Autistic Teen Repairs Damaged American Flags

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2020
  • Matthew Amatulli likes to sew, but he isn’t hemming pants or sewing quilts. He’s making sure Old Glory flies in perfect condition. The 16-year-old, who is autistic, was taught to sew by his grandmother when he was around 7. His mother, Angela, says Matthew’s love for flags started around 3, and now he dedicates his sewing skills to repairing torn or tattered American flags. Matthew’s flags are flying all around West Palm Beach, Florida. #InsideEdition

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  • @auntiem873
    @auntiem873 3 роки тому +225

    He should contact VFW’s , Military Bases, Museums, places like that to see if they will hire him to restore them and maybe some other things like old uniforms.

    • @Londa1027
      @Londa1027 3 роки тому +1

      Or just anything he like. Flags of Norway, Puerto Rico, working at a tailors...or anything that is conducive to autism.

    • @auntiem873
      @auntiem873 3 роки тому +9

      @California Cobra - but if the old flags can be used to repair old flags it would mean less burning and the kid gets the material/parts he needs.
      To me it’s a win/win.
      He gets his material and they get the satisfaction that old glory flys again.

    • @mannamedisaak3316
      @mannamedisaak3316 3 роки тому +2

      I think he would do very well

  • @Anonymous88542
    @Anonymous88542 3 роки тому +89

    What a great person. He deserves so much respect

  • @Natty10272
    @Natty10272 3 роки тому +182

    He’s a good guy, repair the flags with pride Buddy, feels great seeing old glory repaired instead of burned or destroyed

    • @aminomohamed636
      @aminomohamed636 3 роки тому +6

      IKR

    • @Chelsea-dq9og
      @Chelsea-dq9og 3 роки тому +7

      I agree its nice that he has a hobby that he enjoys but I don't understand why people have qualms with burning the American flag. The flag means a lot of different things to different people and burning the flag is the proper way of getting rid of it (according to the flag codes). No hate, just my opinion.

    • @aminomohamed636
      @aminomohamed636 3 роки тому +2

      @@Chelsea-dq9og Yes you’re right

    • @aminomohamed636
      @aminomohamed636 3 роки тому

      @@Chelsea-dq9og and you’re it a great hobby

    • @mrdogeepic8750
      @mrdogeepic8750 3 роки тому

      Yea, boah.

  • @Frenite
    @Frenite 3 роки тому +226

    He’s a true American Patriot. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @extremebeastreaction6245
    @extremebeastreaction6245 3 роки тому +469

    Let’s go man, that’s amazing.

    • @zakogle7829
      @zakogle7829 3 роки тому

      Fbi is making me cry through radio waves. I try to control it, but i can't. This is a very evil technology that humans have created. They can insert thoughts and images/videos in my brain. They attack my jaw when I eat and blast static loudly into ears. Please please please..

    • @oof7534
      @oof7534 3 роки тому +8

      @@zakogle7829 bruh

    • @zakogle7829
      @zakogle7829 3 роки тому

      @@oof7534 help help help!

    • @predator6311
      @predator6311 3 роки тому

      Ur only saying that because he’s autistic

    • @predator6311
      @predator6311 3 роки тому

      @@lifeiswhy5111 he wouldn’t have said that if the kid wasn’t autistic

  • @fl8548
    @fl8548 3 роки тому +81

    The lord will forever protect him and bless him and his entire family. This young man has the right mindset. GOD BLESS!

  • @deeisma27
    @deeisma27 3 роки тому +132

    Imagining Sheldon Cooper having this precious boy in "Fun With Flags" 💞

  • @carringtonlefayette8644
    @carringtonlefayette8644 3 роки тому +80

    Beyond fabulous.
    The Universe was showing of when Mathew was made.
    This is a truly joyous story.
    Australia.

  • @nishiekajuthani6531
    @nishiekajuthani6531 3 роки тому +15

    My faith in humanity has been restored.

  • @brandonalcazarproductions5151
    @brandonalcazarproductions5151 3 роки тому +89

    he is a true american,Not trump supporters,Not Biden Supports,Fixing flags is truly american
    Edit:Thx Guys for 56 likes

  • @gwinosaurus2347
    @gwinosaurus2347 3 роки тому +30

    As a girl with authism myself i also like too sew and i just started a kind of a big project wich is a prom dress and i am very berry proud of myself for not giving up on things i love and make me happy😃

    • @sharontaylor6510
      @sharontaylor6510 3 роки тому +1

      You go girl! Happy for you. Respect and blessings.🌷

    • @kirstenhobbs7178
      @kirstenhobbs7178 3 роки тому

      This is great! You can do anything you set your mind to. ❤️

    • @meghan_.
      @meghan_. 3 роки тому

      i believe in you!

