We Made A 91-year-old Korean War Veteran’s Last Wish Come True
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2022
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Of course there hundreds of grandparents who needs help.
I could not imagine one moment your off going to study another country moved south a war breaks out. Now been last years left he has no family. His family would be so happy to see him in heaven when it is his time
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I've committed to a monthly donation. Hopefully more people will join on board and grow into larger operations
Thank you for all the work. Hope it helps.
Keep us updated on his eligibility to be buried in Seoul National Cemetery soon.
I almost cried when he came out looking like he was going out for a formal dinner. He’s so cute and still grateful for the kind of life he has. He does not wallow in self-pity.Everything about this is special. Even the caregiver was so touched.
Even when they're talking abt his back injury he still talks abt other ppl that had worse injuries. So selfless.
@@Myhalamanz He is still grateful with the life he has/had. For that he deserves all the best for the rest of his life.
My dad is a Korean War combat veteran and will be 91 next month. He is definitely fortunate not to be living in these conditions. These heroes deserve all the best.
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Hats off to your dad wished him a healthy and good life.
My Dad was also a Korean vet. He was a US Marine that fought at the Chosin Reservoir where he was wounded during the breakout. Unfortunately, he recently passed away and I can always remember him talking about how grateful the Korean people where and they always had a place in his heart. If my dad was alive today, he would ask you to give your father a firm handshake and to say God bless you from one Korean war vet to another.
@@marinesnip thanks for your reply. My dad was a staff sgt in the infantry and is Japanese-American from Hawaii. He was not in the 442nd, but in an all white unit. He was the only Asian in the unit. He told me stories about the Chosin Reservoir that are too horrible to repeat.
Thank you for his service.
This man deserves all the credit. He has sacrificed so much for the sake of the nation and its people. I hope, in some way, his ultimate wish will be granted. Thank you, Asian Boss, for interviewing him. Continue to inspire people.
What is his ultimate wishes? I haven't got time to see the video. But getting curious
@Jack Darrow 15:20 He served in the Korean War. But has no proof of his service, only injuries suffered in battle. He wants to be buried at the Seoul National Cemetery. So there going to prove he was in fact a soldier and is classified at a level 7 injured from the result of the war so he can be eligible to be buried there. At least that's what I skimmed.
@@OneDayAtATime365 ah yeah i get it. Also maybe all his friends also get burried there. Having not burried there just because there wasn't any place left is suck for him just because he lives longer. Hope he get what he want 🙏
@@jackdarrow3011 Wanted to include that he fought for the South side.
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Thanks for bringing stories like this. You do amazing work.
Thanks to you also
May God bless u for that donation
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@@himanish1214 you're just jealous
@@himanish1214 🤡
Being a caregiver is absolutely not easy , the mental toll it takes is just excruciating at one point. Props to her for doing it for over 10 years. An angel on earth
I’m a 53 year old adult, and this made me cry like a baby. It’s great to see you folks helping to get him some recognition, and especially get him settled in where he’d like to be buried.
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It’s strange to hear an old person who’s fully accepting of their death. It’s painful, but also.. admirable in a way.
I took out my grandpa for lunch a few weeks ago and he said “If I make it to my next birthday, I would like our whole family to come here”
It’s so sad , but so beautiful. I’m 27, and cried like a baby as well.
@@Crybaby-Media yeah... death is a thing that we all fear about. but it is also what makes our life precious. when there's a start, there's an end. and we are aware of that. in a way, life is beautiful.
i'm 15, and, i'm... still a baby i suppose 🤣
i can't stop crying, we should always respect our elders. thank you for doing this to him!
Same
I cant start crying, we should disrespect our elders. Curse you for helping him! 😂
@@alexsandrkerensky7457 what?? you’ll become someone elderly too. hope this doesn’t happen to you.
Elders in all countries need to be given a platform to record & share their stories and wisdom with the younger generations before it is lost. After I lost my mum and dad I realised just how much of their lives was a mystery to me. I had questions that would never be answered about family, their experiences and general knowledge they could have taught me. I love listening to elders tell me about their lives as things were so very different in their day. It makes you appreciative of what you have and of how much previous generations did for us.
