I lost my mother when she was 54 and I was 20. One thing I know is that you never get over the loss of a parent. This was a beautiful tribute to your mother.
A wonderful tribute. Thanks for sharing. As an administrator of skilled nursing facilities, I certainly understand your frustration of not being able to visit. If we had our ways we would allow it. Unfortunately, it was A state mandate.
I'm so sorry for your loss. This was a beautiful tribute to your mom, it brought me to tears a few times. I'm one of the lucky ones, my mom is still with us at 92 years old. after I watched this video I went to see her and gave her an extra long hug. Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful and filled with love. I remember you telling the story that your dad(?) would not stop at Graceland so I love that she was able to see Graceland with you before you lost her.
You were so bless to have had your mother for so long ! She would have been the same age as my mother ! They will allways be in are hearts ! But through out the years I find something in my life ( The True Love of Jesus Christ ) Christ dwells in my heart ! I'm look for a new after life ! Thank you for sharing your Mother with me !
Words cannot describe this video. Jeff, what a loving tribute to your mom. It is clearly apparent how she impacted your life and made you the man you are today. Thank you for sharing this intimate tribute to her.💙😇
What a beautiful tribute to your mom. When you were at the window and you spoke to her she heard you, her breaths became quicker, she knew you were there. She loved you. Our moms and their love for their children cannot be quantified or explained with words. Their presence is comforting because their love is UNCONDITIONAL even when we make them mad or disappoint them. Moms are our refuge from a harsh world and when they cross over that void is never filled. Happy Mother’s Day to your mom in heaven.
What a beautiful tribute on this Mother’s Day to your loving mother. God bless you and your family, and God bless your mom. She is now in heaven, with a renewed mind and renewed body. She might just be singing with Elvis up there today. God bless!
2020 was terrible year. Sorry for your loss. I lost my mother on June 6th 2020. She was only 62. I talked to her that day for over an hour and told her bye and I love her. Something I never do. And here on mothers day its difficult.
You clearly! LOVE your Mom and it was reciprocated by your Mom I envy you Geoff for the time you had with her, I only wish I could have had the sense to go see my Mother when she was here but I was always too busy with my own family. To my eternal regret I wasn’t there when she passed away. 😔😢
I'm so sorry Jeff about your Mother's passing. Thankyou so much for sharing her story for Mother's day, when I first watch History Hunter months ago, I was watching the Graceland trip, I'm so glad that you had a chance to take her to see Elvis home. My favorite part was when you ask her why she like Elvis? Her reply was "He Loves The Lord." That part really made me a fan of History Hunter. I know your Mom is in Heaven with Jesus, with no more pain and suffering.🙂
What a beautiful tribute to your Mom. I lost my Mom on August 22, 2020. Same as you, this is my first Mother’s Day without her. My eyes filled with tears watching this wonderful tribute. I’m sure she’s looking down at you from heaven, blessing you with love. ❤️
Simply beautiful tribute , tears flowing here too missing mama spent the last 6 with her told her she would never be alone condolences deeply , Godspeed the healing of loss of your Matriarch 💪✌️😔🙏💙
Jeff, you have my sincere sympathy and condolence. I know how heart rendering and painful losing a mother can be. I remember watching the episode of your visit to Graceland. Your mother looked like a young child visiting Disneyland or any other fun place for the first time. She looked like she was, literally beaming with joy. My own mother passed away on 31 March 1993. She suffered from heart disease and complications from Diabetes. I had made a promise to mom that I would stay by her side when other siblings weren't there because, she was afraid to be left alone. I was sitting by her bedside, holding her hand when three nurses came into her room and said that I'd have to leave. I told them no, I had made a promise to not leave. The senior nurse threatened to call security it I didn't leave. After 20 minutes or so, I walked back into her room, the three nurses were side by side against the wall looking confused and scared. I immediately looked at the machine that records heart beats and oxygen and, there was just a long straight line. I knew that my mother was gone. I screamed at those nurses, called them, I don't remember what all i said but slowly, they left the room. My older sister came into the room after my tirade and we both broke down. Yes Jeff, I know that pain you felt. Thank you for sharing these precious memories of your mother. Stan in Ceres.
Jeff, what a touching tribute to your mother. My mom used to say, "Never forget Edna, that we all have "chinks in our armor". Your mom loved you. You were a good son.
This is one of the best tributes I've seen to a parent. The time and effort and will and strong hearted person that you are to do this, to share This with people you don't know, It takes a special person. My parents are up in their 80s, doing OK so far. I applaud you for doing this, may your mom rest in peace.
This was lovely. I appreciate that you did not just focus on how wonderful she was but also in the ways that she, like us all, was flawed and so very human: seeking love and connection, yearning for life experiences. Bravo to you for caring so much for her in all ways and being there until the end. We should all be so fortunate to have a witness such as you.
Jeff, I just lost my dad a month ago (84). What a beautiful tribute and closer to your mom's life, I don't have it in me to do what you've done without falling completely apart. Everybody has to remember that the only thing separating them from their loved ones is the number on their ticket, we're all in the same line waiting on that train. Stay strong and God Bless.
