жыл бұрын
He mad a mistake, he pay the price..
@icuqt4918
Жыл бұрын
I was really surprised that the cops were on Ronald side!
@horrorcide13
Жыл бұрын
Why? Not everyone who was white or non-black agreed with segregation. *rolls eyes*
@secretarmyl1795
Жыл бұрын
@@horrorcide13because police
@marylawrence2218
Жыл бұрын
@@horrorcide13 because its the job of police to uphold laws, no matter how unjust, and they did it then just like they do now.
@robynhenderson9488
Жыл бұрын
@@horrorcide13Are you joking? Most police definitely were. Your eye rolling is so dismissive and rude to the horrors of that time period. Even most white people at the time did not support Martin Luther King. Do some research before you roll your eyes.
@dylancobalt7807
Жыл бұрын
Especially since they were Americans too, we still have warnings in my country for people traveling to the United states
@catacombohms4461
3 жыл бұрын
The second one made me cry. Poor little boy was trying to get some books. What an amazing story god bless his soul
@Heart2HeartBooks
3 жыл бұрын
And in the end. ..those books killed Ronald!
@sawedoffshottyshane9637
3 жыл бұрын
@@Heart2HeartBooks funny how life works huh
@patriciajin6206
3 жыл бұрын
@@Heart2HeartBooks At least he died doing what he loved!
@lostboy8214
3 жыл бұрын
@@Heart2HeartBooks Yeah, but that was after he he went into inter-stellar space. It was worth it if you ask me.
@-desertpackrat
3 жыл бұрын
surprised the cops weren't also buying into the petty bigotry too, I guess her Karen-ness was so bad even other white people in her segregated community were like "oh just shut up lady".
@PlushPineapple
2 жыл бұрын
MrBallen’s kids: “Dad can you tell us a bedtime story before you leave?” MrBallen: “If you’re a fan of the strange dark & mysterious told in story format-”
@hayley4415
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@Scorpio_78
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Ballen kids: We’re not Mr Ballen: I got nothing- goodnight 😂
@janefromtennessee
2 жыл бұрын
Funny. Cute
@thtliiyahchic5296
2 жыл бұрын
Haha well played
@jessieshun9527
Жыл бұрын
"b..but dad" "Shuush"
@moxygirlhey
2 жыл бұрын
They made the decision with out the father being there ? Wow, I couldn't imagine making a huge decision for our child with out my husband, especially something like this. Outrageous
@LuckyStrike01
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I’ll bet this isn’t the first time the father did something crazy based on emotions. By the sound of it though the father had a hard time keeping his emotions in check so he made himself unavailable for the decision when the time came. First by running out of the room flipping out, then after by getting his gun and coming back after he hears his family voted to pull the plug. I agree he should have been there for any decision but he was the one running away like a drama queen to begin with. That’s how people make decisions you don’t like is when you can’t man up and stay with your family like an adult. Hindsight being 20/20 he ended up correct but it would have been looked at as a totally selfish and erratic move had he been wrong(still does though I’m glad things went right for a change). Had he done that and the son died anyway and by that time his organs were useless he would have eliminated the chances for a bunch of other people to live because he couldn’t act like an adult. I’d like to think that if they took him off life support a couple hours earlier he still would’ve woken up because he went from probable vegetable to waking up and looking around within minutes but who really knows. It’s a miracle he woke up as it is without major brain issues usually the results aren’t so nice.
@apriljk6557
2 жыл бұрын
@@LuckyStrike01 even if he was wrong, it doesn't look like an erratic move to me. This is his child we're talking about and it was wrong for those doctors to think he should consider the lives of the people who'd receive his son's organs without him being resigned to letting his child go. I imagine hearing that was quite triggering. His reaction was completely understandable.
@yourdadsotherfamily3530
2 жыл бұрын
@@LuckyStrike01 cognitive dissonance doesn’t look good on your sweetie .-.
@adept2075
2 жыл бұрын
@@LuckyStrike01 Brain dead take.
