President Barack Obama presents Sir Sidney Poitier Medal of Freedom ( edited by VideoWebb🎥)
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- Sidney Poitier presented with The Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama at the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom Awards, Wednesday, August 12, 2009.
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RIP Sidney Poitier a remarkable human being who handled his talent well and did good all around
Rest In Peace Mr Sidney Poitier, the world is a poorer place without you in it. Hold your head high & soar like an eagle Sir 🙏🏻
Rip. To be well welcomed in the after life.
Im peruvian and Im craying.... GOD BLESS MEN WHO DO GOOD. GOD BLESS MEN WHO DO GOOD.
Mr. Poitier has not only been a great actor, but also a person who revolutionized the thinking of a whole generation. May his soul rest in peace.
Amen 🙏🏾
Totally agree. Last night I saw again "To sir, with love". There was something so warm about him ... A kind person, and great actor. With no scandals and a decent life. A GENTLEMAN! 🙏☺️
is he still alive?
@@jethrod7487 to date no he died 96 years old.
@@deedwayne2752 I believe that a number of celebrities are still alive. For example, the rap artist, Coolio, who was reported as dying aged 59. These artists are fleeing from Republican Tyranny. I believe they have gone into hiding.
What a wonderful and inspirational
message from President Barack Obama.
🕊 it’s really beautiful with tears 🥲
My parents didn't leave me much but they did instill in me a respect for people of all ethnicity, race and religion. It wasn't taught outright but rather through the music we listened to and the movies we saw. Our record collection contained the music of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee, Estelle Waters, Harry Belafonte, Leadbelly, Josh White, Miriam Makeba, Leon Bibb, Odetta, Paul Robeson.....I remember one of the first TV shows I ever saw was Leon Bibb performing and one of the first movies I saw in a theatre was Lilies Of The Field, I was eight. Were my mother alive today she would have shed a tear for Sidney Poitier's passing instead it is I left to shed those tears for a man who brought so much joy and wisdom into the world! Were it not for Sidney Poitier and others overcoming barriers I strongly doubt Barack Obama would have become America's forty-fourth President!
Obama is such an excellent speaker.
The last US president who could piece two coherent sentences together. When I read this morning that Sir Sidney Poitier had passed on, I remembered this tearing speech. Sidney epitomized decency. I am grateful I named my daaughter after him. Rest in power Sidney.
tRump would have never been able to pronounce his name correctly. Rest in peace "Sir" you were a great gift to us all.
@@pamelaz.7659 Y'all are killing me 😂 lol, so true though 😊
Amen
I'll never forget his story with Leslie Stoll ( sp?) on either Sunday morning or 60 minutes when Sydney told his heartfelt story of the old Jewish waiter who taught Sydney how to read. Sydney's tearful recollection touched us all and don't know how Leslie was able to hold it all together ( although you could see her tearing up too).. I read later that after Sydney became successful he tried to find him but was unsuccessful which is such a shame and must of been one of the true regrets Sydney had throughout his life. I have no doubt that this old man became aware of Sydney's success as he grew as an actor and I hope he knew how much it meant to Sydney... Here we are in troubled times and every time a black life is jeopardized because of the ignorance of others or a Jewish synagogue being attacked and people killed I think back when a simple Jewish man helped a simple black man who then used his " power" and made us all see the giant in what Sydney Poitier became. Color and/or race seems so insignificant compared to what strengthens us through helping others.
@@pamelaz.7659 Bullshit. He definitely could. Obama would rehearse everything before he spoke and Biden can't even read a teleprompter.
You are the Best President ever & Sidney Poitier is the Best actor ever. Love you Both ❤️❤️🌹🌹💋💋💐💐
What a trailblazer. Actor and humanitarian!!!!
The greatest black actor that ever lived, a true legend, as a warrior I’m in tears and happy
Yes... and one of the greatest actors & true legends to ever live PERIOD.
#ACTOR!
@@LarryWebbVideo Amen to that. I remember a passage of Guess who's coming to dinner where Sidney Poitier's character said to his father: you see yourself as a Black man but I see myself as a man
How about just one of the greatest most distinguished actors.
