Re: Damar Hamlin
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- Опубликовано: 5 янв 2023
- AKA: The topic that every sports channel and their mother's been talking about for the past few days. I didn't want to say anything about it until we had confirmation about Damar's brain function. Fortunately, it seems he's got a good chance to live a normal life. The situation is ever-changing, but we can learn some quality lessons about the human spirit and life itself from it.
This video is three minutes of rambling. Hopefully inspiring rambling. 
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That fact that the first thing that he said when he woke up was “Did we win the game” just shows how legendary he is.
All athletes have a success first mindset
The humor from that being his first question is the fact that the game never resumed out of concern for his well-being
And the doctor said “you won the game of life”. Best reply ever.
I might have slipped up and blurted out no.
@@etnbtlh He certainly won some sort of medical lottery. This is about the luckiest outcome you can get from this supremely unlucky situation.
The reply should’ve been “no” without any context. Might’ve sent him back into cardiac arrest.
I’m really glad he’s improving and remembers his team.
hope Tee Higgins is doing okay too, receiving death threats for doing nothing wrong is absurd.
Exactly, Higgins did Nothing wrong
it’s also jus the entire nfl fan base, and we know how some fans can be *COUGH THE GUY WHO DECIDED TO FUCK WITH GIANTS FANS AND WHO IMMEDIATELY GOT THROWN DOWN THE FUCKING STAIRS FOR DOING SO*
Is Tee still at the hospital? I hope they let Damar talk to him so Tee can hear straight from him that it wasn't his fault.
IKR
it's absolutely insane to me that he should be receiving anything of the sort on such a routine play...
There's a term that J.R.R. Tolkien really tried to force into English, but it never caught on: "Eucatastrophe". Instead of a sudden change from good to bad, it was a sudden, inexplicable change from bad to good.
Hamlin's recovery is the definition of a eucatastrophe, and I am so glad things are looking upward for him.
Most would rather just refer to that as a miracle even though there was a large amount of human input than any amount of metaphysical relevance.
@@ericwolf9664 Well, as the Twas The Night Before Christmas special reminds us: even a miracle needs a hand.
Epanostrophe, perhaps? Catastrophe comes from κατά (katá, “down, against”) + στρέφω (stréphō, “I turn”), while ἐπάνω (epánō) means “above”.
@@ericwolf9664 The miracle is that we have had enough self discovery about ourselves as a species to know what to do in times like this and to have invented tools to help people live through something like this which maybe even as short as 50 years ago someone doesn't.
@@ericwolf9664 I would counter that it was both. Millions prayed, and God answered. He watches us, out of the corner of His eye. Honestly, this whole event has done more to restore some of my faith in humanity then anything since 2019. Everyone who had some investment or other in football came together to hope for one thing, that a man would live and so far, it seems like our faith will be rewarded. Maybe it's still too early to celebrate, but given that he was awake before Christmas ended, I'm in a very hopeful mood.
The fact higgens got death threats for a complete and total accident is a shame to us as a society. Prayers for Damar and thank god he’s recovering how remarkably he is.
huge collective sigh of relief from the football world. it’s heartwarming to see so many people come together to unite behind the young man though.
Very true, this went way beyond football however. The dude is almost a household name now
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@@failtolawl you got tourette’s or something?
Not just the football world, I pretty much only watch hockey and this kinda stuff is felt throughout all sports. Buffalo Sabres' Tage Thompson got 3 goals for #3 in the first game after the incident which was pretty cool to see.
@@dandaly712 It was against my Capitals right?... Pretty momentous of an honor
We love you Tree! I may not know you on a personal level but the videos you make, the professionalism you’ve shown through this and the passing of your friend is more than inspiring.
I feel the same way about Tree.
Well put!
Thanks tree. It’s rare to hear you being truly melancholy, but Damars recovery is going well!
It’s truly amazing to know that he’s most likely going to make an almost if not full recovery. Went from one of the unluckiest people to one of the luckiest in just a few days. I truly hope he sees what’s fit for him, whether it be deciding to still play or retire for the sake of his health. Wishing truly the best for him.
