A Father Meets Killer Face-2-Face Who Killed His Son
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- Опубликовано: 15 мар 2021
- Seven years ago, Shane Harrison and Dillin Pakai were found guilty of murdering 25-year-old Sio Matalasi during a stoush between rival Mongrel Mob members in Wellington. Sio, who had a young son and a new baby on the way, was not a gang member. However, he was friends with several members of the Petone Mongrel Mob chapter who lived in a nearby flat.
He stepped in to try to help his mates and was shot at close range by 18-year-old Pakai. It was 43-year-old Harrison who had ordered Pakai to start shooting during the confrontation.
Matalasi has wanted to meet Harrison since the day he forgave him in court. After seven years, the meeting finally went ahead at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison early last month.
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Forgive others.
Not because they deserve forgiveness.
But because you deserve peace.
best answer on the comments.
and yes it is from the Holy Bible. Jesus lives.
say that after your kid is dead. People make words easy without knowing what they mean. I dont know but if somebody stole my scooter or my pc i am gonna hate them and curse them for my entire life. Imagine if someone killed my son or something.
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Very well said! They say holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to get sick. God bless you Chris! I'm not sure I could have forgiven him.
Mr. Matalasi was my high school Social Studies teacher at St. Pats Wellington. He was a great teacher but I had no idea of his challenge and the depth of character he had. To me this is the pinnacle of strength and Mana
up the dooleys mbro
Oh damn, it's the same guy. I thought I recognised him. He taught at Rongotai while I was there
Which country is this?
@@africaunite4489new Zealand
same here bro. waht year?
I myself committed aggravated armed robbery, even though I was sentenced years ago and have been out living my life differently since then there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about the victims in the situation I was in and it tears me apart and once I had children of my own I hurt me even more to realize what I had done and how it's not about me when we all have a right to live in this world peacefully with each other and coexist and there was nothing important in this life that was worth taking somebody else's right to have a freedom or to live their life to the fullest with their loved ones in my opinion, It was very touching to hear this, grieving father forgive the other two boys and years later he's going into put this behind him by confronting the other man and it makes him a wonderful wonderful father grandfather and man, Amen..
love you're voice
God loves you ❤ take care and if you can listen to some great preacher called td jakes on you tube.i hope you like it,and let go of guilt and start fresh 😊 you deserve it.much love coning your way.
Damn, destroying lives, raping the community around you but thinking that "feeling bad" makes it all better.
Pay it forward. God bless. Kiss ya kids every night.
Your karma will come brother
A true Man and a true Man of God.
Yet god will smite a family for 3 generations for he is a jealous god . . .
Fuck god
@@mpf_agundipsht3619 But then he sent his son Jesus to die on the cross for there sins. And no longer did that. That is why he Sent him to die. To take there death away.
@@starlight620 that’s Hebrew religion, we live in aotearoa ………. Which has its own gods
@@mpf_agundipsht3619 it's not even Hebrew religion. More people believe in God more then any other religion with a god. And not just "Hebrews"
This father is the most amazing human I’ve ever heard speak.
Yep and my dad.
Amen!
So very heartwarming & sad
Believe me there are still truthful, brave and kind hearted people. Keep spreading love and kindness.
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I am not a religious person and I know about revenge but the father’s *ABILITY* to forgive is on another level ... *I truly wish him peace* 💯
Cause he knows god
@@yessirrr5182 god dont exist
@@qloco7329 he does that’s why everything exists, nothing can be created out of nothing, for god is spirit, we cannot see spirit, everything was made and everything he’s made made what’s existing,
@@yessirrr5182 I don’t believe in him either but I respect your opinion
@@prod-brawlstars6139 I use to not believe to, but you know by the spirit you recieve within, that’s when your eyes open up and see it, not physically but you’ll recieve godly intuitions instincts, what I mean is holiness, the Holy Spirit it reveals to you everything, you’ll have love joy peace in your heart more than ever, Jesus loves you and we can only receive him by the Holy Spirit, it sounds so stupid (I thought it was stupid) until end of last year my eyes opened up and knew what it meant, changed my perspective on life but it’s only by me praying reading going to church that makes me understand this, trust me bro , Holy Spirit is power to overcome all darkness it’s the light of god, that’s why I encourage people so much cause as much as we say we don’t or it’s not for me, the truth is we all need god, we need that spirit to help us to endure through darkness and hardships
This father is an amazing human ! There’s no other way to describe him !
