When I was a truck driver, occasionally would run into people trying to get back to where they came from. One time, I met a guy who had been in a hospital for 8 years (his entire family was killed in a house fire, and they had him on some hard core meds.) I watched him be converted to following YHWH. I took him to my house, got him an apartment, and within a week he had a great job. 2 weeks after he got hired, a tornado wiped out the cell phone service in a nearby town. He was still in training, and his trainer left him in the main wiring place while he went to the next one. The guy I helped had cell phone service up and running in 20 minutes. He got a big raise. He was a good guy. Shout out to my friend John.
My journey in terms of bringing more positivity and perspective into my life was ThatWasEpic and Mr.Beast videos. Now that I'm feeling better and got my own life back on track it's Just Knate and a few others to keep that positivity going. I've found it's made a difference in the way I approach people, my community and random people. I may not be able to help to this degree but the smile, friendly conversations and overall joy in my life has gotten way better. It's not just hope anymore, I'm feeling more at peace with myself and the world around me. Hope that you watching these vids can do something like that for you, too :) Currently looking into the possibility of being a foster home for pets or something like that for my local animal shelter.
Stop with this mindset it's not attractive coming forma lady @@Auntjemmimano woman wants a man that keep talking trash about all women. Just like men there are plenty good women out there
Everyone is talking about how great Knate is, but I believe his wife is also extremely generous and wonderful. She has to do it all alone now - taking care of their little baby and everything else. So here is a big shoutout to you, Mrs. Knate!!
Why would she have to do it all alone ? becuase he left for a day or so. She's a great lady yes for sure a 1000 percent but he didn't just dip out on his wife😂
It depends on where you get them here in the U.S. If you go to a corporate chain store, they can charge you an arm & a leg and you'll be stuck there waiting all day ($70-80 per tire) I go to a Mexican tire shop who only charge $30 a tire (maybe around 23-24 quid) and that jncludes them installing them, too. I'm always in & out within 45 minutes with a swt if tires that have great tread & look new for $120 @Statueshop297
@@Statueshop297last month I paid $386 for a new tire for my Mercedes. From a tire shop and not thru Mercedes. (That’s not a flex, at alll) tires are expensive.
I don't care if people get mad that I'm bringing politics into this, but it is highly relevant. Our moronic president just announced during the Super Bowl that we are giving another $90 billion to Ukraine as well as troops. The value of your paycheck will go down once again and the cost of everything go up yet again. My point is, our economy is absolutely trashed and it's going to be really hard to keep donating.
I felt like a little kid watching a Disney movie with this one. And I couldn’t stop smiling. I hope they have a deliriously happy rest of their lives. It was meant for them to be together and Knate YOU made it happen. You are a godsend for so many people ❣️ Thank you Knate ❣️❣️
So true, he’s kept him from giving up. Tyre popping, police interaction that could have landed him in Gaol and more importantly took him to someone who is going to genuinely care for him. Everyone needs a Knate in their lives.
Traveling with him not only made sure you both were lifelong friends but the people who want to help were able to help and enjoy the journey. I just seen your podcast episode with him and his wife, what a wonderful story.
Not All Hero's wear Capes 😎KNate not only you are A Great Guy your compassion for ppl is Beautiful They may feel like no one cares They are not forgotten Thank you 💜 Blessings ✌️🍀❤️🙏👐❤️🥰😎❤️🇺🇸
@@paisana9378 True I know he's not doing it Alone he says it wouldn't be possible if it weren't for all who donate for his cause then everyone can be in Nates Justice League 😎❤️🇺🇸
Which could be sold on the streets for drug money... Just saying. Ive seen it too many times. Kind People like Knate handing out gift cards, and those who end up getting them just sell them, when the ones who actually would USE them (like me) miss out...
who cares, the guy is trying to get to his gf, either he gets there or buys drugs, his loss, so dumb to travel because youre afraid to give someone 200@@ThatHomelessScrubbalo
What a good-looking couple! They look like they belong together. She's gorgeous, you lucky guy. You're both lucky. This was such an amazing story. You're amazing, Knate for making this happen! This was magic. I'd read the book or watch the movie 🤣❤
wow, Knate talk about going above and beyond!!!! i love that you said "he got his hug but i didn't get my hug"... you are so cute and an angel and disguise!!
He definitely wouldnt have made it back without u Knate. With the tire blown out and also getting pulled over with expended license and no registration. He prob would have been locked up or worse 😢. So glad u went with him and made sure he actually got home ❤
This is a love story that needs to be written in a book cuz this is beautiful I'm in tears watching them too oh my God you can tell you know they were ripped apart and now they're back together and it's beautiful! 💯💕🦋☝️🙌🙏
WOW! God sent you to save him. What an amazing story. They are such a nice couple. That poor guy’s journey was so complicated he could not have survived it without your help. You saved his life, it was one thing after another. God bless you abundantly Knate!