You'd think that, even if he retires, Buffalo would do something for him like what the Steelers did for Lowell Perry: Give him a spot as an assistant coach. Even if it's not, like... A big role, like DB coach, or DB assistant coach or whatever.
@@AJEDDY97 I don't think he's coming back immediately, I actually think he'll go through Medical School, considering how science saved his life.
@Auto Racing Playlists oh, probably not. And I wouldn't expect him to. Lord knows that, if something like this happened to me, I'd take a long time to think about if coming back is worth it.
But that's why he's the pro athlete, and I'm on RUclips at 6:30 on a Friday night. 😂😂
@Lakest Not Luck! He is Blessed by the Miracles of Jesus & the Grace Of God, Amen!
Retire probably isn't that best word since he is only 24 and this is his second year playing professional. A break probably is best for him though.
Dude, let's give love to Cincinnati, not only the team but the city. It was the away team's ambulance, EMT, hospital staff etc that also helped save this young man's life in addition to the Bills trainer. I'm sure they were all pulling for him the same regardless of what team he was on.
They did great work with Ryan Shazier a few years ago, too.
Not everyone thinks football is life.
@brandoelee6161 it's not. But socially it's important. Not only the bread and circus and all that but it's one of the few unifying things we got in the United States. People from all backgrounds can generally come together and bond over a city or football team. It reminds us that we're more alike than different.
As someone in Ohio, we hate that it happened since we were off to a decent start, but 99.9 percent of us weren't mad. The game was canceled, and we just hoped he was alright. We in Ohio like our football, but we are much more grounded in reality than some other fan bases. It's good he's okay
Oh shutup
12 months ago I had a massive heart attack. CPR was performed on me for 26 minutes before I responded. I have made a full recovery, which proves I have a heart but questions on whether I have a brain!
Its great to heat Demar is on the recovery path, it will be a long one. It will take atleast 6 months atleast before he gets anywhere near his normal strength back. Mentally, he would have taken a massive hit as well, the 'cardiac blues' are a very real thing and can be crippling. I really hope the Bills stand by him and offer him ongoing support even if he is unable to ever play again.
Very respectful video Tree. Thanks for the update, nfl news is pretty thin here in Australia.
Well if anything, your sense of humor is intact.
@@macsenplays "Well, at least I still have my personality."
I lost my dad suddenly almost 2 years ago now. On Wednesday we were texting and on Friday he was gone. Tell your people how much you love them. Do it every time you think of them, even if it means you have to text or call for only that reason. Don't let your love go unspoken.
Well said
This may have been the most terrifying incident I’ve seen as a sports fan. It really is a miracle that Damar has made the progress he has, and comes to show how perfectly the medical staff handled the incident.
Only thing that's come close for me is Romain Grosjean's wreck at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix. Yet another situation where what could've been certain death was averted thanks to fast acting medical staff and the wonders of medical science.
@@tjenadonn6158 No offense to F1's medical staff, but Romain's survival was more down to his safety equipment and sheer fucking will to live than any outside intervention. The medical team can't do any good if he doesn't crawl out of a literal wall of fire so they can reach him.
Probably the scariest medical incident I've seen before this was a hockey goalie who took a skate to the carotid artery and would've bled out in seconds if it weren't for a trainer, who happened to be a Vietnam veteran, somehow sliding over from the bench and literally reaching into the player's neck and pinching it shut.
Honestly, I saw the video afterwards and it reminded me so much of Christian eriksen collapsing against Finland in euro 2020, some of the scariest things I’ve ever seen in sports live
Auto racing has stuff happen like this all the time. Especially Isle of Man TT.
It truly was a miracle that he's regained everything from a body function standpoint and not suffer permanent damage. Not just the response time of the medical team was astounding, but the power of prayer at work. The fact that he's regained every thing with no permanent damage and has a great chance of living a normal life tells me not only the medical team having the knowledge and equipment necessary to save his life, but the prayers and the power in Jesus' name given to him played the biggest role. Let's give God the glory for this young man's recovery.