Wow just an amazing Story of your beloved mother! My deepest condolences to your mother’s passing. What a amazing way to remember your mother on this Mother’s Day. She was a beautiful lady. The way you told her story brought tears to my eyes. I’m sure she’s very proud of her son! Thank you for this 🙏🏻🤗
Thank-you for the brutally honest insight into a great women, mum and person. Looks like you did her proud with repaying each other with the memories. Sorry you had to go through the pain and heartbreak on top of the good times. Thankfull my mum passed quickly from cancer and having a sister, as I hope I coUld have put back just 10% of what you did for your mum. may they all RIP. P.s my mum was a month older similar life but in the UK as opposed to USA. Thanks and she knew you was with her on her birthday I could feel it from here bless
My grandfather past away in October 2020. He settled in Livingston and raised a family there since getting out of the Air Force in his 20's. I'm sure they crossed paths a few times without even knowing it. My grandmother still lives in the house my grandfather built by Livingston High. I'm sorry for your loss Jeff.
What an absolutely wonderful video this is. Your Mother was an amazingly complex woman. Dementia, a particularly cruel and insidious disease... Thank you for sharing this with us, Jeff. You were/are a thoughtful, caring son... 🌈 I'm so happy you have those loving words she left for you.💔🙏💖 That trip to Graceland must have made your Mom so happy.💕
Hi Jeff, what a beautiful tribute to your mom on Mother's Day. It brought tears to my eyes! ! I loved all the old photos and how you told her life story in relationship to the history of her time. Getting old can be tough at the end, but your mom sure seemed to have a full and memorable life. Thanks for sharing this personal moment with us.
Steve, you are the kindest soul. Thank you. I feel as though I know you personally. You're a sweet man and you inspire me to be positive through your positivity. It's easy to see why your channel is growing. The loss of your mom touched me as well and I think of your mom too after watching your videos on her. God bless you. Hopefully we can do a show together sometime soon.
With tears in my eyes I write this. So sad, I lost my mom 12.31.2019 and my dad 6.26.2020 I feel so sad for our loss . Thanks for this great video so sorry it had to be that way for you Jeff.
Touching story and sorry for your loss. My mother passed in 2008 and now you’ve made me cry at work. Lol. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mother out there.
Very special episode. Your mom was a great lady. A great American story 🥲. My mom had a hard life but she never gave up. My mom lived to the age of 90 . I’m thankful that she was very close to my kids. I was alone when I received a cold phone call telling me that she was gone. She was a great lady. Thank You for sharing your Moms story. ...Happy Mother’s Day to Sarah. ♥️
So sorry. I'm crying while watching this. I miss my mom. I'm having a special dinner that I'm cooking in memory of my mom I'm cooking a ham which that was one of her favourite meals.
Oh Jeff....what an extraordinary and loving tribute for your Mom. I am going through the same situation with my parents, so this video really hit home. You were a wonderful and caring son. Thanks so much.
Jeff,, I love history ,But. This video You made TOPS. Every other one you have done ..It brings back a lot of memories. For me thank you AGAIN ,, Frank from montana
You are a good son/man. My journey into care-giving started with my dearest friend Kasey Rogers (best known for her stint on Bewitched). After she passed from throat cancer (and all the stuff we do to try and rid herself of it) I ended up "inheriting" some of her famous friends, most notably RoseMarie... it wasca fascinating, yet odd, surreal journey... today I care for my own mother with dementia... ... I will admit to [secretly] looking forward to getting my life back after 16 years of this...
Hi. You and I were in the same place in January 1977. I also was at the Carter Inauguration. I went to the party at Union Station. Arlo Guthrie and Hoyt Axton were performing in one area but I enjoyed the Duke Ellington band perform. I absolutely love Big Band music. According to Jewish tradition once a soul is created it never ceases to exist. After death the soul is no longer confined to one place. A soul can be many places at the same time. Just sit back and enjoy your mother's visits. May you be blessed. You are a wonderful son!
Excellent and very touching video Jeff! You did a terrific job sharing your mom’s story with us and I’m sure she would be very proud of you and the work you put into it! She seemed to be an awesome mom and loved you and your siblings a lot! Your very lucky to have a mom like that! Just remember all those good times and keep them close to heart and up in your mind when you want to remember her and put a smile on your face when you think of something funny you two did together or a special moment you had with her. Unfortunately I know that pain of losing a mom too. I lost my mom in April 1991, a few days after my 16th birthday. She was 34 when she passed away due to an aneurysm. I miss her more than anything! And the relationship you had with your mom reminds me of the one I had with my mom. I’ll keep you and your mom in my prayers too! P.S. my mom was a big Elvis Presley fan as well and I suppose that’s why I still am to this day. I know your not a big fan of him, but that’s ok. Haha! Well take care now and I’ll be checking in again next week for another video. And again, excellent job on this video! I have to go wipe a couple tears outta my eyes now too! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.
@@jbenziggy My mom passed away one week after her 50. birthday. Death is a part of our life. You have been loved and we should be thankful for everyday we can enjoy.
I'm so sorry for mom's passing. I've lost my mother in October 11 seven years ago from Dementia, Diabetes, and old age. She was 86 years old. May Almighty God grant you peace for your loss and rest assured that their lives are with Him in his Kingdom. Amen and Amen. 🙏
Your authentic, kind, caring, and honest video is a tremendous tribute to the wonderful man and son you are. The man you are is the tribute to who she was. Finding people who are as open and real as you are is a very rare thing. You add to the world, thank you.
