My dad's last time driving a tractor and the story why
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- Опубліковано 17 бер 2024
- I want to clarify what exactly happened. As I watched this video I realized I wasn't exactly clear. My dad was laying on his stomach reaching down into this pit. At the bottom was the water shut off valve that leads to an outside faucet on his shop. My assumption is he had too much body mass over the hole and slid in head first. My mom found him upside down, legs hanging out of the hole. The coroner said that he most likely couldn't breathe being upside down with his body weight pushing on his lungs and suffocated.
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I lost my dad to covid in 2021. I worked with him everyday in his auto repair business. It's been tough without him but I'm glad I told him how much I loved him and we worked good together 😢
I’m so sorry you had to go through that. But I’m so glad you had such a close bond. You have no regrets. And that’s so important. Family members pass on and the first thing you hear from people is how much they regret how they acted towards the person.
This will always be a reminder of what a special day just the three of us had.
Love,
Mom
Yes it sure is mom. And I’m so glad I got it on camera. I’m so glad we got to have this day.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but of wisdom. Unforeseeable things happen and having two people "there" can often make the difference. A hard and tragic lesson for us all. God bless your Dad...he sounds like a person I would have wished to know.
You got that right for sure. I keep playing it over and over in my head and keep thinking about the “what if”. I know I can’t beat myself up over it. So that’s why my goal is to spread the message for others. If I can help prevent someone else from having this same story then I did my job. Thank you for your words of wisdom!
Just watched this. What a wonderful video and story. Tears are running down my cheeks.
Love, Mom
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I cried the whole time making it. Making it was part of my coping strategies. Love you too mom!
I love the sound of these old popping Johnny’s. What a beautiful tribute to your dad. I’m so sorry for your loss my condolences to you, family and friends. 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏✝️✝️
These old popping Johnnys always bring back great memories of growing up and working in the fields with my dad on my grandparents farm.
There sure is no other sound like it. Other than hearing the cries of my children when they were first born, nothing else comes close. We have 2 and I love just firing them up to listen to them. Thank you for your comment and support. I really appreciate it!
That tractor pull took your dad back to his youth, for brief moment he was young again. Thank you for sharing.
I think that’s how he felt everything he drove one!
@@MusicandTractorsI worked for John Deere Waterloo Operations for 47 years. John Deere touched many lives.
I drove a JD 730 diesel (comp release & Electric start) nights after school the year I graduated high school (1968) that JD was a horse, had a four row cultivator on it. I applied anhydrous-ammonia , baled hay with a baler that “threw” bales in the wagon, and it pulled 4-16” plow in 3 rd gear….. I got older and got a job at the factory in town that made refrigeration compressors. Made good money but when ever the 730 owner asked if I could “help out” on weekends, I never said no. My Dad passed 32 yr ago, and I think of him every day (especially as I get older” and hear or see an old man out in the field doing what he loves best……
That’s a touching story. I’m so glad you have those memories. Our family farm has gone out of business. We still own the land but we rent it out. I was the only one in the “next generation” that could have taken it over. But I knew I couldn’t sustain a living doing it by myself. I went into teaching. As much as I enjoy teaching I sure miss those nights in the farm. 😊
My twin brother and I had many two cylinder John Deere tractors . His favorite was our 730 diesel. One of my last pictures of him is backing my 70 standard into my garage. He passed a month later from cancer. I still have the 70 and his son has the 730. Thanks for the video
I’m so sorry you lost him. Especially a twin. I’m so glad you both have those 2 tractors to remember the good times. We had some people reach out and ask if we were going to sell them. I said you’ll have to pry that steering wheel out of my hands! Being on his tractors is the way I feel the closest to him.
FULL PULL, for a great old man and a great old JD
It sure was! I'm convinced he could have taken it into the corn field! It helps that the tires are full of washer fluid. It weights 7600 lbs.
I worked for my Uncle in the 70's and he had this very same tractor. It was his favorite for baling hay, planting, and other lighter work (He also had a 730D and a 4010D) His tractor had nearly the same level of shine and the wide fenders. He was a master on the machine able to back it up, along with the baler and a 4-wheel wagon. I remember him smiling on his tractor as well.
