You can say that again! I have been on crutches all my life, I have cerebral palsy since birth. I wish someone would have asked me to prom or any of our dances in high school.
I would suggest that this splendid young man, together with his peers are the reason the USA will recover from this "Green-hair dyed nonsense that bawls on the airwaves & social media.
@Jennifer Coleman you mean a app that can let you speak? lol Do you think technology is magic? I wish that was a thing tho. there is apps made for speaking and people that cant speak from diffrent disabilities use it, idk if she could use it tho cuz it looked like she didnt have much control of her body the way she was strapped in a wheelchair and everything.
@Samantha Cole ik for people with autism that dont speak, I've seen videos about that but theres not technology that literally lets anyone speak. all I was saying is theres no app that gives mute people a literal voice
Bradley is an amazing guy. Bradley being a popular student truly has a heart of gold. Most popular teens in high school would laugh and make fun of Ellie. He saw Ellie for who she is. There’s no reason why Ellie couldn’t go to the prom. I’m so glad she had an amazing time.🙂
This is why I hate popular people and even knowing that Bradley is popular would make me want to walk away from him or roast him or do anything, but what I do like about him is what he did with Ellie.
All, my friends were like Brandon and his classmates smart, funny, and kind,I 'was not, the cool girl, I ' had a learning disability and was consider slow, My friends saw me as me, not my disability, I' will never forget their kindness to me.
Wayne96819 Why do you have to make it about politics? They’re expressing their happiness for the girl and her friends and you’re over here like, “kiCk hiM oUt.” Just enjoy the video geez...
As much as I have praised for the guy, I rather expect that Ellie's pretty special too. Sure has a lot of friends that clearly love her, and that isn't pity!
@@truman5838 Yuh, now I can tell that you're just that one negative ass bitch nigga in the comments that ruins everyone's mood for no absolute purpose but to be a shit stain of a troll.
Something tells me that this is a school that is not likely to have trouble with bullying or shootings. We need more like this. Stories like this are what can help other kids to learn tolerance and acceptance. Brendan and all his friends, and the other students supporting them should be so proud of themselves. When you are in a situation where you are so different in some ways, like Ellie and others with challenges, having friends around who accept you for who you are, just the way you are makes it so much easier for them to keep on going.
Absolutely WONDERFUL! !What a remarkable guy and group of friends! In a world like today where hate seems stronger then love or acceptance It's nice to know there are still some young people who have a heart and want nothing back in return. 💜
The awful thing is, if you fell in love with her people would think you are weird, and you only had bad intentions. Then inevitably there is the sex thing, what would people think?. Personally id tell them to Fuck right off and id make her my wife and consider myself a very lucky man.
With an entire graduating class of young adults like this, there's brilliant hope for the future of this sometimes very dark-seeming world. What a great bunch of kids!!
What an amazing young man. For him to see someone like her as a normal human being and doesn't see a chair but the person, that's amazing. Anyone who is confined to a chair should NEVER be judged, bullied or made fun of He gave her the best gift and that is friendship and prom. Wow!
What a great young man. I am an adult with cerebral palsy and on crutches and I wish when I was in high school, I wish someone would have done that for me .
SO PROUD OF THIS ENTIRE GROUP OF KIDS and especially for this amazing young man. He was raised right and with such a thoughtful heart. So precious seeing her enjoy her prom with a handsome young man at her side and amazing living hearts of the friends that danced at their side. Well done
You know, as a young girl who had some medical issues I longed for someone to stand up to the bullies...that never happened. There were times when the "clique" of bullies would try to do cruel things like befriend a new (boy) student, and ask the guy to pay attention to me. I always declined because I "KNEW' what those kids were up to. They also made young girls that they would have never taken into their fold, part of their "clique" just to be mean. I found the "Fairy Tale" that I am sure some of those kids in my high school class only dreamt about. The man I married could have cared less about the medical issues I had(which weren't properly diagnosed until we had been married for 10 yrs.) He was one in a million as a husband and father.(He has since passed away) To see this young man be able to give a classmate a wonderful experience like this reminds me of something my 2nd son did at HIS prom. His dad and I had been asked to be chaperones (along with 6 other couples who were parents of the other students Jr & Sr High students) Our son didn't tell us anything about the prom, he actually was surprised that we agreed to be chaperones TBH. He had a classmate that was wheelchair bound. She was a very sweet young girl. Our son and his date arrived with the 2 other couples that they had went to dinner with and everything seems to be going great, the kids dances and had fun and about 90 minutes into the prom, I noticed our son going over to the girl who was in a wheelchair. He bend over to her and said something to which she shook her head.....he was a little insistent the second time, and she smiled and when the music started, he gently picked her up out of her wheelchair and began slow-dancing with her in his arms. Well, I'll admit that EVERY single chaperone was in tears & smiles at the end of that dance. The girls parents were there as well (as chaperones)...and WOW....it was absolutely and amazing thing to see. I knew then that we had RAISED ALL of our children to be KIND to others. Never did I ever want (nor did I ever hear) to hear that one of our children made fun of another classmate....it is cruel and due to what I went thru at the small village school I attended I VOWED that my children were going to be raised differently. Different enough to be able to respect others even if they had medical issues.....no one is perfect and we are all "Normal" that is what my DH and I wanted to be able to teach our children and we succeeded beyond measure!!! Brandon Ritchie parents are a rare breed.....Thank you Mr.& Mrs. Ritchie for raising a wonderful young man that I'm sure will be a wonderful husband & father someday.