@cenacenaFU
2 жыл бұрын
@@LuckyStrike01 he was acting in self defense on behalf of his son. They were going to kill his son, he did the right thing. He shouldn’t have Been charged since he was right.
@squirrelnuts90
Жыл бұрын
That last one got me bruh. I'm crying because this man did what was needed and his buddies wanted to show that his efforts meant something to them that they couldn't wait for that metal to get there. To form such a bond with others means the world and then some when others want to honor you. Even while you're still such a humble person and still asking how they are while almost literally dying yourself. Love stories like this always.
@NB-rx9vd
3 жыл бұрын
Ronald, at his young age showed more intelligence, politeness and decency than the library staff could in their lifetimes. His mom did an amazing job, teaching him good values.
@veritas-revelare-omnis5217
3 жыл бұрын
Ronald had a twin brother at least that's what NASA says.
@NB-rx9vd
3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewbecker9062 it was a nice surprise!
@nlocnil3602
3 жыл бұрын
@@808Villain that's the exception to the rule. Especially in the racist segregation America this story comes from. No black people would then and now would use that one incident as a example of what cops mean to them.
@samhilton4173
3 жыл бұрын
Bit racist to imply you know what all black people think.
@chiprobertson609
3 жыл бұрын
His mom probably WASN'T a big fan of blm race baiting and bet he was smart enough to have a ID to vote not like dems think that minorities don't have the capacity to get ID'🤔 S.WELL DONE MOM.
@jasonhorton
3 жыл бұрын
I guess this is a good way to start the weekend!
@NiteStorm324
3 жыл бұрын
Here before this is famous Edit:wow I was right
@ToastBlox
3 жыл бұрын
2nd reply
@Tsteezzz
3 жыл бұрын
Sup bro
@5280caden
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed jason
@homersimpson2700
3 жыл бұрын
yes
@janicecarroll3665
3 жыл бұрын
I love how Ronald was polite to someone who didn't deserve any kindness and the fact he went on to college and literally went on his dream of going into space😊
@GlennaVan
2 жыл бұрын
I'm betting that librarian never did anything more with her life than stamp dates on the checked out books!
@nattamused9074
7 ай бұрын
I love story number one for SO many reasons! I’m a Texan, and I carry everyday. I would’ve done the same exact thing to save my son. There are so many stories of very evil dealings with organ “donation” many people are unethically coerced into “pulling the plug” too early. It’s MAJOR money. That Dad is an absolute hero! And he should’ve been celebrated, not imprisoned. And story #2!? LOL!!! That. Is. Awesome! I’m sad he died in that horrible way, but how great is that comuppence for that small town library? That last story, wow. I cried. Mr.Ballen, you’re doing great work. I especially love stories like this instead of the murderer stories. My favorite videos of yours are the mysterious X-Files ones, and this kind. I can’t stand psycho killers. Thank you for another great video!
@lulujac9196
2 жыл бұрын
Awww I love the story of the little boy at the library! I loved how he stood his ground and got those books. So glad he got to live his dream, very sad about his death.
@mattsmokes2505
2 жыл бұрын
Then he blew up in a violent explosion and died…
@DeadpoolAnimate
2 жыл бұрын
It’s very tragic, I’m just happy he finally got to accomplish his life long dream
@smitty_863
3 жыл бұрын
I used to be afraid of the dark, terrifying, and mysterious. Now that it is delivered in story format....I'm a fan!!!
@cooldudeorgan3872
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@youngdenial7198
3 жыл бұрын
Dude it’s gets funnier after the 2,000th+ comment
@JordanAlaine
3 жыл бұрын
“I only carried it 13ft, but 13ft feels like 13 miles when you’re on fire.” What a badass.
@tribalroselr
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@mattjack3983
3 жыл бұрын
That was some serious beast mode level shit
@uchihashisui3784
3 жыл бұрын
I would go search for some tissues cuz my nose is sensitive XD
@BBulletin
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah-- I probably would have been running around yelling "I'M ON FIRE!!!"
