Hi Andy, I’m from darke county and I’ve watched this video multiple times in the past few weeks. September 10th I was in a car accident and lost my right arm, as a 17 year old farm boy you truly are an inspiration for me
Don't let your accident hold you back. I'm sure Andy was delighted to hear that he's helped you. As his family now grieves his sudden passing, maybe you could send them a letter, letting them know how much Andy inspired you to keep going, after losing your arm in the car accident. God Bless and continue to heal you.
Glad you found this resource. Andy is inspiring to all, but he must be especially so to you. I predict that you will "pay it forward" in many ways to many people. I'm glad you shared here. I hope that you have a strong family around you also, like this one. May your confidence and capability equal Andy's. God bless.
I'm thinking they don't feel comfortable putting a like on such a painful sad accident for a little kid. That is what they are stuck on. It does make sence.
You need to understand that hitting the like button is not your interpretation of hitting the like button. Some people are saying they don’t like the situation or they think the like button means they like that Andy had a tragic accident, it isn’t being rude necessarily!
I miss my Iowan Grandpa I never knew, was electrocuted on grain elevator in 40s. Thx God only lost arms, but your life was saved... you have amazing family!!!
i dont understand how 97 dislikes, this man and his family should be admired by us all,, this man isnt like the lazy a$$ bunch hitting the dislike button
(Continued, just submitted an incomplete sentence by accident) No human being would have any genuine reason to dislike anyone’s story. Even if it was a bad one. If anyone has purposely disliked the video then it’s only their loss.
t cply the dislikes come from people who take pride in messing up the you tube algorithm for the advertising money they get, they could care less about the harm they cause, there are also professional haters and trolls that harass others and they have caused some people to commit suicide which is there ultimate goal...the world is full of evil.
Totally agree, I'm wondering if this dislikes were pople thinking streight?? Or was it disliked automatic by a computer? The man is nothing but admiration to me, I'm wonder how this people life sucks!!!!😔 its nonsense to give a dislike nothing but respect for this hard working person!!!!!!!🙋♂️😊👍👍👍👍
I’ve been disabled since 2003 ,and maybe I have a different take on it . It’s such a sad story some people couldn’t thumbs up for that reason , although the aninimity of comments on youtube makes it easy to be a fool . God Bless I for one ,wish to make my lord smile rather than bow his head in shame ! Jmho
I’m proud to have grown up in the same state as Andy, so I can just imagine how proud his parents are to see him plow forward and be resilient the way he has been and never let his injury stop him from being who he wanted to be. I grew up probly 30-40 miles from Andy and I’m 3 years older than he is and grew up farming also. The extremely sad thing is that hearing of these injuries on the farm were a common occurrence unfortunately and this world has lost some extremely good people many years too soon because of these injuries. I remember when I was 8-10 years old and I was in the hospital having my tonsils taken out and back then it was common to be in a day or two for that surgery. Shortly after my surgery, I woke up and they told me I was gonna get a roommate in a bit and when they brought him in and got him setup and settled and opened the curtain between us, I looked over and saw Doug, one of my best friends from school and his family had a big hog & row crop farm 2 miles from us and he and his brother were helping their dad move wagons around and they were getting ready for planting season and skipping the details, he got run over by the tractor who was being driven by his brother. It crushed his leg, hip, arm and some other damage but the doctor said his saving grace was that it was muddy at the time and it pushed him into the mud instead of just crushing him and that’s how he survived. I grew up with several friends that had had severe injuries like this and it was all we knew to do when we got home from the hospital was to figure out a way to move forward and not look back! We are buckeyes, and folks from that area never complain, you just move forward!! I’m proud of you Andy! I’m proud of your entire family for backing you brother!! But that’s a farming family from Ohio and a lot of folks won’t understand but we don’t let things stop us and we are still alive and have to figure out a way to move forward. Thank you for sharing this Andy. I figured it was something like this that happened when I first found your channel but I wasn’t gonna ask cause it wasn’t important, what was important is that your a survivor and you never let it stop you, well done brother!!
@@1982MCI Amen Don Pfeiffer. I grew up in a small Northeast Ohio town. Farm and Amish country. People just helped each other and didn't expect anything in return; they gave freely of their time and talents, or used the barter system. That's what God intended us to do.
@@NoName-mv1mw your exactly right holly. My neighbor and I were talking about that just a few days ago cause he’s from that area as well but we both now live in nc and we helped each other back and forth for a year before we knew each of us were actually from there, lol. But that’s what we are missing everywhere in this country today. Everyone wants to get something for doing the right thing and doing what god intended us to do, help thy neighbor. Take care Holly and be safe out there!! Very nice to meet you by the way!
@@alberteinstein3078 i think so to because he was copying his own unsafe procedure and it cost his son but not him. Thats just how i would feel but it was Gods plan. Rip Andy
I just stumbled across the Harmless Farmer RUclips channel today...I didn't know Andy personally but what I've seen from the videos I've watched he was a good person who learned how to live life a little differently and he also has a great family as well. It's so sad to know that he recently passed away unexpectedly. RIP Andy Detwiler 🕊
At 21yrs old I lost my right arm in a life threatening car crash, i too figured things out & went on with my life. Was emotionally hard cuz was a big loss & change at 21yrs old- and to this day though i have accomplished A LOT- it is an emotional challenge. Im now 46yrs old struggling with a very low point in my life- I've watched a few of your vids & you will never know how they have affected me. You sir are an inspiration even though i know thats not your life intention- but unintentionally you are a big help to me emotionally & i wanted you to know. Lifes not always fair but life is very special & is nice to be alive. God bless.....
Jesus will always help you and never forsake you. He has got me out of jams you could never imagine. Just ask him for help. My life is so much better with him than without him.
@Mr Tee You can be an inspiration without even knowing it. We had a neighbor who lost his right arm when I was growing up. One day he asked me if I wanted to ride in an airplane with him, I didn't think anything of it and said heck yeah. Little did I know he had his pilots license and access to a 2 seater prop plane. When we got ready to go he had me get in the pilots seat while he got into the copilot's seat, I didn't quite understand but figured it out (due to his right arm being gone to control trottle and what not). He let me take the controls (after being airborne), wow, the feeling/the view. I will never forget, It's the only time I have ever flown still to this day(30+yrs ago). I still want to get my pilots license because of this. He also had a motorcycle he rode around, went hunting/fishing as well. You just never know, the small things make the biggest impact on some people.