I feel for this Fathers loss. But i would rather a sacrafice for my loss. Little bitch mongrel mob
This Father has strength and spirituality which unfortunately I very much doubt I am strong enough to obtain and withhold, Amazing human being who is a huge benefit to the rest of us Selfish people, God Bless him.
Amazing through Jesus Christ.❤️
I cant believe how strong he is to hug his sons killer, stronger than any gang"
👍
GOD BLESSED HIM.. BECAUSE I KNOW I COULD NOT FORGET OR FORGIVE
you don't fight fire with fire, and you don't fight darkness with darkness, only thing you fight back with is love. trust me
@@dreaminguniverse1317 You get it.
Hug his sons killer? Bullshit he is playing on the attention he is getting.
My heart goes out to the father, what an inspiration to us all.
I could not forgive something like that. Its unimaginable amount of compassion and forgiveness.
I never met this man. But he's taught me a lot today. 🙏
I wouldn’t be forgiving a person smiling at his murder trial. More power to that father. I couldn’t do it.
Same here
Sadly you can't say that because you don't know how it is and how it would change you as a person :)
You would be surprised how God changes a person's heart and thinking. Forgiveness is powerful! The devil hates when you forgive others. Peace & blessings to you
@@badderen92 theres only one real man here and its nt the guy with the tattoos
@@louiville7 voodoo
In tears right now😭 Im a 47yr old man father of 4 this was awesome and powerful at the same time how forgiveness can set us free.❤🙏
Absolutely true brother, no doubt.
In tears with ya, 46, three grown children and four grandkids, that man had me blubbering, forgiveness is a powerful tool.
I understand bro. 54yr old father myself.
Very moving. As a father of 3 idk if i could forgive. Beautiful story
As a 102 year old man 😭 n have 1 week to live i lived a good life 🤧
I have never seen such a story and such an amazing man as this father is! So much love and respect!!
God JUSTICE is better than this world “Justice”
God does not exist
@@h1mura285 In your dreams
Is this God's justice?
where is god when you need him/her? if exist he/she is not fair and makes him/her bad which gives a valid fact, he/she doesn't exist.
True
There is a Scottish saying "Forgive your enemy but remember the bastard's name"
Fuck you talking about
@@684boibeast6 forgive but never forget
Scotland is the worst and most violent place on earth. It is run by a secret mob boss based in Edinburgh, crime capital of the UK.
They say that in Lithuania too
Forgiveness is overrated. Justice is all that matters.
The father is a truly angelic being. What strength, what mental fortitude, what enormous courage he has to forgive his sons killer. Respect.
@@bonnieshelswell4203 thats some big bullshit right there. You can forgive as an atheist aswell.
@@kattihatt being an atheist you are look how aggressive you came off what he means is if you have faith In Christ you have peace in your heart yes you can forgive as an atheist but when you have faith in Christ it’s better and may god bless you too
@@davidnagy2336 no its not better. I dont need your blessings.
when you rely on imaginative entities to behave like a human..
@@bonnieshelswell4203 Where was "god" when innicent children's were brutally raped by priests and their church was covering their crimes FOR DECADES?!?!
God does not care about us, because it's not real!! God is for weak minded people who are scared to die or like this father can't cope with his sons death.
You can kill as long you become a christian, then ALL is forgiven!!🥳 3000year old believe of primitive people who back then didn't know any better and had to be controlled by clergy. You all use current science and technology now every day!! and yet you are stuck on outdated believe system, in which "god" created Eve out of Adams rib!!😂 and earth is only 5000years old not as we know now about 5BILLION years old, and so on...
Take finelly responsibility for your own life's it's no point of being afraid so much all your life!!
It doesn't matter how he puts up his face or status,the real Shane Harrison is hiding behind ✊🧐
Wow, amazing father. To forgive your boy's killer...blows me away. God bless this precious father. An example of pure love. A pure example of Jesus.