"god" didnt do anything... he drove there all on his own free will and seen the guy there in the parking lot and thats how it happened..... get a grip man thats fairytale nonsense
It blows my mind to see someone who ACTUALLY HELPS PEOPLE and not has videos with people acting like they're helping. Thank you for each person and animal you help because you're not just giving them things, you give them back faith! Faith that there are still great people in this world who care and genuinely want to help. I always try to help whenever I can but unfortunately I'm not able to do what you do for people. Thanks for restoring my faith in others as well!
You're the best Knate. I want to share a story with you. My dad used own a Coca-Cola route in Manhattan. Greenwich Village to be exact. He always would give change or a dollar or two to the homeless because he he said we are ALL one bad choice, one mistake, or one bad situation away from living like that. In one area there was an old Vietnam Veteran who was black and we nicknamed him Doctor Pepper because whenever we would offer him change or mover he asked for a Dr. Pepper instead. In this area though there were a few homeless guys that just didn't care about anything you gave then and a few times they tried to break into the truck. Once we came outside and the dude Dr. Pepper was fighting one of them because he was trying to break until the truck. From then on when we would deliver in that area of Greenwich Village which was once a week my dad would give him a case of Dr. Pepper one as a thank you and two to gaurd the truck for us. We had four stops in that area only a few blocks apart and he would meet us at every stop and gaurd the truck. Then he would take the case of Dr. Pepper cans and save some for himself, give some to friends and sell some. In early 2000 after my dad sold the route I took my girlfriend to the village to go see the places we delivered too, say hi to the store owners and it was about 8 years since I saw Dr. Pepper. But there he was outside a D'Agostino's Supermarket. But before I went up to him I went into the store and bought a 6 pack of Dr. Pepper. When I approached him he looked at me funny till I said, "Up what's up Dr. Pepper!" and his face lit up and he literally had tears in his eyes and gave me a huge hug. People were looking at us like why is this white dude letting some smelly dirty homeless guy hug him? Even my girlfriend was a little taken back by it. But I didn't care. He's a human being just like me. But he started asking a million questions because one day we just stopped showing up after my dad should the route. So I let him know dad's retired and I wanted to come see how he's doing. I went and bought us all pizza and for two hours we just talked. He cried again when I gave him the six pack of Dr. Pepper and he thanked me for never treating him differently and looking down on him. I found out he had family still down in South Carolina but being homeless with PTSD from war and other mental issues including a hero in habit he was able to kick, he lost contact with him. So I asked him his full name and his sister's names and what part of South Carolina they were in and asked if he minded if I searched for them to which he said no but he doubted I would find them because he had a very common last name "Brown" and there will be too many to go through. And he was right. Again this was back in early 2000 and the internet wasn't as big as it was today. But eventually I found a meesage board that was for people looking for family members or friends who were in the military. People would either leave their email or phone numbers. I found over 50 people who had the same damn first and last name as his as his three sisters. Either it was Lotoya Brown, Bernice Brown, or Candice Brown. So I started calling and emailing. The 42 email I sent a lady names Latoya Brown messaged me back and asked me to call her. When I did and explained how I knew Dr. Pepper who's real name was Jimmy, and the details he gave me of where he grew up, what branch of the Military and years he served in Vietnam she said she thought it might be her brother. When I mentioned the birthmark he had above his right eye she started crying and said it was him. Sooo fast forward to two months later. His three sisters drove up to New York to our house on Long Island and we planned out a surprise for Jimmy. We would find where he was and me and my dad would go talk to him while his sister's watched from around the corner and would come over to us when I waved to them. We found Dr. Pepper, I'll call him Jinny from here on out and again bought a so pack and when we walked up to him and he saw me with my dad he again started crying and hugging us both. We sat with him right there on the street with people passing us by looking at us and I could tell judging us but f**k those people. He eventually asked if I had any luck finding his family and I didn't tell him yes, I just started explaining the process and website looking for old family and friends who were in Vietnam and lost touch but when I told him a nonchalantly acted like I was stretching and did my best to wave his sisters over. They weren't sure if I was waving at them so they made hand gestures like, you want us to come over now? And I shook my head yes with a thumbs up. When we had sat down I made sure to have us sitting where his back was to his sisters and they walked up behind him and stood a foot or two behind him, all quiet waiting for him to look back at them. After 30 seconds I asked them, "Can I help you ladies?" and when Jimmy looked at them he lost it. He screamed and jumped up and kept saying over and over, "No way this is real, No way this is real" and they had to tell him yes it's real, Danny (Me) tracked us down and we had to come see if it was really you. They were hugging and crying and taking a million miles per hour because it was almost 30 years