So glad you have these videos of your father and his JD doing what he loved. Thanks for sharing!
That is such a great memory of your uncle! We have several tractors, other JD's, Allis Chalmers, even a Farmall cub. This one here is my favorite to drive. The sound, the hand clutch, the power steering and the fenders so my family can ride on it safely. I love it so much! I can see why it was his favorite. Although the 730D is the cream of the crop on those 2 cylinders! But the 630 had enough power to get the job done.
@@MusicandTractorsWithout doubt the 730D was my favorite. It had no 3-pt so you mounted easily from the rear, making hooking and unhooking wagons much nicer! It also had the wide fenders so you could ride along easily. He even had duals for it for some parts of the year. Due to the hand clutch and brake placement you could drive these 2 cylinder models easily while standing, which was a big bonus when disking plowed ground for example !
I was born in 55 and understand his way of thinking, and love the two poppers. Have had a 60, 620, and a B.
Yup! When you grew up these tractors were new! You have a nice collection there! Those are all great tractors!
Thank you for sharing this story. My dad and I spent many hours together on tractors. Taught me how to drive a massy 65 when I was 5. I really miss my dad too! Thank you.
You are so welcome. I just feel so called to share this story. I didn't want to speak at his funeral because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to make it through it. But I just looked around at all the farmers that were there, some much older, and I couldn't help but wonder if the message was sent. Never too young to drive a tractor! My 4 year old daughter likes to drive our lawn mower. Thankfully she can't reach the pedals yet!
So sorry you lost a great man like that! Thanks for posting this for us to all reflect on.
Thank you for your comment and your support. He certainly was a father that many would be lucky to have. I’m hoping I can spread this message to help others from having a similar story.
Condolences to you and your family.....by the way, that 630 is stout!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the support! When he got that tractor he told him he wasn’t sure how he liked the straight pipe. He said “it might be too loud, I may put a muffler on it”. My first time on it I said, don’t you put a muffler on it!” I love it just how it is! It’s no louder than our lawn mower. I’m a musician so I’m around loud sounds all the time. We make my kids wear headphones when they ride it.
What a story!!! WOW!!! My eyes are watering!!! God bless you for sharing this and my God keep his soul.
Thank you. If I can help anyone else from needing to go through this then my message has been sent.
R.I.P to this great dad. Dad's rarely ask for help as we carry the world on our shoulders. Nobody else will do it for us. However it is important to always ask for help. No matter where that help may come from. 🙏 God bless this wonderful strong dad who gave so much to his family. Held the line with strength and knowledge.
Thank you so much for your kind words and your support. I'm blown away by the comments that have been made on this video! You are right! I recently was on a ladder replacing a vent cover that the birds had ripped off. I was only about 8 feet up in the air, but before I climbed up I stopped and asked my wife to spot for me and be there. Nothing happened but you never know.
My condolences. I've restored a pile of machines with friends and family. We all knew that we were creating memories.
Thank you. We were just getting started in creating more memories. Life is too short.
I know how you feel. lost my dad in 2008. Jesus, it doesn't seem that long ago. still miss him. God Bless to you and your Family.
Thank you for your support. I totally understand the feeling of it doesn’t seem that long ago, but yet it was. Feeling is not one I’m fond of that’s for sure.
Sorry for your loss. Man, I love the sound of those antiques. We had some good local tractor pullers in central Illinois.
Thank you for your support! I swear I hear the sounds of a 2 cylinder in my sleep at night.
When I was young we had an old G John Deere that we used around our farm. I was cutting and hauling silage from a rented farm about 5 miles away. I pulled two full silage wagons back to our farm each time. Once, on the way back to our farm a bolt in the steering worked loose and got stuck on the hood of the tractor which turned the tractor to the left and into a ditch. It broke the tractor in half. The two wagons pushed the tractor sideways blowing out both back tires on the tractor and damaged both wagons. I was lucky enough not to be hurt too bad but I had two sore legs after nearly being thrown over the steering wheel.
