Teen who bought a guitar for his friend with Down syndrome is surprised for Feel Good Friday

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  • Опубліковано 1 лют 2023
  • #eastidahonews #feelgoodfriday #surprise
    EastIdahoNews.com and Ashley in Idaho Falls and Pocatello are partnering to honor people in our community for Feel Good Friday. Every week, we surprise someone deserving of special recognition.
    We recently received an email from Shelby Murdock, the owner of Snake River Strings Co. in Blackfoot. She wrote:
    Dallin Polatis is a 16-year-old guitar student at our school. He takes weekly private lessons and is the best student. His teacher challenges him every week, he takes the critique and improves without a complaint.
    He has been telling his guitar teacher about his friend at Snake River High School who has Down syndrome and even though they have differences, they have become close friends lately because of their shared love for the electric guitar.
    Dallin has been playing music for and teaching this special friend during downtime at school. His friend does not own a guitar and has been wanting one for months now. It’s all he can talk about! He wanted one for Christmas so bad and talked non stop about it to Dallin at school before the break. When they got back from the Christmas break, Dallin noticed this friend was sad. Dallin found out that he did not get a guitar for Christmas.
    Dallin scraped together some cash and came to our store to buy an electric guitar, amp and a cord with cash (over $300 worth) and left. I didn’t know why he was buying the guitar until I talked to his guitar teacher and found out that he was buying the guitar and accessories for this special needs friend from school.
    This 16-year-old young man is such an incredible example for us all. He’s not obsessed with himself or showing off his incredible guitar skills - he just wants to help others play music too.
    We decided to surprise Dallin for Feel Good Friday - and Snake River Strings Co. had a special surprise for him too. Watch the video above!
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  • @flyme2009
    @flyme2009 Рік тому +88

    His parents raised him well. Give because you can't take with you

  • @afullchalicevlogs7979
    @afullchalicevlogs7979 Рік тому +501

    Oh I loved this! I especially love that he never even mentioned the friend has special needs. He just sees him as his friend. ❤

    • @scottmichael3745
      @scottmichael3745 Рік тому +19

      True that!!

    • @tammytilley6051
      @tammytilley6051 Рік тому +15

      With so many kids facing challenges, and disabilities ,it warms my heart to see others treating them with respect …Good job to that young man ,his family has done amazing job raising him with great values ..

    • @simr2435
      @simr2435 Рік тому +13

      that touched me, deep when i heard of it. i have special needs and Thank God for Friends, who don't limit you to your special needs, and always supportive.

    • @coolmum47
      @coolmum47 Рік тому +12

      Thanks for bringing that to our attention, I hadn't really noticed that, but you're right .... I think that makes that lovely young man extra special.

    • @firemonkey1015
      @firemonkey1015 Рік тому +5

      Yep he didn’t give it to him because he “felt about about his special needs” he gave it to him because he’s a great friend.

  • @nicoleeisenschmidt8050
    @nicoleeisenschmidt8050 Рік тому +782

    Who ever raised this young man, kudos to you! What a selfless thing he has done without wanting recognition or videoing it and putting it on social media, he stands out among his generation! Job well done, thank you for raising a contributing member of society!!

    • @tewaewae
      @tewaewae Рік тому +13

      I'm always suspicious of people who do good deeds and tell everyone. much prefer to do it anonymously.

    • @conniewaterman1673
      @conniewaterman1673 Рік тому +6

      Amen!

    • @gapeach51170
      @gapeach51170 Рік тому +13

      Right!! And he works on a farm. That's not an easy job.

    • @leeteplitz7673
      @leeteplitz7673 Рік тому +7

      A simple act of kindness goes a long way❤

    • @carlprince2866
      @carlprince2866 Рік тому

      Amen

  • @djlamar2
    @djlamar2 Рік тому +1008

    This young man deserves what he got and a hug. Being a disabled person myself this touched me. We need more like him :)

    • @djlamar2
      @djlamar2 Рік тому +24

      Whoa. 107 likes. Didn't expect that :)

    • @TheRussiansDidIt
      @TheRussiansDidIt Рік тому +13

      Their are alot like him out there,,, it just doesn't go on the internet

    • @watchcityknives
      @watchcityknives Рік тому +10

      Your are correct I’m a 54 year old disabled GOD BLESS

    • @oreally8605
      @oreally8605 Рік тому +6

      Yall gonna get me crying! God bless!