since they saw each other. And without them asking him if he wanted to, he asked them, "Can I go home with you? I don't want to live out here anymore" and they of course said yes and when his older sister said that their mom has prayed every day since he disappeared that he would come home and her prayers were finally answered. She didn't make the drive because she was in her mid 70's and it would've been too much for her. So all of us piled into my dad's van and we drove back to long Island. We stopped at a Kmart and bought him some new clothes and he had his first shower in months (he would take the at a shelter when he was able to get a bed) I had my boy who's a barber come over and gave him a haircut. We all went out to dinner that night to a really nice steakhouse, Peter Luger's and they all just looked at each other hooks hands so tight like they were afraid to lose each other again and would cry. Jimmy's birthday had passed a few weeks before but I wanted to give him that love of us singing Happy Birthday to him and his first time celebrating it in almost three decades that when I explained that to the waitress she said she was wondering what was going on because of all the tears so she herself started crying and told her manager. The WHOLE waitstaff, cooks, and manager came over with a piece of cake and sang happy birthday to him and it turned out the manager was ex Military and said to Jimmy, "Welcome home brother!" and he said our entire meal was on the house! They took a picture with us and if you go to Peter Luger's Steakhouse on Northern Boulevard in Great Neck you'll see the picture of us. The next day Jimmy and his sisters drove home and to this day Jimmy and I talk once or twice a week through calls and texts. He eventually got married and asked me to be his best man and that was an AMAZING experience. His mom called me her second son until she passed away in 2014 at 91 years old. And in 2018 when my mom passed away Jimmy surprised me by coming to her wake with his wife and son, who he named Danny after me. I know you'll probably never read this, but if you do or anyone else does always remember to be kind to EVERYONE you see and meet because you don't know what they're going through and that simple hello or smile could change their lives. We're ALL just human beings trapped in this spinning ball of mud hurling through space and regardless of what the news media says or any politician says we need each other and have more in common with each other than we don't. None of them will be there for us if everything falls apart, so we have to be there for each other. United we stand, divided we fall. And that's what the government wants. A divided people is an easier controlled people. Much love and respect to you all and don't fall for the division.
What a wonderful thing to do. James just needed that helping hand and you were there for him. So were the Iowa Deputies. Wishing James and Angela a long and happy life together ❤️🙏
Everyone is suggesting a gas card. Although the alternative of riding with a stranger was not ideal, people donate to his effort, and he is a dedicated steward of those donations. He does not give out cash or anything that can easily be converted to cash (like a gas card). I get it.
@@richsweeney1115yeah he would have been arrested for sure. his vehicle impounded. And then lost. Auctioned off at tow yard losing all that he owned. …. Easy recipe for making a bad decisions thats final and permanent. .
This fills me with hope and joy. What if every single one of us tries to make a difference in as many small or big ways as we can? ❤🎉 Thank you so much, Knate!!
Oh wow, Knate you went above and beyond to get him to MN to his love and new life. You are one amazing human being. Thank you for being you and all you do!
I'm not crying, are you crying? 😭😭😭😭😭 Love that you did this for them and that the police officers were the human ones and helped you guys to keep going ❤❤❤
❤ MY GOD WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LOVING WOMAN AND SUCH A BEAUTIFUL STORY WITH SO MUCH LAUGHTER INDUCING MOMENTS !!! NOW... I AM SOOOOOO TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH YOU NATE !!! ❤ YOU ARE SUCH A HILARIOUS CHARACTER WITH AN AMAZING BEAUTIFUL HEART !!! ❤ I cannot wait to watch episode 5 !!! I am telling you, I cri3d, I laughed, I cried AGAIN, and then I LAUGHED and CRIED !!!! I am still blurry eyed ! 💜😭😭😭💜
Wowww knate you be careful now! We need u still for this beautiful content 😁😁❤️ very outside of anyones comfort zone !! Again PLEASE BE SAFE🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️God bless
Knate that's such a sweet story. This community and with you Knate is making such a difference in the world. This is how everyone should be to one another. God bless you Knate and everyone else. Much love to all.🙏✝️♥️
i nearly cried when they saw eachother for the first time in a long time. fate brought them back together. i hope their relationship stays strong and thank you knate for reuniting them back together ❤
Im glad his car was healthy enough to make the trip, and the cops let you guys go, and it turned out well.. his girl is cute as hell..and she seems nice..youre awesome
This is awesome! Stay Blessed ❤❤ Thank u, Knate! You're such a light in this scary world. How many peeps want to see this beautiful couple thrive? I sure hope we get updates on how they are doing!
Thank you Knate and your wife for what you do. I try to help those in need in my area with what extra money I have from working a second job. Just today I bought a pair of tennis shoes socks and a t shirt for a guy that just got out of jail last sat that got a job so he can go to work Monday. I think your idea of buying one item on your site and giving one is a great idea. I bought a pair of socks today from your website so you can give a pair to one in need. Keep up the good work. You and your wife will continue to be blessed.
