This is a wonderful video I enjoy watching. Very moving, positive and full of love. Instead of the negative crap I heard about this man (Obama), I hope this will light some people up. God Bless Charles. Thank you for giving us the hope we need.
WOW!! It got me to cry by the ending. Usually I don't cry watching youtube video's.. Back to the point ...it really makes you wonder where is this relationship in the McCain/Palin ticket. Best Wishes - Ben (From: Indiana)
Well said, craigerz13. No party has a monopoly on hope, just as no party has cornered the market on patriotism. I hope all of us work together to make our country even greater than it is now. What a beautiful video.
I just shared this with my 87 year old DAD. Needless to say we both cried. For my DAD is a WWII vet whom fought with Patton. The son of sharecroppers. He saw two of his brothers lynched for what was described as "reckless eyeballing"..Lived through Jim Crow..so this election has so much promise, hope and possibility for him, me, my children...and his great grandchildren. To quote my DAD "today maybe we can be judged on the strength of our character and not our black skin"..lets hope so!
Brought tears to my eyes, great job editing it. Charles, I hope you stay around for a long long time my friend, thanks for your great work with the campaign!
This honestly made me cry, he's not only thinking about what Obama could do for him, but what he could do for the future. I was deeply moved by this video, and I'm glad he got to meet Obama. Vote For Change, Vote For OBAMA!
I had a good friend named Donny Washington, a black man 20 years my senior. He called himself a blue because he was so black and so proud of it, with good cause. He was a true friend. We were painters for the University of Texas in Austin. Donny took many years of abuse before he finally could afford to retire, after 35 years, and now he is gone. He is so burned into my memory because we came from totally different places and times yet we were so much the same. Thanks for this video.
I'm not even American yet this guy has inspired me more than any politician in the world. It's just amazing. Charles is definitely right, the youth are the future of the country, we need this to happen! MAKE IT HAPPEN! VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA!!!
I think people are getting Obama wrong. They are thinking just because he isnt white means he will mess us up. Even though I'm not a big supporter of either Obama or McCain this video is heart warming. Obama if you win I congratulate you if not, At least you tried. I hope this man lives the rest of his life in happiness. All the way to his last breath.
Charles, you,( and people like you), are the proof of the greatness,not only our Nation, but of the best in mankind. Why do I say this? Because you have lived long,suffered through hardship,done much good, and now from your experience you humbly point us in a new direction, quick praise following our efforts to be better people. Thank-you for your good hearted kindness. Thank-you for speaking to the youth about leadership. The spirit of God be with you always and everywhere.
Anytime i see an ad i try not to let it move me, I try to make every decision an intelligent one and not go on emotion...saying that, i was already voting for obama....and this is the one ad that made me FEEL, not think, that i was making the right decision... god bless charles.
What an inspiration this man is! He's grieving for his wife, he knows he has less days in front of him than behind him and he is volunteering his time and energy to unite our country and he is filled with praise for the young people! I love him!
God bless you Charles. Your words have touched me so deep. My grandparents have the same believe as he does. Much as I love them both so much, I can't help to think of how much I have learned from their wisdom and love. It's important to show love and respect to the elderly. They know a whole lot more and wouldn't mind sharing their experiences to young people today. Mr. Charles is an inspiration we all can look up to.
... but YOU are here now, Charles, and YOU have made a difference and are an inspiration. In my 40's, I am moved to see people like you and older, some twice my age, still engaged and volunteering. Thank you for your strength to give in the shadow of the loss of your wife. God Bless you and let's keep working for and Obama victory on November 4, and a better future for our country.