@Shadow_2135
Жыл бұрын
I loved the first story.. I'm in tears 😢 I'm glad the son is OK and total respect for his father for saving him 😊❤
@hectormonclova7563
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, three beautiful stories about heroes: one who fought for his dreams, another who fought for his child, and another who fought for his comrades. I’m going to bed thinking our species is not so bad after all. Thanks... ❤️
@sh3967
3 жыл бұрын
Such a great way to think about it!
@shanna17lo
3 жыл бұрын
Perfectly said! 👏💜😊
@Mista.Sir.
3 жыл бұрын
That father sitting in prison was highly respected by his fellow inmates I have feeling
@iraja333
3 жыл бұрын
Most of humanity is actually good. Thats why the bad stick out so much🤔
@carlgreen998
3 жыл бұрын
Uploads getting fewer, and fewer......and fewer........
@cypr814
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine George’s father talking to people in prison and they ask him why he’s in there and he tells the “I’m in here for saving my son from being taken off of life support”
@marisakennedy4066
3 жыл бұрын
they should have charged the doctors with negligence
@lionelsanches8699
3 жыл бұрын
They respect him uess they a booty bandit
@nancyleemarra8702
3 жыл бұрын
Thankfully he didn't have to go to jail for long, and more than likely got out early. I'd hope so anyway.
@Addy-745
2 жыл бұрын
@@xenaani isn't it amazing prisoners have more ethics seeing right from wrong than people on the outside.
@nobodyme349
3 жыл бұрын
The second story is so heartwarming. I'm so glad he got to live out his dream of being an astronaut
@MrBillkaz
3 жыл бұрын
So absolutely heartbreaking though ...but I agree with you
@Darken_dreams
3 жыл бұрын
He was awesome from the start. I wish I had his drive and focus. He had ton against him and did great things. I just had a small group of A hole, but I believed them.
@nobodyme349
3 жыл бұрын
@@Darken_dreams whoever they were, they were wrong. You can do whatever it is you want ❤️
@Darken_dreams
3 жыл бұрын
@@nobodyme349 Thanks, but it's too late for me. 😂
@christiereed1259
Жыл бұрын
These stories are so amazing that my heart is bursting from the strength of some human beings! God bless them
@deegrant6426
2 жыл бұрын
George's dad, Ronald, and Henry are true testament of human resilience and courage.
@malicexvii7905
2 жыл бұрын
These were all morbidly wholesome.
@QueerFrogRabbit
2 жыл бұрын
Well said! Agreed.
@stardragon2577
3 жыл бұрын
"Ronald was chosen again to go into outer space." Me: Aaww, that's so nice. He got to fulfill his dreams "Tragically, the space shuttle he was in, the Challenger, exploded" Me: W H A T
@bubblyfloof5550
3 жыл бұрын
NOWID
@bubblyfloof5550
3 жыл бұрын
PLEASE
@ProTuner06
3 жыл бұрын
Great ending 👍🏻
@jornemmenecker3566
3 жыл бұрын
@@ProTuner06 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
@firelinksshrine1695
3 жыл бұрын
Suprised pikachu
@BanaDoyabad
2 жыл бұрын
I liked the stories today. All 3 of those men accomplished so much. A father saving his son by any means, a little boy who courageously stood up to racism and grew up to live out his dream, and a man who saved everyone on his flight while on fire! And lived to talk about it. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@lindsayfloyd6610
3 ай бұрын
Ron McNair grew up in my hometown, he’s an inspiration. Thank you so much for covering his story, may he rest in peace ❤
@angelus1738
3 жыл бұрын
My high school was named after Ronald E. Mcnair, yet I never knew the library story, only that he died in the Challenger explosion. So cool to learn this, and I'm proud to have gone to a school dedicated to him . RIP Ronald
@MelonieG85
3 жыл бұрын
🤍
@RonT222
3 жыл бұрын
That librarian was OG Karen back in the day. Just let the kid have his books about space lmao
@johncampbell829
3 жыл бұрын
Ronald E. Mcnair ACTUALLY excelled when "stystemic racisism" was still a policy.
@bubblezovlove7213
3 жыл бұрын
@@johncampbell829 Was?? Is.