Well didn’t plan on crying tonight but that ending was just too sweet. Seeing how happy they both were to have each other just made me start ugly crying ❤
I'm actually glad that you didn't record his reaction to your offer. I'm happy you kept that moment of pure joy and happiness for just the two of you. Sure it's nice to see the instant people's dreams come true but sometimes those moments are better savored by the few.
one of the best episodes . . after all the obstacle's .. a happy ending, still. I truly believe that Knate is an angel, in person, sent by God to give to those who believe in miracles . . God bless you, Knate and to your partner who helps you prepare those giveaway backpacks . . more power to you
A truly genuine selfless person Knate is I don't even think we have an accurate word to describe this dude he's just a great caring person treating people exactly how he would expect to be treated... Just awesome!!!
that was so beautiful it really pulled and my heart strings. Thank you Knate for just being Knate I am a massive fan of these longer format almost mini documentary style videos you make. Could you please make some more like this we love this style of video
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When I was a truck driver, occasionally would run into people trying to get back to where they came from. One time, I met a guy who had been in a hospital for 8 years (his entire family was killed in a house fire, and they had him on some hard core meds.) I watched him be converted to following YHWH. I took him to my house, got him an apartment, and within a week he had a great job. 2 weeks after he got hired, a tornado wiped out the cell phone service in a nearby town. He was still in training, and his trainer left him in the main wiring place while he went to the next one. The guy I helped had cell phone service up and running in 20 minutes. He got a big raise. He was a good guy. Shout out to my friend John.
Shout out to you for being the best friend
👍👍🌻🌻
Hell yeah 👍👍
Wow, truly led by the spirit to help that guy. Hallelujah.
❤❤❤❤❤. Thank you.
Thank you. Knate for making a difference. You're slowly changing my views, I want to help more. I want to love and give more and not be so selfish.
You will feel sooo good in your heart....they did not ask to be in this situation. ❤😂❤
My journey in terms of bringing more positivity and perspective into my life was ThatWasEpic and Mr.Beast videos. Now that I'm feeling better and got my own life back on track it's Just Knate and a few others to keep that positivity going.
I've found it's made a difference in the way I approach people, my community and random people. I may not be able to help to this degree but the smile, friendly conversations and overall joy in my life has gotten way better. It's not just hope anymore, I'm feeling more at peace with myself and the world around me. Hope that you watching these vids can do something like that for you, too :)
Currently looking into the possibility of being a foster home for pets or something like that for my local animal shelter.
Your a good person
Do knate did you get back home.
Did you fly back home knate
They’re a beautiful couple. You rock Knate! What a road trip.
Your the MAN KNATE! love you brother.
After all the struggles that man went through there's something poetic about him and his lady hugging while the sun sets behind them. Beautiful.
Wish I could find a lady like that.. they are very prideful these days.
Stop with this mindset it's not attractive coming forma lady @@Auntjemmimano woman wants a man that keep talking trash about all women. Just like men there are plenty good women out there
They make a beautiful couple!! Thank you Knate for not giving up on him and getting him to his lady.❤
Absolutely❤
Everyone is talking about how great Knate is, but I believe his wife is also extremely generous and wonderful. She has to do it all alone now - taking care of their little baby and everything else. So here is a big shoutout to you, Mrs. Knate!!
Why would she have to do it all alone ? becuase he left for a day or so. She's a great lady yes for sure a 1000 percent but he didn't just dip out on his wife😂
@@shayharris65441900 miles is not a day or so lol ….. I’m sure this whole thing lasted around a week
@@shayharris6544bro is making it sound like Knate is a dead beat. 😂😂
@@snipeuout59 Stg 😂
Wtf? lol. Why would she do it alone?
They sold you a dry rotted tire 😔 I'm so glad you were not injured. You are such a blessing in life, Knate. ❤
Used tires are tricky. In the U.K. most places won’t fit them.
$200 for them aswell. Are new tires much more in the USA?
Sad but alteast every one was ok
New tires are about $100 a piece @@Statueshop297
It depends on where you get them here in the U.S.
If you go to a corporate chain store, they can charge you an arm & a leg and you'll be stuck there waiting all day ($70-80 per tire)
I go to a Mexican tire shop who only charge $30 a tire (maybe around 23-24 quid) and that jncludes them installing them, too. I'm always in & out within 45 minutes with a swt if tires that have great tread & look new for $120 @Statueshop297
@@Statueshop297last month I paid $386 for a new tire for my Mercedes. From a tire shop and not thru Mercedes. (That’s not a flex, at alll) tires are expensive.
Keep on keeping on Knate! Restore a little faith in eachother one person at a time.
I am glad she didn't just give him money to get there and made him work for it.
Incredible humanitarianism. I hope lots of donations continue to flow in.