Prom and dating can be awkward for people with disabilities I had a friend who was classy enough to properly decline my request but others I asked didn't even decline my offer properly But I remember how my friend treated me with dignity and respect and I will always be grateful to her for that
I just saw this video. It’s people like these young folks who will lead the future and the world. We are in good hands. Thank you so much for your example of how to be truly human. Well done! 💜
His parents did something right good job kid ty for taking this pretty girl to prom and not feeling pressured by it or forced ty for wanting to take her your a good kid with great parents
When we so often hear about school bullying we not only hear about one exceptional young man (great job to his parents!) but a whole group who has friended this girl. God bless them all.
You are an outstanding young man Brendan, and what a wonderful young woman Elizabeth. Both of you are amazing friends. Ellie has some kick-ass friends!
THis is so Beautiful. Tears of joy flow through my eyes. Glory to GOd, and Bless you Rett and Ellie. You are all amazing children of God. Love you ya'll.💚✝☦✝
I have to see something like this periodically, so I can remember that (a) there are good people, and (b) not everything is political, etc. God bless this young man and Ellie McCool (which is an awesome surname)
Most of my life I felt that opening doors and giving disabled people a wide berth was respect. One day I met a woman I was crazy about who had a disabled daughter. Her name was Sonya and she can't talk either. Being a part of Sonya's life is one of my greatest joys in life! Through her I learned how I was not respecting disabled people like I should. Giving them a wide berth was not being a part of their lives. These days I interact with all disabled people I meet. I wish others would learn this lesson! Interacting with disabled people has brought a lot of sunshine into my life!
Me too altho im in a far far away place im hopeful now that in tnis world inspite of so many evil there still a good people that gives hope for us to go go go God bless u both.
I wish I could give this kid a hug thank you so much what you did your an amazing young man my sister also is disabled and I wish someone would have done this for her
That's awesome !! I'm glad there are young men and women that are still great ppl. This world needs more young people like this young man and his friends .
Great to know there are great kids out there, brought up with love and compassion for those of us with disabilities that’s brilliant I wish all society was like that it’d b a better world.
that boy was raised right, good job to his parents.
indeed, brave and kind
You right
I agree🙂👍
@@athayphom3551 I agree
He's no boy. He's a man.
The word gentleman is often thrown around loosely. This young man is the true definition of the word gentleman.
You can say that again! I have been on crutches all my life, I have cerebral palsy since birth. I wish someone would have asked me to prom or any of our dances in high school.
I would suggest that this splendid young man, together with his peers are the reason the USA will recover from this "Green-hair dyed nonsense that bawls on the airwaves & social media.
@@danielw5850Hopefully, amen.
People don’t understand that people who cant talk are still there just trapped inside
Im so happy for her tho and that she has nice friends and family
amanda jean bieber
@Jennifer Coleman you mean a app that can let you speak? lol Do you think technology is magic? I wish that was a thing tho. there is apps made for speaking and people that cant speak from diffrent disabilities use it, idk if she could use it tho cuz it looked like she didnt have much control of her body the way she was strapped in a wheelchair and everything.
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@Samantha Cole ik for people with autism that dont speak, I've seen videos about that but theres not technology that literally lets anyone speak. all I was saying is theres no app that gives mute people a literal voice
i remember reading that book stuck in neutral in high school
With a few more people like this there just might be hope for this world.
amanda jean bieber
👍🏿
What are you doing to make this world a better place?