It is a shame that sometimes it takes a tragedy for us to really recognize the brief fragile nature of our life and the lives of those around us. Having lost my father just a few months back, I understand the sentiment depressingly well. I hope everyone is safe, and well, reading this the night it was posted, or a decade-plus from now looking back. Tell folks how you feel, be thankful for today. And UT, we love you too, dude.
Stay strong bro losing my mom to cancer a decade ago was rough and didn't want deal with it for like 6 years. I'm here if you need someone talk to about it because it I may have an idea what you are feeling. But definitely find a way to deal with it bro and it gets better. I don't feel the hurt I use to feel
Lost a brother to a stroke this year. So what you resonates with me and I think with many others. We find ways to build a sense of community- take your pick for the way you do it. And having a favorite sports team is one way. But ultimately it is entertainment and we shouldn't forget each other's common humanity. From a Chiefs fan, hoping Damar makes a full and complete recovery and has many years of life ahead of him.
For as much bad press the NFL gets, I love what you said, football is a brotherhood. The amount of people who united for one person is inspiring. This was more than football and I’m so glad he’s improving day by day.
NFL mandated this stupid crap. They deserve all they get as far as bad press.
People hate the owners, the refs, and other teams organizations. Yet nobody hates specific players (mostly). Most people understand that this is just a game and that these people are just doing their job. When a player on either team is injured, people feel that and wish them a speedy recovery.
Not me. Never cared about hamlin.
This week really has put Jimmy Valvano's speech into my mindset, "If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.”
When I heard you say that you said “I love you” more times in the past week than in a long time, I felt that greatly. Given I am currently losing my father to cancer, while this happened at the same time, it really puts into perspective for me the fragility of life. I love and appreciate you as well, Tree; your lolcow videos never fail to make me laugh even in dark times.
Sorry to hear abt your dad. Take care bro. Better times will come
@@fabiankopp4035 Thank you
I haven't watched the full video. As a Bengals fan I looked up Damar everyday hoping for better news, cause all I wanted was for the person to be ok. To see the impact he has had. I also want to say Tree. You're a good man with a good heart. May the Yinzer continue to go within you. You make a lot of people happy. Kitty Kat goes meow.
Prayers for the guy. Glad he's getting better
love u tree
Coming from a fan of you and your work, this is the most vulnerable and human you've ever sounded. I teared up when you cried after Nwaneri died. This hits home for me because 2022 was a shit show for me personally. I lost 2 of my pet guinea pigs, I lost my grandmother, my car got totaled in a hit and run accident, and I had to live in a hotel with my fiancee for over a month after our house caught on fire. All of these things sucked but death or even brushes with death can make you think about life and if it's really bad. Sure a lot of crap happened but I'm still alive. Damar Hamlin is a perfect reminder that even when shit hits the fan, or when things are going right, it can all be taken away in the blink of an eye. Your videos have mostly kept me sane this past year, and they give me something to look forward to on Wednesdays during football season and beyond. Thank you for everything you do. And also, fuck you, Spanos.
Probably the scariest thing I’ve ever seen on the football field!
All I know is, it looks like he’s going to make a full recovery, and that is awesome!
It really is a blessing for Damar Hamlin is able to recover and how 99% of all of us showed support and care.
The Bills-Bengals Medical Staff are Incredible Professionals and Life Savers
Bills, Bengals, and U of Cincy, who has, sadly, had to deal with other crazy injuries caused by football before (they were the ones to initially stabilize and diagnose Ryan Shazier in 2017). They all did incredible jobs, from response time to diagnosis to recovery. Truly amazing.
Anybody in the medical staff who was involved deserves a check from the NFL themselves
I remember checking my phone constantly while at work the night this hit happened. This injury is extremely scary and could happen at any moment. Super glad he is awake and talking again. I hope he makes a full recovery.
I feel so bad for Damar
Shit, I'm happy for him. This is about as close to guaranteed death as you can get, and not only is he alive, he's talking to people. Shit, after what happened, I'd call that a win.
@@Tme3316 thanks be to science
@@cax1175 Big facts
@@Tme3316 If you believe in god, then you believe he created science. How is that offensive?