The greatest "Black" actor that ever lived? Black actor?
Black?
Describing him as an 'actor' -- just an 'actor' -- would've stood-out as respectful and honorable.
Your remark is insulting and demeaning.
We miss one of the best black actors of all times. SIR....WITH LO❤E Sidney Poitier. Rest In Peace SIR.
One of the best actors of all times of any color... Sir Sidney Poitier 🙏🏿❤🌹
R I.P. To A Great Actor Director Sidney Poitier, Still Miss You Always 😢
"To Sir With Love"💖💖. Thank you for your grace and making me believe that I can continue to achieve! RIP "Mr. Tibbs"🌈
That’s a beautiful moment right there if only Malcolm X and Martin Luther King could have seen that , I can imagine the smile on their faces . Bless them all RIP Mr Poitier .
They saw it
RIP
Sir Sidney Poitier
Son of the Bahamian soil
When l was a little boy, my mother would make me and my brothers watch his movies when they were on. She’d tell us: - “See there, now that’s how a black man is supposed to act! Like he got some sense! Y’all better remember this!” - l did in time! As a black child growing up in 1960’s Deep South Mississippi, l vividly recall my mother talking about “In The Heat Of The Night” and the scene in which Sidney slaps the bigoted plantation owner after getting slapped first. I didn’t understand it all until I’d personally gone through racial discrimination and fights and saw the movie as an adult. Then l called my mom saying: “Mama, I fully understand now.” She knew what l was talking about. Seeing a man with a 70 year career and NO MAJOR scandals in Hollywood in his life is unheard of! He demanded respect and got it! What a great black man!!!!! Rest well, Sidney….😔🕊
sorry for what you went threw because of discrimination, to me it's stupid people that are like that, hopefully the world will grow up!
RIP Great Sir - you were, no you ARE simply magnificent.
My hero, my father`s hero, and, if I have kids, he will be my kid`s hero... I am lucky. This man inspired my father to get out of poverty in Bahia, Brazil. Dear Sidney Poitier
Well deserved. To Sir, With Love, you'll always live in our hearts.💙
Sidney Poitier was the definition of Accomplishment! Rip Sir
A legend, phenomenal human and more than a conqueror
I remember To Sir With Love in the '60's, not only a great song and great singer but Sidney Poitier changed a lot of attitudes towards black people with that movie. It showed love and respect...two of the most powerful things there are.
Oh what we could all learn from a man like Sidney....so sad....to say goodbye🎇
I've been binging on Sidney Poitier's classy acting!! What a legacy he left behind.
Ms. Poitier passed away some hours ago. His legacy wont be forgotten, as like his talent.
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💞Sidney deserved this he was an amazing being. Enjoy paradise 🦋🌠🦋
I recall that my mother had a huge crush on Sidney Poitier. As a kid, I was too young to understand why, however, when I was old enough to watch his movies, I was rapt by his characters and performances. "In the Heat of the Night" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" made me grapple with race as a Black man in America. I credit Mr. Poitier for clarifying my perspective.
SUCH AN HONOR TO WITNESS!
To be in the presence of the First Black President in the presence of an Actor extraordinaire, Sidney Poitier recognizing and presenting such an award of reward in receipt of such as honor - a perfect setting, action and accolades totally fitting is simply over the top for America!
Mamalita7... WOW! What a WONDERFUL COMMENT... THANK YOOOOUUU!!!
A truly wonderful actor, activist, and Man, I had a massive crush on Him when I saw To Sir With Love back in the 60s I was 11 and thought he was the most beautiful and powerful man ever! I guess I was right! 🙏🌹👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
RIP Mr.Poitier. a great actor!
A true measure of a man, Rise in Power!❤️💯💯💯
When I first saw a Sidney in a movie was on VHS. The movie was To Sir With Love and then I watched more and more. He will always be in my top 5 actors.
RIP Mr. Poitier. Thank-you for everything you've done, I will be praying for your family.