I wish everybody understood this.
What wisdom? Pollution? Inequality, discrimination?
@@jumbomuffin1316 take a seat, this is not the place nor the time for such remarks
@@Maxischupp93 it’s true tho 🤷♂️
@@jumbomuffin1316 There's basically systematic discrimination now for political purposes. It's not better just different. Cancel culture. Constant complaining. There's a lot of things they did better, nothing to be arrogant for.
My grandpa was a Korean War Vet too. It’s wonderful to see him cared for and his words were very powerful thank you for giving us this.
u dont look korean at all doe
@@sahilagarwal6601 I think American troops were also involved in the Korean War
@@sahilagarwal6601 Maybe she’s mixed
@@stevenelmas8629 nah. Any soldiers who was in Korea fighting was one too. Like American soldiers was in Vietnam war was called Vietnam war veterans.
@@killuazoldyckhunter They were
holy crap I'm a big boy but I unexpectedly actually started shedding some tears when they greeted him. imagine being him and just seeing all these younger people appreciating your sacrifices. damn, you did good asian boss.
The line where he said "Who's thinking of us now? No one." just broke me. Kudos Asian Boss.
It was quite touching what you did for grandpa. Thank you for getting his story on video. You went above and beyond when you rewarded his caretaker. She deserved that recognition. That showed a level of thought that others would not have. Most excellent job. Keep up the wonderful content.
As a care taker she absolutely deserved this
The fact he downplays his own trauma and shows so much humility you know just how humble and kind he is.
I'm not crying 🥺 You are 😭 I hope more war veterans are never forgotten. They sacrifice their lives for their country. Salute to Grandpa Lee.
Bruh i was SOBBING
97 y.o grandpa having malnutrition, breaks my hearth, he's a war veteran, shame on the government!!! Thank you so much Asian Boss and Give Asia. God bless him with love and health.
91 not 97
He is such a beautiful human being. I could feel the kindness and warmth in his soul. He has no bittness in his heart. I hope this video starts a movement in South Korea for people to demand that war veterans are taken care of properly.
The story definitely resonated with me very deeply. I was adopted to the United States in the 60s due to the poverty in Korea. After 50 + years, I recently found some of my biological family in South Korea, which I hope to someday meet soon. Great story Asian boss!!
that sounds something like the seoul searching movie. have u watched it? its on netflix
My older sister was put up for adoption from Korea in the sixties . I was born in 1968 and I haven’t been able to find her. I hope you can meet your family in Korea soon.
@@danab36330 was she adopted from an orphanage? Try to do a DNA test. If she was adopted from an orphanage see if the orphanage can help you. Good luck in your search.
@@amy3536 My mom kept her till she was adopted. I could not get no information from Holt. My mom passed away in 2009.
@@danab36330 I was adopted from Holt orphanage. Was she adopted from Holt orphanage?
Please keep projects like this, just by sharing news you guys already do a great job but we can help more people working together
This is why I'm so glad this channel could carry on after their fundraising campaign. Thank for everything you do guys, it's such a nice change to see some positivity and heartwarming stories with all the bleak news
Agreed, the world would definitely be darker without this great channel
Thank you so much. What you did was a beautiful thing you can do for someone else.
I'm crying when he reacted at the money for him. His face of happiness was the trigger for me to be very happy for him and I suddenly feel like crying and my tears just continued pouring 🤧😭😭😭
What a graceful grandpa. He exudes so much positive energy! I hope he gets healthier with more food. And god bless the caretaker. What am Angel. Thank you Asian Boss!
So very touching. Both the grandpa and his caregiver is so deserving. Thank you Asian Boss
I hope not only young Koreans but even me an American hearing him pass the baton to the younger generation is so heartwarming and inspiring
America keep creating conflict and war so if i was u i would stay silent
This should be trending! If the younger generation of S. Korea has any respect for what has been done to purchase their abundant prosperity!