This is one of the most touching and inspirational videos I've ever seen. Rarely do I get teary eyed or get goosebumps, but this video did both. This is why Obama will be our next president; he has a special kind of uniting power of hope.
very touching! i would like to meet this man! I feel such compassion for him. I hope he stays with us a lot longer than he thinks people like him last forever! thank you for your support and volunteering your time for such a great cause! lucky you! you got to meet OBAMA, what an honor! good luck Charles
Nice to see an older gentlemen actualy give some credit to the youth of today. I like the ying and yang of the US elections..postivity and hope from the Democrats in contrast to negativity and fear from the Republicans. Thats how it appears from Britain anyways....
nobody ever said hope is a sin, and just because I vote McCain, doesn't mean I don't believe in Hope or Change...I just believe McCain maybe better for it...but yes Charles is quite inspirational! And as a Republican it comforts me to know that with support from folks like Charles, Barack may indeed be a good president!
WOW! This man is so sincere and everything he said was the truth. It is truly wonderful seeing young and the young at heart joining the ranks of this campaign and election. We need this man Barack in office y'all!
Omigoodness. I'm gonna cry. Thank you Charles for volunteering; thank you Obama for volunteering too--no job harder or more thankless than president. God bless you both.
Charles, you are such an inspiration. Like most of those who posted their comments, I have tears in my eyes after watching this too. I truly hope you get to see Mr. Obama inaugurated in January. What would be really great is if someone from the Obama campaign staff was able to get you a ticket for it. I have yet to see anyone who deserves it more. God bless you, Charles.
I can honestly say that this was one of the most moving things I have ever seen. Charles seems like a wonderful human being.
This is one of the greatest things I've seen on YT.
Thank you for posting it.
With a tear rolling down my cheek, I thank whoever posted this vedeo.
This is a wonderful video I enjoy watching. Very moving, positive and full of love. Instead of the negative crap I heard about this man (Obama), I hope this will light some people up. God Bless Charles. Thank you for giving us the hope we need.
Charles is a class act and what every person should model themselves after. If anyone deserves to meet Obama, it's him.
Now he's what I call a proper American.
WOW!! It got me to cry by the ending. Usually I don't cry watching youtube video's..
Back to the point ...it really makes you wonder where is this relationship in the McCain/Palin ticket.
Best Wishes - Ben (From: Indiana)
I absolutely loved this video. It brought tears to my eyes.
2:07 breaks my heart. God bless that man.
Well said, craigerz13. No party has a monopoly on hope, just as no party has cornered the market on patriotism. I hope all of us work together to make our country even greater than it is now. What a beautiful video.
I just shared this with my 87 year old DAD. Needless to say we both cried. For my DAD is a WWII vet whom fought with Patton. The son of sharecroppers. He saw two of his brothers lynched for what was described as "reckless eyeballing"..Lived through Jim Crow..so this election has so much promise, hope and possibility for him, me, my children...and his great grandchildren. To quote my DAD "today maybe we can be judged on the strength of our character and not our black skin"..lets hope so!
Brought tears to my eyes, great job editing it.
Charles, I hope you stay around for a long long time my friend, thanks for your great work with the campaign!
Wow, this is incredible. Moved me to tears.
This had me crying happy tears!
Great video!
Thanks!
1:53 and on. Makes me want to hug Charles.
I am so happy for this guy, and I hope he will still be around when he can see the new, and improved America! Obama 08!
Man, that choked me up! What a great video, this is what it's all about.
had me teary-eyed at the end... great vid
You're awesome for saying that. AWESOME. Much love to you, Charles and anyone else on here who believes in the beauty and potential of people.
Wow, Charles is from my hometown of Boulder. Gotta love this story.
Wow! this man has a pure heart...very inspiring.
Beautiful. Thank you for filming and telling this story!!!
This honestly made me cry, he's not only thinking about what Obama could do for him, but what he could do for the future. I was deeply moved by this video, and I'm glad he got to meet Obama.
Vote For Change, Vote For OBAMA!
I needed that video today ... thanks for posting this and thanks for people like Charles .. OMG ! I'm crying again ...
This seriously needs to go viral in a big way! This is very moving.
Wow..no words...
Charles just made this grown man cry. Hope vs. Fear. Bring it on! Big O for the CRUSHING WIN!!
This brought tears to my eyes! I just want to give this guy a hug. Charles we are here with you! We are going to make this happen!