I don't care if people get mad that I'm bringing politics into this, but it is highly relevant. Our moronic president just announced during the Super Bowl that we are giving another $90 billion to Ukraine as well as troops. The value of your paycheck will go down once again and the cost of everything go up yet again.
My point is, our economy is absolutely trashed and it's going to be really hard to keep donating.
I felt like a little kid watching a Disney movie with this one. And I couldn’t stop smiling. I hope they have a deliriously happy rest of their lives. It was meant for them to be together and Knate YOU made it happen. You are a godsend for so many people ❣️ Thank you Knate ❣️❣️
Knate you have totally changed this man’s life ! He will remember the kindness in your heart forever ! God bless you Knate !
So true, he’s kept him from giving up.
Tyre popping, police interaction that could have landed him in Gaol and more importantly took him to someone who is going to genuinely care for him.
Everyone needs a Knate in their lives.
Traveling with him not only made sure you both were lifelong friends but the people who want to help were able to help and enjoy the journey. I just seen your podcast episode with him and his wife, what a wonderful story.
Not All Hero's wear Capes 😎KNate not only you are A Great Guy your compassion for ppl is Beautiful They may feel like no one cares They are not forgotten Thank you 💜 Blessings ✌️🍀❤️🙏👐❤️🥰😎❤️🇺🇸
agreed BUT give credit to the people who give Knate all this money!!!
@@paisana9378 True I know he's not doing it Alone he says it wouldn't be possible if it weren't for all who donate for his cause then everyone can be in Nates Justice League 😎❤️🇺🇸
@@scarletredmagic6724 it's Knate with a "K"
We're all doing this together. Watching, donating commenting. We are all apart of this dope ass community.
“Who are you and where do you come from” You can tell that woman loves that man 🥺🥺 Godbless and than you knate for helping these two reunite!!
Knate.. angel Knate. Bless you for all you do. Your compassion, kindness, .. all your support. . Bless you. HUGS.
Gas stations sell gas gift cards
Love that you did so much to help a stranger. God bless!
you are right!!, but it's like giving cash money, gift cards could be sell anywhere!!
Yea, and he would been fked when he got pulled over ..
Which could be sold on the streets for drug money... Just saying. Ive seen it too many times. Kind People like Knate handing out gift cards, and those who end up getting them just sell them, when the ones who actually would USE them (like me) miss out...
Gas card is pretty much same as cash. Wouldn't even have to sell em. Just straight trade. But good thinking.
who cares, the guy is trying to get to his gf, either he gets there or buys drugs, his loss, so dumb to travel because youre afraid to give someone 200@@ThatHomelessScrubbalo
What a good-looking couple! They look like they belong together. She's gorgeous, you lucky guy. You're both lucky. This was such an amazing story. You're amazing, Knate for making this happen! This was magic. I'd read the book or watch the movie 🤣❤
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Looking at each other like two high school kids again. ^_^ Well done Knate! Grats to the two of you!
wow, Knate talk about going above and beyond!!!! i love that you said "he got his hug but i didn't get my hug"... you are so cute and an angel and disguise!!
angel in disguise* not "and disguise".
By far my favorite videos on utube are Knate's! Watching from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Watching from Canada as well
Watching from Halifax Canada ❤
Agree 👍 from New Zealand ✌️💜
Watching from Mississauga, Ontario ;)
Watching from Hali-wood also 😎 @@kerryburgess3414
He definitely wouldnt have made it back without u Knate. With the tire blown out and also getting pulled over with expended license and no registration. He prob would have been locked up or worse 😢. So glad u went with him and made sure he actually got home ❤
@@3DPrintWorldx1c and you documented the trip so we all know you went 😃
What an awesome thing Knate.
Thank you for all that you do!!
God bless you❤
This is a love story that needs to be written in a book cuz this is beautiful I'm in tears watching them too oh my God you can tell you know they were ripped apart and now they're back together and it's beautiful! 💯💕🦋☝️🙌🙏
Knate you are a wonderful and amazing human being!! One of a kind.
That was quite the experience. Glad the officers were cool. You're incredible Knate.
Yall got ripped off by the tire guys damn that blows literally
Yea...theyre just more selfish,greedy people..but the rest went well
when they said they preferred cash I got a baaad feeling 😭
@@jamistache4148same
4 tires mounted balanced for 240 is pretty cheap.. ohh but one blew maybe not lol
Looked like they sold them retreads! what a rip off!
Tears of happiness down the face ❤❤❤❤ thanks Knate 😊❤
It’s easy to get wrapped up in negativity but this video made me remember there are good people in the world. God bless you Knate.
What an absolutely beautiful story. Wow
God bless you Knate. Watching here in UK
Can you imagine as a Brit taking a 1900 mile road trip?
