A young man raising his niece & nephew after a tragic accident gets a Secret Santa surprise
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2023
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The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season.
In July 2019, David Silva's mother passed away in an unexpected tragic accident. As a result, David took over guardianship of his then 8-year-old nephew and 12-year-old niece. Although this wasn't how David saw his future going, he never hesitated to work toward giving those kids the best life he could.
It's been four years and David is still putting in long hours at work to ensure his niece and nephew are able to take advantage of every opportunity presented to them. David takes extreme pride in watching his nephew compete in high level soccer games and has worked hard at helping his niece improve her grades - in fact, she currently has straight A's!
David is always willing to put his own wants and needs aside to care for these children. Because of him, they are living a life that would otherwise be impossible.
Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves if we could pay David a visit and surprise him with some early Christmas gifts. Check out the video above!
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You know a person is a "dad" when groceries, clothes and footwear is are what gets him emotional
The most important things in life! He knows!
Yes💞
Before my nephew and nieces were born, I was all about them having name brand things. Toys, flashiness they wouldn’t even remember as babies. I always said I’d spoil them so much. Now? I just wanna make sure they have a nice winter coat. I’d rather buy them a nice winter coat, and a few cheap toys that they’ll be just as excited over. Or making sure they have quality clothes, over brand names because they can pass them down or donate them, whereas some name brand are..rather cheaply made. Your priorities definitely change when you have any sort of parental role over kids. You worry about if their mittens are warm enough, or if they’ve got enough food in the house. Priorities change. You wanna make them happy, sure, spoil them even. But needs comes first and you’re actually aware and able to see what the needs even are.
Yes!
Damn right
Thank you everyone for the sweet comments and words of encouragement. Abby and Alejandro and I appreciate it so much! We’d love to hear where everyone is from. We love seeing how far from Idaho this has reached. Much love ❤❤❤
Youre a great guy man. Blessings to you
David, thank you for taking care of Abby and Alejandro, you show what a great human being is all about, loving and kindness. Secret Santa program pop up one day on my UA-cam and I started to watch it. This is such a great show that makes me start to learn how to appreciate life and the people around me. Thank you and please take care. Wish all of you have a wonderful life. Be happy and be healthy. Ian from San Francisco.❤❤❤
Calgary Alberta Canada! Best wishes!
David, you're a hero to your niece and nephew, and an inspiration for the rest of us! Thanks for being awesome. Take care.
San Diego, California, wishes you the best!
He genuinely loves and cares for his family...some fathers don't even look after their own children...this young man is an absoloute hero!!!!
So true, this man is an amazing man, really great to see something nice happen to good people too.
He's more of a _Dad_ than most biological fathers.
>man sacrifices himself
>you: wow men suck most times
Kek. You just couldn't help yourself, could you Karen?
Incentivized by the evil state.
A lot of fathers don’t and it’s fricken disgusting
This is the definition of a real man, helping others before he helps himself. 🙏
Amen to that 🙏. What an amazing man who deserves to be appreciated for what he's doing for these children.
A man is always a man. Their are no fake men just men and males.
That's right!!! Ladies!!! Ya wonder "where" the "good men" are??? TAKE A F****** LOOK!!!! HERE GOES ONE, RIGHT HERE!!!
THIS IS WHAT WE, REAL MEN, DO!!! ALL THE DAMN TIME!!!!
Kudos to David. You will be rewarded.
Well said mate!
His mama raised him right. He has turned into a real man. The world needs more just like him.
@compunurse.... and more Mama's to raise their boys as well! I am one of those Mama's.
The world needs to be like him
Thank you
@@davidsilva7563 No, thanks to you David! Non, merci à vous David !
Seriously yes we really, realy. We are in very short supply of real men!
You could just see how overwhelmed and appreciative this man was.
He had such a happy, positive smile, and as he opened his gifts, you could see some of his stress bleeding off of him.
How old is he?
G d 🙌 him n the children.
🙏bless this guy and his family
His mom raised a good man and the pressure is great, but he’s doing the best he can. 😢
God bless him! He is doing a wonderful thing for his niece and nephew and he is so young himself.