@@Tme3316 I'm sure people have been hearing that same thing for the past two millenia. If your God will send people to "hell" for not believing in him, rather than their actions in life, that's not a God I'd ever pray to.
I love you, too, Tree.
Thanks for this. We Bills fans have felt more love in the past week than probably ever in our lifetimes, at least since Kevin Everett broke his neck on the field.
We all love you too, Tree. Never forget that the fan base, though very devicive, is still a brotherhood at heart, no matter what team you come from.
And now 3 months after, he’s been cleared to play football again
Monday night after Damar’s collapse was the worst I’ve ever felt as a sports fan not knowing if he was going to live. He’s made incredible progress and it’s made me happy to see the entire NFL community rally around him. I can’t imagine the week Tee Higgins went through after this and I pray he finds peace and Damar makes a full recovery.
The fact that Damar is still with us today is astounding, and I'm so grateful that he's defeated the very concept of death itself. You really are the biggest winner of this season Damar, and so are the men who kept you with us. Godspeed.
Oh, no, it was Jesus who defeated death. Hamlin simply told it to wait for a while.
The only thing that matters is that Damar is still here & breathing 🙏🏽 😇
We Love you too Tree 💛
This is so well said and a credit to you, Tree. To watch something as traumatic as that happen in front of a national audience is a nightmare, and given the personal tragedy you experienced during the same time nobody could blame you for not being able to find your words. Despite that, you're well spoken and understanding as always. I hope you're doing well man, we all love you and we want nothing but the best for you.
We love you Tree. Thank you for allowing yourself to be open about your feelings this past week. Your familiar voice has made it easier for us to process what’s been happening as of late ❤️
It's been forever since I've seen a community and sport come together. I just hope that everyone takes care of one another moving forward.
Dear Urinating Tree,
Thank you for reminding us that you love us and that time on this earth is not guaranteed to anyone by anyone! I’ve been having a shit week filled with unnecessary drama and stress that I would love to do without… that was until this past Thursday. I now realized how much my family means to me (especially my grandparents)! You summed up exactly how I’ve been feeling and I just wanna say I love you too man! Thank you for your sportsball coverage these past 17 weeks and thank you for being brave amongst all the chaos!
All the good that has come out of this is heartwarming. The trainers and medicals staff are true heroes and the players union fighting for each stadium to have top notch staffs paid dividends. Thanks for the content UT, Appreciate you man.
I love you too, Tree. I look forward to your videos every week. They bring me calmness and happiness after busy stressful work days. You are a huge part of my life during the football season. Hell I'll go back and watch the old ones too. You are an amazing man. Thank you for all the hard work that you do week in and week out.
Your videos normally fill me with laughter, this one got my eyes watering. You put it perfectly how football is a brotherhood. Life is more important than a game. Love you too tree, thanks for all you do. #PrayForDamar
you are legit like my favorite youtuber. i can just tell your just like the rest of us with a talent for entertaining people. your incredible man. cant support you enough.
Love you too Tree. Thanks for the commentary on a very tragic event. Bless Hamlin and a wish for a speedy recovery.
Thank you, Tree. This means so much to me when I’m going through a really hard time. God bless, brother.
Thank god our prayers worked, and shout-out to the people that were able to nurse him back to health 🙏🙏
If he had passed would your prayers not have worked or would it have been "his time" or "god needed him?" Highly trained medical trainers and more highly trained full blown doctors saved Damar not the thoughts in your head.
The fact that he is facetiming his team just days after and talking to them is crazy and amazing. So happy Damar is doing well
I love you Urinating Tree! Your RUclips channel has gotten me through so much pain and heartache. Two break ups, too many deaths and as of recent my Transition, you have helped me so much in my life. I really can't wait when I have some money I want to buy a shirt from you.
I love you too, Tree. You've been my rock and have helped me laugh for about 5 years now. Keep up your amazing work. Like you're here for your community, we are all here for you during your rough times. We love you too, Tree
The sheer amount of collective, unified prayer for Damar had a large part to play. Thank and praise God for the work he did, not only for Damar, but for the community that came together to support him too.