WOW! God sent you to save him. What an amazing story. They are such a nice couple. That poor guy’s journey was so complicated he could not have survived it without your help. You saved his life, it was one thing after another. God bless you abundantly Knate!
"god" didnt do anything... he drove there all on his own free will and seen the guy there in the parking lot and thats how it happened..... get a grip man thats fairytale nonsense
🤣🤣😂🤣Knate don't play about his hugs! All Praises to the Everlasting Father tho for you being a willing tool to help others and give love joyfully🙏🙏🙏
It blows my mind to see someone who ACTUALLY HELPS PEOPLE and not has videos with people acting like they're helping. Thank you for each person and animal you help because you're not just giving them things, you give them back faith! Faith that there are still great people in this world who care and genuinely want to help. I always try to help whenever I can but unfortunately I'm not able to do what you do for people. Thanks for restoring my faith in others as well!
You're the best Knate. I want to share a story with you. My dad used own a Coca-Cola route in Manhattan. Greenwich Village to be exact. He always would give change or a dollar or two to the homeless because he he said we are ALL one bad choice, one mistake, or one bad situation away from living like that. In one area there was an old Vietnam Veteran who was black and we nicknamed him Doctor Pepper because whenever we would offer him change or mover he asked for a Dr. Pepper instead. In this area though there were a few homeless guys that just didn't care about anything you gave then and a few times they tried to break into the truck. Once we came outside and the dude Dr. Pepper was fighting one of them because he was trying to break until the truck. From then on when we would deliver in that area of Greenwich Village which was once a week my dad would give him a case of Dr. Pepper one as a thank you and two to gaurd the truck for us. We had four stops in that area only a few blocks apart and he would meet us at every stop and gaurd the truck. Then he would take the case of Dr. Pepper cans and save some for himself, give some to friends and sell some.
In early 2000 after my dad sold the route I took my girlfriend to the village to go see the places we delivered too, say hi to the store owners and it was about 8 years since I saw Dr. Pepper. But there he was outside a D'Agostino's Supermarket. But before I went up to him I went into the store and bought a 6 pack of Dr. Pepper. When I approached him he looked at me funny till I said, "Up what's up Dr. Pepper!" and his face lit up and he literally had tears in his eyes and gave me a huge hug. People were looking at us like why is this white dude letting some smelly dirty homeless guy hug him? Even my girlfriend was a little taken back by it. But I didn't care. He's a human being just like me. But he started asking a million questions because one day we just stopped showing up after my dad should the route. So I let him know dad's retired and I wanted to come see how he's doing. I went and bought us all pizza and for two hours we just talked. He cried again when I gave him the six pack of Dr. Pepper and he thanked me for never treating him differently and looking down on him. I found out he had family still down in South Carolina but being homeless with PTSD from war and other mental issues including a hero in habit he was able to kick, he lost contact with him. So I asked him his full name and his sister's names and what part of South Carolina they were in and asked if he minded if I searched for them to which he said no but he doubted I would find them because he had a very common last name "Brown" and there will be too many to go through.
And he was right. Again this was back in early 2000 and the internet wasn't as big as it was today. But eventually I found a meesage board that was for people looking for family members or friends who were in the military. People would either leave their email or phone numbers. I found over 50 people who had the same damn first and last name as his as his three sisters. Either it was Lotoya Brown, Bernice Brown, or Candice Brown. So I started calling and emailing. The 42 email I sent a lady names Latoya Brown messaged me back and asked me to call her. When I did and explained how I knew Dr. Pepper who's real name was Jimmy, and the details he gave me of where he grew up, what branch of the Military and years he served in Vietnam she said she thought it might be her brother. When I mentioned the birthmark he had above his right eye she started crying and said it was him.
Sooo fast forward to two months later. His three sisters drove up to New York to our house on Long Island and we planned out a surprise for Jimmy. We would find where he was and me and my dad would go talk to him while his sister's watched from around the corner and would come over to us when I waved to them.
We found Dr. Pepper, I'll call him Jinny from here on out and again bought a so pack and when we walked up to him and he saw me with my dad he again started crying and hugging us both. We sat with him right there on the street with people passing us by looking at us and I could tell judging us but f**k those people. He eventually asked if I had any luck finding his family and I didn't tell him yes, I just started explaining the process and website looking for old family and friends who were in Vietnam and lost touch but when I told him a nonchalantly acted like I was stretching and did my best to wave his sisters over. They weren't sure if I was waving at them so they made hand gestures like, you want us to come over now? And I shook my head yes with a thumbs up. When we had sat down I made sure to have us sitting where his back was to his sisters and they walked up behind him and stood a foot or two behind him, all quiet waiting for him to look back at them. After 30 seconds I asked them, "Can I help you ladies?" and when Jimmy looked at them he lost it. He screamed and jumped up and kept saying over and over, "No way this is real, No way this is real" and they had to tell him yes it's real, Danny (Me) tracked us down and we had to come see if it was really you. They were hugging and crying and taking a million miles per hour because it was almost 30 years since they saw each other. And without them asking him if he wanted to, he asked them, "Can I go home with you? I don't want to live out here anymore" and they of course said yes and when his older sister said that their mom has prayed every day since he disappeared that he would come home and her prayers were finally answered. She didn't make the drive because she was in her mid 70's and it would've been too much for her.