This is about forgiveness and Iafeta who is a religious man is actually putting into action what he knows, taught and learned from following God's teachings. Bless your beautiful heart Iafeta🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️
iv also had the same lessons but man i would still cry for blood he is a very strong person
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I'm with you brother. There is a place for people like this father. Forgiving and rising above and to see his grandsons through, what a man. Not many find this courage for sure.
If there really was a god he did a good job protecting that man's SON... 👎
@@conejoXX209 God does not intervene with free will, it isn't free will if hes in control.
The father that forgives, he is the strongest human I've ever seen, genuinely. He really made the murderer feel at ease, that's an incredible.power to behold.
It's truly AWE-INSPIRING! I don't know that I could do it!😔 I hope to GOD, He NEVER tests me like THAT! I NEVER knew love or protectiveness like that of being a dad! It's almost painful! When the dad said, "I wasn't there when he needed me"...MAN, that hurt!💔
God does amazing things.
@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro there is still love left in this world. Spread the love today, just do one thing that will make a difference
@@jackiedorman2188 Like allowing the other to be MURDERED whilst looking on?
They are at ease because they have gotten away with murder.
The contrast between Sio's father and the goodness he projects and embodies and the evil that is permanently etched on the faces of the killers of his son is frighteningly sobering..
My dad got murdered on 14th April 2021 and my sister got murdered in August 2019 in Papua New Guinea while I was happy living here in Palmerston North, New Zealand. I am reduced to tears watching this because I am struggling to forgive the people who killed them. All I have is hate within me. The worse thing is that I know these people. They are my family. I couldn't go and pay my respects to them because of COVID-19. Once the borders open, I will take the first flight out.
Killer looks like a mortal kombat character... Father is a incredible Human being
That guy with 6 arms right?
Goro
@@wilco8729 🤣🤣🤣🤣 FINISH HIM!!!!!
What country is this
@@Hborn I believe it's Australia
People saying the father shouldn’t have forgiven his sons killers gotta understand maybe this was his only way to finally get closure and not suffer from anger/sadness and grief for all these years of the loss of his son.
Exactly well said heaps finally some common calm sense instead of all the keyboard warriors in the comments
@@mastermao8592 yes exactly Sio,s Dad is healing slowly and he has given the opportunity to Shane Harrison /Dillin Pakai to heal as well much Respect
That’s some facts there💯
There's only two ways to get peice and move on,and that is to get revenge or to forgive
@@pluto2397 yep i agree but if revenge is going to put you behind bars that would be a waste
I would NEVER have been able to behave like this "father" who's forgiven the killing of his son ! Never ever !
I would have seek revenge and destroyed the killer's family and then ended him in the most painful way...
I don't care if it's not the "right" thing to do ! if you do me harm, i'll do you harm + bonus !!
Where's the justice for the person killed here ? his life ended without him having any choices about it. Can someone ask him if he's willing to forgive ? it's not possible, therefore there's no forgiveness to be given !
I am much forgiven by The Lord, therefore I am able to forgive. 😊
What an amazing father and grandfather and man. As a mom who lost a son all too early I know the pain of loss we share. His forgiveness to those two men who used bravado to hide behind, would have touched a place inside them it would seem was completely gone.
wow 12 or 13 years sentence for a murder that is like a slap on the wrist
Right... England is on a different level it’s sad...
@@chiefy3764 i think this is New Zealand
@@chiefy3764 not england bro
Welcome to new zealand. People get less for worse.
True just lock him in a cell with me over night I would change his life as an X inmate.
This had me in tears so beautiful the power of forgiveness and his faith in God definitely played a big part love this 😢❤️
God is good in many ways TU TANGATA IWI TAPU 🙏
Unconditional love is all that really matters
shit got me tearry eyedd
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Father : “when you get out, you can go to church with me.”