Dayuuum!!!
well not anymore...
Bradley is an amazing guy. Bradley being a popular student truly has a heart of gold. Most popular teens in high school would laugh and make fun of Ellie. He saw Ellie for who she is. There’s no reason why Ellie couldn’t go to the prom. I’m so glad she had an amazing time.🙂
This is why I hate popular people and even knowing that Bradley is popular would make me want to walk away from him or roast him or do anything, but what I do like about him is what he did with Ellie.
His name is Brendan.
Who is bradley?
He’s sweet but what he did should be the norm, not the exception just cause “‘most people wouldn’t.” Those “most people” are ableist.
@@Eppu63 I thought it was just me!!! Thank you for clarifying his name!!!
All, my friends were like Brandon and his classmates smart, funny, and kind,I 'was not, the cool girl, I ' had a learning disability and was consider slow, My friends saw me as me, not my disability, I' will never forget their kindness to me.
Lisa, that's the way it's supposed to be. You had something to do with the kindness and friendship your friends gave you. Hope all is well/
You are very lucky to have such good friends 💞
That's what life's all about. I wish you the best, Lisa. Lots of love sent your way.
Your friends were very lucky to have a special person in their lives. Kudos to all of you.
His name is Brendan.
Tears flowing freely from this 73 y/o man.....God Bless you son.
from me too!
Wish I'd gone to a high school like this. What a great group of friends.
A very mature wonderful young man and friends.
Wayne96819 Why do you have to make it about politics? They’re expressing their happiness for the girl and her friends and you’re over here like, “kiCk hiM oUt.” Just enjoy the video geez...
Ellie has awesome friends and family.
amanda jean bieber
As much as I have praised for the guy, I rather expect that Ellie's pretty special too. Sure has a lot of friends that clearly love her, and that isn't pity!
Its all pity though. They just feel sorry for her.
@Samantha Cole Good. I guess you missed the point.
@@truman5838 Yuh, now I can tell that you're just that one negative ass bitch nigga in the comments that ruins everyone's mood for no absolute purpose but to be a shit stain of a troll.
@@truman5838 And I feel sorry for you.
@@truman5838 Most likely not.
Something tells me that this is a school that is not likely to have trouble with bullying or shootings. We need more like this. Stories like this are what can help other kids to learn tolerance and acceptance. Brendan and all his friends, and the other students supporting them should be so proud of themselves. When you are in a situation where you are so different in some ways, like Ellie and others with challenges, having friends around who accept you for who you are, just the way you are makes it so much easier for them to keep on going.
That was very sweet of him to do that for her
Absolutely WONDERFUL! !What a remarkable guy and group of friends! In a world like today where hate seems stronger then love or acceptance It's nice to know there are still some young people who have a heart and want nothing back in return. 💜
amanda jean bieber
You said EXACTLY what I wanted to say....Beautiful!
I totally agree
May God bless them! Great story. Happy for them. Creating memories that bring joy and teach others how to love. Amen!
I hope this girl's circle of friends are blessed forever in life!
The world needs more friends like this. Good job. Much respect.
darf vader will u be my friend. All u gotta do is hate BTS as much as i do.
@@btsandtheirarmiessuckscock7043 what's BTS?
darf vader u don't know BTS? Good for u
She's actually very beautiful in appearance IMHO, and I say that as a guy.
The awful thing is, if you fell in love with her people would think you are weird, and you only had bad intentions. Then inevitably there is the sex thing, what would people think?. Personally id tell them to Fuck right off and id make her my wife and consider myself a very lucky man.
ssabykoops Good man😁
@@ssabykoops Good point. What if they got serious? Would all those friends and parents still think he is so wonderful?
@@ssabykoops Desperation breeds ingenuity... Need I say more?
With an entire graduating class of young adults like this, there's brilliant hope for the future of this sometimes very dark-seeming world. What a great bunch of kids!!
That's a wonderful group of teens, and a young gentleman that anyone would be proud to attend prom with. Parents must be so proud of these kids.
What a great group of kids, it's nice to live somewhere where the families bring their kids up right and look after each other.
this made me cry. i lost one of my friends to retts in june. good man
So sorry to hear that. God bless you. :(
What an amazing young man. For him to see someone like her as a normal human being and doesn't see a chair but the person, that's amazing. Anyone who is confined to a chair should NEVER be judged, bullied or made fun of He gave her the best gift and that is friendship and prom. Wow!
What a great young man. I am an adult with cerebral palsy and on crutches and I wish when I was in high school, I wish someone would have done that for me .