Remember there is a difference between growing up handicapped and becoming handicapped. He has honed theses skills because he had too through out the better part of his life. Also his father had money which trust me that helps more than most.
Exactly bro thank you 🙏🏼 the shit irritates tf out of me that and young individuals standing on every street and corner across America holding a sign asking for peoples hard earned money like they aren’t able to work also
any asshat that dislikes this video has no emotions to handle to begin with ! LOL They are most likely just internet assholes that like to dislike everything just to be different.....
Hi Andy! I went to school with you!! I have to say that I never realized how truly amazing you are. You were Andy, our classmate. You would swing so high on the swing set (and jump off high in the air) teeter totter with anyone, run just as fast as anyone else, play the drums in the band, and so on. I don't remember you being treated differently. It was just normal to see you write and do anything with your feet. I had a friend, that went to another school, tell me that they saw a guy jump out of his big truck at the gas station, take his shoe off and pump his gas with his foot. They said it was amazing. I said, "Oh, that's Andy. He's always done things like that." I dont think I comprehended how well you adapted after your accident. You've done way more things than most people with 2 arms. I applaud all that you do! 👏 I dont think I knew the full story of the accident, until now. Thanks for sharing. 😊 You can definitely see the love your family has for one another. ❤ Your humor is on point! A shark bite?!! Lol! Congrats on your channel. 😁 You're an inspiration to so many people! Didn't they make a piece about you on Ripley's Believe it or Not?
Wow. This guy is extremely inspiring. He asked once about his arm in the hospital and never mentioned it again. Immediately did what he had to, no complaining and survival mode. If only all American were that way. That's all I have to say.
This is for Andy's family; We ache for you. He was SO inspirational to thousands of us! So sorry he is no longer walking & working among us any longer! He was my hero! Drew
Amazing story! I also remember a write up of another young man in North Dakota who lost his arms as a senior in high when he got tangled in a feed mill. He managed to get to the house and call the ambulance with his nose on a push button phone. I often wonder how that gentleman is doing. Again I watch closely any of the videos Andy produces. Blessing to he and his family.
@@stevelangland3924 seem to rememver one from readers digest that was true where a kid got caught in a corn picker managed to get on the tractor to the house then drove a pickup to the hospital..had to be in the 80's... The name of the articlr was. The courage of young Mac Scott.
Steve Langland His name is John Thompson and he lives near Minot, ND. His arms were able to be reattached but he didn’t really recover the use of his elbows and hands.
Thanks for the update because I remember following the story on him and the things sort of faded into history. So do you know how he is doing these days?
Steve Langland This is from a few years ago and tells about him. This was the most recent I could find. I was in high school in North Dakota at the time and this was a big story. bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/the-kid-in-the-bathtub-twenty-years-later/article_84f9bf0c-54d8-11e1-9123-0019bb2963f4.html
We know an 8 year-old who was born without arms. He is an INCREDIBLE child and puts "able-bodied" people to shame. I say "able-bodied" kinda "tongue in cheek" bc he does with ease what they struggle to do - JUST LIKE YOU DO! Thanks so much for sharing your story!
My 16 year old was in very bad accident 10 years ago. And it is so painful that I can’t talk about it. I admire your mom for telling us the story, she’s a strong person. I was already crying before she even started telling the story 🥺😥. Thank you because I know as time passes I’ll be strong like your mom and one day tell my story.
Thanks for sharing your story. I was in a car accident in 1985 at three-years-old and am a quadriplegic. I have all four limbs, but have no use of them. Living in a small town in Iowa, I also had to teach myself to do things and rely on my family and community. Keep up the great videos and I hope to do the same as you with helping others learn.
I can only imagine some of the bad thoughts he has, I hope he doesn’t blame himself it can happen at any time on any farm. It’s the best place to raise kids no doubt but also so many things can go wrong in a split second
of course it does not matter what happened, his father will always blame himself, its his little boy and he was there. every father feels this when something happens to their child
This is s sad to watch knowing he has passed. This man was inspirational!! God needed another angel by his side!! He is definitely walking with the lord now!
I only found this channel due to your recent video about Andy's passing popping into my feed, finally. Which is very strange considering I watch a lot of farming videos, stupid RUclips suppression of "wrong think". I wanted to let you know that seeing this story brought back a childhood memory of when I was around 8 or 9, I a little older than Andy was. I remembered my grandfather and I reading about this story in the Indianapolis Star or was it Tribune here in Indiana. I grew up in Park County Indiana which is a huge farming community or at least it used to be. I also remember feeling incredibly sad and sorry for Andy. I was a kid then and I know now Andy would have never wanted that. My grandfather owned his own garage so I grew up working on and around farm equipment so but by the Grace of God it could have happened to me. If it had I can't imagine myself growing up to be half the man Andy was and don't think I have accomplished that even with both arms. I'm so sorry for your loss of such an amazing man. I still live in West Central Indiana and I'm not sure what part of Ohio you're in but if you ever need help with anything I'm still capable of doing reach out. I'm no stranger to tractors and equipment with a few hundred thousand miles behind the wheel of a big rig... God Bless...
Harmless farmer I turned 60 yrs old in March of 2019 in 1964 I was hit by a car when I was 4 and I thank God every single day that I'm able to get up since then I've had 3 heartattacks and I'm sleepy all the time But sir God does do miracles. So God Bless you.
I thought your story was awesome before, but after seeing this your off the chart. Thank you for letting us this deep into your life. Your family is great.
A guy from my church shared this video with me. You are an inspiration.Young people need to hear your story. Too many quitters in this world, too many complainers. Your story speaks of adaptation and perseverance. Thanks for sharing your story with us. God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much for putting this together. A lot of farmers have gone through some hard times and gave up. Some of you know that my daughter got hurt on our farm early this spring and I barely made it through it. Just thank the grace of God. You have an awesome story and a family.
@@blaneheinrich5743 could you imagine what his father and mother were going through well that's what I was going through when I see my daughter laying there on the ground.
There is a young man 15years old in my area. He's having trouble adapting to working on stuff with his arms. He has 10% left and right. Your video's are helping him!! Thanks for your time! Thanks for your story!