So all of us piled into my dad's van and we drove back to long Island. We stopped at a Kmart and bought him some new clothes and he had his first shower in months (he would take the at a shelter when he was able to get a bed) I had my boy who's a barber come over and gave him a haircut. We all went out to dinner that night to a really nice steakhouse, Peter Luger's and they all just looked at each other hooks hands so tight like they were afraid to lose each other again and would cry. Jimmy's birthday had passed a few weeks before but I wanted to give him that love of us singing Happy Birthday to him and his first time celebrating it in almost three decades that when I explained that to the waitress she said she was wondering what was going on because of all the tears so she herself started crying and told her manager. The WHOLE waitstaff, cooks, and manager came over with a piece of cake and sang happy birthday to him and it turned out the manager was ex Military and said to Jimmy, "Welcome home brother!" and he said our entire meal was on the house! They took a picture with us and if you go to Peter Luger's Steakhouse on Northern Boulevard in Great Neck you'll see the picture of us.
The next day Jimmy and his sisters drove home and to this day Jimmy and I talk once or twice a week through calls and texts. He eventually got married and asked me to be his best man and that was an AMAZING experience. His mom called me her second son until she passed away in 2014 at 91 years old. And in 2018 when my mom passed away Jimmy surprised me by coming to her wake with his wife and son, who he named Danny after me.
I know you'll probably never read this, but if you do or anyone else does always remember to be kind to EVERYONE you see and meet because you don't know what they're going through and that simple hello or smile could change their lives. We're ALL just human beings trapped in this spinning ball of mud hurling through space and regardless of what the news media says or any politician says we need each other and have more in common with each other than we don't. None of them will be there for us if everything falls apart, so we have to be there for each other.
United we stand, divided we fall. And that's what the government wants. A divided people is an easier controlled people.
Much love and respect to you all and don't fall for the division.
Wow, that's an amazing story!❤
I'm thankful you let the veteran in your life.
What an amazing, beautiful story! It made cry with hope to know there are people like you and your family.
Woah that story is crazy, wait how many sisters was it that went to meet him tho???
What a wonderful Soul you are, that story brought tears to my eyes, may you be blissed!
You went above & beyond to help him you are an awesome person. 🥰
What a wonderful thing to do. James just needed that helping hand and you were there for him. So were the Iowa Deputies. Wishing James and Angela a long and happy life together ❤️🙏
Iowa and MN ain't no joke. Bless you for helping.
Thank you Knate, for taking care of the people. May God Bless you and allow you to continue your mission of kindness..🙂
Everyone is suggesting a gas card. Although the alternative of riding with a stranger was not ideal, people donate to his effort, and he is a dedicated steward of those donations. He does not give out cash or anything that can easily be converted to cash (like a gas card). I get it.
Well, also, its good that nate was there.. he would have been fked if he was alone when he got pulled over..
@@richsweeney1115yup and the flat tire blow out right at the start
@@richsweeney1115yeah he would have been arrested for sure. his vehicle impounded. And then lost. Auctioned off at tow yard losing all that he owned. …. Easy recipe for making a bad decisions thats final and permanent. .
Most gift cards cannot be converted to cash.
@@lsjax72of course it could be converted someone buys it off you for less.
Got me crying…keep it going Knate 🙏❤️
This fills me with hope and joy. What if every single one of us tries to make a difference in as many small or big ways as we can? ❤🎉 Thank you so much, Knate!!
Oh wow, Knate you went above and beyond to get him to MN to his love and new life. You are one amazing human being. Thank you for being you and all you do!
Way to go Knate ❤ Props to the Cops for letting him go ❤
Thank you knate and thank you Iowa deputies. ❤
Above and beyond Knate. You're the real deal! Much love and respect.
Knate you changed a life. Keep it going. Blessings to you and yours
Hi Knate!! Keep up the good work❤😊Blessings always.
A beautiful story, Knate goes the extra mile , an inspiration to us all.
May the Lord continue to bless you and your new endeavors!
ALL I CAN SAY IS YOUR ONE IN A MILLION GOOD BLESS YOU❤
WOW🎉 that made me cry, Nate! You're definitely one of a kind in this world.❤
Justanator 🎉You rock dude 😎 Thanks for being you.