Oh my gosh what a terrifying situation! I'm glad that you ended up ok. I have seen and heard too many horror stories from farming accidents. The average person doesn't understand the risks made to get food on the table. I don't remember the details if it was my dad or my uncle but one time they were moving the elevator from one farm to the other and someone in a car wasn't paying attention and hit the wheel of the elevator. Bent it all up and their car pretty badly. I was maybe 12. He told me I was never allowed to drive a tractor back and forth from one farm to the next.
@@MusicandTractors You are absolutely right. The average person doesn’t have a clue about how dangerous it is to produce the food they eat. My father in-law was killed a few years ago while trying to start his tractor. It wouldn’t start with the key so he was standing beside it jumping the starter. He must have left the tractor in gear and didn’t lock the breaks. He must have opened the throttle a good bit because it started and took off running over him. The neighbor found him because the tractor hit a post on his shop and the tire kept spinning causing smoke. I know of many other incidents where farmers I know have been seriously injured.
Wow!!!
Thank you for doing this video.
I lost my Dad back in 2019. Only had him for 62 short years.
I recently did a video on my channel about our farm soon to be reaching the century farm status.
Made mention of my Dad several times in that video / slide show.
New subscriber to your channel here
Lost mine 34 yrs ago 51 yes old now lost friend a cousin both 51
Thank you for your comment. Life is too short. I was thankful for 37 years with him but I feel like I just was starting to become a man. He was just starting to become a papaw. I miss him every day. I’ll check out your videos too! I’ve been watching lots of farming videos lately. It’s how I connect with him.
The problem that is old guys have is that the brain says you can do it but the body says no and sometimes we get into trouble. I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in 1984 and still miss him. Just hold onto the good memories you had with him.
Truer words were never spoken! We both will always miss our dads. I'm just so grateful I got these pulls on camera.
I farmed with my dad, and I remember the last time I was with him I will never forget that, and he said to me I'll see you later unfortunately he didn't , I know what you went through what you're going through you have my deepest sympathy and condolences
It’s the worst feeling in the world. If you lost yours unexpectedly like I did. There’s no closure. There was so much more I had to learn from him. Actually last summer I helped him for 3 days around the farm and getting tractors ready for our annual show. He said to me. “One of these days we will have to sit down and I’ll go over everything I know about these tractors so you can write it down”. Things like oil changes, where spare parts are. 😢 Well we never got to do that. I have so many questions still. Fortunately his brother, my uncle, is still here and very knowledgeable. So I’ll be leaning on him for help. And vice versa. I really feel robbed of the whole closure thing. I just feel like I was watching a movie and never saw the ending. Nobody likes that.
I’m very sorry for your loss but I would also like to mention something to you and the other commenters to consider. I was 7 when my dad died, mom sold the dairy farm soon after because my older brother at 13 couldn’t run the farm. Mom had 7 kids to care for and obviously couldn’t run the farm either. I am now 59 years old and those events have affected my whole life, I know it’s wrong but I’m jealous of men who had their fathers until adulthood. Please don’t misunderstand, I realize and comprehend the pain you’re experiencing and I’m sorry, just something to consider.
My older brother still has my grandfathers John Deere 70 diesel and still runs it every summer to cultivate the garden and get the wheels turning.
Thank you for the video.
Hey man, thank you so much for commenting and sharing your heart. I appreciate that and I am not at all upset. I feel both sides of what you are talking about. Two of my friends came to the funeral who lost their dad well before I lost mine. My tears immediately shifted from my sorrow to theirs. I could sympathize with them. In that regard I was thankful for the 37 years I had with him. Then on the other hand I think about my kids and how he’ll miss every milestone of their lives. And it just makes me want to cry again. Everyday has been this constant battle of mixed emotions like this. And you are right. It will affect me every day moving forward. Just like you. I’m glad your brother still has the 70. I hope when you see it, it brings you joy and happiness from memories with your dad even thought you only knew him for 7 years. Again, thank you for sharing.
Sorry for your loss. We had a 630 on grandpas farm .. ma used it every day put alot of time on they old girl
Thank you for your comment and support. In my opinion they are one of the best tractors John Deere made.