That is a true and proper definition of a man right there. Taking care of children that aren't even his own. Absulute props to him
I mean yes he is doing the right thing, but he’s their Uncle….this is his job. I’d do the same for my nephew. This is the way of the Uncle.
That's right-a REAL man!
A generous ❤
Those kids are his flesh and blood by his brother or sister.
Don’t get it twisted with a woman that opens her legs and tricks someone to raise the kids.
Not his own? But they are his nephew and niece. They are his siblings children.
To the Secret Santa: Thank you for helping this young man out for Christmas. This man definitely does deserve it. They picked out a great family. Merry Christmas and God bless you all! 💖💖💖💖💖
Merry Christ's Birthday
@@stanmonk2851 Thank you! and Merry Christ's Birthday to you and yours!
He isn't just an Uncle. That's a real Dad, right there. Merry Christmas to him and his family. Thank you Santa.
He didn't plant the seeds but he has turned out to be be one hell of a gardener.
@@PaulaDautremontnicely worded❤
@@malina1239 TY. It was based off of something my father once said. "It does not matter who plants the seed, but who tends the garden."🌼🌼🌼🌼
He more than earned that "promotion" from uncle to daddy. This did bring a few tears to my eyes.
His reaction is perfect. It's hard raising your own kids but to raise kids that aren't yours. This man is a special person.
He may not be the biological father, but I would imagine for him and the kids, they are family of the heart, and because of that these kids know they are loved and supported. To me, that’s the best kind of parenting you can give a kid.
It is his niece and nephew it is not like they aren't related. I'm sure he had a deep love for them before the accident.
@@karenmilligan5597- That part was clear, I think you missed the point that raising children is tough enough, but adopting the responsibility when not initially planned is a big loving gesture and compounding responsibility.
@stinkstank5177 I thought, by the way the comment was worded, that the commenter missed that part. I know all about it because I was raised by my grandmother after tragedy occurred within my parents' life when I was five years old.
I was responding to Beth Rogers' comment mostly before anyone else responded. This could apply for the original commenter too.
Amen. Thank you Father God for GOOD people.
He tried his darndest to hold back the tears but just couldn't any longer. 🥰😊 What a good guy he is
Not only did he lose his sibling, the parents of the children, but hes taking on their grief too, going from a single man income to guardian of two cannot be easy. This made me tear up he seemed so grateful and deserving 🥹
A good man cries. Thank you to Secret Santa for giving him the strength to live on and appreciate life.
that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Everybody reacts differently to situations. Clearly you are a very judgemental person
I think god gives him strength and secret Santa gave him some awesome encouragement to keep going ❤
Merry Christmas to this wonderful chap xx
I guess that makes me a good man then. Currently crying. Bless him and his family.
Yes just never in front a woman
It’s not the gifts sometimes, it’s the recognition of silently doing a great job. Well done Secret Santa.
We can’t all take in orphans but we can support those who do! Much respect for this Uncle/Dad.
He’s more than an uncle, he’s an angel🙏🏿❤️
He learned from his mother, who took these young children in. She was a beautiful mother who taught her son the value of people. Mom did a great job raising this young man.
He’s setting a wonderful example for his niece and nephew,too.
I'll admit it....I am crying. What a fine young man. Well done Secret Santa!
Yep got to me too😢😊
Ditto. Me 3 in 🇨🇦. This gentle, unassuming man shoulders the responsibility of a niece and nephew, showing how strong his family values are. Wonderful! Thanks, too, to Secret Santa for helping to lighten this uncle's financial burden.❤❤❤
Me 4 😢 he's a real man.
You can count me in on that too. When he broke down crying so did I.
Me too.,❤😢
You can almost see the aura of goodness and love surrounding this man. Just the best of humanity in a baseball cap.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
I’d give this young man a big Giant Alaskan hug. My siblings and I were raised by our oldest sister when we were orphaned. And poor.
I hope you all are still close. Great sister. Be well.
Thoroughly deserving of the Secret Santa visit…… what a guy. If he hasn’t got a partner currently, I think he will attract a lot of admirers! ❤
Agreed! He deserves a great partner!