An inspiration to all and hope for the young man. Just think, 15 years ago RUclips did not exist, Andy has a story and a plat form to reach out to others.
i work at a Children’s hospital….and it’s a pediatric trauma center, with a pediatric intensive care, what we can do now is amazing….i feel for you because it just wasn’t possible back then. Kudos for contributing to society, i’ve never watched this channel…it just came into my feed, my condolences to this whole family, he seems like was a wonderful person.🙏🏻
Thank Andy and family. I only came to your channel after Andy went home with Jesus. ♥ I will share Andy's story with my grandchildren, so they can learn what it means to overcome in the face of difficulty. I love Andy's sense of humor. God bless you.
Watching this now, knowing that Andy is in heaven, waiting for his family, and thanking God for the life he had, it became clear, through listening to how the community supported the family, that it's the reason we should try to support small businesses in our local area. It will be those same people who will be there to support you, whenever you need it!
I remember when that happened. My family has friends that used top live in West Liberty & we happened to be there at their house when the call came through to all the local churches about your accident. You're a tough cookie! Most people would have given up & had everybody around them do everything for them. I've actually seen you in Labor Day parades in West LIberty driving your tractor. Love your videos!
Genuinely, this man deserves a statute. We lost this tradition but this is prime example of someone who should be remembered long after he has left us. His life story is an extremely valuable lesson that can be learned by everyone. His attitude and work ethic can show people that you should never let anything get in your way
I've been a paramedic for 32 years and have seen some really tragic events. Your story is something I'll share with my colleagues and future students. Once they can see the positive side of tragedy, maybe they'll work harder to have a positive outlook for those victims. You should be proud of your awesome family and community, they are a model for the rest of us.
Despite the tragic accident, his human spirit and family support are nothing short of amazing. Most of us are simply lazy and unappreciative of our mobility.
I'm just sitting here listening to how it happened and can't fathom how traumatic it was for everyone as it was unfolding. Your dad is very strong man and you are too. What a story and how you are dealing with life now is incredibly inspiring. Thanks for answering some of the questions and please tell your family thank you too. I'm sharing this as soon as I finish it.
I am a disabled army veteran. I stayed home to raise my kids. I ran a part time small buisness. My wife and I chose it this way. After they all graduated high school I wanted go back to work. I took a job at a local auto parts store in 2016. Early this year I was offered my own store to run. In the interview they asked why do you work when you dont have to. My answer was why would I not? I can so I will. Some people get it some dont. You understand what i meant. Love these videos.
Andy i just watched this. I grew up on a dairy farm with 350 cows and 200 goats. I wanted to tell you i lost my left arm in a feed grinder when i was 9 years old. It was in Feb,1969. I was in the hospital 10 days. I have about 4" left on my left arm. After the 10 days i went home and jumped on the tractor took the grinder and feed the cows. Im 62 and retired. My story is just like yours but so so so glad it was one arm. God bless you!!! Andy keep pushing.
This family is the definition of what America was built on. An incredible family and an incredible man that doesn’t let anything stop him from what he wants to do.
Just heard Andy has passed. A sad day. Andy bought my Brother in Laws tractor. I enjoyed his videos. God Rest his Soul in Heaven. God Bless his family.
Brings tears to my eyes every time I watch this video, not because of the accident but because of the family closeness. I watch these videos when these strokes I had get me down and I bet there's 1 million other people doing the same . Thanky Andy.
I am from lowa and a farmers wife for 66 years. I am very amazed with your attitude. I will say prayers for you with your cancer problems. I am convinced that you will whip it. My great grandson told me about your story. I am happy that you have a great family to give you support. Great to know about all of you support from the world. Love to you and your family. I will never think that there will ever be problems again.
I want to thank you for showing people in the world that nothing is impossible. You are a true inspiration to people! Thank you for sharing your story.
I just don't know how you can be a farmer with your feet.I love your videos so much.Your so lucky your alive and can still work and drive and be a regular person.Thank You for inspiring me.
Amazing family. Sorry about the loss of a true man who didn't expect to be catered to, but filled his own life with joy and determination. A hero to anyone with a heart. God Bless and Godspeed
When a man is quiet, he is dealing with himself. Oh how I know. A father, a real Dad is the hardest person alive on himself. May God give us all peace and help us to carry our burdens gracefully!
God Bless all veterans!! God Bless y'all!! Andy, your daughter and wife is doing an amazing job!! I know your smiling down on them!! I wish I would have found your channel earlier but I'm going through watching everyone of them!!
THANK YOU for letting us meet your absolutely WONDERFUL family. I'm 3 years older than you and you guys brought more tears to my eyes than I care to admit. Well, I guess I just did, but it's allergy season! I can see how you have adapted so well. Your Mom is an ocean of wisdom. Your Dad is a sea of calm. Your wife is a lake of love. Your brother and sister are a forest of support. And your daughter is a field of adoration. God bless and keep you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw the RUclips video for the first time explaining his life, his injury etc. I thought it very moving and the strength of his soul was so clear. His love of life and family. Then a video came up next of his wife explaining his unexpected death. I could scarce believe it. Titled, "Never Forgotten" I thought how approriate that someone larger than life and well loved would surely be missed. Just wanted to briefly offer condolences to his family. I'm glad I happened upon your story. There are some amazing people in the world. Glad to have gotten a glimpse of one of them. Michele, Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City, UT
I went to school with a kid that lost both arms in a PTO shaft on an auger, this was in the late 80's and his arms were reattached. Farms and farming is dangerous. My hats off to you Andy, you have persevered where others would quit.
While I agree with you, not every farmer nor every farming family sacrifices loss of limbs. I watch this next generation of farmers coming on now though and to be honest, they have never sacrificed very much. Subsidies, inheritance and such has made it a lot easier for the young farmers. I rarely hear a farmer under age 30 even mention their grandpa's old 4010 or barely surviving the early 80s when so many farmers lost their farms. Rain on the scarecrow.
@@shawnb789 In 2017, 416 farmers and farm workers died from a work-related injury, resulting in a fatality rate of 20.4 deaths per 100,000 workers. Transportation incidents, which include tractor overturns were the leading cause of death for these farmers and farm workers.