This uncle is so healthy and speaks so well. I am so happy that Asian Boss is doing this for the war veteran and bringing so much love and joy. Wishing uncle good health :)
Im so glad Mr Lee was treated with dignity and respect. I teared up when he was presented with gifts that meant so much to him. Also a huge shout out to his caregiver
It does not matter that he is North Korean at the end of day he fought in a war which is truly hard for all sides, he deserves respect ❤️ Thankyou for helping him !
The respect showed to this war veteran was incredible. You guys really reached out to someone in need and gave him so much happines
Thanks! This was a wonderful presentation, Asian Boss! Keep doing what you are doing!
Stephen Park, you’re a blessing. I know only bits and pieces of what I’ve seen on your channel. You seem to have sacrificed so much for your enterprise and to bring such uplifting and important stories during these difficult times. A huge thank you from me, a random stranger. I appreciate all you and your team do, and inspire me to do my part as well.
All I can say is that I'm proud he got all of his last wishes fulfilled. God bless him and his caretaker as well, wishing them well.
There is so much injustice in the world, seeing a video like this helping to rebalance things in the right direction brings me so much joy. Thank you for all your hard work.
This inspires me to also visit a Korean war veteran back home. Although there were many, it has been 70 years and there is limited time left to hear their stories, and personally thank them for fighting for my freedoms.
It's a shame he served his country honorably and just ended up living in poverty. At least he seems to have met a good caretaker. I can't say the same about the caretakers I've met where I live.
Perhaps AB could also consider interviewing Korean War veterans from China mainland? Just saying.
It's honestly so heart-wrenching to know so many elders in general are just alone in poverty, forgotten and ignored by the government. I'm thankful we got to know Grandpa Lee's story.
Thank you for also acknowledging the care taker too. She's a shining example for us all.
Thanks to the old lady that is taking care of our hero for 10 years ...thats incredible..
"When I die, I'm going to meet her husband." I'm crying so hard.
What a wonderful man and his caretaker is amazing too. Thank you for letting us meet them and for all you did for them! God bless you guys ♥
Respect to him for fighting for Korea to be a better place.
I agree that war veterans should be treated better, no matter where they are from, whether they are from the winning side or losing side. They have sacrifice so much for their countries and now in their old age they should be taken care off
its sad that he just accepted being forgotten. No war veteran should feel that way and live this way.
I am so glad Grandpa had this moment to receive such love. No one should ever suffer from a lack. Sadly Veterans all over the world are left behind with a lack of services, not just Korea. This Grandpa, like so many, sacrificed so much for their countries and should be treated with respect and care. Grandpa deserves to be at the National Cemetry. I hope when the time comes he gets his wish.
My grandpa was in the Korean war...im so glad this man was helped out. 🥺
This man fought against his own country because two superpowers wanted to play a game.
For 91 he looks good, speaks loud and clear, and pretty much is in good health for that age.
I’m korean and the granpa’s speaking korean is so clear. he never mumbles
at 91 he's still smart, happy, grateful, and witty too. He deserves all the good things ♥
This channel is truly unique in the range of subjects it covers. From street interviews for opinions and viewpoints on socio, cultural and political matters to mini documentaries. A wholesome channel which never crosses over to sensationalism.
The manner of the interviews and documentaries makes it become relevant to me even though I live in India and have absolutely no connection to Korea or other Asian countries. As a passive viewer of news, AB videos invariably exercise my brain as I begin thinking over the video subject I have just watched.
God Bless Asian Boss team with good health and spirit always.
I am so proud to be Korean. I will have to come back and visit. Donate my time to KLC. What an amazing program.
我在韩国大邱生活过一年，深刻感受过社区生活的温暖。不少热心人为身边需要帮助的人献上自己的绵薄之力。 Asian Boss 的作为让人钦佩! 我相信在韩国还有很多像这个节目里的热心主持人和年轻人。真心祝福你们! 传递温暖，上帝祝福你们。
i’m honored to have been a viewer for the past few years. Thank you for all you do!
Same, Asian Boss truly is making a difference
How wonderful for these 2 people to know that people still care about them. This was wonderful - my heart felt for them. It's also wonderful to hear about this organization that is helping the elderly. Thank you.
할아버지 ~ 고생많으셨습니다!!! 그리고 너무 감사합니다 💕 할아버지 건강하고 행복하세요 ❤
I hope the rest of his years are comfortable and happy.