    • @idktbhidc
      @idktbhidc 3 роки тому

      Aw that’s so cute❤️you go girl!

    • @hannahgamez-3091
      @hannahgamez-3091 3 роки тому

      We believe In you!

  • @bravestant3921
    @bravestant3921 3 роки тому +58

    Everyone gangsta till inside edition uploads twice at the same time

    • @gabeyzi1265
      @gabeyzi1265 3 роки тому

      😂

    • @zakogle7829
      @zakogle7829 3 роки тому

      Fbi is making me cry through radio waves. I try to control it, but i can't. This is a very evil technology that humans have created. They can insert thoughts and images/videos in my brain. They attack my jaw when I eat and blast static loudly into ears. Please please please..

    • @gabeyzi1265
      @gabeyzi1265 3 роки тому

      @King& ZZ k thx ☺️:)

  • @hudderbutter3359
    @hudderbutter3359 3 роки тому +81

    How can 100 people dislike. This man is a good person

    • @akmatbkw
      @akmatbkw 3 роки тому +14

      His family is trump supporters

    • @awkwardfreakinperson7936
      @awkwardfreakinperson7936 3 роки тому +12

      @@akmatbkw omg who even cares

    • @abigailh9371
      @abigailh9371 3 роки тому +9

      @@akmatbkw That doesn’t negate the beauty and generosity of his actions.

    • @fernandoaguilar5828
      @fernandoaguilar5828 3 роки тому +9

      @@akmatbkw wow if someone else have a different political views there bad

    • @AlanWiltsie
      @AlanWiltsie 3 роки тому +5

      Probably liberals who dislike the flag

  • @unclebishoppeskitchen5838
    @unclebishoppeskitchen5838 3 роки тому +6

    I love how Inside Edition puts out "feel good" news stories, as well as actual unbiased news articles. As a nation we need positivity in our lives.

  • @geminichick2001
    @geminichick2001 3 роки тому +63

    I don't understand why this video has 28 dislikes 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @xChemistryFTWx
      @xChemistryFTWx 3 роки тому +10

      Because for some people it's racist to be patriotic these days

    • @jayus2033
      @jayus2033 3 роки тому +4

      I hate how they had to put “autistic” on the title

    • @jareddudley3194
      @jareddudley3194 3 роки тому +2

      I disliked because i dont like the video

    • @henry7765
      @henry7765 3 роки тому

      @@xChemistryFTWx it is racist in 2020 to have a flag displayed 🇺🇸 in your front of your house

    • @xChemistryFTWx
      @xChemistryFTWx 3 роки тому

      @Arid Sohan Couldn't agree more, brother

  • @Olivia3641
    @Olivia3641 3 роки тому +3

    I’m on the autism spectrum, and the stigma around hiring people with special needs is still so blatant that people don’t know how much more we can offer to the community. It’s really heartbreaking to the autism community. I’m so happy that the boy found his calling, and can turn his hobby into his career. He’s a great example of how us autistics can be great assets to the community.

  • @trxx4986
    @trxx4986 3 роки тому +73

    This man is a real patriot unlike other politician clowns. Keep up the good work, man!

  • @BlackCatRachel
    @BlackCatRachel 3 роки тому +50

    That’s awesome! He’s so talented. Hope everyone & Matthew’s family had a great holiday!

    • @predator6311
      @predator6311 3 роки тому

      Ur only saying that because he’s autistic

    • @predator6311
      @predator6311 3 роки тому +1

      @Summer I’m saying that if he wasn’t autistic no one would be congratulating him

    • @meghan_.
      @meghan_. 3 роки тому

      @@predator6311 he’s very talented, i’m not autistic and i couldn’t do that...?

    • @predator6311
      @predator6311 3 роки тому

      @@meghan_. no asked if u can’t do it Imao

    • @meghan_.
      @meghan_. 3 роки тому

      @@predator6311 it would still be talented if he wasn’t autistic, what does autism have to do with him sewing? sewing is a hard talent.