Sorry for your loss, Jeff. A very touching tribute. I think a lot of times we idealize somebody after they've passed but you showed an honest and loving snapshot of your Mom's life, warts and all. It's not easy being a son or daughter sometimes. You've done very well.
Jeff, your mom seemed like she was a special lady to have around and had a gifted heart. I could hear you start to cry at the end, so I started crying. Mom’s are special role models in our lives. My great grandma is gone now(2012) and she had declining health as well from a fall. She also had those old Westerns turned up loud and had to find the remote to turn the TV down that reminded of her, so I started tearing up. 💕
Thank you Jeff for sharing your Mom's journey in such a beautiful and touching tribute. Life is certainly tough at times but she had you.....her loving Son to brighten her days. Sending your Mom a heavenly Happy Mother's Day !! ❤❤
Wonderful Tribute to your Mom, makes me think of my Mom,who has been gone for many years now. And yes we all have been taken advantage of with the Rona BS. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸
My heart goes out to you for sharing something so personal This is the most heartbreaking video you have ever posted and i cried watching it my mum 92 and we going through same thing Loads of tears shed with this video
Jeff. Just watched the video. A fantastic tribute to your Mom. Loved every minute of it. I experienced a similar experience with my Mom who suffered 40 years with Mental Illness and passed on at the young age of 63. Your video reminded me of the many times harsh reality of life and the transition to death and just how it tests our ability to remain strong enough to forget our own sorrow and make the best of caring for the ones we love. Thank you Jeff for the video on Mothers day. So Glad that I was able to watch it.
Wow, so touching. What a beautiful, loving family. I lived in Merced Ca, volunteered in Livingston, spent time in Modesto, so know several places she lived. I hope we crossed paths, who knows. What a loving son, beautiful and moving video.
So sorry for your loss. I was able to hold my mother's hand as she passed in a nursing home that she had spent her last few months in. It wasn't easy but I am sure she felt comfort holding on to my hand. My wife passed away after our 55 year marriage a couple years ago. Keep making videos as I really enjoy them.
Well Jeff the wonderful memories of your life are also sprinkled with gut wrenching pain. The memories of loved ones will always be with you as long as you live. We as adults when you start adding up the years will see many people you have know how to their eternal happiness. I can only hope that the Earthmaker has a place for us! Rest In Peace to all who have left us.
This video hit me really hard. My name is Jeff also, what a coincidence ! I’m 60 years old and am going through the same thing with my own Mother. Started with a little dementia back in 2008 and progressed slowly over the years with the occasional weird things like a small car accidents that were unexplainable. We had to finally take the keys away in 2018 because she ran into a pole at the store and it caused a fuel line to break loose and burned the car up right there. That was very hard on her to have her freedom to get around taken away. In 2020 I was visiting her at home and she asked me who I was and I had to show her pictures and tell her I’m your son Jeff. Very hard moment to swallow there. I’ve been a Truck Driver for 25 years and can’t quite until 2027 so I feel bad so often knowing my time with her is coming to an end and I can’t see her more. We have a nurse that comes by every day and stays with her. This video parallels my life and my families life in so many ways. My father was Coast Guard and I served in the Air Force. He past away in 1996 of Colon Cancer at age 56 very young. Mom never remarried and lives alone . Thanks for posting this video I cried off and on all the way through because of the similarities. Love your videos. I live in Texas but have lots of family in California and I drive out there often. Oh my mother was born in Duncan Oklahoma.
Such a heartfelt and loving memory shared of your lovely mother😚Thank you for sharing these beautiful and raw experiencesJeff.What a fantastic son and human you are!!! Oh the love you both had for each other is so palpable and will remain FOREVER...
Nice little tribute to your Mother. I had no idea you had an Oklahoma connection. Well done on this little tribute to her. I really enjoyed you sharing it with all of us. Thank you Jeff.
Jeff, as I was watching this episode this morning, seeing the way you were remembering your mother, a beautiful song popped into my memory. I can't figure out how to send the link from UA-cam to your channel. The song is, "Someone To Remember Me" by Russell Watson. If you go to UA-cam and type in the title and artist, I doubt you'd be disappointed. You see, your mother has Someone To Remember Her. May God Bless you Sir. Stan in Ceres
It is truly painful to watch parents and grandparents go downhill and then pass on. I watched this presentation Jeff on your mom but it did bring tears to my eyes. It brought things back to me that I experienced with my family. I am very sorry for the loss of your mom; now I'm crying. I pray all the time that Jesus comes back soon and end death once and for all.
I’m sorry you lost your Mom. I lost mine too and I know how it feels. You look a lot like her. My daughter married a sailor as my wife did (me) and ended up getting stationed in Lemoore as I did 30 years later. She ended up going to Atsugi also and left just one week before the big earthquake. I fell in love with the valley during my tour there and two of my grandkids were born at the hospital on the base there. The valley is full of hardworking conservative people. A great place to raise a family. I moved back to Michigan when I got out but couldn’t stay in Michigan and moved out 11 years after my discharge. I love your channel.