A beautiful, humble, kind, and polite young man. He deserves everything for what he is doing. Thank you, Secret Santa, and thank you, Nate.⚘️
God bless him on this long journey of being there for his niece and nephew!!
What a wonderful man. His mother would be so proud.
Wow! Lots of love here! Thank you! Thank you for the kind words of encouragement. We definitely feel the love and are very appreciative. We hope everyone had a merry Christmas and hope the new year is good to us all.
- David, Abby and Alejandro
I am a father of 2 and luckily have an amazing wife that we can share our parenting responsibilities. I can't imagine how difficult it is at times to be doing it by yourself. Those two kids will always look at you as their father and you are giving them THE most important thing you can give to a child..... Love and support and stability. Don't be discouraged on the tough days.... remember that it all ebbs and flows.... the good and the bad... the ups and the downs. I am really impressed by your actions and your courage. I hope you can still find some time for yourself to take a break. You're an awesome dude
@@beenstork What beautiful words of wisdom and encouragement for this family. Made my day - today and for many days to come. Best wishes to you and your family.
Much respect to You David, keep GOING, don't stop
@@beenstorkThank you! I appreciate what you said because it goes hand in hand with something I tell myself, it can be tough but as the old saying goes, “every valley has its peaks.” I’ve been to the valleys and have been to the peaks…the peaks are better tbh. Happy New Year to you and your family!
Happy New Year, David, Abby and Alejandro. Best wishes from the UK.
Thank you Secret Santa, Nate & EIN. Bless David for watching over his niece and nephew. 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
Your mother would be so proud of you. Thank you Secret Santa, Nate and the helpers.
those children lost their mom at such a critical age. David, they are so blessed to have you.
it was his mom.
They lost their grandma, mom and dad are probably MIA somewhere
You can just tell by his demeaner what kind of man he is. Humble, kind, selfless, and hard working.
Dang, I really cried with this one. Merry Christmas everyone and may God Bless Secret Santa!
I did too thank you Secret Santa😢
Same here😢😢😢❤
yup this one got me at the end
Me too
Same 😢
When he started crying I almost lost it. What a humble young man to take care of his niece and nephew & sacrifice so much. God bless him & thank you Secret Santa for lifting his burden a bit.
So deserving for this beautiful man who's changed his life raising his niece and nephew.
In my book, this is a real man. He does his best to raise the children. God Bless him and the entire family. Rest in peace Mom and Dad and his Mom too.
My Heart is so warm and fuzzy from watching this. He seems like a great man!!
Yes, definitely!
This young man is an amazing example to us all. God bless him .
He’s a HERO.
This is the definition of a real man. When he was needed, he stepped up in the biggest way possible. Whoever raised him did one hell of a damn good job.
He is a wonderful representation of how his mother raised him. She is proud of her son no doubt.
>man sacrifices his life for his nephew and niece
>You: the true hero here is the woman!
You couldn't be satisfied just complimenting him, could you? You just had to go and simp for women.
@@sneksteppy Sorry you didn’t have a great mom.
Stepping up like a good role model. No one can predict when a tragedy will occur. God Bless!❤
What selfless young man to take of his niece and nephew. The gift you gave them Secret S was wonderful.
This young man so deserves this. You can see how sincere and surprised he is. Thank you to the Secret Santa. What a beautiful thing to do for someone!!!!!!
No one deserves it more then this man. Thank you so much for helping this man and the kids. I’m so happy for him to get some help.
Thank you Secret Santa and East Idaho News for blessing all of these people at Christmas!
The look on his face was pure appreciation but the look in his heart was relief. Thank you Secret Santa
I cried watching this. I do true crime for a living and as some of you may know that is a world of darkness. It's very hard to hang on to our hope in humanity when everyday we see how awful people can really be. I rarely ever get to report on any good news nor do I hear it that often. When I see things like this it automatically brings me to tears and restores my faith in humanity. Thank you all for doing this to make someone's life a bit brighter! This is amazing! Please keep it up because this world needs more of this and less of the other! Thank you!!!!!