@thewhitefalcon8539
3 жыл бұрын
@@bubblezovlove7213 I suspect John is trying to say that systemic racism is real and never was real because black kids could still borrow books about space in the segregation era. If that's what he's saying, it's a load of baloney.
@raikbarczynski6582
2 жыл бұрын
That first story hit so close to home. We sadly had to shut down life-support for my mum this year after having the worst case of Covid. She fought for weeks like a lioness to survive but in the end she lost. While under life support she had around 15 smaller strokes in 1 day and a massive brain hemorrhage. I saw the brain scan of her.. a fist sized bleeding in her frontal left lobe. WE all agreed that we cant let her suffer much longer and made the hard decission to turn the machines of. But this dad just had a hunch that his son was OK and he was right. If i had the slightest hint that my mum would be ok and make a full recovery i am sure i would have done the same thing.
@creaturechambers
Жыл бұрын
@Raik Barcynzski I'm so sorry for your loss. Reading this brought tears to my eyes. Your mum is proud of you and now watching down over you, still a lioness in the heavens now. I hope this year can bring some healing for you. Know that our stories are not the same - but I relate to your heart ache. Take care!
@raikbarczynski6582
Жыл бұрын
@@creaturechambers thank you for your kind words. I know this sounds strange but healing is something i dont need atm because it was a family decission in unison and i work in healthcare so i knew what would happen to my mum if she survived it. And thats something i didnt want her to put in because she never wanted to become an extreme case of a person needing help. She was strong and independent her whole life :)
@whoareacts
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss
@koncifer2235
11 ай бұрын
I had a very similar situation with my mom taking someone off life support is not an easy decision and the doctor with my mom was very understanding and said he would do anything we wanted including putting her on dialysis because her kidneys were starting to fail but we knew it was only a matter of time and her body just couldn’t take anymore and it was time to let her rest
@Hearth123
2 жыл бұрын
Ronald was such a class act, I can't imagine getting mad that a kid wants to read books! Glad those cops saw the librarian for the nut she was
@Annapurna818
2 жыл бұрын
This still happens today.
@WokeandProud
2 жыл бұрын
Karen's are a timeless phenomenon..
@scourge8097
2 жыл бұрын
@@Annapurna818 ....no it does-fucking-not! Where exactly is there legal segregation where black children cannot use public libraries?
@scourge8097
2 жыл бұрын
It's actually a little surprising(but great) that the Cops didn't arrest the child. It WAS the segregationist South in the 50s. I mean...there was a couple hundred years of History where black children were not allowed...literally not ALLOWED to learn to read and then not allowed to interact or mingle with white people. Ugly, horrific part of our History that...is not taught very well. It does NOT still happen today though.
@Abendrotchiller
2 жыл бұрын
@@scourge8097 dude wake up and conquer reality, let me tell you a secret RACISTS STILL EXIST. But don’t tell anyone..
@theshnorbix6603
11 ай бұрын
it’s crazy how the father in the first story got 10 months for trying to save his sons life and then some murderers and rapists don’t even see bars. what a world.
@kshatriya1414
3 жыл бұрын
First story is quite interesting, I’ve heard of other cases where the Person has been completely brain dead aka no neuron activity and they still made a full recovery with no memory loss and no loss of mobility. It’s crazy how little we know about the human brain.
@rebeccastjonez3081
3 жыл бұрын
Because they intentionally declare people brain dead to harvest their organs. Big money in that. I worked at an LTACH called Select Specialty Hospital. They murder people there medically for that reason. I can prove it.
@syrodraws4020
3 жыл бұрын
Quite interesting, could you make a video on it?
@360.Tapestry
3 жыл бұрын
@@rebeccastjonez3081 where's the proof? we're all interested
@skylightdown1
3 жыл бұрын
what the heck asking for proof? the story on this vid is enough proof
@rebeccastjonez3081
3 жыл бұрын
Keep an eye on the news...it's gonna come out eventually.