What a beautiful tribute to your mother, Jeff. My momma passed on Halloween 2002...yours reminds me of the same eternal child spirit, not in an immature way but a wonderful imagination and sense of adventure. She's not gone, get quiet and listen because you will hear her...I have been guided by mine for many years. The mystery of life is that we're never really gone, just transformed into different energy. Let the tears flow and keep her memories alive; this is a beautiful example. 🙏❤
Jeff, what a wonderful tribute to your mom, this day, Mother's Day 2021. Recently, we went through much the same with my wife's mother. Oh how I hate dementia and what it does to our loved ones. How wonderful however that you have all of this video footage and photographs of her along with a very detailed account of her life. You were a very loving son to her especially when she needed you most. You are correct in how our current pandemic situation has alienated our families in such an inhumane way. It is inexcusable. My heart cries out to those that are feeling abandoned and separated from their family and friends. Please know that your mother is restored in all ways and is in the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven, where we will be united in that 'great gettin' up morning' in the air. Thank you so much for sharing your mom with us Jeff. Now, I have to go dry all my tears from my computer keyboard. .....Russell D.
Great story of your mom. Likewise, I know the history of my Mother/family....but just feeling an interest in the history of my birth mother (I'm adopted) - who I just spoke to for the first time ever this year.
This is so bittersweet. My heart breaks all over again at the loss of my mother. She died in 2003 while I was deployed and she was alone. I can't unfeel the pain.
God bless you Jeff in Jesus name. Mom is in heaven waiting for you. Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable. Stefanie and I send you prayers of comfort and gratitude for another well done episode. You are a good son
Thank you for sharing your beautiful mother’s story. So sorry for your loss. You are blessed with wonderful memories together and the love you both shared which will always be with you.
I'm sorry for your loss, may God please bless you and your family, your mother was a wonderful mother and may she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Wonderful tribute to your mother, Jeff. You've made me feel as if I've gotten to know her myself. Thank you for sharing. I agree that the lockdown has been bad for our elderly. I've seen changes in a few elderly folks in my extended family this last year and I know it's directly related to the lock-down. Praying for better days.
Im so sorry for your loss. It sounded similar to my own dad. He had alzheimers and had to go into a nursing home which he hated. He seemed to blame us for putting him.there and it was difficult to deal with his anger. I can hear the pain in your voice and i am the same when i think back to dads passing. He was a good person who didnt deserve to die such a painful death. At least your mum is at peace now 💜
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I lost my mother when she was 54 and I was 20. One thing I know is that you never get over the loss of a parent. This was a beautiful tribute to your mother.
Beautiful!!!
Very loving tribute.
I agree ❤️❤️❤️I lost my mom at 52 and I was 28… in now 42 and I miss her still so much… this is a beautiful tribute 🥰
She will always be with you Jeff in your Heart. Love.
Hey friend thankyou for sharing your heart. You were a good son to your Mom. Lord bless you and keep you so very close to Him this day.
“ as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be” now it’s my turn! Thanks amen 🙏🏻 good tribute to your living mom!
A wonderful tribute. Thanks for sharing. As an administrator of skilled nursing facilities, I certainly understand your frustration of not being able to visit. If we had our ways we would allow it. Unfortunately, it was A state mandate.
Lost my mum may 2020,feel your loss and heartened by your wonderful tribute,
Blessings to you and your mum,
Terry.
I'm so sorry for your loss. This was a beautiful tribute to your mom, it brought me to tears a few times. I'm one of the lucky ones, my mom is still with us at 92 years old. after I watched this video I went to see her and gave her an extra long hug. Thank you!
Beautiful tribute to your mom so very sorry for your loss
Thank you very much! I truly appreciate your heartfelt sentiment!
Absolutely beautiful and filled with love. I remember you telling the story that your dad(?) would not stop at Graceland so I love that she was able to see Graceland with you before you lost her.
Thank you very much. It’s a memory that I will carry till my dying day.
Great video ..sorry 4 ur loss
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Wow..What a great Lady..Thankyou Jeff for sharing these private thoughts and images.
You are very welcome but thank YOU kindly! I appreciate your tender words!
Sorry for tour lost my friend! Beautiful tribute!!!
You were so bless to have had your mother for so long !
She would have been the same age as my mother !
They will allways be in are hearts !
But through out the years I find something in my life ( The True Love of Jesus Christ ) Christ dwells in my heart !
I'm look for a new after life !
Thank you for sharing your Mother with me !
Wonderful job!!!
I lost my mom in 2016 at 92 I'm the family baby 🍼 my brother is 78 oldest
Words cannot describe this video. Jeff, what a loving tribute to your mom. It is clearly apparent how she impacted your life and made you the man you are today. Thank you for sharing this intimate tribute to her.💙😇
Say Jeff did u ever run into George Lucas who was from Modesto?
I am sorry you lost your beautiful mother. She was a treasure. She raised a talented, handsome son.
What a beautiful tribute to your mom. When you were at the window and you spoke to her she heard you, her breaths became quicker, she knew you were there. She loved you. Our moms and their love for their children cannot be quantified or explained with words. Their presence is comforting because their love is UNCONDITIONAL even when we make them mad or disappoint them. Moms are our refuge from a harsh world and when they cross over that void is never filled. Happy Mother’s Day to your mom in heaven.
