"Your Dad Loved You, He Didn't Know How To Express It" - Hank Parker | Dale Jr Download
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2023
- In an intensely emotional conversation on the podcast, guest Hank Parker tells Dale Earnhardt Jr. about a moment years ago when his father admitted his deficiencies at expressing to his kids his love for them.
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Everyone needs a Hank Parker in their life. A true man of the Lord that can’t wait to tell everyone of his grace and mercy. What a blessing for JR. to have him as a friend and mentor.
Amen
Instead of having a true man of the Lord in your life why don't you strive to be a true man or woman of the Lord yourself
I’m sure a lot of us could see this. Can’t imagine how good it was for JR to hear this. Really cool.
So true
@@GatchamanG411111111111
My Dad and Dale Sr were carbon copies. Dad grew up poor in W Ky and was a hard man. I was afraid of him, growing up. When he became ill in his fifties, he started too show me his love. It was still hard for him but I am so grateful. He passed in 03 and I still miss him everyday,
I was surprised JR kept his composure during Hank telling him that stuff. It would have been difficult for me.
Hank Parker is the kind of man when he speaks...you listen. Such a weighty moment for Dale Jr. and us as well listening to Hank's memory about Dale Sr. Spoken with much respect and in a fatherly tone. Pulled the heart strings today.
To me , Hank Sr. is a throwback to when people were honest , hard working , God-fearing , genuine good folks . it s so refreshing to listen to this man !!! 😊❤💯
This was the best Dale Jr podcast I’ve heard yet. Those words from Hank will be worth so much to him. I never knew Dale Senior but I always could see that he loved his family. I’ve known many great men who adored their families but just weren’t born with the ability to say it!
Hard to swallow. We all could see ourselves in that father situation.
@@vppnbrent alot of moments so far raisng my son when I'd love nothing more than to be his best friend but the kid is too important to me to neglect my responsibility to be his father above anything else.
What did I want to be growing up?
A good dad.
A strange dichotomy when the ultimate success is the day they don't need you for anything... the most cherished accomplishment of being irrelevant to their fontinued prosperity. 💯💯💯
I'm not sure how Jr. Held it together after that comment. This was absolutely the best podcast to date.
Tough like his Dad..👍
I don't know how he kept it together but I'm sure when he had a moment alone that day he let some tears flow. If you go back and watch the podcast in that moment, watch Dale Jr's neck.. you can see the emotion there
What a powerful moment. I’m happy for Jr and that he was able to hear that.
As guarded as Dale Sr. was in not showing a lot of emotion, it had to have been equally as hard for Dale Jr. In what was no doubt the most emotional interview I believe I’ve seen him do. The look was one we can all identify with who miss our dad’s immensely.
I miss my dad too
I’m sure Jr knew Sr loved in his own way but to hear someone tell him how much his Dad loved him was needed more than anything. My Dad is like Sr In expressing feelings so I can relate to Jr that need and feeling to know Dad loves you.
The interview with Kerry was emotional too. There was alot Kerry shared with Dale, Jr. That Dale did not realize. ❤
Amen... Everyday
@@shannonlouise8495 I can speak just to my own personal experience, but saying Jr knew how Sr felt isn't necessarily the case. After my parents divorced, I only saw my dad a few weeks a year, and then a few times a year, and as an adult, a few times every few years. I honestly can't tell you what was in his heart. I never knew. He died in 2016, and I'll never get to ask. I like to THINK I know the answer, but the not ACTUALLY knowing.....it really hurts.
Hank Parker is pure class, one of my favorite people. His hunting/fishing shows with his boys. Just a stand up human being
All these great guests and interesting conversations just can't fill the hole Dale feels for his father. He's talking to hundreds of people when he really only wants to talk to one. I feel for ya man.
Yes, well said. Everybody has come up with ways to come to peace with how Big E left, but the hole is still here for those he left behind. It’s hard to hear Jr talk about moments he wishes Sr was here for these days.
Kind of wish some of these people would have picked up the phone and told Junior some of this 20 years ago but would it have had the same impact? Hard to say. So proud of everything Dale Jr. has become
I imagine that is how they all feel even 23 years later.
I do not know how Dale Jr. did not tear up after that message. I have listened to it a couple of times and it brings a tear to my eye.
My dad and I had the same type of relationship. Neither of us are worth a damn when it comes to expressing how we feel, but we know it. When my dad got diagnosed with cancer recently, that all came pouring out of both of us and I think that's the silver lining of it. We got that out. Dale never got that moment, and I think that's the biggest sin of losing Sr. when he left. Because he was just getting to that place where he was ready to be that dad...