Remember when we agreed to disagree and it was going to be ok? Sidney Poitier will always be one of my fave actors. The Heat Of The Night is one of my fave movie
Today was a very nice day to cry especially when you look at memories of someone who impressed you in life but who we no longer have with us,😭 RIP my hero
I was in high school when this was released. Having grown up in the shadows of mindless racism, this film was joyful and liberating for so many of my white and black classmates. These days the right would call us "woke" or "brainwashed" and try to smother the teaching of truth. Thank you, Sir, for opening eyes and letting my generation shake off the shackles and find our voice in the rainbow.
Well Said!
A great American man who taught many of us that discrimination was wrong. God bless Sidney. Thank you sir.
RIP to this Hollywood Icon,S Poitier deserves Medal Of Freedom dammit
Freeman, Freedom... same thing! Thanks for watching in any event!
A great light of our humanity has gone out, but his work will live on reminding us of his greatness as an actor, an artist, a humanitarian, a human being.
Legends live on....grateful I knew about this great legend all the way in Cameroon Africa. He got his medals and flowers while here with us. Thanks for posting
Therapist MAG... Thank Yoooouuuu! ruclips.net/video/_zUt_i5WDUw/видео.html
on January 07, 2022 the great actor Sidney Poitier passed away✝In addition to his six daughters, Poitier has eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. R.I.P.
Helena de Troya, for the record Sidney Poitier passed away in the Bahamas on January 6, 2022... but thank you for sharing... Sharing is Caring 🙏❤️
Thank You "Mr Tibbs" God Bless and "Good Night"
Outstanding Tribute !! Brought me to tears !! Thank you !!
Al Elwin Thank Yoooooouuuu!
What a legend
Very well put
Give me so truth
had there not been a Sidney Poitier and a Lena Horne, or a Martin King and Shirley Chisholm, paving the way for this man...America could not have "dreamed" the possibility of his Presidency. Its that simple to me...this was a passing of the baton, in a VERY literal sense.
"A" Man!
Wonderful Man. My highest respect. Bravo Mr. President.
This is a beautiful tribute. Thank you.
Iris Fordjour-Hankins, Soprano Thank Yoooooouuuu 🎤
The man was the the epitome of excellence in entertainment and in life...one of our true legends of humanity. Sadly,there are not many left in this world. God gives us pieces of His finest treasures to comfort us just for a little while...but then He takes them back. All we can do is be glad and give thanks. R.I.P. Mr. Poitier
Thank you SO much for posting this! Well deserved, Mr.Poitier!
RedCrabSC Thank You! ruclips.net/video/_zUt_i5WDUw/видео.html
Respect….honor….kindness…beauty…..I loved him!
Sir sidney poitier he was a night that opened doors for all no matter where you was from👌 a beautiful ❤ ♥ person .Great man ģood night SÌR SIDNEY POITIER.
RIP Sir Sidney.
Just Awesome by Mr. President Obama and Sir Sidney Poitier
DESCANSE EM PAZ SIDNEY POITIER NOSSO ETERNO MESTRE COM CARINHO ❤️❤️❤️
Milestone of Black Excellence ‼️‼️🦯❤️❤️🖐🏾💯💯💯
a life well lived. a gentlemen. you can see the hard work in his eyes. a man who has seen hard times, comes from toughness none of us can imagine!
To Sir......with love ❤
can not count how many times i have watched "Guess Who's Cumming to Dinner" & his other films as well. well done, Sir. - to u w/ love.
I have alway,s Loved. Sidney Poitier. All my. Life he,s a great man. And some one you always looked up too. Knowing. What and how he grew up to bee lm in ore of him , The Man who you respected so much just a fantastic Man and a top person to listen too with much love lm very proud of you and all you do. ❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺👍.
Sidney, we may never see another like you. RIP. God bless you. You gave us years of enjoyment and did it with class and grace.
Sidney Poitier was an extraordinarily brilliant actor. We cannot forget this very intelligent actor. We love him.