  • @iiTzBrent
    @iiTzBrent 3 роки тому +52

    Good! A True American patriot! God bless! 🇺🇸

    • @samuels4777
      @samuels4777 3 роки тому +1

      A true American living on government disabled funds 👏 why don't he stop living off of handouts.

    • @Londa1027
      @Londa1027 3 роки тому

      If his family was ISIL and repairing those flags, would he be less patriotic?

  • @regalthelion
    @regalthelion 3 роки тому +3

    I'm on the spectrum too, I'm so glad that this was made, and I'm so glad that this wonderful young man serves his community like this. I have a few obsessions too, two of them being cruise ships and hand dryers. With the latter one, I hope to learn how to repair hand dryers so I can do something similar to what he's doing for businesses. I've seen a boy do that with vacuum cleaners, so I don't see why I can't do it for hand dryers.

  • @lindstheteacher1611
    @lindstheteacher1611 3 роки тому +1

    What an amazing guy. I love seeing individuals with Autism using their passion to make the world a better place.

  • @jpop99
    @jpop99 3 роки тому +20

    Let's see if mom is willing to do a GoFundMe for his new business y'all

  • @moseschin7659
    @moseschin7659 3 роки тому +2

    Hi my name is Moses and I’m 17 yrs old from Singapore 💖🇸🇬. Love what he’s doing repairing flags as I grew up also gathering a huge collection of my country’s national flag and other flags from around the world. I’m also from the ASD community and I am proud of what this young man is doing. Keep it up!👍😁

  • @LoveAlwaysAlwaysLove
    @LoveAlwaysAlwaysLove 3 роки тому +2

    This is an act of Love.
    A healing for everything the flags represent.
    You Rock!

  • @pamelabrooks5960
    @pamelabrooks5960 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome Mother , Awesome Son .

  • @elliewilliams8371
    @elliewilliams8371 3 роки тому +36

    He's so Cute and Adorable! The lord Is definitely watching over him

  • @ImEx0tic420
    @ImEx0tic420 3 роки тому +2

    I have so much in common with this kid, I am also autistic and 16 years old and love flags, I feel like I should meet this kid one day.

  • @salamgevrial8900
    @salamgevrial8900 3 роки тому +6

    Dedication of this guy is amazing

  • @winniebella684
    @winniebella684 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful story! America has never needed you more!! Thank you so much for what your doing!!

  • @jessicachino2323
    @jessicachino2323 3 роки тому +8

    Why isn’t there a refund me page ! I would definitely would want to help him out ! So proud !

  • @hamyio.
    @hamyio. 3 роки тому +12

    Who would dislike this

  • @zainjaved18
    @zainjaved18 3 роки тому +28

    What An Icon.RESPECT 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🤩

  • @chandlerring8548
    @chandlerring8548 3 роки тому +1

    this guy is special needs and is smarter than most people in this world

  • @Wesllyn_
    @Wesllyn_ 3 роки тому +36

    He should make his own costume flags, make a flag Collection Out of Flags he designed himself, that would be pretty cool

  • @zaithehedgewolf4587
    @zaithehedgewolf4587 3 роки тому +2

    Aww such a precious boy MUST PROTECT!!!

  • @GoblinFromOblivion
    @GoblinFromOblivion 3 роки тому +7

    Anyone who has something against something like this can go cry a trail of tears back into their basements covered in Cheeto dust.

    • @GoblinFromOblivion
      @GoblinFromOblivion 3 роки тому

      Hhgfhgvv Gfbgfggg
      I think most of these comments might prove you wrong, bud.

  • @DevDabs420Official
    @DevDabs420Official 3 роки тому +1

    This guy is a patriot if I've ever seen one. Keeping old glory in great condition. 🇺🇲🇺🇸

  • @halfasleepadam
    @halfasleepadam 3 роки тому +1

    This guy is so amazing. I hope he gets somewhere in life.

  • @mamapapa69420
    @mamapapa69420 3 роки тому +3

    I have an obsession with flags to guess i find a new friend

  • @sharontaylor6510
    @sharontaylor6510 3 роки тому +1

    What a fabulous young man! Much blessings on him and his family. I wish him great success with his calling.

  • @tjdunn5584
    @tjdunn5584 3 роки тому +2

    Now that's a Patriotic person if i've seen one

  • @ayah3223
    @ayah3223 3 роки тому +2

    Now that’s even more dedication than I put into my grades

  • @ambermattie833
    @ambermattie833 3 роки тому +5

    So inspiring. I’m so proud of him❣️

  • @pranteranaud3617
    @pranteranaud3617 3 роки тому +7

    Wow, what a great patriotic American.