I know the feeling.. My pops was the same.. one hard MF'er to read or even speak to honestly.. He just demanded your respect.. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma (asbestos lung cancer) from working at our local power plant, in early 2020, and was gone 13months later.. We had lots of talks, and he sat crying, and apologizing, about being too rough on us kids, yet at 43 I had moved on and realized it made a strong man of me. Men born in the 40's, 50's, & 60's are the last of their kind, not many like them anymore.. Unfortunately we didn't have those talks sooner. Lost him at 67yrs old, and when he was diagnosed he was stronger than most anyone I knew.. 6'5" & 275lbs.. He lost 100 of that in 7months.. God Speed Brother..!! This clip hit close to home, as it did for you I see.. God Speed Brother!!
Praying for your dad. I relate so well my dad and I are exactly like you described.
Same here ...my dad was a hard ass
This is exactly why jr is who he is today..one of the most genuine people I've ever seen, and I believe he is who he is because of dad's love and guidance from above
Amen.
We can assume that. But Dale Jr. has documented they were not close at all in his early life, Sr. Was not the average dad, paint him as he was, not what YOU want him to be.
Praise God he is in God’s loving arms. The tears I have are tears of joy that your Dad was saved 🙏
Amen to that
Yep I never knew either and felt sick about it until I heard this
Aman. It definitely gave me a peace of mind.
Amen
@@Cts_99 Why would you feel sick about this?
I think I enjoyed that episode more than any of them . Made me tear up a little bit.
The best! Agree with you!
Me too man, me too
So true. I have tears in my eyes thinking about it. Love them both like brothers. God is good and brings you moments like this when you need them the most 🙏 ❤.
Same here
Wow I teared up listening to this. How can you not Love Hank Parker. Hank is one of a kind I loved his fishing show . Watching Dale JR listening to Hank’s every word about how much he loved his kids , but couldn’t say it is priceless. Love Dale and Hank . What a great show.
Dale Sr had come full circle. He was showing how much he loved Jr by holding back the others. That's my Dale Sr. he was definitely on the right path. Glory to God!@
Hank hit us all pretty deep that's real love right there
A very powerful clip. Brought tears to my eyes. Dale's very real & emotional reaction came through clearly.
This is my biggest fear in life, to have my best friend need to tell my daughter just how much I actually love her because I couldn’t properly express it while I was living.
Just keep telling her while you can. You can do it. 👍
You are still alive now so tell her exactly why you never told her how much you love her. She will understand & if she doesn't keep telling her anyway and soon she will get it. You are brain dead if you don't start telling her today that you love her. It's never too late as long as you are alive. You can do it Blake.
May be easier to write her a letter and either read it to her or have her read it in front of you.
Blake Please, Please tell her while your alive! It will make a big difference to her & you! You can never get that moment back once you tell her. You & her can say things that you never said or wanted to before. There might be some things she needs to ask you . Like health she might need to know in the future for her health or her children! Like what is heredity & not!
Joke with her. Be silly. Tell stupid kid jokes. Laughter is the best medicine. It will open you up and her, too.
Thank you Dale Jr for the bravery of letting us see, first hand, a sort of therapy that your podcast has often been.
I think there are many people out there who can relate and this will do them a lot of good.
I'm in tears! I can't imagine what that meant to Dale Jr. I miss him.I never knew him but in my mind I was close to him. I can't explain it and I know I'm not the only one. He really was a special person! Maybe that's why the lord needed him. ❤
Idk how Jr held it together, I sure didn't.
This podcast is worth its weight in gold. Dale SR is one of the biggest relatable celebrities of all time. He was a blue collar man’s man. There was way more to him than what he would ever let you see.
Social media puts out a lot of BS but this is great stuff. It’s great for Dale Jr to hear this because Dads can be difficult
I really don't know how Jr held up... I'm choked up teared up.... I remember like yesterday now at 40, being a kid watching the press conference, and crying knowing my hero passed.
This genuinely made me tear up because a lot of us even myself can say something similar about relationships with family that we regret going about. Damn man!
Yes
I don’t know how he got through that without tears. Plenty of emotion. Good stuff. Every guest brings good insight into Dale Sr off the track 👍🏻👍🏻
Anyone else is in tears after this??😢😢😢😢
I'm chopping up onions
I was fortunate enough to work as a hunting guide in Iowa years ago & we had Hank, hank Jr & catfish in camp a few years in a row.. enjoyed every minute listening to him and his stories. He is a good man & telling Dale Jr these stories is a testimony of it.