So difficult to watch the elderly suffer. We have the department of veterans affair in Australia. War heroes are recognized for their work and are supported heavily by the government until they pass. You did an amazing thing for this man. Your whole team should be so proud! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Not many people talk about the caretaker lady, and I think she is a hero in her own way too. She really looks sincere taking care of him. Thank you, Mrs. Choi!!!
Oh god! I’m around 2 mins in and already crying 😭 how can the government neglect senior citizens at their ripe old age! 😡 it’s just not ok! This man is an educated citizen that gave his life to the country! They better wake up and take care of him and grant him all his wishes 😢 and to the beautiful woman that cares for him, I don’t even have words to describe what a blessing you are to the world!
Korea became a successful country partly because unlike in the west, it cut social welfare and social support (such as retirements and pensions), cost-cutting measures that ultimately hurt the elderly, rather than have the government fund those, they privatized that sector and let the companies you work at provide for it. for veterans many were unlucky after the war to not find full-time jobs in a company, they had to fend for themselves in a self-help society which is unfortunate especially for cases like Grandpa Lee who didnt have any family in the South being a Northerner and who simultaneously had a disability that prevented him from work, such a sad case that the government has little to no support for the elderly and the disabled.
Knowing what our elders went through with Japan and the war all Korean War veterans in Korea should get free housing,food,utility and etc.
Thank you for this 😭🙏🏻 God bless this war veteran.
The grandpa is just so adorable. I want to thank the caretaker. She loves and takes care of him so well. Thank you Asian Boss as well for doing all of this for the Grandpa and her. I pray that he will get his final wish.
This gave me chills!!!!! 😢😢😢 what an amazing soul! Thank you Asian Boss!!!
He’s so humble and modest, but to be a remaining Korean War Veteran is so precious these days. He’s certainly a hero!
I am tearing up watching this. As an American, it breaks my heart to know that this man and many other who fought to save their country had been forgotten or ignored by their country and their government while they have prospered due to their sacrifice. As with America, I feel the freedom and prosperity that the younger generations enjoys is taken for granted. My father was 20-yrs retired Air Force. Half the time we did not know where in the world he was while deployed. We just waiting and prayed. I hope the future generations will never have to know the horror these soldiers faced. With all the tension boiling right now, it may be a real possibility. Thank you for your service.
This why Asian Boss is my favorite channel on UA-cam just great stories. This Grandpa deserves so much love. His caretaker is also a grat lady to take of a Grandpa that isn't her Grandpa. I lived in Seoul when I was kid I'll never forget the Grandpa that let me sit on his lap on a bus properly my fondest memory of living in Korea I'll never forget him even though it was a short bus ride.
Beautiful. Seems as though the right people remembered him just in time.
Korean war HEROES in the USA are not appreciated. It is never forgotten, thank you for my life,
Korea exists because of brave men like him. Thank you for your service. We are ever so grateful 🥹 please stay healthy grandpa. ❤️🇰🇷
this makes me so incredibly happy he was able to really enjoy life again eating with the volunteers, they were so sweet to him. also, thank you for gifting to his wonderful caregiver, i’m sure she felt immensely happy. thank you asian boss!
I have huge respect for this company. You guys make such a great, GREAT job! well done!
I can't stomach the fact that they let him down by allowing him to live his life in the slums.
Kpop, k dramas, k beauty products.. they'll have none of those things if it weren't for the men who fought in the war.
What a heartwarming surprise for him, what a special person both he and his caregiver is. I teared up when I heard what food would be served because nothing can make you feel like childhood food can. He has had a difficult life and I think it was meaningful to not feel forgotten.
He’s such a handsome and cute grandpa. Wishing him great health and happiness. We need to look after the elderly. This made me tear up ❤
This war hero deserves all of the gifts! His caretaker is a guardian angel 😇. I hope all their wishes come true 💗
this video is so perfect, i hope grandpa can eat his favorite foods whenever he wants now! something that touched me is also you took care of his caretaker. My grandma had a caretaker like her, who treated her like her own mother. she became part of our family and was always beside my grandma whenever she needed any kind of help. She was also there when my grandma took her last breath. She was there to support my grandma and also the rest of us during those difficult times. I truly can not give enough thanks to my grandma's caretaker, and even though she has great skill in elder care, she decided to stay with our family to be part of our hospitality business as well even after my grandma's passing. I guess she also sees us as family too.