I'm a California native but every single Christmas I watch this Idaho News channel cuz of their TRUE Meaningful works which IS Christmas 🎄♥️ Thank You for your work👍✌️🙏❤❤❤❤❤
I live in Australia and loved watching this last year.
@@karenpollicina8582 Merry Christmas Mate, Greetings to Ya'll Down Under 🎄♥️
I apologize for being so "Californian" but I love being able to use that Greeting 😎
@@Timenow1 😊Merry Christmas.
David, you are a true hero. You yourself are a young man and to take on the responsibility of "dad" for your niece and nephew says a lot about how you were raised. You aren't just raising them you are finding the time to invest in their futures. Caring about their grades and extracurricular activities shows them you are interested in their hobbies. It is rough now but your hard work and sacrifices will be well worth it.
Thank you❤
Awww .... What a deserving young man!!
What an incredible guy! There just aren’t enough single men who will step up and do what is needed. Thank you!
Hi David , Rob From Australia . Well done to you, doing the right thing, humble, well spoken and very likeable !
You are an inspiration !
Prayers for this young man and his niece and nephew.
Amen. May they always see Christ's provision.
You could see the weight lifted off his shoulders a little bit. He really needed a break! Thank you Secret Santa! 😊🧑🎄
David, you are not alone. Keep being a good man to your little niece and nephew. You are their life treasure. God bless you and your family. 🙏
I always like how they don't treat the people like a charity case but let the people know that they're loved and they're appreciated in the community. Just telling someone their good actions are seen will stay longer in someone than all the money will.
You’re spot on. They just want people to know others are aware of and appreciate them for all their efforts. This young man is an example of humanity at its best.
I bet he had a good cry after they left...the relief must be awesome.
Well, that made me cry! Nice young man! Thanks, Secret Santa!
As a mom who raised four kids on my own, I can honestly say these gifts would mean the world when each day brings new needs and the money is already stretched. What a beautiful thing to do and what a beautiful young man who deserves this and so much more. I hope he continues to get the support and help as the children get older. These days are difficult and can often seem never ending, but one day you’ll look back and see you’ve done it, and you’ve done a great job. Happy Christmas young man to you and yours.
What an incredible soul this young man is!
Keep your hopes up, you are doing a great job ma'am❤
This young man stepped up where many wouldn't have. All the gifts are well deserved. I am proud of this young man, may God Bless him and his family.
He did through these generous people.
That Young Man has a heart of Gold. He definitely was raised right. He is a perfect example of what it looks like to Pay it Forward. Bless his heart. ✝️🙏🥰🥰🥰
The mother of her children is smiling from the heaven on this day and every day. May His face shine upon them.
it's his mother. i would assume their mother is an unfit parent since they were living with their grandma before she died
@@molls127Don't assume.
Well there's no mention of the mother and father dying, just the grandma, so it's likely the mother and father are pieces of shit while the brother takes care of their children@@JeanetteFaith
Wow! Blessings to this man. His reaction was very appropriate for someone with a big heart. Simply overwhelmed. So very happy for him. Thank You Jesus 💖
Good Job Secret Santa! Those gift cards will give him a cushion as he continues working and providing for his little family. Sounds like they deserved that break. ❤❤❤❤❤
This one really got me. You could see and feel the sincere gratitude and appreciation this man felt. With each act of kindness and generosity y’all are restoring my faith in humanity. 🎅♥️💫
What a honourable and kind young man he is. His Mother must be very proud.
This is so heartwarming...what a beautiful human you are David. Merry Christmas.
What a fine, wonderful young man. His parents sure raised him well!! ❤
May God bless this young man. Can you even imagine, one day you have your mom there for you to depend on and in an instant she is gone, and you have two young ones now depending on you? This young man shows what true character really is. Thank you, Secret Santa, for easing his burden here at Christmas time. Thanks to you, Nate and helpers for delivering the gifts. Merry Christmas from Texas to everyone. 🙏❤🎄🎅
Impressive young man! Thank you Secret Santa for showing him, his niece and nephew some love and support.
Love all this from Australia.
