A man of his word. It may have taken him 70 years to find her, but I’m so glad he was able to honor his word and have this time with her again. I really hope this becomes a movie. ❤
"I wanted to tell her face to face"...God answered his prayers. At age 91 and on oxygen, I can only imagine how difficult it was for you to travel. What an amazing experience you and your son must have had together. Many lessons we can learn from watching your story. Thank you so much for sharing, from someone half-Japanese.
This made me cry a river of tears. If there was ever a movie inspired by this story, I would go watch it 100%! Such beautiful love that transcends time. Through ups and down, they never forgot each other. Their love for each other was so strong that Peggy named one of her son after Duane, and Duane never stopped pursuing her. This is just so, so, so wonderful, and my heart is full of love for the two❤
What an honorable man he is. You must’ve been very lucky to have him as your father. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your UA-cam. You’re talented man yourself.
what a sad sweet love story. Im sure she never blame him. His word of a man stay strong to find her and try to explain to Peggy that he didn't abandon her. That touches my heart. Your dad is a loving person and very thoughful. amazing story that everyone will remember. God bless him. He has such a supportive kids and family to help make his wish comes true :) what an amazing love true story!
Reminiscence isn't it, but I couldn't even imagine how many veterans or just ordinary people have failed to reunite with their first love till their last ends.😢 Kudos to their supportive sons to Peggy and Duane y'all have my huge RESPECT!
Family will do you more wrong than a complete stranger. Duane's done him wrong. I am sorry ge had to go through all of that ❤ Thank you for helping your father out!
Wow , what a weight to lift off your dad’s shoulder knowing that peggy knew he didn’t abandoned her. They both just knew that maybe it wasnt meant to be ❤
Mr. Duane, I’m so happy you and Peggy got closure. Your love, respect, and morality really show. In a world with so much adversity, it’s easy to be selfish or to ignore or to give up at the expense of others, but you stayed true to yourself. And “To be in love and really be in love.. is really an experience” - just like you said, it’s not about politics. It’s about love and being human. I am excited to read your memoirs and pray for your good health. Mr. Brian, thank you sharing this story with your talent. You understood your father’s story, his history, and his feelings as a person. Your family is amazing for being so supportive, and I wish you peace and happiness.
My 91-year old dad also wanted to find his old love ever since my mother passed away five years ago. Unfortunately, he had no information about her nor any evidence that she ever fell in love with him. They parted because of an arranged marriage he entered into with my mom back in 1954. Lately, he has been pestering me to take him back to Hong Kong so that he could look for her. I guess that’s his last wish because he said he was sure that she was still waiting for him. I posted on Facebook but have no luck at all. I’m at a loss as to what else I can do to help him reunite with his “girlfriend”.
Maybe reach out to a tv station or a publication in Hong Kong and write them a letter about your dad's story. I pray your dad last wish will be granted. ❤
Heard about this story around the time it was aired, but recently came across their story on ig again and had to search for any update. Thank you for documenting this beautiful story. I hope both families have nothing but respect for each other. I’m glad they both got closure, the chemistry and love just easily moves me to tears.❤ wishing them nothing but the best and for a healthy life. I hope they continue to stay in contact.
I'm so glad his heart can finally feel at rest now that he has said all he wanted to say to Peggy ❤ thank you social media for this wonderful story, many of us wouldn't have known about this otherwise ❤ bless you.
what an amazing story i know a lot japanese who are children of american army who abondoned japanese wife and their kids and returned to the US but this is not the case!! 翻訳サイトから飛んできました。 ドウエィンさんの若いときめちゃイケメンですね！ ペギーさんと会えてほんとよかった😢
What a beautiful, bittersweet story. It got the tears flowing. I can't even imagine holding those feelings of guilt in his heart for decades. So happy for your father that he got to release all of that guilt and see her again! She clearly still thought of him, too, seeing how her son's middle name is Duane. It's nice to know that they still communicate with each other.
What a great story. Thank you for posting this and the other videos with Theresa Wong! It's been so interesting and touching to watch all of them. I wish your family and Ayako's family well. Sending much love from Indiana.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO! Your dad's legacy is a story worth immortalizing for future generations to witness. A lesson in love. Thank God they were able to reunite. I'm unbelievably happy for your father. God bless your family.
I wonder how his wife felt knowing there's a first love he can't forget and I wonder how Peggy's husband felt knowing she named their son's middle name after Mr. Duane.