Tears. Thank you, Charles, for sharing your heart with us.
charles - you made me cry - you are an inspiration. love from montreal. Diane
Forget about "I think I'm going to cry!", I balled already.
Thank you, Charles. You make my heart full.
Oh, boy. That's a tearjerker (tears rolling down).
See here, the choice is easy. HOPE over hate! I really want to give Charles a hug!
You got me choked up Charles. Thank you for all that you are doing. We appreciate it.
Absolutely inspiring. He represents everything good about the Colorado that I am from.
This? No, I haven't been crying. It's just been raining on my face.
Excellent video.
THis is a great story, I'm glad I had the opportunity to view.
Thank you, Charles. As a Grandmother, I know you speak for many of us. We want better for our grandchildren.
Peace and Blessings.
Wow, my god... This guy is soo touching! And you can see its the good people Obama is able to reach... The people with a clear heart!
I had a good friend named Donny Washington, a black man 20 years my senior. He called himself a blue because he was so black and so proud of it, with good cause. He was a true friend. We were painters for the University of Texas in Austin. Donny took many years of abuse before he finally could afford to retire, after 35 years, and now he is gone. He is so burned into my memory because we came from totally different places and times yet we were so much the same. Thanks for this video.
That is sad that that was the only thing you got out of the video. Thank you Charles...some of us needed that! God Bless
Oh man. Great video.
I'm not even American yet this guy has inspired me more than any politician in the world. It's just amazing. Charles is definitely right, the youth are the future of the country, we need this to happen! MAKE IT HAPPEN! VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA!!!
wow... - that was fantastic. it's about time we had something to really cheer about. thanx charles.
I think people are getting Obama wrong. They are thinking just because he isnt white means he will mess us up. Even though I'm not a big supporter of either Obama or McCain this video is heart warming. Obama if you win I congratulate you if not, At least you tried. I hope this man lives the rest of his life in happiness. All the way to his last breath.
Man .. that was deep!! I think I'm going to tear up (tears of joy) ... Your my motivation Mr. Charles!!!!
This was very touching. Loved Charles. Hope to see more videos like this. Reminds us all what this election is supposed to be about.
Charles, you,( and people like you), are the proof of the greatness,not only our Nation, but of the best in mankind. Why do I say this? Because you have lived long,suffered through hardship,done much good, and now from your experience you humbly point us in a new direction, quick praise following our efforts to be better people. Thank-you for your good hearted kindness. Thank-you for speaking to the youth about leadership. The spirit of God be with you always and everywhere.
It is rare in American life to get a choice so clear and simple to do the right thing for your nation. This is a terrific video.
That was such a beautiful video. Thank you :)
Anytime i see an ad i try not to let it move me, I try to make every decision an intelligent one and not go on emotion...saying that, i was already voting for obama....and this is the one ad that made me FEEL, not think, that i was making the right decision...
god bless charles.
Thank you Charles, from a fellow Boulderite and Obama voter.
Excellent video made about an excellent man.
Barrack should be proud to have someone like this guy behind him!!
I really hope this is included in the 30 minute special tomorrow night.
What an inspiration this man is! He's grieving for his wife, he knows he has less days in front of him than behind him and he is volunteering his time and energy to unite our country and he is filled with praise for the young people! I love him!
Thank you Charles, I agree wholeheartedly.
What hope looks like. Great vid, thanks.
Ohhh this made me cry!
Thank you Charles!
That was an amazing video. Touching
Charles is an amazing human being! Thanks for spreading the word! Congratulations on getting to meet our next President
These stories are so deeply moving. Almost brought to me to tears.
God bless you Charles.
Your words have touched me so deep.
My grandparents have the same believe as he does. Much as I love them both so much, I can't help to think of how much I have learned from their wisdom and love. It's important to show love and respect to the elderly. They know a whole lot more and wouldn't mind sharing their experiences to young people today.
Mr. Charles is an inspiration we all can look up to.
Wonderful! This videos is great!