Jr has got such a good heart, and so humble.
One of your best shows ever Dale. The emotions were powerful. Thanks for sharing.
I teared up hearing this story. God Bless Hank for telling Jr. about his dad’s love.
Jr. deserves this podcast to hear about his dad. Dale fans deserve it too.
My favorite athletes will always be Dale Earnhardt and Nolan Ryan. The list of course is much longer but those are my two number 1’s.
I can't tell you how happy I am to hear Hank tell Jr these conversations he had with Dale Sr. Being a lifelong Earnhardt fan, I love hearing the behind the intimidator image stories.
You got me on this one, My relationship with my Dad and our Personalities are so Similar. I'm 71 and he has passed on but so many truths were never shared. Things were really different back when our Dads and Grandparents lived, The depression and WW2/Korean Wars.
I'm glad Jr. Got to hear that.
Such a powerful interview. This one is one of the best ever on this channel.
Dale Jr, I’m real proud of the man you’ve grown to be after nascar. I followed your racing career and was a fan of nascar back in those days. But, TODAY I am a much bigger fan of this Dale Jr. Glad you are doing well and really thriving with this podcast.
This helps a lot of us with fathers like this... I am 59 years old and it still chews at me..
You can see the love in Dale Earnhardt’s eyes for junior. ❤
As a man of 55years i learned so much from this about how my hard ass dad loved me more than i will ever know.✌️ Brian
Thanks Junior for allowing us into these conversations.
This podcast was really nice to hear What Hank told JR how Dale loved him.
Best episode ever. We really love you too, Junior.
Powerful story! Hank Parker is a stellar person! ❤ So happy that Hank told Dale Jr this story! 😢 Omigosh!!!
I can relate to Dale Jr. My parents divorced when I was young, and my dad didn't know how express his love either. He was 60 before he really told me he loved me. Unfortunately he passed away 10 years ago this week at 65. I feel fortunate to have those 5 years, they were the greatest we had together.
Man when hanks eyes lit up when Jr said he knew he would see his dad again one day was awesome. You could tell he was so happy to hear that
Back in 1995 I stood in line for 2 hours at a Chevy dealership here in Texas hoping to get Dale Sr's autograph, The closer I got to him I'm thinking this is the best thing ever,,,When I got next to him I Pretty much froze,,,He signed the hat I gave him and said a few words to me..Later that night I told a friend what happened earlier and said,,,Now I know what it's going to feel like when I'm standing next to God...Bless#3 today and 4ever..
This here shows why we all love YOU so much Dale. Thank you for being so open and sharing with your life with us.
Thank you Jr and Hank for sharing this powerful conversation . As you can tell from the comments, Dale Sr as well as the two of you put some humility in the lives of all of us. MANY BLESSINGS. LOVE YOU ALL MAN❤
It wasn’t until my father really started his battle with cancer, that he held me and said, “ son don’t ever forget I Love You” so glad I was given those words.
Best podcast ever. Glad for Junior to have heard those words. Also crying for myself because I had often wondered about the state of Dale Sr's soul. Rejoicing.
This episode is by far the best one I have personally viewed. I lost my father unexpectedly and I have a lot of questions. I wish I had someone like Hank I could talk to about My father.
Me and my wife were at the first race in CA Fontana.Dale Sr was walking behind his car going under the tunnel he walked over as we were leaning against the wall and welcomed us and thanked us for coming.I never forgotten that and became a instant fan . He took time minutes before the start of a huge race . That was very special and we never forgotten..
This has been one of the best interviews I have listened to in a very long time. I think Dale thinks about his dad all the time. It was nice to see some of the raw emotions come out. I hope Hank will be back on again. I truly believe that this has been one of the most meaningful guests that Dale has had on his podcast. I’m sure this conversation carried on long after it finished.
DAMN IT MAN!!!