@@samgarofalo2461 like I said, I agree with you but the number really isn't that significant. There are a lot of dangerous jobs out there. If you really want to talk about major sacrifice, military families lead that my friend. Not trying to piss ya off, but in my area we have a lot of very arrogant farmers who act like world owes them something. We may owe their grandpa's something but really not them. Have a good day
@@samgarofalo2461 I'd also add that I think it's remarkable what this family in the video has overcome. I wasn't trying to take anything away from their story. It is an awesome one.
Hi My mom was originally from West Liberty. When I was a kid we would often go back there (we live in western PA) to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Also 2 of Mom's brothers and their families. I remember being out there over Labor day weekend and going to see the parade and seeing him driving a tractor with his feet. It just amazed me seeing him do that. My nephew just told me today about this channel and I definitely wanted to check it out. So sorry to hear that he has passed!
As a 28 year old man now. I grew up on my uncle's farm. I used to help hay and crop. This work was hard when I was a young boy. My hat is off to you sir for your ability to push through all the tough pain and mental pain. You sir a hard working inspiration and thank you for that. Keep on keepin on... Cheers to you sir from rural Ottawa ontario
I had a farm accident in 2005 and lost part of my left leg to a silo unloader auger. Thanks for telling your story even though is hurts members of your family. I enjoy you videos and your positive attitude. Thanks.
The part about young Andy boy flipping his blanket with one foot into the exact right place as his mom looked on...touched my heart kind of much...thnx
I so enjoyed watching you and sir your the one that is AMAZING God bless you and your whole family I enjoyed hearing what everyone had to say especially your beautiful momma . I will definitely watch all your videos Andy 😁
You are definitely an amazing human being. I would be honored to have someone like you in my life. I think most of us take for granted way to much. Like having arms. I can’t remember the last time I thanked God for having arms. Im pretty sure you make all the people in your life better. Knowing someone like you would give me inspiration every day to be the best I can be. Thank you for making these videos. You are what we need more of in this day and age. I can’t wait to see you sore to the top of RUclips. Good luck my friend! You deserve it!
They say there's a geat woman behind every geat man...in your case Andy, there's a great farm family behind every great harmless farmer!!! What a great legacy of a loving family and appreciation for life! God bless you &yours'!
Thank you very much for your story, it's one of the best videos I have ever watched. I have watched 2 of your other videos and they are such an inspiration. I am a small farmer myself and have been all my life. I live in Queensland Australia and am 72 this year. I think all the people that don't want to work should watch your videos. I can see all your family are lovely people. God bless you.
Andy, you were blessed to have an awesome family. I'm quite sure that not everyone was eager to relive the events. Thank you to all of your family for sharing.
dislocated my rt shoulder last sunday night,down to a left arm. live alone and have 6 steers to feed,3 dogs . you are an inspiration , i tell myself Andy can do it , so can you! I keep pushing! thank you
I farmed in the Southeast Logan County area in the 1970s. I remember hearing about the accident. Proud of you Andy, you’ve done well in your life! You have a great family!
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Thanks Andy for telling your story and introducing the family. Very powerful and inspirational!
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You are truly blessed my friend God Love's you and have a great day
2 things about this story one a lesser man would of just gave up and kids need to learn to listen
Thank you for sharing.
Tks for sharing ur story with us....!!!
This man doesn’t know the word “I can’t”............you sir are an inspiration!
I know right!!!!
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Hi Andy, I’m from darke county and I’ve watched this video multiple times in the past few weeks. September 10th I was in a car accident and lost my right arm, as a 17 year old farm boy you truly are an inspiration for me
Hope you are doing well dude that's brutal
Keep your head up buddy ❤
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Don't let your accident hold you back. I'm sure Andy was delighted to hear that he's helped you. As his family now grieves his sudden passing, maybe you could send them a letter, letting them know how much Andy inspired you to keep going, after losing your arm in the car accident. God Bless and continue to heal you.
Glad you found this resource. Andy is inspiring to all, but he must be especially so to you. I predict that you will "pay it forward" in many ways to many people. I'm glad you shared here. I hope that you have a strong family around you also, like this one. May your confidence and capability equal Andy's. God bless.
156 dislikes ??? Must be people ashamed of what they've accomplished in life having both arms. You are an inspiration. Thank you !
Or, maybe they disliked that this poor kid was injured so horribly?
@@thomaskumpf8912 that doesnt make sense at all though
@@breezetix It does a lot of people dislike videos because of sad circumstances, obviously it's not the right thing to do. Rest in peace to this man.
I'm thinking they don't feel comfortable putting a like on such a painful sad accident for a little kid. That is what they are stuck on. It does make sence.
You need to understand that hitting the like button is not your interpretation of hitting the like button. Some people are saying they don’t like the situation or they think the like button means they like that Andy had a tragic accident, it isn’t being rude necessarily!
Most people can't even start a tractor. This dudes running an entire farm... with his feet
Truly amazing
Wow
I miss my uncle's old John Deere tractor.
Truly amazing!
I miss my Iowan Grandpa I never knew, was electrocuted on grain elevator in 40s. Thx God only lost arms, but your life was saved... you have amazing family!!!
i dont understand how 97 dislikes, this man and his family should be admired by us all,, this man isnt like the lazy a$$ bunch hitting the dislike button
You can only guess that people have clicked the dislike button by accident and not noticed. It’s easy to do especially on a touch screen phone.
(Continued, just submitted an incomplete sentence by accident) No human being would have any genuine reason to dislike anyone’s story. Even if it was a bad one. If anyone has purposely disliked the video then it’s only their loss.
t cply the dislikes come from people who take pride in messing up the you tube algorithm for the advertising money they get, they could care less about the harm they cause, there are also professional haters and trolls that harass others and they have caused some people to commit suicide which is there ultimate goal...the world is full of evil.
Totally agree, I'm wondering if this dislikes were pople thinking streight?? Or was it disliked automatic by a computer? The man is nothing but admiration to me, I'm wonder how this people life sucks!!!!😔 its nonsense to give a dislike nothing but respect for this hard working person!!!!!!!🙋♂️😊👍👍👍👍
I’ve been disabled since 2003 ,and maybe I have a different take on it . It’s such a sad story some people couldn’t thumbs up for that reason , although the aninimity of comments on youtube makes it easy to be a fool . God Bless
I for one ,wish to make my lord smile rather than bow his head in shame ! Jmho
You can see how proud his dad is when he's being introduced... He's damn proud to be this man's father... And for good reason.
You can tell this story weighs heavy on his heart.