❤️ well, I never thought I'd cry watching a video of "History Hunters" but here I am crying!
Piper at the gates of dawn; That's ok, there's nothing wrong in crying, even, for a man. I'm still wiping my own tears.
What a beautiful tribute on this Mother’s Day to your loving mother. God bless you and your family, and God bless your mom. She is now in heaven, with a renewed mind and renewed body. She might just be singing with Elvis up there today. God bless!
Love the scripture at the end, Jeff. Indeed, that is the only faith we have even in death.
AGAIN THANK YOU MOM FOR GIVING US A GREAT HISTORIAN WILLING TO TEACH!!! R.I.P to a wonderful woman!!!🙏🙏🙏
2020 was terrible year. Sorry for your loss. I lost my mother on June 6th 2020. She was only 62. I talked to her that day for over an hour and told her bye and I love her. Something I never do. And here on mothers day its difficult.
It’s hard I feel your pain. So sorry 🙏🏼 God Bless You
You clearly! LOVE your Mom and it was reciprocated by your Mom I envy you Geoff for the time you had with her, I only wish I could have had the sense to go see my Mother when she was here but I was always too busy with my own family. To my eternal regret I wasn’t there when she passed away. 😔😢
That was very touching. I had to call my mom after watching this. You do great videos.. you should be working with Ken Burns!
I'm so sorry Jeff about your Mother's passing. Thankyou so much for sharing her story for Mother's day, when I first watch History Hunter months ago, I was watching the Graceland trip, I'm so glad that you had a chance to take her to see Elvis home. My favorite part was when you ask her why she like Elvis? Her reply was "He Loves The Lord." That part really made me a fan of History Hunter.
I know your Mom is in Heaven with Jesus, with no more pain and suffering.🙂
What a beautiful tribute to your Mom. I lost my Mom on August 22, 2020. Same as you, this is my first Mother’s Day without her. My eyes filled with tears watching this wonderful tribute. I’m sure she’s looking down at you from heaven, blessing you with love. ❤️
Simply beautiful tribute , tears flowing here too missing mama spent the last 6 with her told her she would never be alone condolences deeply , Godspeed the healing of loss of your Matriarch 💪✌️😔🙏💙
Jeff, you have my sincere sympathy and condolence. I know how heart rendering and painful losing a mother can be.
I remember watching the episode of your visit to Graceland. Your mother looked like a young child visiting Disneyland or any other fun place for the first time. She looked like she was, literally beaming with joy.
My own mother passed away on 31 March 1993. She suffered from heart disease and complications from Diabetes. I had made a promise to mom that I would stay by her side when other siblings weren't there because, she was afraid to be left alone. I was sitting by her bedside, holding her hand when three nurses came into her room and said that I'd have to leave. I told them no, I had made a promise to not leave. The senior nurse threatened to call security it I didn't leave. After 20 minutes or so, I walked back into her room, the three nurses were side by side against the wall looking confused and scared. I immediately looked at the machine that records heart beats and oxygen and, there was just a long straight line. I knew that my mother was gone. I screamed at those nurses, called them, I don't remember what all i said but slowly, they left the room. My older sister came into the room after my tirade and we both broke down.
Yes Jeff, I know that pain you felt.
Thank you for sharing these precious memories of your mother.
Stan in Ceres.
Jeff, what a touching tribute to your mother. My mom used to say, "Never forget Edna, that we all have "chinks in our armor". Your mom loved you. You were a good son.
Lost my Mother in 2017 to Cancer, 1945-2017 her last words to me where "Oh it's you" she passed 2 days later, ❤ to our moms
This is one of the best tributes I've seen to a parent. The time and effort and will and strong hearted person that you are to do this, to share This with people you don't know, It takes a special person. My parents are up in their 80s, doing OK so far. I applaud you for doing this, may your mom rest in peace.
This was lovely. I appreciate that you did not just focus on how wonderful she was but also in the ways that she, like us all, was flawed and so very human: seeking love and connection, yearning for life experiences. Bravo to you for caring so much for her in all ways and being there until the end. We should all be so fortunate to have a witness such as you.
Jeff, I just lost my dad a month ago (84). What a beautiful tribute and closer to your mom's life, I don't have it in me to do what you've done without falling completely apart. Everybody has to remember that the only thing separating them from their loved ones is the number on their ticket, we're all in the same line waiting on that train. Stay strong and God Bless.
Rest In Peace Melva! Thank you for having such an amazing son! 💐♥️
Wow just an amazing Story of your beloved mother! My deepest condolences to your mother’s passing. What a amazing way to remember your mother on this Mother’s Day. She was a beautiful lady. The way you told her story brought tears to my eyes. I’m sure she’s very proud of her son! Thank you for this 🙏🏻🤗
I appreciate your words Bianca. I cried a lot making this video.
Tremendous tribute to your Mom on Mother's Day, Jeff. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Your mom was a wonderful lady!!!! So enjoyed the episode that you both did at Graceland❤️ God Bless.
Thank-you for the brutally honest insight into a great women, mum and person. Looks like you did her proud with repaying each other with the memories. Sorry you had to go through the pain and heartbreak on top of the good times. Thankfull my mum passed quickly from cancer and having a sister, as I hope I coUld have put back just 10% of what you did for your mum. may they all RIP. P.s my mum was a month older similar life but in the UK as opposed to USA. Thanks and she knew you was with her on her birthday I could feel it from here bless
So sorry to here about your loss, i know how heartbreaking that is.