  • @shepardtf1219
    @shepardtf1219 3 роки тому +4

    God bless this Kid!

  • @Blahblahblah769
    @Blahblahblah769 3 роки тому +2

    Maybe the next time you think of stomping or burning the flag. Think of this first

  • @pineapplesprite2581
    @pineapplesprite2581 2 роки тому

    This reminds me when my mom told me about her grandmother being a park ranger and she was responsible for putting up the flag everyday and putting it away every night. She kept it somewhere special and safe where it was basically NEVER ruined, and even in rain the lady would take care of those flags

  • @GM-qq1wi
    @GM-qq1wi 3 роки тому +1

    Now THAT is patriotism!! Keep up the great work Matt!!

  • @mrtophat2543
    @mrtophat2543 3 роки тому +2

    That's one of the most patriotic things I've seen

  • @Mercedes5518
    @Mercedes5518 3 роки тому +1

    this just proves nothing keeps u from doing what you love.

  • @joshualowe959
    @joshualowe959 3 роки тому +1

    How very helpful and generous of him.

  • @JA-jb4ti
    @JA-jb4ti 3 роки тому +1

    That is SO awesome!! America is the best country in the world and the flag deserves so much respect, and this young man deserves a lot of respect for what he is doing!

  • @mahoney3012
    @mahoney3012 3 роки тому

    His Grandmother is watching him smiling from above. He definitely needs to get in contact with the military and veteran associations to help give them repaired flags! God Bless this amazing man! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

    • @matthewsflags4631
      @matthewsflags4631 3 роки тому

      She’s not dead she is just mean and blame me for everything

  • @reesecenter3595
    @reesecenter3595 3 роки тому +4

    Give him a go fund me, I'm sure it would work

  • @realgirlchip6758
    @realgirlchip6758 3 роки тому +2

    Idk why people joke about Autism so much, this boy is adorable

  • @lawrencepalacios5809
    @lawrencepalacios5809 3 роки тому +1

    Way to commit a patriotic act kid, proud of you deeply.

  • @candicesacks2211
    @candicesacks2211 3 роки тому

    Nice to see someone repairing them instead of burning them

  • @nodemon755
    @nodemon755 3 роки тому +1

    Nah he ain't autistic, that's called heroic

  • @meghan_.
    @meghan_. 3 роки тому +2

    this guy is amazing! much respect to him, unlike all the other people who like to burn these flags.

  • @chickensalad3588
    @chickensalad3588 3 роки тому +2

    IF SOMEONE LAYS ON MY MANS MATT. IM ATTACKING YOU. PROTECT HIM AT ALL CAUSES!

  • @kineticblues2766
    @kineticblues2766 3 роки тому

    you can tell the mom is exhausted asf. ugh. 🤦‍♂️

  • @holdyourheadhigh2935
    @holdyourheadhigh2935 3 роки тому +1

    Im glad he found purpose.

  • @DanzigFan-vq3zf
    @DanzigFan-vq3zf 3 роки тому

    What a Brave Man. God Bless him

  • @yrmadethat1128
    @yrmadethat1128 3 роки тому +1

    Someone start a gofundme so people can donate to cover his costs

  • @citogonzalez8177
    @citogonzalez8177 3 роки тому +1

    This kid is a true patriot

  • @william21186
    @william21186 3 роки тому +1

    Another great story! 👍
    It also makes me think of Sheldon and his flags 😂
    A great story none the less.

  • @princeofpop8
    @princeofpop8 2 роки тому

    God bless that young man.

  • @kylep3514
    @kylep3514 3 роки тому +1

    Much respect. He needs recognition 🇺🇸

  • @sandramatias2600
    @sandramatias2600 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, what an amazing story. Keep up the great job.

  • @oliviasecrest7404
    @oliviasecrest7404 3 роки тому +1

    Just amazing young man. So heartwarming to see god bless america ...