    • @jordantaylor2509
      @jordantaylor2509 Рік тому +10

      I agree we definitely need more young people like him in this world

  • @Spikeswift
    @Spikeswift Рік тому +193

    His mum and dad should be so proud.

  • @yanikg-force
    @yanikg-force Рік тому +40

    Now that's what I call a role model. No wonder his friend follows him around at school. Despite his disability, he knows who to trust. I wish him all the best in his life. He deserves it.

  • @jasontimmins1245
    @jasontimmins1245 Рік тому +5

    There's a good man to sail with

  • @mayneeyuh8713
    @mayneeyuh8713 Рік тому +325

    What a good kid. Not surprised he’s the son of a farmer. 👏🏼

    • @sims2paper
      @sims2paper Рік тому +8

      Salt of the earth.

    • @allendionnelastcall3749
      @allendionnelastcall3749 Рік тому +6

      What does being the son of a farmer mean? I grew up in the country and there are some pretty nasty farmers.

    • @timbaltutan
      @timbaltutan Рік тому +2

      I guess I'm a horrible person then lol ANYONE can be good or bad.

    • @deldridg
      @deldridg Рік тому +11

      I'm not surprised either. Farmers work in the physical world and just get the job done with no show or accolades. Generally the case with people who work with their hands. At least that's my experience.

    • @jayvalentine2046
      @jayvalentine2046 Рік тому +1

      ???????

  • @lindaward3156
    @lindaward3156 Рік тому +31

    this is the kind of guy you want your own teenager to date!

  • @marikaperlman9404
    @marikaperlman9404 Рік тому +19

    Well done to the parents who raised this young man .

  • @nada7.077
    @nada7.077 Рік тому +298

    An outstanding, hard working, caring, giving young man!

  • @johnnycotrel7413
    @johnnycotrel7413 Рік тому +384

    I know why the kid followed him around,because this kid would give him the time of day and not to set him up or make fun of him but to see him as an equal,as a friend.It makes me wonder about the rest of the kids in that school. We are all just people here and there are way too many out there that care little for humanity.It's easier and feels better to get along than it does to hurt and fight others. Good job kid.

    • @scottmichael3745
      @scottmichael3745 Рік тому +11

      Yes it does.

    • @canefan17
      @canefan17 Рік тому +5

      I think most people/kids are good. I have no doubts the kid gets made fun of, but hopefully the good far outweighs the bad.

  • @rykkor
    @rykkor Рік тому +10

    Props to the music teacher for saying something too.

  • @heidim6885
    @heidim6885 Рік тому +197

    What an awesome young man and great friend!!

  • @ErintheLiLBucK
    @ErintheLiLBucK Рік тому +4

    Get that Led out 🤘🤘🤘 What a great story!!

  • @patrickunderhill2901
    @patrickunderhill2901 Рік тому +113

    What a fantastic answer “just because, he makes me smile” well done mom & dad !

  • @christinegallyer9918
    @christinegallyer9918 Рік тому +51

    put a smile on an Aussies face half way around the world

    • @Michael-mv3kc
      @Michael-mv3kc Рік тому

      Thr smile will go away the second you come across one of.those giant spiders yall have to deal with down there lmfao

    • @wyattfamily8997
      @wyattfamily8997 Рік тому +5

      @@Michael-mv3kc I'm also in Australia, those big spiders just protect up from the giant mosquitos.

    • @greenidguy9292
      @greenidguy9292 Рік тому

      Gday’ mate from the US

  • @NathanRyan...
    @NathanRyan... Рік тому +3

    ROCK ON!

  • @susanharvey7733
    @susanharvey7733 Рік тому +16

    FINE young man! His friend will be a friend for life….

  • @brandoboyer731
    @brandoboyer731 Рік тому +13

    This is how i hope my son will be

  • @loveliberals-pb9yq
    @loveliberals-pb9yq Рік тому +5

    Nice.

  • @pmshea63
    @pmshea63 Рік тому +16

    What a sweetheart ❤️
    🎶 🎸 🎶

  • @mistypfitzer111
    @mistypfitzer111 Рік тому +9

    PRAISE GOD!! AWWW MY HEART! GOOD ON THAT YOUNG MAN🥰👌💯🙌

  • @shaynaletter5589
    @shaynaletter5589 Рік тому +47

    One of my favorite Feel Good Friday segments. 🎸 Nice guy.