I’m proud to have grown up in the same state as Andy, so I can just imagine how proud his parents are to see him plow forward and be resilient the way he has been and never let his injury stop him from being who he wanted to be. I grew up probly 30-40 miles from Andy and I’m 3 years older than he is and grew up farming also. The extremely sad thing is that hearing of these injuries on the farm were a common occurrence unfortunately and this world has lost some extremely good people many years too soon because of these injuries.
I remember when I was 8-10 years old and I was in the hospital having my tonsils taken out and back then it was common to be in a day or two for that surgery. Shortly after my surgery, I woke up and they told me I was gonna get a roommate in a bit and when they brought him in and got him setup and settled and opened the curtain between us, I looked over and saw Doug, one of my best friends from school and his family had a big hog & row crop farm 2 miles from us and he and his brother were helping their dad move wagons around and they were getting ready for planting season and skipping the details, he got run over by the tractor who was being driven by his brother. It crushed his leg, hip, arm and some other damage but the doctor said his saving grace was that it was muddy at the time and it pushed him into the mud instead of just crushing him and that’s how he survived.
I grew up with several friends that had had severe injuries like this and it was all we knew to do when we got home from the hospital was to figure out a way to move forward and not look back! We are buckeyes, and folks from that area never complain, you just move forward!!
I’m proud of you Andy! I’m proud of your entire family for backing you brother!! But that’s a farming family from Ohio and a lot of folks won’t understand but we don’t let things stop us and we are still alive and have to figure out a way to move forward.
Thank you for sharing this Andy. I figured it was something like this that happened when I first found your channel but I wasn’t gonna ask cause it wasn’t important, what was important is that your a survivor and you never let it stop you, well done brother!!
@@1982MCI Amen Don Pfeiffer. I grew up in a small Northeast Ohio town. Farm and Amish country. People just helped each other and didn't expect anything in return; they gave freely of their time and talents, or used the barter system. That's what God intended us to do.
@@NoName-mv1mw your exactly right holly. My neighbor and I were talking about that just a few days ago cause he’s from that area as well but we both now live in nc and we helped each other back and forth for a year before we knew each of us were actually from there, lol.
But that’s what we are missing everywhere in this country today. Everyone wants to get something for doing the right thing and doing what god intended us to do, help thy neighbor.
Take care Holly and be safe out there!! Very nice to meet you by the way!
@@alberteinstein3078 i think so to because he was copying his own unsafe procedure and it cost his son but not him. Thats just how i would feel but it was Gods plan. Rip Andy
I just stumbled across the Harmless Farmer RUclips channel today...I didn't know Andy personally but what I've seen from the videos I've watched he was a good person who learned how to live life a little differently and he also has a great family as well.
It's so sad to know that he recently passed away unexpectedly.
RIP Andy Detwiler 🕊
At 21yrs old I lost my right arm in a life threatening car crash, i too figured things out & went on with my life. Was emotionally hard cuz was a big loss & change at 21yrs old- and to this day though i have accomplished A LOT- it is an emotional challenge. Im now 46yrs old struggling with a very low point in my life- I've watched a few of your vids & you will never know how they have affected me. You sir are an inspiration even though i know thats not your life intention- but unintentionally you are a big help to me emotionally & i wanted you to know. Lifes not always fair but life is very special & is nice to be alive. God bless.....
100% Life is special
hope you doing better buddy
Hope all is well. Cheers
Jesus will always help you and never forsake you. He has got me out of jams you could never imagine.
Just ask him for help. My life is so much better with him than without him.
@Mr Tee
You can be an inspiration without even knowing it.
We had a neighbor who lost his right arm when I was growing up. One day he asked me if I wanted to ride in an airplane with him, I didn't think anything of it and said heck yeah. Little did I know he had his pilots license and access to a 2 seater prop plane. When we got ready to go he had me get in the pilots seat while he got into the copilot's seat, I didn't quite understand but figured it out (due to his right arm being gone to control trottle and what not). He let me take the controls (after being airborne), wow, the feeling/the view. I will never forget, It's the only time I have ever flown still to this day(30+yrs ago). I still want to get my pilots license because of this. He also had a motorcycle he rode around, went hunting/fishing as well.
You just never know, the small things make the biggest impact on some people.
You all are fantastic salt of the earth folks, bless you all...
Can we play these videos at the welfare office for people who say they can't work. Your truly amazing man. Keep up the farming.
Amazing idea
Great idea.
Remember there is a difference between growing up handicapped and becoming handicapped. He has honed theses skills because he had too through out the better part of his life. Also his father had money which trust me that helps more than most.
@@freshlysaltedfishing8500 they had money cause they worked. Again. Why they should play this at the welfare office.
Exactly bro thank you 🙏🏼 the shit irritates tf out of me that and young individuals standing on every street and corner across America holding a sign asking for peoples hard earned money like they aren’t able to work also
This Fella is the definition of a MAN
Hardest working SOB i have ever seen...
Gots balls of steel.
Damn straight
Exactley.
Your Mom is well spoken and a good storyteller. 👍
His Mother is the reason he is the way he is today !! His Father and siblings as well, all amazing people !
Damn good folks right there. This is the kinda people us Americans need to mirror. Family
Exactly right! I just stumbled onto a couple of his videos and am just flat out amazed. Great family and great video.
Unfortunately, people like these are a minority now.
I agree. If this great nation lost anything it was this. Our humanity, dignity for life and respect for another.
Anita Hiltz American is not a bad word to me. I’m American an proud of it. Not sorry if that offends you.
Being an amputee myself you have really touched my life thank you for all the help and inspiration you have given to others. RIP buddy
What an amazing family. Deeply sorry for your loss of Andy.
who in their right mind would thumbs down this mans story? You should be ashamed of yourselves. You have no heart.....
the 13 dislikes are from 2 armed people that cant do half what he can do !
warren michael that’s right!!!
I think it pulls on their emotions and they cannot handle that.
Hank Clingingsmith that’s probly right....
any asshat that dislikes this video has no emotions to handle to begin with ! LOL They are most likely just internet assholes that like to dislike everything just to be different.....