Wowww 🤯 the father is an unbelievable human being. I’m glad he’s a happy man now. Really happy.❤️
Thank you for such a wonderful video
When he said nothing I do or say will bring my son back. And chose forgiveness. That is truly breathtaking and human. It’s love like this that will change our world
We always find it incredibly powerful and emotionally moving when someone excercises this level of love, in direct response to follow JESUS'S example for us to lovingly copy and spread! 🙏👍🙏😘🤗😍
u call that love? lol
@@Snajdan For you, no seems ? Me def and the Forgiveness...
Love will always win. Jah bless ❤️💛💚
but it is not going to change our world what happened to Ghandi?
Hes a special person I dont know if many of us could be this forgiving respect.
With all respect man, I could never forgive someone who took my child away from me like that. Never. No chance
My sentiments exactly
100%
Powerful stuff. God bless this man and his grandsons.
What can one say, this man is a perfect example of a person.
I'm from Sri Lanka. We have a saying . " Making mistakes is what men do. Forgiving is what Gods do "..... This man is above a normal human being.
He true kiwi Maori respect our country
This is Man is human like the rest of us. Only the Holy Spirit within him has enabled him to truely forgive this man for killing his son. Only the power of God can help us to forgive like this. God is real and He lives in the life of those who are true Christians. Praise God.
A Father's Love and the forgiveness he gave just shows what a beautiful man he is and all the love to the families involved.
Forgiveness is powerful. Thank you for sharing this video program...May their testimonies continue to touch lives and change hearts.
All glory to God. Amazing testimony and an encouragement for all us Christians that this is true forgiveness. God showed us first and foremost what true forgiveness was through the death of His ONLY Son who died on the cross for our sons. God bless you Iafeta and your family. God bless Shane and may he through this experience come to know the Lord. Praise God. What a beautiful touching story. Brought tears to my eyes and made me reflect on my life as a Christian.
It’s a very sad situation. It’s biblical to forgive but Shane and Dillon must now reap what has been sewn and do the time. I hope they will be convicted of their actions and repent and live for the Lord. I hope Iafeta is in a church that preaches the truth because many people in churches are given half truths. We must be born again and then continue on til the end. Jesus bless you all ruclips.net/video/E5igxAyX0sc/видео.html
@@roletaferetinuuola7455 Amen Roleta! I totally agree with you 💯 with everything you mentioned. Yes, let's hope he is planted in a church that teaches Sound Doctrine.
Its a powerful testimony if Shane ever does come into a relationship with God 🙏🏽
@@rohanharrison9220 Amen. Only God can change the heart of man. Prayers for salvation upon Shane's life. No doubt there will be many saints praying for him.
Jesus is Not God and never died for your sins . Allah is your true God and you pay your own sins
I will strive to be the MAN that father is - he experienced the heights of pain in this world and was able to grow as a human. His son is able to feel this even from the other side, I know how proud he is and how his father is helping so many people get an understanding of what is truly possible. You sir, have touched the deepest part of me. Thank You.
Very beautifully written 👏 👌 ❤
We need more Real Men in this world.
What they mean by "time heal all wounds" they actually saying time allows you to learn to live with grief and come to terms with what happened cause it cant be changed.
Great documentary, love these series
Well done Dad, God is good and choosing forgiveness is what heals. We all need a lesson from this Man. He understands what holding onto Faith is. And to the ex mm member take up his challenge to go to Church you would be a mighty Christian warrior we need them more than ever right now.
Wow! Yup fill them ranks with more predators like yourselves 🤮
Holy shit!!! I couldn't personally ever forgive someone who hurt my child but, must say, this man is a much better person than me and, this truly touched me and, made me tear tf up... especially when he gave his victim impact statement... life is crazy and too short for grudges
me neither, i would not forget or forgive
He is no better and no worse than you
sexual assault
Absolutely loved this! It was such a joy to see these 2 men talk with love and respect. Forgiveness is so powerful. Cheers for the upload.
He may not have bought his son back, but his son lives on in the compassion his father shows every day. What a beautiful human being his father is.
As a father myself and grandfather this made me cry!!
This man has an inner strength that is beyond belief. He is an inspiration to the human race.
What an understanding loving person the father is. The world needs more people like him.
I also love the way the killer changed and accepted what he has done and that he was truly sorry about what he has done, showing love can really change a murderer to start become a better person.