  • @loveforeignaccents
    @loveforeignaccents Рік тому +196

    What an honorable young man. I see great things happening for him in his future simply because he is so likeable, humble, and obviously has a huge heart. I'm so glad he was honored and that both he and his friend will get three months worth of guitar lessons from that establishment as well. This really brought a huge smile to my face, so thank you!!

  • @kathleenardrey5094
    @kathleenardrey5094 Рік тому +14

    This is incredible! I'm not crying -it's raining in my office!

  • @carolshepherd1325
    @carolshepherd1325 Рік тому +2

    What A Wonderful Selfless Young Man.

  • @jeffreybroge9002
    @jeffreybroge9002 Рік тому +51

    Heart Warming--the fact that this young man reached out and gifted a guitar and other accesories to a young man with special needs is freakin awesome !!

  • @gloriaromero6112
    @gloriaromero6112 Рік тому +3

    what a great story

  • @raggedyann4372
    @raggedyann4372 Рік тому +50

    How sweet! So glad you recognized a giving teenager🙏🏻🥰❤️

    • @thomashaugh8720
      @thomashaugh8720 Рік тому

      Don’t forget the “carb cutter” some may say especially his mama that he is a totally bodacious young dude(said in an 80’s surfer voice)

  • @jessicaparker374
    @jessicaparker374 Рік тому +4

    I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying!!!!

  • @rjprivate
    @rjprivate Рік тому +4

    He is going to be a big star someday. Awesome Led Zeppelin at the end

  • @debfox
    @debfox Рік тому +4

    I love his heart!

  • @jo8726t
    @jo8726t Рік тому +12

    Oh, what a beautiful story! I love FGF!

  • @dw-nb2zh
    @dw-nb2zh Рік тому +15

    Oh my gosh, his parents have to be over the moon

  • @jacquelyngardner4932
    @jacquelyngardner4932 Рік тому +2

    With his attitude he will go far. 👍

  • @mikelundquist4596
    @mikelundquist4596 Рік тому +46

    Every time life kinda kicks me in the butt and I get a little down, I see a kid like this and my faith in humanity is restored. Hats off to him and his folks.

  • @joannayeo9545
    @joannayeo9545 Рік тому +12

    Young man, how wonderful you are.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 Рік тому +2

    What a Great Young Man. He is going to do Very Well in Life. Thanks for the Weekly Feel Good Friday Story and Posting it on UA-cam for the World to See. 👍🙏

  • @Irishguy334
    @Irishguy334 Рік тому +13

    This dude is so humble. I love that he didn't brag about his actions on social media or call the news himself. This is what doing good deeds is all about, not the recognition.

  • @marciashiraishi5891
    @marciashiraishi5891 Рік тому +164

    This young man is proof that there are wonderful people in the world. He didn't promote himself by posting this on some social media, he didn't even tell his parents, he just did it. A pure, generous soul. He deserves all the best! And I was even happier listening to the song he played. Kashmir, one of Led Zeppelin's masterpieces 😊❤

  • @grumpyoldlady_rants
    @grumpyoldlady_rants Рік тому +16

    What an awesome young man - and he plays Zeppelin!

  • @ONNpankaj
    @ONNpankaj Рік тому +14

    Secret Santa and EIN precious work always and Love from India 🇮🇳

    • @loveforeignaccents
      @loveforeignaccents Рік тому +3

      You know this has nothing to do with Secret Santa though, right? Feel Good Friday is a totally different segment, sponsored by Ashley Home Furniture.

    • @ONNpankaj
      @ONNpankaj Рік тому +4

      @@loveforeignaccents Thanks you for update

    • @loveforeignaccents
      @loveforeignaccents Рік тому +1

      @@ONNpankaj 👍

    • @cnatview
      @cnatview Рік тому +3

      PANKAJ......I come in to watch EIN's Feel Good Friday segments to feel good. It also makes me feel good when I see your post. Take care and be well. Thanks for supporting Feel Good Friday and EIN! Peace.

    • @ONNpankaj
      @ONNpankaj Рік тому +5

      @@cnatview Thank you so much
      please spread Love and Kindness

  • @louieflash7190
    @louieflash7190 Рік тому +13

    Great job, young man. We need more kids like you in the world.🤗

  • @michellejames5953
    @michellejames5953 Рік тому +3

    Love it!!!!

  • @osoe1989
    @osoe1989 Рік тому +14

    Incredible young man. Definitely is being raised right!

  • @NS-lx4hx
    @NS-lx4hx Рік тому +8

    What a precious son!