Hi Andy! I went to school with you!! I have to say that I never realized how truly amazing you are. You were Andy, our classmate. You would swing so high on the swing set (and jump off high in the air) teeter totter with anyone, run just as fast as anyone else, play the drums in the band, and so on. I don't remember you being treated differently. It was just normal to see you write and do anything with your feet. I had a friend, that went to another school, tell me that they saw a guy jump out of his big truck at the gas station, take his shoe off and pump his gas with his foot. They said it was amazing. I said, "Oh, that's Andy. He's always done things like that." I dont think I comprehended how well you adapted after your accident. You've done way more things than most people with 2 arms. I applaud all that you do! 👏 I dont think I knew the full story of the accident, until now. Thanks for sharing. 😊 You can definitely see the love your family has for one another. ❤ Your humor is on point! A shark bite?!! Lol!
Congrats on your channel. 😁 You're an inspiration to so many people! Didn't they make a piece about you on Ripley's Believe it or Not?
Wow. This guy is extremely inspiring. He asked once about his arm in the hospital and never mentioned it again. Immediately did what he had to, no complaining and survival mode. If only all American were that way. That's all I have to say.
This is for Andy's family; We ache for you. He was SO inspirational to thousands of us! So sorry he is no longer walking & working among us any longer! He was my hero! Drew
Its an honor to meet your family
Amazing story! I also remember a write up of another young man in North Dakota who lost his arms as a senior in high when he got tangled in a feed mill. He managed to get to the house and call the ambulance with his nose on a push button phone. I often wonder how that gentleman is doing.
Again I watch closely any of the videos Andy produces. Blessing to he and his family.
@@stevelangland3924 seem to rememver one from readers digest that was true where a kid got caught in a corn picker managed to get on the tractor to the house then drove a pickup to the hospital..had to be in the 80's... The name of the articlr was. The courage of young Mac Scott.
Steve Langland His name is John Thompson and he lives near Minot, ND. His arms were able to be reattached but he didn’t really recover the use of his elbows and hands.
Thanks for the update because I remember following the story on him and the things sort of faded into history. So do you know how he is doing these days?
Steve Langland This is from a few years ago and tells about him. This was the most recent I could find. I was in high school in North Dakota at the time and this was a big story.
bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/the-kid-in-the-bathtub-twenty-years-later/article_84f9bf0c-54d8-11e1-9123-0019bb2963f4.html
Thanks for sharing. I’m sure it’s not an easy day for you or your family to relive.
Your family is awesome.
We know an 8 year-old who was born without arms. He is an INCREDIBLE child and puts "able-bodied" people to shame. I say "able-bodied" kinda "tongue in cheek" bc he does with ease what they struggle to do - JUST LIKE YOU DO! Thanks so much for sharing your story!
My 16 year old was in very bad accident 10 years ago. And it is so painful that I can’t talk about it. I admire your mom for telling us the story, she’s a strong person. I was already crying before she even started telling the story 🥺😥. Thank you because I know as time passes I’ll be strong like your mom and one day tell my story.
Thanks for sharing your story. I was in a car accident in 1985 at three-years-old and am a quadriplegic. I have all four limbs, but have no use of them. Living in a small town in Iowa, I also had to teach myself to do things and rely on my family and community. Keep up the great videos and I hope to do the same as you with helping others learn.
God bless you
Sorry dad. Your very quiet. I feel this subject is very very hard on your heart. That's one awsome boy you have there.
I can only imagine some of the bad thoughts he has, I hope he doesn’t blame himself it can happen at any time on any farm. It’s the best place to raise kids no doubt but also so many things can go wrong in a split second
He's one of those guys that just shuts up and lets his wife do the talking
of course it does not matter what happened, his father will always blame himself, its his little boy and he was there. every father feels this when something happens to their child
i can feel his pain man just think what he felt when he saw his son without arms man i bet he has never gotten over the gilt
This is s sad to watch knowing he has passed. This man was inspirational!! God needed another angel by his side!! He is definitely walking with the lord now!
I only found this channel due to your recent video about Andy's passing popping into my feed, finally. Which is very strange considering I watch a lot of farming videos, stupid RUclips suppression of "wrong think".
I wanted to let you know that seeing this story brought back a childhood memory of when I was around 8 or 9, I a little older than Andy was. I remembered my grandfather and I reading about this story in the Indianapolis Star or was it Tribune here in Indiana. I grew up in Park County Indiana which is a huge farming community or at least it used to be. I also remember feeling incredibly sad and sorry for Andy. I was a kid then and I know now Andy would have never wanted that. My grandfather owned his own garage so I grew up working on and around farm equipment so but by the Grace of God it could have happened to me. If it had I can't imagine myself growing up to be half the man Andy was and don't think I have accomplished that even with both arms. I'm so sorry for your loss of such an amazing man. I still live in West Central Indiana and I'm not sure what part of Ohio you're in but if you ever need help with anything I'm still capable of doing reach out. I'm no stranger to tractors and equipment with a few hundred thousand miles behind the wheel of a big rig...
God Bless...
Harmless farmer
I turned 60 yrs old in March of 2019 in 1964 I was hit by a car when I was 4 and I thank God every single day that I'm able to get up since then I've had 3 heartattacks and I'm sleepy all the time
But sir God does do miracles.
So God Bless you.
I thought your story was awesome before, but after seeing this your off the chart. Thank you for letting us this deep into your life. Your family is great.
A guy from my church shared this video with me. You are an inspiration.Young people need to hear your story. Too many quitters in this world, too many complainers. Your story speaks of adaptation and perseverance. Thanks for sharing your story with us. God bless you and your family.
Thank you.
This man is tough as nails and has a voice he can crush granite with
Hats off to you sir. Absolutely incredible. I wish I could be 1/8 of the man you are. Great videos too!!!
Thank you so much for putting this together. A lot of farmers have gone through some hard times and gave up. Some of you know that my daughter got hurt on our farm early this spring and I barely made it through it. Just thank the grace of God. You have an awesome story and a family.
The farming life why is everything have to be about you
@@blaneheinrich5743 could you imagine what his father and mother were going through well that's what I was going through when I see my daughter laying there on the ground.
@@TheFarmingLife yes have been there this isn't the place to explain my story so I just said thank you to Andy and his family for their story
I’ve watched this video so many times and it still gets me. But the strength this man had we should have studied! Andy I will miss you.
Amazed by Andy’s adaptation and overcoming . He does more with his feet then a lot of people can do with their arms. Bravo!!
There is a young man 15years old in my area. He's having trouble adapting to working on stuff with his arms. He has 10% left and right.