That dude just made that girl smile. He deserves some award.
His award is a clean heart. ❤
What an amazing human being. The world needs more people with this kind of love and kindness
Children are an extension of their families!..these kids right here came from Beautiful caring families!.....
This gives me a true sense of hope for the future if there are still young people like this.
I seriously hope to be that sort of guy one day. I'm impressed and I give much respect to this brother.
Don't hope to be that guy. Be it
SO PROUD OF THIS ENTIRE GROUP OF KIDS and especially for this amazing young man. He was raised right and with such a thoughtful heart. So precious seeing her enjoy her prom with a handsome young man at her side and amazing living hearts of the friends that danced at their side. Well done
That kid is a class act, we need more like him!
Amen to that
It’s very rare that high school boys have true hearts of gold like his.
You know, as a young girl who had some medical issues I longed for someone to stand up to the bullies...that never happened. There were times when the "clique" of bullies would try to do cruel things like befriend a new (boy) student, and ask the guy to pay attention to me. I always declined because I "KNEW' what those kids were up to.
They also made young girls that they would have never taken into their fold, part of their "clique" just to be mean.
I found the "Fairy Tale" that I am sure some of those kids in my high school class only dreamt about. The man I married could have cared less about the medical issues I had(which weren't properly diagnosed until we had been married for 10 yrs.)
He was one in a million as a husband and father.(He has since passed away)
To see this young man be able to give a classmate a wonderful experience like this reminds me of something my 2nd son did at HIS prom. His dad and I had been asked to be chaperones (along with 6 other couples who were parents of the other students Jr & Sr High students) Our son didn't tell us anything about the prom, he actually was surprised that we agreed to be chaperones TBH. He had a classmate that was wheelchair bound. She was a very sweet young girl. Our son and his date arrived with the 2 other couples that they had went to dinner with and everything seems to be going great, the kids dances and had fun and about 90 minutes into the prom, I noticed our son going over to the girl who was in a wheelchair. He bend over to her and said something to which she shook her head.....he was a little insistent the second time, and she smiled and when the music started, he gently picked her up out of her wheelchair and began slow-dancing with her in his arms.
Well, I'll admit that EVERY single chaperone was in tears & smiles at the end of that dance. The girls parents were there as well (as chaperones)...and WOW....it was absolutely and amazing thing to see. I knew then that we had RAISED ALL of our children to be KIND to others. Never did I ever want (nor did I ever hear) to hear that one of our children made fun of another classmate....it is cruel and due to what I went thru at the small village school I attended I VOWED that my children were going to be raised differently. Different enough to be able to respect others even if they had medical issues.....no one is perfect and we are all "Normal" that is what my DH and I wanted to be able to teach our children and we succeeded beyond measure!!!
Brandon Ritchie parents are a rare breed.....Thank you Mr.& Mrs. Ritchie for raising a wonderful young man that I'm sure will be a wonderful husband & father someday.
You have an amazing family. ❤️ Proud of your children too.
Prom and dating can be awkward for people with disabilities I had a friend who was classy enough to properly decline my request but others I asked didn't even decline my offer properly
But I remember how my friend treated me with dignity and respect and I will always be grateful to her for that
GOD bless you both
amanda jean bieber
This is honestly so adorable it goes to show even if you have a disability or condition your just like every other human being who has feelings
What- I get punched for having acne and being disgusting-
This is so wholesome omg where is this school
absolutely heart warming.
That boy was raised right. Good for him. And for the girl food for you. Your life is bright and you will have a great future
Why can't the whole world be this decent and good hearted!!!!
Because, its being run by all those corrupt global terrorists out there... And things like 'kindness' are definitely NOT on their agenda!
the world does not seem so painful when you discover there our people like Ellie and Brendan in it.
I can sense a hidden meaning in that message...
I just saw this video. It’s people like these young folks who will lead the future and the world. We are in good hands. Thank you so much for your example of how to be truly human. Well done! 💜
Brendan Richie, May all your dreams come true. Ellie loads of love and happiness
It's nice to know these kids are actually her friends and didn't just ask her to prom to make the news.
He's a very good young man with a heart filled with love and compassion. He'll make a great husband for a lucky woman
You won my heart Brendan!! Blessings to you
She's beautiful. Young man, never change.
I'm such a crybaby. This is so heartwarming.