  • @bertmiranda8103
    @bertmiranda8103 Рік тому +25

    What a great young man!! Faith in humanity restored!

  • @AuntClara0911
    @AuntClara0911 Рік тому +49

    With all the awfulness these days especially for you all in Idaho this SO beautiful & heartwarming. This restores my faith in humanity & in the younger generation.

  • @maryjones6580
    @maryjones6580 Рік тому +30

    God bless this young man for doing the right thing ❤️❤️

  • @geebee3256
    @geebee3256 Рік тому +14

    Way to go Dallen!!!!
    The Zep sounds awesome!!!!!!

  • @debraallen63
    @debraallen63 Рік тому +12

    God tells us that "when you give in secret He will Reward you openly"
    This is a perfect Example of That 🙌
    God bless EIN and everyone involved in this and God Continue to bless this young man and keep his heart 💖💞💖

  • @audioinstigator821
    @audioinstigator821 Рік тому +8

    What a dam good kid, raised right !!

  • @oconnorjames
    @oconnorjames Рік тому +11

    I like that the music school also stepped in. Lessons are not cheap so three months is a great savings for these kids. Most of all doing good brings good.

  • @louisetringham5830
    @louisetringham5830 Рік тому +2

    Wow tears to my eyes bless his heart ♥️

  • @glorial1569
    @glorial1569 Рік тому +11

    What a wonderful young man.

  • @ericaber9083
    @ericaber9083 Рік тому +9

    One of my favorite Feel Good Friday! What a great young man. (Watching y’all from Maryland)

  • @khalilahel-amin3060
    @khalilahel-amin3060 Рік тому +26

    This young man is a beautiful soul who has an amazing heart!❤😊

  • @annemacleod1421
    @annemacleod1421 Рік тому +10

    Your friend follows you round because you have a kind heart…it’s pretty simple, Dallin. Nice work! Cheers from Christchurch, New Zealand 👏🏼👏🏼🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿

  • @-D-W
    @-D-W Рік тому +39

    MAJOR KUDOS to everyone involved!!
    This teen, for buying the guitar for the teen that he had befriended;
    This teen's parents, for raising & instilling terrific values/morals in this fantastic young man;
    East Idaho News, for giving this teen the recognition that he wholeheartedly deserves (but was not seeking);
    and to Snake River Strings, for also stepping up and rewarding this teen - along with his friend - with some free music lessons!!
    This story truly warms the heart!! 💖

  • @legneil
    @legneil Рік тому +6

    Good man

  • @Teresajoys2
    @Teresajoys2 Рік тому +22

    Praise the Lord for this young man. God bless you Dallen for listening to your heart.

  • @davidlund3420
    @davidlund3420 Рік тому +1

    The world needs this young man!

  • @randyporter3491
    @randyporter3491 Рік тому +61

    A genuine good guy right there. Selfless, caring and giving. He was clearly raised well and has a kind heart. Great story !

  • @mariannedressler6784
    @mariannedressler6784 Рік тому +4

    What a great kid!

  • @zsong9600
    @zsong9600 Рік тому +30

    What a fantastic kid - I couldn’t help but notice he referred to him as his buddy he didn’t point out that he was different than anybody else just that he was his buddy.
    He almost gives me hope for the future. We need to hear more about kids that do things like this.

  • @eldaveo9356
    @eldaveo9356 Рік тому +13

    My favourite people are the ones that do great things and don't tell a soul. What a legend. The world needs guys like him.

  • @cindykuhnau2410
    @cindykuhnau2410 Рік тому +13

    This young man will go far in life!

  • @scrappingscootergirl
    @scrappingscootergirl Рік тому +55

    What an amazing young man! The fact that he went above and beyond for his friend with DS and didn't even tell family, shows what a wonderful young man he is. I was very touched by this story because I too have a disability! His parents must be wonderful people and so proud!

  • @BonnieJeanTlq
    @BonnieJeanTlq Рік тому +36

    There is hope for the world. Thanks Dallen!❤

  • @debbycolflesh7892
    @debbycolflesh7892 Рік тому +1

    What an awesome thing to do. God Bless you young man.

  • @cynthiabustamante2884
    @cynthiabustamante2884 Рік тому +22

    What a wonderful young man. I'm so happy for him and his friend.