Awesome pulling. Sorry for your loss
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate the support. He put pulled me by half the track on the same tractor! Wish I knew his secret.
@@MusicandTractors it's a dad thing called an " assometor"
I have one too
@@jasonbeecher509haha! Yea he did have another 30-40 lbs on me.
@MusicandTractors I'm from upstate new York. We farm with 2cylinders, 4020s and tractors like that
I still have my dad. He’s 95 year’s old. He lives in a nursing home. I wish I could get him up on his John deer 790 one last time but he’s just to feeble.
Thank you for your comment. I’m glad that you have him still. Getting old just isn’t fun. I know it will be a sad day when we can no longer climb up on a tractor. It’s bound to happen so we just gotta enjoy the time we get now. Really rings true the phrase “all good things must come to an end.”
Very wise words my friend.. I'm 74 and I lost my Father 39 years ago and there never is a day gone by that I don't think of him.
My advice to everyone is if there is someone in your life that you Love and care about PLEASE tell them . Tomorrow is promised
to no one and you may never have another chance. May your Father rest in peace and the Lord be with you and your Mother.
You are absolutely right! I wish everyone would understand that a little more and be more kind to one another. You never hear anyone say they regret being really nice to someone. Thank you for your comment!
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You said he was in a pit. Was he overcome? Before I retired one of the things I did was taught safety. Both fall protection and confined space. I really feel for you as that could have been prevented.😢 Near where I live just a couple of years ago 3 brothers died cleaning a manure pit. One was in it and was overcome, the others tried to rescue but were overcome as well. 😢😢😢 By the way I love the 2 poppers. We probably had 7 or 8 of them over the years. ❤
Hello Joel, I’m not 100% what you mean by overcome. Basically from what we understand, he reached down in this pit by laying on the shop floor. I’m assuming he got too much body mass in the hole and slipped in upside down. The coroner said he most likely couldn’t breathe and suffocated within minutes. We hope and pray he didn’t suffer for long. As we have no account of him from 9am that day until 3pm. I know he missed a call on his cell phone around 12. And I texted him around 10:30. So I’m assuming he was gone by then. I agree with you this was 100% avoidable and now we sit here suffering from what could have been. My heard breaks the most for my kids. They are 1 and 3. He loved them so much. He only got 3 years of being a papaw.
@@MusicandTractors I am so sorry for your loss. I really feel for you and your family as loosing a loved one too soon is very hard as I lost my wife of 36 years to a massive stroke about a year and a half ago.
What I mean by being overcome is passing out due to the lack of oxygen. It can happen very quickly in pits and confined spaces. Many things can cause depletion of oxygen from work being done, decomposition of something in the space or even just being in it too long without air being replaced. I hope I was able to answer your question. Hopefully other readers will see this and know how dangerous confined spaces are as it may only take a matter of seconds to become unconscious. Basic air monitors can be purchased for just a few hundred bucks and will let etrents know if the air is good or not. Again very sorry for your loss.
@@user-lz4pr3zt1l you are absolutely correct. That is what they said he didn’t have oxygen. Which I guess is why they said he didn’t suffer long. Upside down with his whole body weight on top of him not able to breathe. Thank you for the suggestion of an Air monitor. We are going to get a plumber out to look at the situation to see if we can modify it so no one ever has to reach down in that pit again.
@@MusicandTractors I believe your father and my wife were the same age when they passed. Far to young. Let your children know that Papaw is now their own very special angel watching over them. If you haven't already you could use his tractor as some sort of tribute to your father honoring him.
@@user-lz4pr3zt1lthat’s my plan. I have at least 2 years worth of videos and pictures to help teach them about him. Hopefully they will grow up driving this tractor too!
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Thank you!
My Pop died in 2022, as he was dying i had a JD 50 running outside his bedroom window. He smiled once and that was the end.
that is just a beautiful story among the sorrow that was happening. I gave my dad his last tractor ride on his 50 with a trailer behind it. It's in one of my other videos if you are interested. I knew it was something I wanted to do for him way before this even happened.