God have blessed her with amazing friends she looked beautiful in her prom dress God bless this young man🙏
His parents did something right good job kid ty for taking this pretty girl to prom and not feeling pressured by it or forced ty for wanting to take her your a good kid with great parents
Well done that young man, made an old steelworker cry. Love, health and respect to ordinary Americans from Scotland UK.
She's so cool and laidback
When we so often hear about school bullying we not only hear about one exceptional young man (great job to his parents!) but a whole group who has friended this girl. God bless them all.
Beautiful to see bunch of wonderful kids ; parents make a great job, God bless them.
Now that's a beautiful night too remember.he was such a gentleman towards that sweet,and adorable girl.and that what I call true friendship.😇💖💖💖💖
amanda jean bieber
Imagine if he got rejected
Shut up.
We need more kids like Ellie’s friends
The young man and his parents deserve to be recognized. Proves this young man has character and integrity!
God bless that boy and god bless that whole friendship group. We need more people like this and I need a boyfriend like that😂😂
Brendan has a heart of gold and knows the true meaning of compassion, Ellie looked gorgeous.
What a gentleman you are .God bless you and all the people who encouraged him.
Thank you young man. May God continue to work through you. God Bless you!
This young man has a good heart . God bless him and his family.
I love kids like this what great parents he must have to be a hero for us all
amanda jean bieber
He probably does have good parents but its important to individualize him for his own choices in life
A hero? For going to prom with a friend? I wouldn’t go that far. I’m sure they’re both nice people but not heroes.
good on you i wish there were more people like you my sister had retts and as family we gave her the best life we could
You are an outstanding young man Brendan, and what a wonderful young woman Elizabeth. Both of you are amazing friends. Ellie has some kick-ass friends!
This is by far the best story I have seen ☺ just wonderful
May this young man go far in life.
What a great Guy and a Beautiful Gal.
From a high schooler - well this guy is husband material! What a wonderful self confident young man.
Very special group of friends👍🇦🇺
There are good....great young people still in the world....! Thank God...!
I shed tears for ur happiness becoz when ur extremely happy tears come out naturally
This young Man has a Beautiful Soul! He sees the Beauty She shows to the world!
Kudos to this young man and all these wonderful young people
What a wonderful boy. Love this!
THis is so Beautiful. Tears of joy flow through my eyes. Glory to GOd, and Bless you Rett and Ellie. You are all amazing children of God. Love you ya'll.💚✝☦✝
What an outstanding young man - actually the entire group of friends are pretty impressive too.
She is honestly so gorgeous omg
Hii
This should give us all hope. What an amazing story!!!
I have to see something like this periodically, so I can remember that (a) there are good people, and (b) not everything is political, etc. God bless this young man and Ellie McCool (which is an awesome surname)
I think Bradley has a high level of self awareness. What a great young man.
Such a well rounded guy! And truly being a gentleman and a true friend!!
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She always has a smile on her face
Most of my life I felt that opening doors and giving disabled people a wide berth was respect. One day I met a woman I was crazy about who had a disabled daughter. Her name was Sonya and she can't talk either. Being a part of Sonya's life is one of my greatest joys in life! Through her I learned how I was not respecting disabled people like I should. Giving them a wide berth was not being a part of their lives. These days I interact with all disabled people I meet. I wish others would learn this lesson! Interacting with disabled people has brought a lot of sunshine into my life!
These are the stories that give me hope for the future!
That is great to see. I can see that there is hope out there. well done to the students for making her day.
What a nice boy is Branden for taking this diable girl to prom and make her day.
Thank you soooo much for doing this beautiful gesture
Blessed be grate show of friendship and love towards the world
I take my hat off for you young man
Me too altho im in a far far away place im hopeful now that in tnis world inspite of so many evil there still a good people that gives hope for us to go go go God bless u both.
Stories like this gives me hope for the world.
great group of friends and that guy, bro your a true hero in my books!
Brought me to tears !God Bless!!
It is so beautiful to see so many lovely people being lovely and enjoying it.
What a great bunch of young people. Huge hearts.
such an awesome guy
amanda jean bieber
That young man will go far in this world. What a man.
I wish I could give this kid a hug thank you so much what you did your an amazing young man my sister also is disabled and I wish someone would have done this for her
Mahn. She looked amazing that night. She deserves the world
what a great place , what a cool guy. God bless both of them!
That's awesome !! I'm glad there are young men and women that are still great ppl. This world needs more young people like this young man and his friends .
Great to know there are great kids out there, brought up with love and compassion for those of us with disabilities that’s brilliant I wish all society was like that it’d b a better world.