  • @marisolarreola6075
    @marisolarreola6075 3 роки тому +2

    He is clever to fix the flags👍

  • @sarahchu6091
    @sarahchu6091 3 роки тому +5

    My respects to you, young man

    • @predator6311
      @predator6311 3 роки тому

      Ur only saying that because he’s autistic

    • @leonaleona1628
      @leonaleona1628 3 роки тому +5

      @@predator6311 You're only saying that because you're a jealous troll. Has no one ever said anything nice to you? I'll start......have a blessed day Little Bear. ☺

    • @predator6311
      @predator6311 3 роки тому

      @@leonaleona1628 I’m not jealous lol no one would want to be jealous of being autistic 🤣🤣

    • @leonaleona1628
      @leonaleona1628 3 роки тому +3

      @@predator6311 You're jealous of the love and attention he's getting or you wouldn't of taken the time to comment so negatively. BTW Jesus loves you. Have a wonderful day!

    • @predator6311
      @predator6311 3 роки тому

      @Pepe Laugh call me names that people have heard of before plz

  • @NadiaGirl1
    @NadiaGirl1 3 роки тому +1

    Aww we should send him some money for his work.

  • @darksidesosu1144
    @darksidesosu1144 3 роки тому +1

    This is not am autistic person, this is motivational

  • @smoll8746
    @smoll8746 Рік тому

    He needs a website. Someone will pay for his services!!

  • @plushblueep
    @plushblueep 3 роки тому +1

    God bless you, Matthew.

  • @elijahp7959
    @elijahp7959 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing young man 🇺🇸🇺🇸 bless him

  • @abhilashdutta8463
    @abhilashdutta8463 3 роки тому +2

    Because that's what heros do.

  • @frankie_dabz3035
    @frankie_dabz3035 3 роки тому

    This man is a hustler mad respect I need to get my hustle on

    • @samuels4777
      @samuels4777 3 роки тому

      A true American living on government disabled funds 👏 why don't he stop living off of handouts. Thats not hustling while everyone is working an honest pay. Using your disability is ashame.

  • @johndubray5612
    @johndubray5612 3 роки тому +2

    Now THAT IS AMAZING great job dude I’m amazed

  • @ethanmesich-fiems9182
    @ethanmesich-fiems9182 3 роки тому +1

    What an amazing guy. Wish nothing but the best for u

  • @vegitoboss5337
    @vegitoboss5337 3 роки тому +3

    I live in wpb Florida
    I hope I meet him

  • @braydonanderson6994
    @braydonanderson6994 3 роки тому +1

    That's great its sad to see these flags being burnt by other Americans its great to see a kid fixing these flags 🇺🇸🇺🇲

  • @aquaman12187
    @aquaman12187 3 роки тому

    God bless this young man

  • @chefmami6056
    @chefmami6056 3 роки тому +3

    Can we get a gofund me for this young man??? 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @glimpsepedroza4393
    @glimpsepedroza4393 3 роки тому

    Respect every human being. Salute!

  • @theappleciderresistance4925
    @theappleciderresistance4925 3 роки тому

    What a beautiful story 😊

  • @bigyeet8252
    @bigyeet8252 3 роки тому +1

    Gotta love this kid

  • @virgilreyes5028
    @virgilreyes5028 3 роки тому +1

    God bless Mathew! What an amazing talent and passion!

  • @saraswinerton7202
    @saraswinerton7202 3 роки тому +1

    This kid is amazing

  • @ElenaMarieCalvillo
    @ElenaMarieCalvillo 3 роки тому +5

    Does anyone have any information about him? My family has a business and we would like to support him.

  • @kiryuandgodzillagirl
    @kiryuandgodzillagirl 3 роки тому

    What what a talent and one really committed to his work. I'm on Aspe too and like art

  • @leighhoppins9273
    @leighhoppins9273 3 роки тому

    I am obsessed with flowers I have to buy everything and everyone things with flowers on it

  • @TacticalBigBoss
    @TacticalBigBoss 3 роки тому

    A True American Patriot.

  • @daewooarts
    @daewooarts 3 роки тому

    someone give him a Grammy award.

  • @ofam2020foodfarm
    @ofam2020foodfarm 3 роки тому +1

    Sewing is my stress buster😍

  • @katelinmcmillan8998
    @katelinmcmillan8998 3 роки тому +2

    What a great guy 👍🏾

  • @dullyasmr5141
    @dullyasmr5141 3 роки тому +3

    [Everyone liked that]

  • @wueenman509
    @wueenman509 3 роки тому +1

    That should be his job

  • @cadenk7080
    @cadenk7080 3 роки тому

    I respect him so much keep up the great work and stay positive 🙂