Really amazed by the number of people who worked behind the scenes to make this happen. This reminds me of a quote from the book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, “when you really want something, the whole universe conspires in helping you to achieve it”. Sending lots of love to your dad and Peggy! ❤
I Love this so much! It's a shame his mom burnt all her letters! I wonder if him or Peggy still have some of their letters? I'd love to see them♡ this is truly amazing and is a blessing his mind has closure ♡ ♡Much respect to Duane and Peggy♡
He must have felt terrible leaving a young pregnant girl in Korea. I can see why it haunted him. It’s wonderful that she had a good life too. So much could have gone wrong.
I am so glad, that in their age, they found closure. Both of them still having vivid memories at their age, is amazing. Mr. Mann, what an amazing human being you are and I am glad your reunion is everything you hoped it would be - minus the dancing. :) Cheers to you all.
I’m so glad that he found Peggy and peace! It made me happy cry. my friend who in the military is looking for his grandfather’s first love Japanese woman as well. My friend’s grand father was station in Japan around 1951. My friend’s family had no idea how to search Japanese woman with just her photo but Since I showed my friend your video, my friend decided to search her. Thank you for sharing your father’s story! God bless you.
She was not just a girlfriend nor any other women. Peggy was his first wife. Technically, they are considered married in Japan unless they filed a divorce there.
Thank you for sharing. More satisfying than in the news videos. Heartbreaking, but I think your Dad and Peggy were just were not meant for each other. May God bless your families.
I somehow came across the featured news story on UA-cam. Eventually led to here. I was very touched by this story. I'm going to look into the book your father recommended. Does she and your dad keep in touch or was this a one-time meet up?
🎶🎶The heart never forgets, No the heart never forgets. You can find someone, And live your life, Put an old memory out of your mind, But the heart never forgets. No the heart never forgets🎶🎶 song by LeAnn Rimes
Hi Brian, I am a new subscriber. Being a fan of nostalgia, I was drawn to this story. Duane lovingly recounts his life experiences in the most interesting way. Kudos to everyone involved in bringing this story to life. What a blessing it is to have witnessed this unfold. God bless.
It appears that Peggy wasn't loyal. She married less than three months after Dwayne returned to the U.S. I wonder if she aborted the baby so she can marry another man. That was very quick.
When he said “Peggy “ I lost it…
Yeah
Although they've been separated for 70 years their chemistry and love for 1 another is very youthful.
A man of his word. It may have taken him 70 years to find her, but I’m so glad he was able to honor his word and have this time with her again. I really hope this becomes a movie. ❤
"I wanted to tell her face to face"...God answered his prayers. At age 91 and on oxygen, I can only imagine how difficult it was for you to travel. What an amazing experience you and your son must have had together. Many lessons we can learn from watching your story. Thank you so much for sharing, from someone half-Japanese.
This made me cry a river of tears. If there was ever a movie inspired by this story, I would go watch it 100%! Such beautiful love that transcends time. Through ups and down, they never forgot each other. Their love for each other was so strong that Peggy named one of her son after Duane, and Duane never stopped pursuing her. This is just so, so, so wonderful, and my heart is full of love for the two❤
some people may not realize this but believe it or not men have STRONG emotions and will carry them to the grave.
What an honorable man he is. You must’ve been very lucky to have him as your father. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your UA-cam. You’re talented man yourself.
I wish they make a movie about this !
Your dad was handsome damn ♥️
I agree! The picture of him wearing the blue jeans, blue shirt and white hat.❤
what a sad sweet love story. Im sure she never blame him. His word of a man stay strong to find her and try to explain to Peggy that he didn't abandon her. That touches my heart. Your dad is a loving person and very thoughful. amazing story that everyone will remember. God bless him. He has such a supportive kids and family to help make his wish comes true :) what an amazing love true story!
This makes a grown man cry 🥲
Fucking crying over this. God bless all of you.
I stopped believing in love but this made me start to wonder if it’s real again
Of course it's real
this is true love story, it sad story but it is happy that Duane found peggy.hope they can get marry now.
Reminiscence isn't it, but I couldn't even imagine how many veterans or just ordinary people have failed to reunite with their first love till their last ends.😢 Kudos to their supportive sons to Peggy and Duane y'all have my huge RESPECT!
Family will do you more wrong than a complete stranger. Duane's done him wrong. I am sorry ge had to go through all of that ❤ Thank you for helping your father out!
I am tearful.
Wow , what a weight to lift off your dad’s shoulder knowing that peggy knew he didn’t abandoned her. They both just knew that maybe it wasnt meant to be ❤
Mr. Duane, I’m so happy you and Peggy got closure. Your love, respect, and morality really show. In a world with so much adversity, it’s easy to be selfish or to ignore or to give up at the expense of others, but you stayed true to yourself. And “To be in love and really be in love.. is really an experience” - just like you said, it’s not about politics. It’s about love and being human. I am excited to read your memoirs and pray for your good health.