I am speechless after seeing this. What a remarkable, brave and ordinary person that father is. If we could all have a bit of his personality, this world would not be such an ugly place. I will never forget mr. Matalasi.
We need more men like Matalasi in the world today. God bless you Sir.
Proverbs 10:12 - Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Awesome story for our people in NZ. Keep safe everyone, don’t act in the heat of the moment 💙
Amazing, that's all I can say, heart wrenching, lifts the soul, more videos like this please.
This is absolutely amazing, thank you to this wonderful father and his family.
This made me break down in tears.. very powerful!
The ultimate weapon is the power of prayer.
Amen 🙏🙏
but how does the anger subside ??
@@adambamf9365 prayer is releasing it from our hands and leaving it in God's hands. He is the judge of all. Vengeance is of the Lord. Not for man.
@@lulumagele26 100% fact
Amazing story thank you for sharing 💞
What a very real, touching story that shows how a fathers forgiveness can not only heal & set himself free, but everyone in that room! And everyone who has watched this interview/ story! I do take my hat of to him! A very sad story but such a beautiful truth & meaning in it of what life is really about! And what this world needs more of!! LOVE…..
This testimony so very Powerful that has brought tears & love😭❤
Iafeta Malo lava le Onosa'i, male loto faamagalo, Faafetai le loto Toa, ole alu i lalo ete manumalo ai🙌👌
Thank You for being great example to many,
As a Father/Uncle/Brother you are a role model to our Community and to the youths.
Now days its all about forgiving and love each other show good examples to our children/kids and the youth and our community.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT.
Live life to the fullest and love your neighbour.
God Bless & much Alofas & Aroha❤
13years for murder , that's a bulls hit sentence
I'd wait 13 years for revenge ..
I agree
Maybe he forgave them so he can kill him after he is out then they would not suspect the father :)
It's New Zealand, they got a laughable justice system. Also, if you are Maori your sentence automatically reduces like 20%
@@wl2033 Maori privilege
I would’ve never shown the same forgiveness as a father ! I know that for a fact! But I do respect this man and what he’s done for his son
Most of my family is in Mongrel Mob, But I truly feel sorry for this guy 🙏❤️ So proud of him for forgiving his sons killer, I could never be strong enough to do that.
So there a gang? Why they kill this man's son?
Your family are a bunch of sissy's
No words can describe how honourable this man is. There's a lesson for us all, hate and revenge only divides us and makes us weak, we all need to come together, forgive those that have wronged us and live decent and fulfilling lives. What an amazing man.
This touch my heart and made me cry. I really believe that the forgiveness the father gave help both of them. And help Shane during his bid. The embrace they did was touching. And the fact that Shane stated he wasn't ready to get out tells me he feels like he needs to sit for his crime and also work on himself. But although this is a sad/beautiful moment the funniest part is when shame stated he don't think would be to able to attend church
The fact he stated he wasn't ready is a true sign of remorse..
This was so groundbreaking and beautiful to watch. Murder is morbid and ugly but forgiveness is righteous. Hard but needed for one’s soul.
Thank you sir for setting this example for us
That is extremely powerful. Never underestimate the power of forgiveness. Of course it takes time to get to this place, very touching.
Forgiveness is only possible through the power of God. I have called upon that power many times.
@@DrLuke49 we
Man this doco and interview is so powerful...it brought tears my eyes, so beautiful...this father walking the steps for his moko's...so challenging and a tower of strength and inspiration...for Shane Harrison when you get out brother, hold your head up and chisel a positive path for you kids and moko's...beautiful absolutely beautiful to watch this interview 👏
What a wonderful program. Personal redemption is a powerful thing. Blessings and healing to all.
I have the absolute honor of knowing Mr Matalasi from Lyall Bay City Fitness Gym. He is an amazingly kind-hearted gentleman, with an unshakable ethos and an amazing character. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey to forgiveness good Sir.
The father’s faith and will power is indestructible. God bless him.