Thank god he’s ok. One of the weirdest things I have ever seen on an NFL field
Really goes to show just how flimsy these human bodies really are.
I was really hoping Tua's post-concussion fencing response was going to be the most disturbing injury this season. Then the Hamlin injury happened.
Honorable(?) mention to DeVante Parker's post-concussion daze that was mostly disturbing because of how only one player seemed to notice something was wrong.
The only thing that comes close to that would be the heart attack of Christian Eriksen at the Euros
@@epicchk4319 that christian eriksen cardiac arrest was one of the scariest things ive seen on live tv
Yeah that and the crash of Romain Grosjean
Thanks tree, I love you and your channel too. Always makes me laugh but today we all just got to breathe a sigh of relief.
haven't missed a video in three years love you tree keep making good content ❤
The massive donation to the toy drive reaffirmed my faith in humanity, that there are still good people in the world. It sucks that it took a tragedy like this to do it, but the fact that it done at all is a good deed in a weary world.
It is a work of God that he is talking and getting functionality back. Even though I just saw the reports, I am so happy that he is getting to move and talk again. No one on the planet should blame him if he decides to hang up the cleats after that horrific incident
Tree, thank you for your content. You have been inspirational and your coverage of this event, even in the wake of your own tribulations, has caused such great waves in the community. You have helped me with so much stress in my life being out to sea with no contact with my family for months in the Navy. You have become a channel for the people and have been an inspiration for so many.
We love you, Tree. Thank you for continuing to make the content that you do.
I actually watched the game at my dad's house up in Colorado and it was just horrifying to see in real time. I feel bad for both Damar & Tee after this. At least we got some good news regarding Damar's condition and everybody in the football world joining to give support for him.
Give Denny Kellington his props. If it wasn’t for him, he’s no longer with us.
This fan of your amazing channel loves you too, good sir! I cherish having a voice of both brutal honesty and reason in turn to tune into every week, thank you for being a wonderful source of both laughter and sobering honesty when needed.
Tree you really stepped up your game during a really tough and trying week. Thank you for your unique perspective that you deliver weekly and keep up the great work you do. Bless you, the DF and Clickbait crews for the enjoyment you give all of us.
What made me sick is the amount of people linking this to the Covid Jab. And they couldn't see it was because of Blunt force Trauma - commotio cordis. Im like dude ffs...Just glad he is on the mend and really happy for the Bills players as well. Awesome to see lots of people coming together to support and show their love to him. Thanks for another great video Tree.
Because those are trumpturds only thinking of the vaccine and of their conspiracy theories.. Not the people or that person that is fighting for their life!.. I hate too add politics but that’s how it started.. it’s the ignorance of their leader.. but a man that has no remorse for people and their well being!.. it’s disgusting and I know there are some that will back him up and think the same but.. I don’t care. I said what I said!.. Think of the people around and imagine if this was your son or somebody close too you!..
@@pjartistics absolutely man. You said it well. Family comes first and well being of them. And a lot of those guys playing will be like family anyway.
Someone’s life is so much more important.
Remember everyone, prayer is STRONG!
We love you too, Tree! As a Bengals fan I'm glued to your content weekly! You're a bright spot in my NFL week!
Thank you for making this, Mr. Tree. May you have the best of years in 2023, both as a RUclips content creator and as a friend. God bless you 🙏🏾🤗
Everything I saw from the on site medical teams, the doctors at the hospital, and the fact that Damar is still young gave me warranted hope that he would be all right. I’m glad I was right. Expect a new circular pad over players hearts next season.
Prayer is powerful. God bless all the people that helped save this young man.
Tree, thank you for the great content you give us on a weekly basis.
Man, love you brother it was hard for me watching your review but you are a real good person thank you
Gotta love how the Bengals did the right thing and the league fucked them over in response
Where's the outcry for every day workers?
I appreciate you and your content every day. I tune in to see what you have in store for us and when there's no football on Wednesdays, I look forward to your weekly "This week in Sportsball" segment. It always makes me smile and laugh and I genuinely appreciate the stuff you do.
Your antics and voice drew me in, your content is what kept me watching.