I lose my mother
Yeah me too 😪😪
My grandfather past away in October 2020. He settled in Livingston and raised a family there since getting out of the Air Force in his 20's. I'm sure they crossed paths a few times without even knowing it. My grandmother still lives in the house my grandfather built by Livingston High. I'm sorry for your loss Jeff.
My Condolences for ur loss and thank you for his service 🙏
What an absolutely wonderful video this is. Your Mother was an amazingly complex woman. Dementia, a particularly cruel and insidious disease... Thank you for sharing this with us, Jeff. You were/are a thoughtful, caring son... 🌈 I'm so happy you have those loving words she left for you.💔🙏💖 That trip to Graceland must have made your Mom so happy.💕
Hi Jeff, what a beautiful tribute to your mom on Mother's Day. It brought tears to my eyes! ! I loved all the old photos and how you told her life story in relationship to the history of her time. Getting old can be tough at the end, but your mom sure seemed to have a full and memorable life. Thanks for sharing this personal moment with us.
Steve, you are the kindest soul. Thank you. I feel as though I know you personally. You're a sweet man and you inspire me to be positive through your positivity. It's easy to see why your channel is growing. The loss of your mom touched me as well and I think of your mom too after watching your videos on her. God bless you. Hopefully we can do a show together sometime soon.
With tears in my eyes I write this. So sad, I lost my mom 12.31.2019 and my dad 6.26.2020 I feel so sad for our loss . Thanks for this great video so sorry it had to be that way for you Jeff.
My thoughts this morning are with you, your mom and my mom who I miss oh so much. Thank you for remembering her today. Be well Jeff.
Touching story and sorry for your loss. My mother passed in 2008 and now you’ve made me cry at work. Lol. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mother out there.
Life can really be tough at times. Thanks for sharing.
Hi. Beautiful tribute to your mom. She was quite the character . Sorry for your loss. Take care and keep on vlogging. Deborah Winnipeg Canada
Yes she was a character! Thank you very much!
Very special episode. Your mom was a great lady. A great American story 🥲. My mom had a hard life but she never gave up. My mom lived to the age of 90 . I’m thankful that she was very close to my kids. I was alone when I received a cold phone call telling me that she was gone. She was a great lady. Thank You for sharing your Moms story. ...Happy Mother’s Day to Sarah. ♥️
The love that was there will never diminish. Your warm memories will live on in your life. Your a good son,...and she knew it.
She definitely loved me and my brothers! She told me we were her greatest accomplishment!
Thank you for sharing your mother's story. So sorry for your loss ❤❤❤❤❤
So sorry. I'm crying while watching this. I miss my mom. I'm having a special dinner that I'm cooking in memory of my mom I'm cooking a ham which that was one of her favourite meals.
Oh Jeff....what an extraordinary and loving tribute for your Mom. I am going through the same situation with my parents, so this video really hit home. You were a wonderful and caring son. Thanks so much.
Sorry to hear of your loss. and what beautiful tribute to your Mum. she will be up there looking down on you all and smiling.R I P
Great tribute Jeff,
Your a great son your love is truly visible your mom was a great woman
Jeff,, I love history ,But. This video You made TOPS. Every other one you have done ..It brings back a lot of memories. For me thank you AGAIN ,, Frank from montana
So sorry for your loss, she is beautiful and she raised a very talented man. Sending lots of love your way
You are a good son/man. My journey into care-giving started with my dearest friend Kasey Rogers (best known for her stint on Bewitched). After she passed from throat cancer (and all the stuff we do to try and rid herself of it) I ended up "inheriting" some of her famous friends, most notably RoseMarie... it wasca fascinating, yet odd, surreal journey... today I care for my own mother with dementia...
... I will admit to [secretly] looking forward to getting my life back after 16 years of this...
Great story of your mother Jeff she was lucky to have you as a son.
Hi. You and I were in the same place in January 1977. I also was at the Carter Inauguration. I went to the party at Union Station. Arlo Guthrie and Hoyt Axton were performing in one area but I enjoyed the Duke Ellington band perform. I absolutely love Big Band music. According to Jewish tradition once a soul is created it never ceases to exist. After death the soul is no longer confined to one place. A soul can be many places at the same time. Just sit back and enjoy your mother's visits. May you be blessed. You are a wonderful son!
Thank you God for my tears, for my memories.
Thanks, Jeff, beautiful tribute
Excellent and very touching video Jeff! You did a terrific job sharing your mom’s story with us and I’m sure she would be very proud of you and the work you put into it! She seemed to be an awesome mom and loved you and your siblings a lot! Your very lucky to have a mom like that! Just remember all those good times and keep them close to heart and up in your mind when you want to remember her and put a smile on your face when you think of something funny you two did together or a special moment you had with her.
Unfortunately I know that pain of losing a mom too. I lost my mom in April 1991, a few days after my 16th birthday. She was 34 when she passed away due to an aneurysm. I miss her more than anything! And the relationship you had with your mom reminds me of the one I had with my mom.