  • @realpocahontas1776
    @realpocahontas1776 Рік тому +18

    This young man deserves a million thanks! God bless you Dallin!!! ❤❤❤❤
    Brings tears to my eyeballs 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

  • @justinjohnson9203
    @justinjohnson9203 Рік тому +162

    I appreciate young men like this. His parents need to be commended. Also Nate, what an incredible thing to do for a community. This is what news should be about. I’m from out of your state but subscribe to your channel because it is such an uplifting and encouraging thing to watch

  • @1jamie214
    @1jamie214 Рік тому +2

    Now that there's a great young man! =)

  • @susanclow5384
    @susanclow5384 Рік тому +18

    What a wonderful young man. He was very kind to buy his friend a guitar when he wanted one. I hope his friend can learn how to play and nice of the store to give some free lessons to both of them. This is what life whould be like. Help people in need.

  • @JulieSaldanaKaty
    @JulieSaldanaKaty Рік тому +9

    His parents must be very proud of the fine job they did in raising this young man. May the good Lord bless him and his parents always.

  • @gregburrows4192
    @gregburrows4192 Рік тому +5

    You don't have to do "big things" in this world... just showing Love like this is what it's all about. Blessings to this young man, we need more souls like his.

  • @josiewathen8772
    @josiewathen8772 Рік тому +49

    His parents raised him well. What an inspiration he is. This touched my heart . Keep being an inspiration you just may change how some high school kids are even if it's one person that would be such a blessing.

  • @stageluvr91
    @stageluvr91 Рік тому +16

    What an awesome young man. ❤

  • @andyhamm1109
    @andyhamm1109 Рік тому +60

    This young man's parents are raising a damn good man.. making choices as he is, he is on the road to being an amazing asset to this world !

  • @lesliebaxley5517
    @lesliebaxley5517 Рік тому +1

    What a precious young man!

  • @lawnboy4492
    @lawnboy4492 Рік тому +15

    Fantastic young man! Keep doing what you are doing.

  • @saraanderson6615
    @saraanderson6615 Рік тому +96

    As the parent of a disabled adult now son this makes my heart smile. There’s not a lot of teenagers like him out there. When my son was in school he did have a couple of friends that were really nice to him.

  • @sharonott7513
    @sharonott7513 Рік тому +28

    What a great kid. He is certainly a gift to his family and community.

  • @mikeashbaugh7773
    @mikeashbaugh7773 Рік тому +1

    What a nice guy, so glad the next generation will be in good hands

  • @UnBoxLifeWithLori
    @UnBoxLifeWithLori Рік тому +1

    Thank you Nate Eaton for sharing good news. And thank you Dallon for having a big heart

  • @xxLyriqsxxx
    @xxLyriqsxxx Рік тому +45

    What an amazing bloke. Wish there were more people like him, the world would be a much better place for it. Bless you mate from Australia

  • @Jimsalos
    @Jimsalos Рік тому +17

    Very nice young man! God bless him, his friend, and the store staff

  • @ikkenhisatsu7170
    @ikkenhisatsu7170 Рік тому

    Faith in humanity and our youth restored. God bless this kid.

  • @teedub127
    @teedub127 Рік тому +24

    We need more people like this young man in our lives and in the world.

  • @stewartew
    @stewartew Рік тому +12

    This young man proves that all hope isn't lost with todays youth. Great parents to instill good values in this young man.

  • @johnsonfamilyvidsvlogs3745
    @johnsonfamilyvidsvlogs3745 Рік тому +4

    Cool buddy

  • @vampiregoat69
    @vampiregoat69 Рік тому +1

    This made me cry what a good kid

  • @8ofwands300
    @8ofwands300 Рік тому +2

    OMG! 😢😢😢. This young man is gold. His parents must be so proud. I'd take a kid like this over a top scholar/ athlete any day of the week! Kindness rules the world.

  • @compunurse
    @compunurse Рік тому +9

    That story says loads about his parents as well. Good job, young man.

  • @jaysky2000
    @jaysky2000 Рік тому +1

    Feel Good Friday sure made me feel good! Great people, great story!

  • @djsamples3777
    @djsamples3777 Рік тому +1

    What an amazing wonderful kind young man!

  • @StickyAudits
    @StickyAudits Рік тому +24

    I love seeing the good that people do. Shows the love and faith in humanity. This young man will go far in life

  • @MrCraiggyT
    @MrCraiggyT Рік тому +6

    God bless you my friend. Always treat others how YOU wish to be treated it makes the world a much nicer place =) 💚