That’s the second time you’ve made me “well up” in a week mate. My condolences to you on the passing of your friend too. It’s been tough going.
The fact people are trying to say him being vaccinated against COVID was what caused his cardiac arrest is so sickening..
Conspiracy nuts will never let a tragedy go unexploited.
@Carl Hallowell , I know! You are programmed to say something is a conspiracy when you don't agree with it. Do some research and you can be as educated about the dangers of the jab as others have known for a long time
@@littlet7556 talk "programmed", yet you believe absolutely every load of crap fed to you by Tucker Carlson, and conclusion shopping with Qanon isn't "doing research".
Also Skip Bayless has to get cancelled
That or hire a proofreader
Same back, I started here for the congratulations video years. Now, I came here for you Tree, your energy, your take no s*%$ from anybody, and no bs approach, and how you can take so much analytical nonsense and make it easy for us all. Love you too, man. Hope Damar, everyone else and You, Tree, live long, happy, healthy lives.
Class act as always Tree. Thank you.
If you learned nothing over the past few years and are blindly accepting the narrative on this one…you’re too far gone.
Thank you, Tree! Prayers out to Damar Hamlin! I’m so glad he is getting better now!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Tree, love you too dude. Got my mother into watching the Sportsball NFL weekly recaps with me and she loves the videos too. We were nervous going into this week's videos but you've spoken really well about the whole thing. Never stop!
Thank you for how you covered this situation...good information, and from the heart. I was crying when this happened as I thought he was going to die so glad he is okay...
We all love you Tree. Please never forget that were all here for you as much as you are for us. You're an inspiration to many and a hero to all. We love you, and I definitely love you, Tree.
We love you too tree, appreciate the content you make for us
I love you too man. For the content as much as the passion for your work.
Thank you for cutting the clip of the hit before he collapsed, even though he’s making great strides it’s still really hard to watch that again.
Thanks Tree. For all the time tou dedicate to us. I, WE, love you. And don’t you ever forget it. Bless you. All of you.
I watched this video every other day to remind myself of how we should always appreciate people while they are here 💯❤ thank you for this tree
So glad he's on the road to recovery. Great vid!
Very glad to hear that Damar is recovering with great progress to finally walk with his family and kids. Prayers work in high vibrations. ❤❤❤
Glad he's better. And Tree, THANK YOU for what you do.
good, straightforward expression of feeling. Thanks, Tree.
So glad Damar is doing such an incredible job with recovery. Miraculous. Love you Tree.
Yo Tree, ive watched your channel for the past 4 years and i love your content but this was the first time i have RUclips liked one of them cause of the sheer sincerity you exuded. As much as i love football, this was clearly an instance where nothing else mattered except Damar's health and well being. I truly salute the medical staff on the field, the EMT'S and the hospital doctors for saving this man's life.
We love you too. I know you won’t ever forget it,either.
I’ve been hearing how many of these athletes have been leaving us too soon. Prayers to Damar, his family, all Bills fans from Pittsburgh. I hope he returns to full health to a normal life,too.
Was hard to put a ‘like’ on this page. Really hits home
Get better Damar
Thank you for posting
Vince
Love you and your channel tree. You bring us the messages we need to here. Signed - Your Fans!!
We love you, too. Thanks for your honest and thoughtful commentary about this incident. ❤️
Dude, you've given me hours of amazing content the last few years so yeah, the love is going right back atcha. I am not sure I will watch much NFL in the future, but I'm for certain going to keep watching the recaps here.
Love you too, Tree!!!!! Thanks for being the right voice at the right time.
Thank goodness the response to the situation was so quick. It really does come down to seconds that can make all the difference and now Damar can thankfully just focus on getting better 👍
Love the video tree, great way to recap the situation
Love you tree, thanks for making me cry a little
So happy he’s better, I’ve never been more relieved.
I love you too, Tree. Thank you for always being a bright light in a world full of darkness
We love you too, Tree. Keep on keepin' on. You're a Yinzer I'm happy to be a fan of.
Cheers from Cleveland.
Thanks tree from México I can say I love you too my brother, I been watching your videos like from 2016 or 2015 idk but from a long time, take care