This was so emotionally moving.. at times i could not hold back my tears! As a father i felt the victims dads pain and im in ore of his strength and manna. What a absolute warrior of light he is! God bless him and his whanau. 🥺😢🙏🏽♥️
This is a crazy wonderful experience to share! Forgiveness is beautiful!
The power of this meeting turned my heart over, what beauty in this meeting, what strength and change it inspired. This act of forgiveness has had a chain reaction that will be felt a king time.
Only 13 years that's just sad tbh even though he forgave him that's nothing .
I agree! Should be life with weekly whipping.
Lets just murder those we hate then cos u only get 12 yrs?! Fkn pathetic
@@oliviagatesfe2634 You get the dealth penalty or imprisonment in those cases. This might be homicide not murder hence reduced punishment.
@@porkbones8751 our sentencing is slack most definitely but you don't understand what you are saying is shockingly insane let's incarcerate too punish but give more punishment on top ... U proberly haven't been too prison so wouldn't be able too comprehend your foolish remarks yes what shano and dylan have done was very wrong they have been forgiven by the father I'm guessing ur the opposite gang to the mob y u have such a hatefully opinion
@@domeliclark8359 My hate stems from life experiences with these criminals. Yes! I have never been in prison and I am not affiliated with any gang. I was a volunteer keeping kids off the streets from gang families in the 90s. The goverment are pussies and need to ban gangs! There will always be increased murderers and crims every year, its inevitable for NZ. You end someones life then your life should end too. No sympathy for these bastards.
Forgiveness will help this father get on with his life, but a rocket pointed at the sun filled to the brim with these gangs will help all of humanity get on with their lives
Doubtful
@Jordan Gill Why don’t u think of God now. The world killed Gods 1 and only son and God was the most loving there ever would be. Instead of seeking revenge, God forgave us for what we did and yet still loves us all more than we could imagine.
@@domiedollarz5649 that’s only relevant to your mob.
To this beautiful papa.
I hope this has helped you move forward and has extinguished the fire of anger burning within.
The pain the memories whether good or bad will never go away .
I wish you nothing but light , love and prosperity in moving forward .
Today you have taught me a valuable life lesson and that’s ,
In order to give forgiveness, forgiveness within yourself is where forgiveness needs to start.
God bless you papa❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🙏🏾
What an incredible moment between these two people. It is more difficult to forgive than to commit an act of revenge. What an amazing man this is to forgive his son's killer and to greet him with the love that he did. I am sure that this was a turning point for the other man as well, not to take anything away from the fact that he committed this murder but based on his demeanour and his words he seems deeply saddened by his deed. I wish them both well.
My Samoan people have BIG hearts no doubt! , no question , no 2nd guessing .. but this is something that most of us Samoans find EXTREMELY HARD TO DO... and this dad has gone against the odds❤️. Alofa aku mo oe tamā.
Samoan people also have BIG heart attacks
@@lincolnhobartmiller, Dammmmmmmnnnnn. How do you know they're Samoan. They look Maori.
@@lincolnhobartmiller where have you been? Heart attacks are a common thing in humans mate what’s your point?
@@marcustuuhetoka1340 lol there islanders
@@marcustuuhetoka1340 the son killed is islander and maori
I can see a lot of "I wouldn't forgive the killer" comments. Totally missing the bloody point of the video. Did ya'll watch the video on mute. What happened here is teaching us even through the worst possible thing that could ever happen to us and our loved ones. You never know how strong you are. Until being strong is the only damn choice you bloody have. And that includes FORGIVENESS. xx
Agreed. takes more guts to forgive!
I agreed that we should forgive other people. But, I disagreed to forgive people that murdered our family member. Honestly, I am very admired with Mr. Matalasi courage to forgive the person who murdered his son. But, if I were him, I wouldn't have no courage to do that. And, I will not accepting for what they did to my son's fate. It is just me and my opinion.
@Jordan Gill again missing the point. I'd rather live in love than hate. I've been raped for 3 years at the age of 7 by my own uncle and I've forgiven even though I wanted him behind bars it's best to let go. Karma plays a big part in life and I choose not to be eaten up by negative situations. Thanks
@Jordan Gill and yes even it happened to my own child. God forbid.
💯 me personally I wouldn’t forgive because I’m weak in that category.