Every body needs to hear that
I still miss Dale. He will always be my favorite sports athlete of all time. Nascar lost its heart in 2001.
this is a genuinely powerful few minutes. You can tell this shook Jr to his core
In a good way ❤
Dale Earnhardt Sr, father was the reason why your dad didn't know how to say I love you, i am in the same situation with my parents, RIP, I have tears in my eyes right now, I lost my father when I was 14 yrs old and he was 50, I am the youngest out of my siblings, I tell everyone that I love you, my father passed away on October 10th 1974, same day you were born Dale Earnhardt Jr.. ❤🇺🇸🏁🎣🐟
It's always nice to hear a different side of Dale and listen to the emotions from JR about his dad. Listening to all these stories about Dale make you miss him more and wish he was here to get to know the real Intimidator
There’s no better podcast than this. So many powerful stories it’s incredible. That DJD table and room has really become a special place
I’ve seen many many many of the Dirty Mo downloads and I’ve never been as touched and moved as this one. I was and still am a huge Sr fan and just as much of a fan of Dale Jr. But also enjoy Hank Parker. And to see the and hear Hand talk about Sr like he did and the way Dale was moved by what he said gave me chills. Mainly because it reminded me of mine and my pop’s relationship. This download made me tear up just a little.
Mr. Parker this was truly touching. ❤ I know you are known for your outdoor channel but your postings about the Bible are profound! When you spoke about Romans 8:38-39, and a friend. 💯❤❤❤
Without a doubt we’ll ALL get to meet Dale Earnhardt one day, if we make our peace with the Lord. Earnhardt just got there ahead of us, as usual…
Dale’s a lap ahead.
You could really tell that Dale Sr, was not comfortable when he had to speak on TV. Nothing like Darryl Waltrip. But you could see the love shine through the sunglasses that he was so proud of his kids and he really loved them.
Man you can see it in Jr’s face and eyes that was an emotional thing to hear about his dad.
Praise God! Best segment ever!
Wow. Just the look on Jr's face while hearing this 😢
Gosh- this one choked me right up. It is so hard to express yourself with your kids. I feel both Dale’s pain on this.
OMG!!! Dale jr
That is something You can cherish the rest of your days here and in Eternity
I literally can't watch anything about Dale Earnhardt that doesnt make me cry ❤
Amen. Thank you, Hank Parker for preaching the gospel. It is with my sincerest and most heartfelt prayers that I hope everyone gets saved.
I’ve waited 22 years to hear these exact words about Dale Sr.’s salvation. Thank you Hank 🙏🏻 You don’t know what this means to me.
I love these interviews. It's so great to hear these stories.
Man. My Dad and I had a similar relationship. I can probably count on one hand the times Dad told me he loved me over the 18 years we had together. One of those times was a couple of days before he died. There's a whole story that goes with all that too, but yeah.
Love that you had Hank Parker on the show.
Hunted with Hank and his boys many times. He talked about Dale Sr. all the time. Hank is a gem.
Dale Jr's exhale after listening to Hank tell him, "that's heartfelt" says it all...
Knew that was my fishin buddy. Great words from a great man
I'm 57 years old and I'm not sure how many times I teared up during this conversation.
I believe that the Hank Parker podcast is my favorite Dale Jr Download. I'd like it if you had him on again. It caused me to go back and listen to the one with Hank Jr. Both of those guys are quality. Have them both on at the same time!
This one got me. My deddy was born in Kenly North Carolina. He dropped out of school in the 6th grade. He told me he did it because they gave him 8th grade books to learn out of and he couldn't comprehend it and failed and he didn't think it was fair so he didn't go back. But, just like Dale Earnhardt another Tar Heel, MY DEDDY WAS SMART!! Smarter than any person I have ever known. He chose his words before he spoke and just didn't blurt out stuff. He told me and my 3 older brothers that WE WERE GONNA FINISH SCHOOL NO MATTER WHAT. He told me "I don't care if you're the oldest Senior there, YOU WILL GRADUATE and get a diploma!!" We all did too. My deddy had it hard cause his dad died when he was 8 and his mother died when he was 16. He never let that be his handicap. He made something of himself and he taught all of us to take pride in what you do!! He used to say "Don't slubber over and half-ass do it!!" He worked hard too. He stayed up for 3 days straight at a job he was at cause noone would come in and work and he stayed there and worked. He drove home and came in the door and I said "Deddy are you ok?" He said "Yeah. My eyes burn though and I'm tired." I don't know how he did it cause I stayed up and worked 1 day 30 hours straight and I could hardly drive home I was so tired. He used to always tease me and say "Its because I'm tough!!" I am and always will be proud of my Tar Heel deddy. July 9th 2021 I lost him and I forever changed as a person. I miss him so much. I know I will see him again but I just miss him. He meant so much to me 😢
Powerful Story it's good to know Dale Sr accepted the Good Lord.
We love you Dale JR.