I’ll keep you and your mom in my prayers too!
P.S. my mom was a big Elvis Presley fan as well and I suppose that’s why I still am to this day. I know your not a big fan of him, but that’s ok. Haha! Well take care now and I’ll be checking in again next week for another video. And again, excellent job on this video! I have to go wipe a couple tears outta my eyes now too!
Frank from Philadelphia, PA.
Sunday morning, cup of Joe & History Hunters 😁
Happy Mama Day!
Thank you for sharing this Jeff...you did a wonderful job with it. Sorry for your loss, but thankful you had such a wonderful mother!
Thanks very much. Putting that video together was an emotional experience for me. I appreciate your nice comment! She is missed!
@@jbenziggy My mom passed away one week after her 50. birthday. Death is a part of our life. You have been loved and we should be thankful for everyday we can enjoy.
I'm so sorry for mom's passing. I've lost my mother in October 11 seven years ago from Dementia, Diabetes, and old age. She was 86 years old. May Almighty God grant you peace for your loss and rest assured that their lives are with Him in his Kingdom. Amen and Amen. 🙏
Thanks very much. Losing moms is hard! I believe mom is with Jesus as she believed in Him!
God Bless to your MOM and you Thank you for the vid of your mom's life she sure did a great job of raising you! thanks for all your videos!
Your authentic, kind, caring, and honest video is a tremendous tribute to the wonderful man and son you are. The man you are is the tribute to who she was. Finding people who are as open and real as you are is a very rare thing. You add to the world, thank you.
Sorry for your loss, Jeff. A very touching tribute. I think a lot of times we idealize somebody after they've passed but you showed an honest and loving snapshot of your Mom's life, warts and all. It's not easy being a son or daughter sometimes. You've done very well.
Jeff, your mom seemed like she was a special lady to have around and had a gifted heart. I could hear you start to cry at the end, so I started crying. Mom’s are special role models in our lives. My great grandma is gone now(2012) and she had declining health as well from a fall. She also had those old Westerns turned up loud and had to find the remote to turn the TV down that reminded of her, so I started tearing up. 💕
Great tribute to your mother and what an adventure her life was. This reminds us how important mothers and family are
Thank you Jeff for sharing your Mom's journey in such a beautiful and touching tribute. Life is certainly tough at times but she had you.....her loving Son to brighten her days. Sending your Mom a heavenly Happy Mother's Day !! ❤❤
Wonderful Tribute to your Mom, makes me think of my Mom,who has been gone for many years now. And yes we all have been taken advantage of with the Rona BS. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸
My heart goes out to you for sharing something so personal This is the most heartbreaking video you have ever posted and i cried watching it my mum 92 and we going through same thing Loads of tears shed with this video
Jeff. Just watched the video. A fantastic tribute to your Mom. Loved every minute of it. I experienced a similar experience with my Mom who suffered 40 years with Mental Illness and passed on at the young age of 63. Your video reminded me of the many times harsh reality of life and the transition to death and just how it tests our ability to remain strong enough to forget our own sorrow and make the best of caring for the ones we love. Thank you Jeff for the video on Mothers day. So Glad that I was able to watch it.
I have no words...magnificently done
Wow, so touching. What a beautiful, loving family. I lived in Merced Ca, volunteered in Livingston, spent time in Modesto, so know several places she lived. I hope we crossed paths, who knows. What a loving son, beautiful and moving video.
I’m a Thompson sorry about your mom lost both my parents to early never stop remembering them take care
I’m so sorry about your loss. I thank you for that sweet glimpse into you and your mother’s life. God bless you, and your family.
So sorry for your loss. I was able to hold my mother's hand as she passed in a nursing home that she had spent her last few months in. It wasn't easy but I am sure she felt comfort holding on to my hand. My wife passed away after our 55 year marriage a couple years ago. Keep making videos as I really enjoy them.
Tom, me too. Lost both my mom and wife to cancer after many months of hospice care.
The Spirit now can never be Damaged again - in All Times & Spaces Permanent & Forever - Gratitude & Love - and so it is - Blessings.
Well Jeff the wonderful memories of your life are also sprinkled with gut wrenching pain. The memories of loved ones will always be with you as long as you live. We as adults when you start adding up the years will see many people you have know how to their eternal happiness. I can only hope that the Earthmaker has a place for us! Rest In Peace to all who have left us.
Your Mother, had a Full Life, This Is A Wonderful Tribute to Her, God Bless Her, You And All Your Family, Including Sara..
This video hit me really hard. My name is Jeff also, what a coincidence ! I’m 60 years old and am going through the same thing with my own Mother. Started with a little dementia back in 2008 and progressed slowly over the years with the occasional weird things like a small car accidents that were unexplainable. We had to finally take the keys away in 2018 because she ran into a pole at the store and it caused a fuel line to break loose and burned the car up right there. That was very hard on her to have her freedom to get around taken away. In 2020 I was visiting her at home and she asked me who I was and I had to show her pictures and tell her I’m your son Jeff. Very hard moment to swallow there. I’ve been a Truck Driver for 25 years and can’t quite until 2027 so I feel bad so often knowing my time with her is coming to an end and I can’t see her more. We have a nurse that comes by every day and stays with her. This video parallels my life and my families life in so many ways. My father was Coast Guard and I served in the Air Force. He past away in 1996 of Colon Cancer at age 56 very young. Mom never remarried and lives alone . Thanks for posting this video I cried off and on all the way through because of the similarities. Love your videos. I live in Texas but have lots of family in California and I drive out there often. Oh my mother was born in Duncan Oklahoma.