Your video's are helping him!!
Thanks for your time! Thanks for your story!
An inspiration to all and hope for the young man. Just think, 15 years ago RUclips did not exist, Andy has a story and a plat form to reach out to others.
Thank you, Andy. Beautiful family ! May God continue to bless you and your family !
i work at a Children’s hospital….and it’s a pediatric trauma center, with a pediatric intensive care, what we can do now is amazing….i feel for you because it just wasn’t possible back then. Kudos for contributing to society, i’ve never watched this channel…it just came into my feed, my condolences to this whole family, he seems like was a wonderful person.🙏🏻
I tried to get in my truck without using my arms the other day. My head still hurts from where it hit the ground. What a great family you have.
You have an awesome story man. I love all your videos. Keep strong brother!
It's people like you that make's America great, Andy God bless you and your family.
Thank Andy and family. I only came to your channel after Andy went home with Jesus. ♥ I will share Andy's story with my grandchildren, so they can learn what it means to overcome in the face of difficulty. I love Andy's sense of humor. God bless you.
Watching this now, knowing that Andy is in heaven, waiting for his family, and thanking God for the life he had, it became clear, through listening to how the community supported the family, that it's the reason we should try to support small businesses in our local area. It will be those same people who will be there to support you, whenever you need it!
What a collection of selfless individuals. Awesome people
Your Mother is one of the strongest people I've ever heard or seen. She is fantastic. I found this channel due to "Our Wyoming Life". Thanks to all...
I remember when that happened. My family has friends that used top live in West Liberty & we happened to be there at their house when the call came through to all the local churches about your accident. You're a tough cookie! Most people would have given up & had everybody around them do everything for them. I've actually seen you in Labor Day parades in West LIberty driving your tractor. Love your videos!
Genuinely, this man deserves a statute. We lost this tradition but this is prime example of someone who should be remembered long after he has left us. His life story is an extremely valuable lesson that can be learned by everyone. His attitude and work ethic can show people that you should never let anything get in your way
I've been a paramedic for 32 years and have seen some really tragic events. Your story is something I'll share with my colleagues and future students. Once they can see the positive side of tragedy, maybe they'll work harder to have a positive outlook for those victims. You should be proud of your awesome family and community, they are a model for the rest of us.
Thanks Tom, and thanks for watching
Thank You for sharing I know it must have been hard I sat here with tears watching/listening
He did that with ease, just like everything else he does lol at least, he makes it look that way whether he tries to or not.
Despite the tragic accident, his human spirit and family support are nothing short of amazing. Most of us are simply lazy and unappreciative of our mobility.
I'm just sitting here listening to how it happened and can't fathom how traumatic it was for everyone as it was unfolding. Your dad is very strong man and you are too. What a story and how you are dealing with life now is incredibly inspiring. Thanks for answering some of the questions and please tell your family thank you too. I'm sharing this as soon as I finish it.
Thanks you for sharing your Family and story 👍🏻🇺🇸
I am a disabled army veteran. I stayed home to raise my kids. I ran a part time small buisness. My wife and I chose it this way. After they all graduated high school I wanted go back to work. I took a job at a local auto parts store in 2016. Early this year I was offered my own store to run. In the interview they asked why do you work when you dont have to. My answer was why would I not? I can so I will. Some people get it some dont. You understand what i meant. Love these videos.
Exactly! Thank you for your service, and thank you for watching
Andy i just watched this. I grew up on a dairy farm with 350 cows and 200 goats. I wanted to tell you i lost my left arm in a feed grinder when i was 9 years old. It was in Feb,1969. I was in the hospital 10 days. I have about 4" left on my left arm. After the 10 days i went home and jumped on the tractor took the grinder and feed the cows. Im 62 and retired. My story is just like yours but so so so glad it was one arm. God bless you!!! Andy keep pushing.
I have read on here that Andy has passed away..Take Care of yourself
This family is the definition of what America was built on. An incredible family and an incredible man that doesn’t let anything stop him from what he wants to do.
Great American family , and a story of perseverance. We could use more like you and yours.
*Very Emotional Story*
Bless your whole family for sharing this memory.
Amazing. What spunk; what tenacity he had. I am sure he will be sadly missed. Sad to lose such a motivated person. Such a great example.
Some ppl can’t even WORK! This man has NO LIMITS! We love the harmlessFarmer family! God bless you ALL! And Merry christmas and happy New Year!
What an incredible family from the Heartland.
You guys are very fortunate you have each other. Pure Americana.
My thoughts exactly, they exemplify the strength and unity that defines this country.
So happy you have such a supportive family, blessings to you & all.
Just heard Andy has passed. A sad day. Andy bought my Brother in Laws tractor. I enjoyed his videos. God Rest his Soul in Heaven. God Bless his family.
Tugs on my heart strings to hear this story, but you have a beautiful wife and a wonderful family sir.
Thank you and thanks for watching
This is easily one of the most profound videos I’ve ever watched on the Tube. Thanks for sharing.
Brings tears to my eyes every time I watch this video, not because of the accident but because of the family closeness. I watch these videos when these strokes I had get me down and I bet there's 1 million other people doing the same .
Thanky Andy.
God bless you Scott! Came across your comment and wanted to say that, and hope you are having a good day.
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What a great articulate speaker Andy was. Andy apart, the whole family are a credit for their support of each other, so often missing today.
I am from lowa and a farmers wife for 66 years. I am very amazed with your attitude. I will say prayers for you with your cancer problems. I am convinced that you will whip it. My great grandson told me about your story. I am happy that you have a great family to give you support. Great to know about all of you support from the world. Love to you and your family. I will never think that there will ever be problems again.
I want to thank you for showing people in the world that nothing is impossible. You are a true inspiration to people! Thank you for sharing your story.
I just don't know how you can be a farmer with your feet.I love your videos so much.Your so lucky your alive and can still work and drive and be a regular person.Thank You for inspiring me.
Love listening to family stories good family fun reminds me of my grandmother sitting table telling stories childhood
Amazing family. Sorry about the loss of a true man who didn't expect to be catered to, but filled his own life with joy and determination. A hero to anyone with a heart. God Bless and Godspeed
Thank you, and your family, for sharing your story.
I was laughing when you were talking about being in the Stihl tent.