... but YOU are here now, Charles, and YOU have made a difference and are an inspiration. In my 40's, I am moved to see people like you and older, some twice my age, still engaged and volunteering. Thank you for your strength to give in the shadow of the loss of your wife. God Bless you and let's keep working for and Obama victory on November 4, and a better future for our country.
I just wish my Dad could have lived to see this.
I am glad that Charles did.
That is so moving.
If by any chance anyone is reading this who hasn't decided yet how to vote..... PLEASE. I'm begging you. It's the right thing.
This is one of the most touching and inspirational videos I've ever seen. Rarely do I get teary eyed or get goosebumps, but this video did both. This is why Obama will be our next president; he has a special kind of uniting power of hope.
very touching! i would like to meet this man! I feel such compassion for him. I hope he stays with us a lot longer than he thinks people like him last forever! thank you for your support and volunteering your time for such a great cause! lucky you! you got to meet OBAMA, what an honor! good luck Charles
No comment really needed. This is wonderful. Vote for Barack -- for Charles, for all of us.
You can tell when people are being genuine - I'm truly touched and hopeful...
-G
"All I Ever Wanted Was To Do RIght (Riiight)"
Extremely touching. Thank you.
Great man, great American.
Charles, God is not ready for you just yet, keep up the good work and embrace the youthful energy around you.
how grateful we should be that we live in these times. this man moved me.
Nice to see an older gentlemen actualy give some credit to the youth of today.
I like the ying and yang of the US elections..postivity and hope from the Democrats in contrast to negativity and fear from the Republicans. Thats how it appears from Britain anyways....
Yep - Just the inspiration I needed to knock on some more doors tomorrow.
An incredible video.
November 4 is going to be the start of something big.
OMG... I'm still crying 10 mins later. He reminds me of my Uncle. Hope is not a sin...yes we can!
nobody ever said hope is a sin, and just because I vote McCain, doesn't mean I don't believe in Hope or Change...I just believe McCain maybe better for it...but yes Charles is quite inspirational! And as a Republican it comforts me to know that with support from folks like Charles, Barack may indeed be a good president!
Great vid!
Good lord that guy really gets to ya at the end huh? LOL He blew me away.
very heartwarming. thanks for sharing this.
Wow, there's something about that video that just gave me goosebumps. Good stuff.
Thank you Charles. You give me hope and made my day.
damn charles looks good for an 86yo!
Charles you are an inspiration. You brought me to tears, and meeting YOU one day would be an honour.
what a wonderful person! thanks for making my day Mr Charles!!
This needs to be in tonight's ad.
this guy is an inspiration. if only there were more people like him in the world
Watching this, in itself, probably made me a better person, it's so hearwarming.
greetings from Singapore =) I really hope he wins.
A beautiful human being. A proud American. This made me smile really big :D Thank you, Charles.
WOW! This man is so sincere and everything he said was the truth. It is truly wonderful seeing young and the young at heart joining the ranks of this campaign and election. We need this man Barack in office y'all!
Omigoodness. I'm gonna cry.
Thank you Charles for volunteering; thank you Obama for volunteering too--no job harder or more thankless than president. God bless you both.
You rock Charles. I'm not just voting for Obama in 08, I'm voting for people like you who make the world a better place!
I shed a tear...This is so beautiful! Older people like Mr. Charles are so pure and speak the truth.
Charles, you are such an inspiration. Like most of those who posted their comments, I have tears in my eyes after watching this too.
I truly hope you get to see Mr. Obama inaugurated in January. What would be really great is if someone from the Obama campaign staff was able to get you a ticket for it. I have yet to see anyone who deserves it more.
God bless you, Charles.
My goodness what an incredible testimony. I'm in tears.
Absolutely correct Charles. Thanks for making a difference in the campaign!
God Bless, that is great. I hope someone that knows him will give all these well wishes.
Anyone who isn't on the verge of tears at the end of this has a stone heart... You know he's thinking of his wife when he says "Everybody!"...