Never underestimate the power of an Uncle.
Bless him bless him
Bless him. David deserves the best.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
What a remarkable man…To selflessly take on 2 kids is so inspiring. I don’t even have words to express my admiration!
God Bless him & YOU Secret Santa. 🤍🙏🏻🎅🏻
What an incredible young man. His mother must have been a very special woman to raise such a son. I hope his family has the best of everything in the years to come.
What an unbelievably exceptional young man ❤️
A pure and simple reason to be kind, forgiving and generous with everyone. You never know what struggles they have every day.
Oh my God, Im in love with this guy David. He is going through rough times and Secret Santa gifts just arrive in time to easen his troubled thoughts about his nephews and nieces.
What a dad. Kids mire important than myself. Its never easy having too dtep up but you do. Its family after all.
@@roshiseneviratne2943 He's their uncle, not their dad.
@@loveforeignaccentsYes, but he is raising them like a true father would.
This is a tear jerker! Very meaningful. Well done East Idaho News (and Secret Santa!)
What a wonderful young man who is taking care of his nephew & niece bc of some family losses. This Secret Santa really blessed their lives with these gift cards. Not easy feeding, sheltering, clothing two kids by himself. I know they really love their Uncle!
Great Christmas story!!!💚🙏🎅🏼🎄🎉
No need to say thank you your doing the right thing and we need more ppl like you in this world
Actually one should always give thanks when gifted, especially with something as major as this.
If I can see through my tears, I just have to wish David, his niece and nephew a blessed Christmas! Such a humble young man !! Great pick Secret Santa and EIN !
May God continue to bless this family and Secret Santa!
It’s currently midnight in wales and I’m sending a huge cwtch to this man. Then children are so lucky to have such an amazing, selfless uncle. I wish David & the children a very Merry Christmas
I am from Texas and every year I watch I wish there was more people like the secret santa there in Idaho around the world in every state that felt the need and want to help those that are less fortunate or struggling
Everyone is in a position to do a little something. Some people just need someone to give them a kind word. I believe one of Secret Santa's goals is for others to consider how they can help others. In the shape our country is in now, that's going to be how we turn the ship. Best Wishes. Happy Holidays from a fellow Texan.
A 56-year-old Englishman, looking in
I know that my Christmas has started when I start to watch this wonderful man assist the secret Santa in changing lives.
Same here. Happy when YT begins recommending them.
Merry Christmas 🎁 2023’. 🙋🏻♀️🇺🇸
God Bless you young man standing up and bring up your children. Good Karma comes to your life. You are a Hero !
This sure helped me with my down day - a little gift, from someone I miss, showing me and the whole world, good people are everywhere, you just have to look. Bless you David for what you’re giving your niece and nephew. Your love. There’s nothing more precious.
What a fantastic role.model and genuine human!!! This one got me at 7am 😭
This is a true man who stepped up to care for his niece and nephew. he has a true heart. thanks for sharing.
God bless him and his family. God bless the Secret Santa. God bless Nate and his family!
Good people with a good heart should always be rewarded. This man took on a big resonsibility with NO complaints. Bless him.
Secret Santa, EIN and all others valuable person precious work always and Love from Bharat (India) 🇮🇳
Oh, my dear... what a cutie, good man, with a great smile! You could tell how much he appreciate everything!! I wish him and his niece and nephew the best that life has to offer!!
Not me crying on my lunch break. What a beautiful human ❤
What great kind and unselfish man. Many blessings to him and his new family.
We love Secret Santa. Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮💖
And the Best Uncle Award...goes right here!!!
That ' s how life should pay back good people... Many more blessings come to him again...this is my wish.
Nate always making me cry. But tears of joy for another's blessings are the best kind.
What a wonderful man! Merry Christmas! Thank you Secret Santa for blessing him.
What heartfelt hug. He was truly grateful and overwhelmed by the love and gifts from Secret Santa. Thank you Secret 🎅🏼❤❤❤
You can see he’s a good man & knows what’s most important
Wow salute to that man massive respect putting aside his own personal life for taking care of his niece and nephew❤❤❤Salute🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