One more thing your channel makes me think about Dad and all the good memories thank you
When a man is quiet, he is dealing with himself. Oh how I know. A father, a real Dad is the hardest person alive on himself. May God give us all peace and help us to carry our burdens gracefully!
This is a beautiful comment. So true. Thank you.
God Bless all veterans!! God Bless y'all!! Andy, your daughter and wife is doing an amazing job!! I know your smiling down on them!! I wish I would have found your channel earlier but I'm going through watching everyone of them!!
I give your mom so much credit....I could never re-tell the story without crying! I'm tearing up just listening.
Dang what a tragedy! Glad to see you living life like no other Andy! You're a true inspiration...wow crazy tho
Beautiful family and extremely inspiring!
Amazing!!! Simply Amazing. When people say ( i cant ) just watch him change a tire.
Motivation at its best. God bless
Wow, I was choked up at times throughout the vid, with happiness as well as sadness. What an amazing story, THANK YOU for sharing that with the world.
I was as well, had to stop several times and then go back and watch more. Can't even image !
THANK YOU for letting us meet your absolutely WONDERFUL family. I'm 3 years older than you and you guys brought more tears to my eyes than I care to admit. Well, I guess I just did, but it's allergy season!
I can see how you have adapted so well. Your Mom is an ocean of wisdom. Your Dad is a sea of calm. Your wife is a lake of love. Your brother and sister are a forest of support. And your daughter is a field of adoration.
God bless and keep you all.
This was one brave young boy now a man. You have accomplished what some people with 2 arms have not. God Bless your Family. 🙏
I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw the RUclips video for the first time explaining his life, his injury etc. I thought it very moving and the strength of his soul was so clear. His love of life and family. Then a video came up next of his wife explaining his unexpected death. I could scarce believe it. Titled, "Never Forgotten" I thought how approriate that someone larger than life and well loved would surely be missed. Just wanted to briefly offer condolences to his family. I'm glad I happened upon your story. There are some amazing people in the world. Glad to have gotten a glimpse of one of them.
Michele,
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
I went to school with a kid that lost both arms in a PTO shaft on an auger, this was in the late 80's and his arms were reattached. Farms and farming is dangerous. My hats off to you Andy, you have persevered where others would quit.
So many people don’t know the sacrifices that farmers make
While I agree with you, not every farmer nor every farming family sacrifices loss of limbs. I watch this next generation of farmers coming on now though and to be honest, they have never sacrificed very much. Subsidies, inheritance and such has made it a lot easier for the young farmers. I rarely hear a farmer under age 30 even mention their grandpa's old 4010 or barely surviving the early 80s when so many farmers lost their farms. Rain on the scarecrow.
@@shawnb789
In 2017, 416 farmers and farm workers died from a work-related injury, resulting in a fatality rate of 20.4 deaths per 100,000 workers. Transportation incidents, which include tractor overturns were the leading cause of death for these farmers and farm workers.
@@samgarofalo2461 like I said, I agree with you but the number really isn't that significant. There are a lot of dangerous jobs out there. If you really want to talk about major sacrifice, military families lead that my friend. Not trying to piss ya off, but in my area we have a lot of very arrogant farmers who act like world owes them something. We may owe their grandpa's something but really not them. Have a good day
@@samgarofalo2461 I'd also add that I think it's remarkable what this family in the video has overcome. I wasn't trying to take anything away from their story. It is an awesome one.
@@shawnb789 First you compare the farmers of yesterday to the farmers of today, and now you bring up farmers of today versus the military of today !!
Hi My mom was originally from West Liberty. When I was a kid we would often go back there (we live in western PA) to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Also 2 of Mom's brothers and their families. I remember being out there over Labor day weekend and going to see the parade and seeing him driving a tractor with his feet. It just amazed me seeing him do that. My nephew just told me today about this channel and I definitely wanted to check it out. So sorry to hear that he has passed!
As a 28 year old man now. I grew up on my uncle's farm. I used to help hay and crop. This work was hard when I was a young boy. My hat is off to you sir for your ability to push through all the tough pain and mental pain. You sir a hard working inspiration and thank you for that. Keep on keepin on...
Cheers to you sir from rural Ottawa ontario
I had a farm accident in 2005 and lost part of my left leg to a silo unloader auger. Thanks for telling your story even though is hurts members of your family. I enjoy you videos and your positive attitude. Thanks.
The part about young Andy boy flipping his blanket with one foot into the exact right place as his mom looked on...touched my heart kind of much...thnx
I so enjoyed watching you and sir your the one that is AMAZING God bless you and your whole family I enjoyed hearing what everyone had to say especially your beautiful momma . I will definitely watch all your videos Andy 😁
Thanks so much
You are definitely an amazing human being. I would be honored to have someone like you in my life. I think most of us take for granted way to much. Like having arms. I can’t remember the last time I thanked God for having arms. Im pretty sure you make all the people in your life better. Knowing someone like you would give me inspiration every day to be the best I can be. Thank you for making these videos. You are what we need more of in this day and age. I can’t wait to see you sore to the top of RUclips. Good luck my friend! You deserve it!
They say there's a geat woman behind every geat man...in your case Andy, there's a great farm family behind every great harmless farmer!!! What a great legacy of a loving family and appreciation for life!
God bless you &yours'!
Thanks for sharing the story. As a parent who has taken young kids to the farm it reinforces how fast things can and do go wrong.
Cant believe this was 3 years ago. This round table social could go for hours and not be bored! R.I.P Andy!
Thank you very much for your story, it's one of the best videos I have ever watched. I have watched 2 of your other videos and they are such an inspiration. I am a small farmer myself and have been all my life. I live in Queensland Australia and am 72 this year. I think all the people that don't want to work should watch your videos. I can see all your family are lovely people. God bless you.
Andy, you were blessed to have an awesome family.
I'm quite sure that not everyone was eager to relive the events. Thank you to all of your family for sharing.
dislocated my rt shoulder last sunday night,down to a left arm. live alone and have 6 steers to feed,3 dogs . you are an inspiration , i tell myself Andy can do it , so can you! I keep pushing! thank you
Amazing story of overcoming a tragedy. A very great encouragement to those of us who may have arms but are hampered in other ways. Wonderful family..
I farmed in the Southeast Logan County area in the 1970s. I remember hearing about the accident. Proud of you Andy, you’ve done well in your life! You have a great family!