@ncrest4365
2 жыл бұрын
I think the doctor in the first story lied about the son having "no chance of survival". They just wanted to get the organ, so they lied to the family and guilt stripped them to end life support. It was weird to me that the doctor was so adamant to do that even when the father lashed out. Usually, any decent person would be willing to wait. If anyone should be going to the prison, it's the doctor.
@shineon7641
2 жыл бұрын
Yea man, that's exactly what I think too! Force the Doctor(s) to do time behind bars, sue the shit out of that Hospital, Oh and what about the "Prosecutor" of this Case as well as the "Judge?" They need to do some time too! Anyone involved with this Case who believes that the out come was serving Justice should be Jailed as well and Fired from their job in the Judicial System! As far as the Father is concerned, he should be given the "Father of a Lifetime Award" to begin with and then we need to put together the biggest Parade this Country has ever seen and he should receive a cool one million dollars, U.S. and Tax Free. This is how we can begin to Celebrate this man! Keep Smiling...
@draguta8995
2 жыл бұрын
Makes me wonder if the doc knew someone on the donor list who would be next up to receive an organ.
@shineon7641
2 жыл бұрын
@@draguta8995 Precisely...
@ameliapop7972
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree. Also, as a doctor, how can you be so wrong about something like this?!! I mean, the poor boy woke up the same day, Jesus! Neah, I really belive that he (or she, or the entire team of drs) just wanted the organs. .... 😞
@shineon7641
2 жыл бұрын
@Biz Yea, I know, maybe a little too much energy put into that, huh? On this day and at that moment in time, I had just had enough and suddenly splooge! All of that venom just came spewing forth? Sorry if I gave you reason for concern, that's not my "normal" Mode. That's one of those "Oops! ah, Cringe! times." To be honest, I didn't think anyone would even read what I wrote. My apologies. I'm okay now. (smiling). Later...
@Jana-ch8jh
2 жыл бұрын
Ronald is the perfect example of a person who knows what they want in life and work hard to achieve it. Sad ending to his story but so glad he accomplished his childhood goal, one that few people can boast. ❤ Love the cops reaction! One of them should’ve checked the books out for him lol that would’ve made the librarian so mad 😂
@mielygold423
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly the whole race thing upsets me when it comes to things like this. Because at the end of the day we’re all the same on the inside and even outside in some ways. At the end of the day if a white dude needs an organ and he’s flat out on a table not able to protest against a black person’s kidney or something and it saves his life what’s the big deal? You need blood a black person can have all types and it would do just the same as someone who is white or Asian or Hispanic 🙃
@truth_hunter
2 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing to decide at a young age what they want to do in life and he knew going to the library checking out books would help him learn how to achieve his goals. He’s obviously very smart and he continued to increase in intelligence. It’s sad he and the 6 others died. But I appreciate his example.
@asifrahman60
Жыл бұрын
I also love the cops' reaction. Ronald seemed great. It's crazy how the librarian thought she was *right*.
@EnclavegovtofficialUSA
Жыл бұрын
I also love how he named the chapter "Ronald McDonald"
@ratpfink1
Жыл бұрын
The story is more than likely a complete fabrication for dolts like you to gobble up without ever questioning.
@brianabroderick4444
Жыл бұрын
Now , that's a father! George's dad did whatever it took to protect his child. And ended up saving his life. ❤
@loveinspired7
3 жыл бұрын
Now THAT'S what I call, "the love of a parent"! I applaud George.
@garygood6804
3 жыл бұрын
Not the real story. He was an alcoholic. Deserved 10 years.
@mrsx7944
3 жыл бұрын
@@garygood6804 we know that! Why do you keep posting the same stuff?? he doesn't deserve ten yrs just because he's an alcoholic 😂😂. Whether he was drunk or not is irrelevant. He still pulled the gun because he didn't want his son touched! George is a real one!!
@garygood6804
3 жыл бұрын
@@mrsx7944 completely relevant. And I can post where I want, when I want. Especially when it is to keep the story straight. You like believing in things that are not true? Do it on your own time.
@ohio948
3 жыл бұрын
@@garygood6804 she is doing just that Gary. You're no different. Keep watching the videos. People come here for the story not your "fact checking" and critique of Ballen.