Mr. Brian, thank you sharing this story with your talent. You understood your father’s story, his history, and his feelings as a person. Your family is amazing for being so supportive, and I wish you peace and happiness.
Thank you so much for your kind and supportive words! Much appreciated!
Lovely son and a very honorable father.
My 91-year old dad also wanted to find his old love ever since my mother passed away five years ago. Unfortunately, he had no information about her nor any evidence that she ever fell in love with him. They parted because of an arranged marriage he entered into with my mom back in 1954. Lately, he has been pestering me to take him back to Hong Kong so that he could look for her. I guess that’s his last wish because he said he was sure that she was still waiting for him. I posted on Facebook but have no luck at all. I’m at a loss as to what else I can do to help him reunite with his “girlfriend”.
Maybe reach out to a tv station or a publication in Hong Kong and write them a letter about your dad's story. I pray your dad last wish will be granted. ❤
he doesn't know her name and surname ? city that they were together ? any picture maybe?
I hope for a book and a movie made from their story!!!
Hello from Japan!This behind-the -scenes made me cry again.Thank you for the upload!
Netflix Movie should Produce this authentic story❤❤❤
Absolute delight to watch this! And your dad looked 25 years younger sitting there chatting with Peggy!
Heard about this story around the time it was aired, but recently came across their story on ig again and had to search for any update. Thank you for documenting this beautiful story. I hope both families have nothing but respect for each other. I’m glad they both got closure, the chemistry and love just easily moves me to tears.❤ wishing them nothing but the best and for a healthy life. I hope they continue to stay in contact.
Wowwww u are handsome when u are young...thank you for service!
Fascinating! This story fills me in so many ways! 🥲🥹🌹
I'm so glad his heart can finally feel at rest now that he has said all he wanted to say to Peggy ❤ thank you social media for this wonderful story, many of us wouldn't have known about this otherwise ❤ bless you.
Story watch long years 70 feeling heart ❤️ but i cry
what an amazing story
i know a lot japanese who are children of american army who abondoned japanese wife and their kids and returned to the US but this is not the case!!
翻訳サイトから飛んできました。
ドウエィンさんの若いときめちゃイケメンですね！
ペギーさんと会えてほんとよかった😢
とても感動しました🥺お互いに良い家族に囲まれて幸せですね♪お二人共に長生きして空白の時間を埋めて欲しい❤
What a beautiful, bittersweet story. It got the tears flowing. I can't even imagine holding those feelings of guilt in his heart for decades. So happy for your father that he got to release all of that guilt and see her again! She clearly still thought of him, too, seeing how her son's middle name is Duane. It's nice to know that they still communicate with each other.
3-19-23 watching this story my tears 😭 it’s was a great story all the time love ❤️ love ❤️ 😅
What a great story. Thank you for posting this and the other videos with Theresa Wong! It's been so interesting and touching to watch all of them. I wish your family and Ayako's family well. Sending much love from Indiana.
Beautiful and exceptionally rare true love!! I hope Duane and Peggy can finally be together for the rest of their lives,
So beautiful! I hope to someday meet a man with such love.
What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing! I’m sure this is the best road trip for your dad and you are a very good son ❤
Hi I'm new subscriber....i show this story from Instagram...Thank God that he finally met peggy...From India
A very wholesome story that made me tear up when I heard about it today
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO! Your dad's legacy is a story worth immortalizing for future generations to witness. A lesson in love. Thank God they were able to reunite. I'm unbelievably happy for your father. God bless your family.
I wonder how his wife felt knowing there's a first love he can't forget and I wonder how Peggy's husband felt knowing she named their son's middle name after Mr. Duane.
Really amazed by the number of people who worked behind the scenes to make this happen. This reminds me of a quote from the book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, “when you really want something, the whole universe conspires in helping you to achieve it”.
Sending lots of love to your dad and Peggy!
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I agree! Thank you for the kind words!
came across the story on instagram reels and had to come to UA-cam for the full video. God bless your dad he’s truly amazing ❤
I Love this so much! It's a shame his mom burnt all her letters! I wonder if him or Peggy still have some of their letters? I'd love to see them♡ this is truly amazing and is a blessing his mind has closure ♡
♡Much respect to Duane and Peggy♡
The dad was just as much at fault and even more so
He must have felt terrible leaving a young pregnant girl in Korea. I can see why it haunted him. It’s wonderful that she had a good life too. So much could have gone wrong.
and I literally cry😢❤
and I literally cry😢❤
and I literally cry😢❤
It’s in Japan
Such a beautiful love story! I was moved and touched by your father’s love for Peggy. Thanks for sharing, Sir Brian! God bless!