So much respect for this forgiving man!🙌🏽❤
What a great program! I believe that restorative justice helps the victim's family heal, and, gives some humanity to the offender.
I salute Mr Matalasi for his powerful act of forgiveness ..this story had me tearing up, and Shane's regret and attempt to change his life is admirable..
I Salute the Matalasi family
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this man has more empathy than half the people in australia combined, we should all aspire to be more like this father, a true genuine good human being, bless his soul and may his son rest in peace.
Correct me if I am wrong but I understand this in NZ and nothing to do with Aus, so don’t understand why Australia is mentioned at all.
@@JediJan @sprocketrocket07 i live in Australia and i was using the Australian people as my example because i live around them, if i was to say this man has more empathy than half the people in NZ i would be going out on a limb since i have no clue how they interact with eachother over there, good enough answer?
No, empathy creates weirdos like the freak with facial tattoos.
Humble father, I take my hat off to you for staying humble and having the heart of forgiveness. I am Samoan and have 6 brothers and all family oriented and values. One of my brothers got killed by a Maori man who is rumoured to be a patch member and now my other brothers are filled with rage and want revenge. As their younger sister, It hurts deeply. But I want my brothers to be like this father 😢 as hard it’s said than done but forgiveness will set you free. God bless this father and family.
Wonderful story in a amongst a story of horror. I'm glad these 2 men could see through the hate and give each other some healing.
The roller coaster of emotions I felt watching this was truly powerful.
wtf is wrong with your name
You need Jesus man, Jesus is literally what helped this man
His son was so handsome. Rest In Peace
This man use to coach for the obu colts. There was one time he made us do freestyle swimming on the astro turf 😂 good times. All jokes aside, it's good that his story is finally being told. Cheers fets for everything you have done.
I am really impressed . What a courage this father has. I bow for him.
Not gunna lie tho, if someone killed my son, no matter how “sorry” he was. I would never never ever forgive him for what he did
It would be the hardest pain to ever go through but try and find some forgiveness.
Yeah I hope the killer would rot in hell
I understand where you are coming from, at least you are honest. I may be the same aswell if it was my son or someone dearly close to me that I loved.
But forgiving someone would be a way of finding peace in your life because holding resentment for someone can be very draining and would hinder you from living your life to the fullest. Better to forgive the person for your own sanity
@@rethabilemaseti1195 yes you are so right holding on to resentment will eat you up over time he has found a way to find peace and has given opportunities to the two to find peace in there hearts
The way those 2 men embrace and look into each others hearts speaks volumes about regret, forgiveness sadness and love. Such a powerful 3 seconds
Yeah we should show the same compassion to killer animals to ae 🤣🤣
@@bmanmann7873 go back to school and learn proper English pal
What an amazing man, it can't have been easy for him to forgive, but what a difference it has made to all of them, sadly nothing can bring this man's son back but how wonderful to have your heart sing than to become so bitter and twisted that your heart forever remains in pain, and what an amazing example to set your grandson's, God bless you xxx
Every once in a while I run across somethings that helps me to see life on a little different level than I did before. This right here is one of them!✔
This man showed he's strength with his forgiveness .
Respect
He makes me proud to be a Samoan, unforgiveness, anger & hatrid hinders only that who holds onto these. Rest in Paradise your son x ❤️❤️❤️
Exactly my bro.
I'm not Samoan, I'm an English man. But I completely admire this Outlook
Yea samoa ppl always had big heart. Est aucklnd
My sister was murdered when I was 16 and she was 20. I am now 42. The thought of forgiving that man.. Never.
Never could I. Never will I. He stole an entire piece of my life. My only sibling. It broke my parents. He is free to live his life now that's more than he deserves, I am ok with the part of me that can not.
Lol. You stupid fool.
Yeah I understand incredibly hard isn't it?,in your own time I guess I could only imagine if it was my mother or father how I wud feel,but God does say to forgive becoz we are only holding ourselves hostage really letting It go and leaving it up to God is the only way,freeing ourselves up comes with forgiveness,bitterness and unforgivness has no place in heaven
This is so so touching ❤️