Love your hat Knate ❤ thanks for all you do ❤ , this is about to make me cry 😭❤
Nate this is what we need man what a great human
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I'm not crying, are you crying? 😭😭😭😭😭
Love that you did this for them and that the police officers were the human ones and helped you guys to keep going ❤❤❤
🦋a beautiful story. Thank you Knate for making people smile again. Love n light ❤
The world needs more Knates!!! Loved this story ♥️
You are Awesome Knate ❤
*Walmart I bought 4 15" new tires for 225. They making a lot off of used wrecked car tires.*
wow that touched me, i love when ppl show love and compassion! respect to your work
Knute, you have a heart of gold that God will reward you for.💕
Wow tears in my eyes what an incredible story ! Love to you ❤
I can just feel the love emanating from this video 🥰 absolutely beautiful ❤
A true gentleman you are the best knate.
❤ MY GOD WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LOVING WOMAN AND SUCH A BEAUTIFUL STORY WITH SO MUCH LAUGHTER INDUCING MOMENTS !!! NOW... I AM SOOOOOO TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH YOU NATE !!! ❤ YOU ARE SUCH A HILARIOUS CHARACTER WITH AN AMAZING BEAUTIFUL HEART !!! ❤ I cannot wait to watch episode 5 !!! I am telling you, I cri3d, I laughed, I cried AGAIN, and then I LAUGHED and CRIED !!!! I am still blurry eyed ! 💜😭😭😭💜
Who knew he had someone waiting like that.....lucky man and thank you knate❤
Wowww knate you be careful now! We need u still for this beautiful content 😁😁❤️ very outside of anyones comfort zone !! Again PLEASE BE SAFE🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️God bless
Knate , you are truly commendable, what u do goes above and beyond. You have a pure gift kindness and patience. ❤
God bless you Knate...stay safe out there
😢 omg. Thank you for sharing your journey. Bless you. I hope people sees this and realize we all could make a difference by caring
Knate that's such a sweet story. This community and with you Knate is making such a difference in the world. This is how everyone should be to one another. God bless you Knate and everyone else. Much love to all.🙏✝️♥️
I needed this beautiful story today. Thank you Knate.
Thank you …Angel on earth ❤
This is one of my favorite videos
Thanks for sharing. What an adventure!
i nearly cried when they saw eachother for the first time in a long time. fate brought them back together. i hope their relationship stays strong and thank you knate for reuniting them back together ❤
You are manifesting love that is healing the world.
I loved this❤️ What a Blessing you are Knate!!!
I always smile when you get the hug!
What an adventure!!! So happy for them. Way to go Knate❤
Dude I fucking love knate, such a great dude to be out here on earth to help our father above to bless so many people. Just amazing
Im glad his car was healthy enough to make the trip, and the cops let you guys go, and it turned out well.. his girl is cute as hell..and she seems nice..youre awesome
Wow! Very awesome Knate, you're a God sent. May God bless you always.
This is awesome! Stay Blessed ❤❤ Thank u, Knate! You're such a light in this scary world. How many peeps want to see this beautiful couple thrive? I sure hope we get updates on how they are doing!
Knate you have a huge heart and of gold, live you and I will continue to support your cause.❤
Knate! you are one Awesome Human!! Thanks from Canada!
Thank you Knate and your wife for what you do. I try to help those in need in my area with what extra money I have from working a second job. Just today I bought a pair of tennis shoes socks and a t shirt for a guy that just got out of jail last sat that got a job so he can go to work Monday. I think your idea of buying one item on your site and giving one is a great idea. I bought a pair of socks today from your website so you can give a pair to one in need. Keep up the good work. You and your wife will continue to be blessed.
Well didn’t plan on crying tonight but that ending was just too sweet. Seeing how happy they both were to have each other just made me start ugly crying ❤
That poor man's luck. Thank goodness Knate is such an honest, generous man.
Wow! Knate, you are pure compassion! Thank you for what you do on the planet! 🙏✨💜
Absolutely killer video my friend.
I'm actually glad that you didn't record his reaction to your offer. I'm happy you kept that moment of pure joy and happiness for just the two of you. Sure it's nice to see the instant people's dreams come true but sometimes those moments are better savored by the few.
Such a amazing trip..Thank you Kate!!
14:12 it looks like you all were holding hands haha love it
one of the best episodes . . after all the obstacle's .. a happy ending, still. I truly believe that Knate is an angel, in person, sent by God to give to those who believe in miracles . . God bless you, Knate and to your partner who helps you prepare those giveaway backpacks . . more power to you
A truly genuine selfless person Knate is I don't even think we have an accurate word to describe this dude he's just a great caring person treating people exactly how he would expect to be treated... Just awesome!!!
that was so beautiful it really pulled and my heart strings. Thank you Knate for just being Knate
I am a massive fan of these longer format almost mini documentary style videos you make. Could you please make some more like this we love this style of video
Kate. Well done. I hope they are still together as a couple. An update would be awesome... Watching from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