A Man with a Good Heart ❤️ I'm so hook with this love story ❤
Bravo Brian. Great job!! Thank you so much for sharing this heartwarming reunion/historical story.
Hopefully it will be put on a Movie! This story is amazing
I am so glad, that in their age, they found closure. Both of them still having vivid memories at their age, is amazing. Mr. Mann, what an amazing human being you are and I am glad your reunion is everything you hoped it would be - minus the dancing. :) Cheers to you all.
Its a one good and a teary love story but yet everything happened for a reason...😊♥️
I’m so glad that he found Peggy and peace! It made me happy cry. my friend who in the military is looking for his grandfather’s first love Japanese woman as well. My friend’s grand father was station in Japan around 1951. My friend’s family had no idea how to search Japanese woman with just her photo but Since I showed my friend your video, my friend decided to search her. Thank you for sharing your father’s story! God bless you.
You’re welcome! I hope your friend finds her.
Hello! Could you update us on it?? How is the search going?? I can’t help but feel curious and sad. I hope he finds her.
@@aaaaa-my1bm We found Peggy last May (2022) and they reunited in June: ua-cam.com/video/asm5aoySXi4/v-deo.html
@@Twitch37yt I see!! Thats amazing!! Best wishes to Duane. I hope he stays in good health as well as Peggy. ❤️❤️
Such a beautiful and sad love story. Thanks for sharing it with us! I hope they will stay in touch.
So great to see more bits & pieces of this beautiful story. Thank you, Brian for sharing! ❤️
She was not just a girlfriend nor any other women. Peggy was his first wife. Technically, they are considered married in Japan unless they filed a divorce there.
so sweet, I cried
She loves him
what a loving story! You have a gentle & warm dad, so blessed. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing the backstory. It both wrenches and warms the heart. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing. Such a beautiful story, so happy for your father and Peggy.
The most beautiful story, thank you for sharing this with the world ❤️
Im so happy they could reunite!
What a beautiful story..
Beautiful story of Love and Faithfulness. Blessings to you both. What are great reunion.
Thank you for sharing.
I feel so happy 😭😭😭fairytales endings do exist …
Love the music at the beginning.
this story is so beautiful and tragic at the same time. By the way you are very handsome mr. brian
Lots of love 💕 to Duane and Peggy
Are Peggy and Duane still in touch with each other?
Yes, occasionally.
@@Twitch37yt 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I love this love story.
Thank you for sharing. More satisfying than in the news videos. Heartbreaking, but I think your Dad and Peggy were just were not meant for each other. May God bless your families.
Im from indonesia. Your story got me crying. This is so beautiful. Love never dies! How are they doing now?
I somehow came across the featured news story on UA-cam. Eventually led to here. I was very touched by this story. I'm going to look into the book your father recommended. Does she and your dad keep in touch or was this a one-time meet up?
They talk over the phone 2-3 times per month. I exchange texts with Peggy’s oldest son Rich as well.
@@Twitch37yt Is her husband still alive? I don't think I caught that detail.
@@JanManChronicles He passed away a few months ago.
So so touching 😢😢❤
I love this!! Such a beautiful story.
They are adorable ❤
🎶🎶The heart never forgets,
No the heart never forgets.
You can find someone,
And live your life,
Put an old memory out of your mind,
But the heart never forgets.
No the heart never forgets🎶🎶 song by LeAnn Rimes
Just make a beautiful movie on it
Hi Brian, I am a new subscriber. Being a fan of nostalgia, I was drawn to this story. Duane lovingly recounts his life experiences in the most interesting way. Kudos to everyone involved in bringing this story to life. What a blessing it is to have witnessed this unfold. God bless.
Thx for the kind words!
@@Twitch37yt My honor, Brian. Your Dad is a treasure.
amazing!
So incredible ❤
im crying so much my dogs are confused 😭🤍✨
They should make this into a movie tbh
❤ strong man
No man will ever do this in these day and age
Amaizing 🥰🌞🌺💚
I’m crying so hard
Ayako Yamaguchi put Duane in her second son's middle name. Did anyone catch that?
Such an amazing feeling to be reunited with your lost soulmate. ❤but did she really lose your baby?
Why I’m crying 😢
It's the universe, which helped the brave and true of heart souls
If I were in his shoes trying to marry someone I would have stayed in the Navy for longer than a year
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Captain
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✊️ 🙂 💗💗💗 💫
It appears that Peggy wasn't loyal.
She married less than three months after Dwayne returned to the U.S.
I wonder if she aborted the baby so she can marry another man.
That was very quick.