Such a heartfelt and loving memory shared of your lovely mother😚Thank you for sharing these beautiful and raw experiencesJeff.What a fantastic son and human you are!!! Oh the love you both had for each other is so palpable and will remain FOREVER...
Nice little tribute to your Mother. I had no idea you had an Oklahoma connection. Well done on this little tribute to her. I really enjoyed you sharing it with all of us. Thank you Jeff.
Thank you, Rhetty! Moms are special and losing them is hard. Blessings to you and your wife!
R. I. P..... GOD BLESS YOUR MOTHER MY FRİEND.... ALL MY BEST WISHES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM BERLIN /GERMANY 🇩🇪🇹🇷😪
Jeff, as I was watching this episode this morning, seeing the way you were remembering your mother, a beautiful song popped into my memory. I can't figure out how to send the link from UA-cam to your channel. The song is, "Someone To Remember Me" by Russell Watson. If you go to UA-cam and type in the title and artist, I doubt you'd be disappointed. You see, your mother has Someone To Remember Her.
May God Bless you Sir.
Stan in Ceres
It is truly painful to watch parents and grandparents go downhill and then pass on. I watched this presentation Jeff on your mom but it did bring tears to my eyes. It brought things back to me that I experienced with my family. I am very sorry for the loss of your mom; now I'm crying. I pray all the time that Jesus comes back soon and end death once and for all.
Sorry for your loss, Jeff. That was a real triple blow with the dementia, the Covid situation, and your Mom's passing. A great tribute to your Mom.
I’m sorry you lost your Mom. I lost mine too and I know how it feels. You look a lot like her. My daughter married a sailor as my wife did (me) and ended up getting stationed in Lemoore as I did 30 years later. She ended up going to Atsugi also and left just one week before the big earthquake. I fell in love with the valley during my tour there and two of my grandkids were born at the hospital on the base there. The valley is full of hardworking conservative people. A great place to raise a family. I moved back to Michigan when I got out but couldn’t stay in Michigan and moved out 11 years after my discharge. I love your channel.
What a beautiful tribute to your mother, Jeff. My momma passed on Halloween 2002...yours reminds me of the same eternal child spirit, not in an immature way but a wonderful imagination and sense of adventure. She's not gone, get quiet and listen because you will hear her...I have been guided by mine for many years. The mystery of life is that we're never really gone, just transformed into different energy.
Let the tears flow and keep her memories alive; this is a beautiful example. 🙏❤
Jeff, what a wonderful tribute to your mom, this day, Mother's Day 2021. Recently, we went through much the same with my wife's mother. Oh how I hate dementia and what it does to our loved ones. How wonderful however that you have all of this video footage and photographs of her along with a very detailed account of her life. You were a very loving son to her especially when she needed you most. You are correct in how our current pandemic situation has alienated our families in such an inhumane way. It is inexcusable. My heart cries out to those that are feeling abandoned and separated from their family and friends. Please know that your mother is restored in all ways and is in the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven, where we will be united in that 'great gettin' up morning' in the air. Thank you so much for sharing your mom with us Jeff. Now, I have to go dry all my tears from my computer keyboard. .....Russell D.
Great story of your mom. Likewise, I know the history of my Mother/family....but just feeling an interest in the history of my birth mother (I'm adopted) - who I just spoke to for the first time ever this year.
Sorry for your loss. So good that she will be membered here.... Lovely to hear the story. Ups and downs as all families have.... Thank you sir.
I re-watched your video about Graceland this weekend. This episode was more understandable after viewing that one. I am so sorry for your loss.
This is so bittersweet. My heart breaks all over again at the loss of my mother. She died in 2003 while I was deployed and she was alone. I can't unfeel the pain.
God bless you Jeff in Jesus name. Mom is in heaven waiting for you. Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable. Stefanie and I send you prayers of comfort and gratitude for another well done episode. You are a good son
Thank you for sharing your beautiful mother’s story. So sorry for your loss. You are blessed with wonderful memories together and the love you both shared which will always be with you.
Thank you for sharing, beautiful memories, how is your father ?
He’s doing good. He’s 80 and still going strong. I’ll be going to church with him shortly!
I'm sorry for your loss, may God please bless you and your family, your mother was a wonderful mother and may she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Wonderful tribute to your mother, Jeff. You've made me feel as if I've gotten to know her myself. Thank you for sharing. I agree that the lockdown has been bad for our elderly. I've seen changes in a few elderly folks in my extended family this last year and I know it's directly related to the lock-down. Praying for better days.
Im so sorry for your loss. It sounded similar to my own dad. He had alzheimers and had to go into a nursing home which he hated. He seemed to blame us for putting him.there and it was difficult to deal with his anger. I can hear the pain in your voice and i am the same when i think back to dads passing. He was a good person who didnt deserve to die such a painful death. At least your mum is at peace now 💜
Sorry for your loss you mom seems like a very special person And thank you for sharing this beautiful story