@emiliabraga1345
3 жыл бұрын
@@ohio948 Well said 👍✌🏼💖🇫🇷
@themungo
3 жыл бұрын
Omg... Ronald! His story brought me to tears, I knew about his position in NASA but not his childhood. 😭
@redwheelbarrow9729
3 жыл бұрын
Know about this? kzitem.info/news/bejne/sa6nzolsp3eqaZg
@mysteriousjungalist
3 жыл бұрын
Because nothing about that childhood story is actually true. Just a way to try and guilt White people.
@RockStar_Love
3 жыл бұрын
@@mysteriousjungalist how is it not true?? It was in the south on the late 50's??
@shanice1549
3 жыл бұрын
His story is legendary
@osloconfidental1807
3 жыл бұрын
@@mysteriousjungalist your life must be awful
@tianatt8602
2 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised there aren’t more comments praising Henry! I literally exclaimed “wow…” after hearing what he did; it’s not something most people can or would be in the right mind to even think of doing. Truly amazing.
@X3N0_M0RPH
Жыл бұрын
I'd respect him more if he weren't operating and had full intentions to bomb a country, as I have no respect for anyone who does such, but I agree
@tianatt8602
Жыл бұрын
@@X3N0_M0RPH Everyone with those intentions usually have a reason to do so, like for the benefit of their own country. Most people in service most likely don’t enjoy “bombing” other countries and it’s definitely respectable that they put aside their own feelings for something that they believe is for a greater good.
@daughterofpb
Жыл бұрын
@xenoxeno I talked with a psychologist who treated survivors of Pearl Harbor and those poor men suffered mental torment because Japan decided to bomb them thereby starting war with the US. Are you ok with someone bombing you? Should have they allowed free reign to the Japanese to continue? 15:31 Henry's mission was to bomb a factory making chemicals. War isn't nice but the Japanese started it. You wouldn't want to be the victim. Self defense is a moral right.
@FRLN500
Жыл бұрын
@@X3N0_M0RPH😂 You snowflakes amuse me. You have benefitted from the results of warfare but continue to insist that war is immoral. If you truly believe that war is immoral, then you need to give everything you own, including your lifestyle, to the victims on the losing side of the last war your country participated in. 😂
@rockybullshite927
Жыл бұрын
@@FRLN500you're just as bad as she is, y'all should hook up and have unpatriotic children
@ryanperry7575
2 ай бұрын
Everytime I hear about the father and son I cry.that is love in the purest form.that kid is so lucky to have a dad like that.
@LyddleMetalHead
3 жыл бұрын
I wish more of the comments were talking about Henry. He is a hero.
@charlottealfresco4517
3 жыл бұрын
Yes 👍
@space4bound2stoners04
3 жыл бұрын
Henry appreciation thread?
@LyddleMetalHead
3 жыл бұрын
@@space4bound2stoners04Henry Appreciation.
@360.Tapestry
3 жыл бұрын
he's a well-known figure in the usaf
@ColaGirrafe
3 жыл бұрын
rightt
@user-th3ky5zw9b
3 жыл бұрын
George's dad is the DEFINITION of a parents love. I would be forever grateful for my parent. That dad fought for his son.. he did what it took to give his son a chance to live.
@mortimerbrewster3671
2 жыл бұрын
Makes you wonder how George felt afterward about his mother and brother for giving up on him so quickly.
@terrycollins4421
2 жыл бұрын
Eloquently said and 100% True!
@skippylenny7119
2 жыл бұрын
I think that George would understand that it was the doctor that pushed them into that decision. Not a flip of the coin but information from the so called professional doctor that said "that the kid was brain dead" when he wasn't.
@shutch3367
3 жыл бұрын
I love that Ronald didn’t allow the hate he faced rain on his dreams. What strength it took to even walk up in that library! My heart breaks thinking of his poor mother having to encourage a library of all things to allow her son to take some books. She could have flown into a rage and lashed out (rightfully) at this librarian but instead she done what she could for her baby boy to get what he wanted. God bless her. RIP Ronald.
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