Happy 94 and a Day Sir Sidney Poitier!🇺🇸❤️
@@RickMcGovern Great! But just note: #Sydney is #Sidney Poitier's daughter! ... ijs... 😍
@@RickMcGovern they're keeping me pretty busy with video work, but far too many are funerals... smh... How U B, Rick?
he was a great actor and he always presented himself with class and dignity, and set a good example of how to be! He will be missed by all, thank you! Rip! Sir.
"A" Man!🙏🏾❤🌹
We are losing a lot of Hollywood Greats... I will alway remember you in "To Sir with Love" and of course all the other movies mentioned in this video! RIP... Sidney Poitier 😢 #ToSirWithLove ❤ #ClassAct
RIP Mr. Poitier
A true gentleman
Sidney Poitier , primeiro ator negro indicado para o Oscar, não pela sua cor, mas por mérito. Descanse em paz , amigo !!!
Isn't it nice to see two of the biggest monumental black men in the world standing next to each other,up there in that arena.
Absolutely WONDERFUL
Absolutely WONDERFUL of you to say!❤️
Such a great tribute, thank you for sharing.
Thank Yooou Nick! You made my "DAY!"
Sir Sidney.SIP
DESCANSE EM PAZ SIDNEY POTIER, PARA SEMPRE EM NOSSOS CORAÇÕES
❤❤💙💙❤❤💙💙😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
What a treasure this man is all of his roles are about teaching audiences how to live kinder lives. How we should love one another.....doing all this as a very gifted actor.
His work on screen will outlast the rest of us. Thanks Sidney you have made me a better person.
Thank you for sharing this.I am Blessed to be able to watch this.wow
Kathy ... Thank You! I'm Blessed by your comment... Thank You!🙏❤️
2 Firsts celebrating each other!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Two of the world GREATEST GENTLEMEN SIR BARRACK AND SIR POTIER!
Sidney Poitier is always classy
Congratulations Mr. Poitier for a life full of achievement and dignity! You were a great example of a beautiful person.
thank you
This is lovely. What a great tribute to Sidney Poitier, it’s just wonderful. Thank you so much. :)
ZolaClde Thank you so much... ruclips.net/video/_zUt_i5WDUw/видео.html
VERY WELL DESERVED. BRAVO
Heaven is for Heroes, R.I.P.
An incredible actor, civil rights activists, father, husband, grandfather and friend who will forever live on through his AMAZING movies.
RIP 🌹
Thank you for creating this video Larry. It's appreciated, especially now.
scalecat... I APPECIATE YOOOOOOUUUU!
R.I.P Mr. Poitier God Bless !
Beautiful tribute to an AWESOME man ..My favorite since childhood RIP Sir🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Jackie Walker... Thank you so much ❤️
A fine actor who certainly is one of the most successful human being on God's earth. I have enjoyed all of his artistic works, the life he lead and the many accomplishments he so well earned. God bless him now.
Awesome man!
....maretie,modestie.... o particica din muntele de generozitate si geniu pe care ni le a oferit...RIP...
just watched ( in the heat of a nigth, my first movies of him i've watched. RIP Sir Sidney Poitier,.
Congratulations to Sidney Poitier. He should have gotten this long before his passing. One of the best.
UNA PERSONA GENUINA Y EJEMPLAR !
They call me Mr Tibbs!
And I miss the guy awarding him as well. What has happened to this country that we are now drowning in hatred, lies, heroes derided, and bullies celebrated.
RIP... 🕊💜🕊
Brilliant actor and what a nice man. So sad to hear of his passing.
Descanse en paz. Gran persona, gran artista.
Tenho 49 anos de idade e estou muito emocionado em rever esse filme marcou demais minha vida e de muitas gerações. Sidney poitier que Deus o receba em seus braços e lhe conceda a paz.
As a young child always wish Sidney Poitier was my father that's how much I admire him what a man with tears in my eyes I make this comment rip I wish I could of told him this with love he had all girls I may have been only son what a thought ❤❤❤.rip 9:54
one of the greatest human beings ever (RIP)