My man was your Dads biggest fan and has tons of memorabilia and drove for NASCAR on local tracks as a two time champion being inspired by The Intimidator! After he passed, he became part of Junior Nation and he thinks you are the best human!!!
I am so so glad that you got to hear this and to know just how very much he loved you even if he didn't know how to ecpress it. He is still with you and so incredibly proud of the man you have become! Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment and for always being YOU!! ❤❤❤
That one gets a feller. Hank Parker seems like a genuine guy, and to be able to share that with moment, what a special time.
Instantly clicked the video and was not expecting to go to church. Wow! I don’t know what else to say except that it got me.
My Dad cried like a baby when dale passed. My dad didnt know how to show he loved me either, I always wanted my dad's approvals much like yourself. My dad passed away in 2005 and I still think about him everyday. Me and Dale Jr have alot of similarities. Always felt connected to you because our dads were so similar. 😭
This is one of the best he's done for him and every one you loved his Dad.
I was getting teary eyed😢 when you could hear them words it hit Dale jr on the podcast. These podcasts hit home for a lot of us. Your not alone JR.
Dale, This episode hit me like a brick to the face. I’m a 6’5 275lb grown man, sobbing with tears rolling down my face. Our fathers are so much alike. I’ve won state titles in sports, won over 100 DLM Features, 10 Track Championships and so much more. But the one thing in life I’ve longed for, is for dad to hug me and tell me he was proud of me. I heard him brag to others about how great I am, But a direct compliment from him, is something I’m certain will never happen. And that hurts… My father looks so much like yours as well, he’s had that same mustache for his whole life, the same hairstyle, build Etc. So I know the things you’ve felt, I know the questions you have, and most importantly I know how it hurts. But I do think Hank is right, They just don’t know how to show it. But, It definitely doesn’t make it any easier…
This is the kind of insight to dale sr that is so heartwarming I can see how full of pride and love he was in the films and piks with all of the family members
Dale, Jr. I am 51 now. I lost my dad unexpectedly in 1991 when i was 19. My dad was 43. The nex day was his 43 birthday. That was hard. We were not famos like your dad. That doesn't matter. Losing a dad that lived & loved us in our situations is what matters. I keep a #3 flag in my workshop. I keep my dad in my heart as i know you do. I am 45 minutes from New Hampshire speedway. Happy to make you dinner privately. BBQ, italian or whatever you want. Just one kid to another missing his dad. No media or inter family height. Thank you 88. Was a great run!
Man the family and friends episodes are always so f'in good!!!!!
Hank you could see joy in the eyes of Jr. he knows his dad loved him but it’s nice to hear it from someone close to him. You’re a good man.
This was excellent. I never knew the extinct of Hank and Dales's relationship. I could listen to these stories for hours. Great stuff!
This is why this show is such a treasure. Dale Jr doesn’t understand the value he’s added to the roots and heart of our sport in the last 6 or 7 years.
Just seeing how much of Jr's life has been dedicated to his dad, and very clearly trying to find that connection to his Dad that he missed out on while he was still alive.
This feels almost like the closure Jr has been chasing for over twenty years.
I had a similar relationship with my dad. He learned it from his and so on. He still doesn't really know how to show it, but he has found a way to let his walls down a few times. I don't know if he'll ever know how much those few times mean to me. I've tried to break the cycle with mine. Hopefully I've succeeded.
This is one of the most powerful conversations I have ever witnessed.
I could listen to y’all talk about him all day. This was beyond awesome!
Whenever you are thinking about him, he is probably right there. I've heard stories of people that lost a loved one and they say they can feel someone right there helping them. It is real.
I feel the same. My mom who passed in 2017. Will always find a way to show me something significant to us. Many would just related it to coincidence. But constantly when I get that feeling. I'll see something, her name (tammy) not a popular name, or stuff personal to us. It's weird. But I know it's her talking thru the lord. She helped me find my passion for Christianity, bought me MY first Bible on Christmas2016(She was showing me how to find her and find my way home) christmas was her birthday aswell. She died shortly after. She didn't tell many people she was terminal. She kept it to herself. My biggest regrets? Telling her I loved her more. In hindsight All the arguments we had. I wish I could go back in time
And change the I hate yous, take the curse words back and just say I love you mom.
Your first victory lane was enough to show how much he loved you. Makes me cry every time i watch it
Jr getting choked up this was deep !!
Hands down the best episode ever in the history of RUclips!
Love to hear Hanks testimony!