I am 48. Former US Marine. Live in Los Angeles. This made me shed a tear. I am happy for grandpa and his helper.
As a fellow Korean, loving history and that was born in Korea and moved to Germany when I was 7 years old this had me bursting into tears.
Thanks for caring and acknowledging the sacrifices these brave hero soldiers have made to bring SK to the prosperity it has now.
This was such a lovely gesture. Heroes who defend their countries should be praised and respected and be helped
ugh how dare you make a full grown man cry... please show more love to the senior people no matter where you are. thank you asian boss for this video.
A military hero who served his nation is now struggling to make ends meet, but he doesn't protest or hold his government responsible for his plight. An exemplary display of patriotism.
From the Korean Army to the BTS Army, Grandpa Lee has seen it all !!! 🤣....glad to hear AB could help him out. 👍
I'm bawling my eyes out :') Thank you Asian Boss
It is the first thing that the government should do: taking care of the veterans.
I can't believe this is still ongoing.
Thank you so much for this video. It is great to see a non-political video, especially one with so much love and gratitude for the elderly.
Wonderful words said by the grandpa . Love the video ❤ looking after our elders should be one priority .. to the lady caretaker you are and angel❤️
wow. this warms my heart. much love for this heroic grandpa who has a heart of gold! and thank you for Asian boss for sharing the ❤️!
Also what a wonderful friend and aide that has taken this grandpa better than some families would have done
It was a mistake to watch this as I get ready to go to work. Now I'm heading in with red, puffy eyes. Great video though--well worth the watch! My respect to this brave man!!! 🙏
I like him, he didn't blame the government even though the government probably have a piece in his situation but he just brush it off and said "well they're poor back in the days" like he expect nothing from them since they can't even organize themselves back then. He's basically saying like "Well what can i say, there's a lot of people to feed. Not just me"
Thank you for spreading light in to this issue. Very emotional but glad I watched it.
That was a really heart warming story. This kind of videos make us recover the faith in humanity, and also smooths the heavy world situation. Thank you so much for this video!!!
For a nation to come from nothing and become a world leader, never forget where you were not too long a go. Take care of the people who got you there...
kudos to him for fighting for the side of south korea.. what a jovial guy to talk with..a legend.. come on, south korean.. take care of your elders.. he was among the braves who defended south korea for it to exist and flourished. where are those untouchable chaebol with their much money? Help them poor people!! he don't deserve to live like that.
This is very touching. Kinda reminds me of my late father, who would have been about the same age as Grandpa Lee. Please do more social projects like this, Stephen, Kei, and Asian Boss team. Thank you ❤️
What an incredible man. In spite of all he’s been through, he appears to think he simply did his duty rather than shaking his fist in anger at how he’s been unappreciated and neglected. Remarkably, he doesn’t resent the younger generations’ for their vastly better quality of life, which was built on his generation’s sacrifice. I have so much respect for him.
Thank you, Asian Boss, for giving this exemplary man some part of what he’s deserved for decades.
He was not taken care of.
Why.
It made me very sad.
Government,
Please take care of him better.
Thanks!
im a 32 y o Filipina and my grandad was a war veteran. He crossed the other side at the tender age of 93. I dont know if he was alone when he died or what but this video made me tear up.
Its tears of joy 😘 Im just so happy a fellow war veteran from another country is getting all these love
You know Asian Boss and company? You deserve all the compensation you get and deserve
You are a blessing to this chaotic world of the interwebs. Please always be safe and healthy 😘
And thank you for this gentle reminder of my grandad 🥳
I don’t know of anyone else mentioned this in the comments I’m gonna say it now holy crap he looks amazing I would’ve thought he was in his 70s not 91 he looks freaking awesome keep doing what he’s doing I swear
protect him at all costs, he's a treasure