Homeless Ex-Marine Will Take Your Breath Away Playing Piano in the Streets

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  • Опубликовано: 30 июн 2015
  • A homeless man with a scruffy beard and long scraggly hair looks like a lost soul. But he has magic fingers on the piano and his talent is breathtaking. He's playing the piano on a public sidewalk in Sarasota, Florida. No one expected to hear such... #InsideEdition

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  • @charleswilliams5167
    @charleswilliams5167 3 года назад +3209

    He is STILL a Marine. There should not be one single homeless soldier, sailor, airman or Marine in THIS country.

    • @andrasdudas5084
      @andrasdudas5084 3 года назад +47

      And people shouldn’t work for less then 15 bucks an hour.
      I can see the potential in the people of your country, I wish u guys the best.

    • @charleswilliams5167
      @charleswilliams5167 3 года назад +26

      @@andrasdudas5084 Economically impossible.

    • @wesleyrodgers886
      @wesleyrodgers886 3 года назад +57

      Nobody should be homeless.

    • @chrisgreen177
      @chrisgreen177 3 года назад +41

      As a retired Marine, I have no words for what I would do to his son to make him realize the importance of his father, and to seek him out because that man is deserving of respect. Now, I can't make his son realize; I can only teach him, and hopefully that's enough. Everyone gets dragged down in society, but everyone can climb out of that "sunken place" too. This world is NOT what he and I fought for. This is something I don't know anymore.

    • @neilangus4401
      @neilangus4401 3 года назад +16

      Charles
      I agree
      These people put their life on the line
      So we can all live in freedom
      I am from New Zealand and respect anyone who works in the forces to keep everyone safe

  • @annagrace3621
    @annagrace3621 3 года назад +1420

    “ Homeless” “ex-Marine” should never be in the same sentence. Take care of our Soldiers, America!

    • @xelnjare3945
      @xelnjare3945 3 года назад +17

      Absolutely correct. We can and should be better.

    • @PYNKERIE
      @PYNKERIE 3 года назад +4

      @Philip Callahan right* ? :^

    • @nukkumatti9587
      @nukkumatti9587 3 года назад +7

      Somebody isn't going to do what Everybody should do but Nobody ends up doing. Because social support system is called communism in the USA. This has been a popular issue since forever and if people really wanted to fix it, it would have already been fixed.

    • @loremipsum8321
      @loremipsum8321 3 года назад +6

      It's a heartbreaking reality how world isn't built for warriors no more.

    • @theview7169
      @theview7169 3 года назад

      MAybe it is his free will to live this lifestyle? America is a free country, you know.....

  • @judeirwin2222
    @judeirwin2222 Год назад +1060

    “It’s a shame he’s homeless.” Yeah, and hundreds of thousands like him. Do something for these people. All of them deserve a roof over their heads and a benefit that allows them to live with dignity.

    • @nanallen1
      @nanallen1 Год назад +41

      With you 100%. Who knows what this Marine witnessed to change his life. War does that to people - no matter how strong, how good, how devoted to human liberty and freedom. I talk with the homeless here in L.A. - help out as I can. We all should. But instead of sending 50 billion to Ukraine oligarchs, the money should help here.

    • @turtlecrawling66
      @turtlecrawling66 Год назад +7

      Not all of em

    • @BassS1nger
      @BassS1nger Год назад +8

      "Do something for these people." Thats a lot coming from someone who probably never went homeless, never slept without a bed. YOU probably do not know how hard it is to do things like that easily. Would YOU be prepared to donate more than one hundred dollars that YOU earned? I'd like for you to know how hard it would be to do this, how hard it is to come back from homelessness, and that human nature would prevent people from donating enough to financially aid all homeless people.

    • @nanallen1
      @nanallen1 Год назад +18

      @@BassS1nger Yes. I just gave $160 to a homeless 66 year old black woman who has a degree, had professional job, then had a stroke. I am looking for housing in L.A. And only can find these terrible “ shelters.” With lots of drug use, everything stolen. No individual rooms. I also donate $200. Month for my 95 year old friend for her rent. I am 70+ , social security of $900. But my husband is still alive and we own a modest 70 year old home. If I can do this, so can thousands of others. But the bloated city, county, state, federal governments need to get busy to solve this homeless issue - for all homeless.

    • @normhill3034
      @normhill3034 Год назад +3

      @@nanallen1 war didnt do this to him

  • @charlottebarnes6761
    @charlottebarnes6761 Год назад +184

    Hope he finds a home and his son. It brings tears to my eyes. Hope he gets help. He served his country . He has a beautiful talent and good at it.

    • @Jonahbabylul
      @Jonahbabylul Год назад +1

      He does this was a long time ago

    • @360USAVlog
      @360USAVlog 6 месяцев назад

      He can anything unless he quits drugs.

  • @sunshinem3958
    @sunshinem3958 3 года назад +3439

    Outstanding, their no reason why a marine should be homeless or any other military officer that serve our country

    • @lolitamorris4164
      @lolitamorris4164 3 года назад +54

      Somebody find him 4 me

    • @ruffadamsthegreat.2662
      @ruffadamsthegreat.2662 3 года назад +141

      It's a sin and a shame.
      When a person comes forth and puts their very life on the line for you and millions of their countrymen whom they don't even know, they should never again in life want for a single thing let alone simple basics like food or housing!

    • @bugs4680
      @bugs4680 3 года назад +36

      Yes it's terrible , however no human for that matter I don't wish it opon

    • @anon-jo5gm
      @anon-jo5gm 3 года назад +37

      Ask him what the military forced him to do then u may know why

    • @lisah5960
      @lisah5960 3 года назад +14

      Amen , you got that right.

  • @bigdog95355
    @bigdog95355 3 года назад +4253

    There is no such thing as a "former Marine" once a Marine, always a Marine.

    • @bikerbee3514
      @bikerbee3514 3 года назад +206

      Then take care for your Marines. He is not the only one thats forgotten by his "brothers"

    • @FoOsieluuuuu
      @FoOsieluuuuu 3 года назад +32

      ooh rah

    • @jeffroberts4052
      @jeffroberts4052 3 года назад +43

      No there is a thing called a former marine, there’s no such thing as an ex marine!! While arguing that many of the habits stay with us, we have to come to the realization that most of us couldn’t pass the pft now!! Personally I smoke to damn much and am pushing 40!! I’d be lucky if I could finish three miles without a heart attack, tho if I walked I bet I could still beat some of the fat body corporals and terminal lances. 🤔

    • @markdavidfreeman
      @markdavidfreeman 3 года назад +44

      Semper Fi..leave no man behind brother

    • @andymiller3138
      @andymiller3138 3 года назад +23

      i've never looked at it that way thanks for opening my eyes

  • @momdad5368
    @momdad5368 Год назад +135

    This actually happened in our town. The local hotel gave a homeless man a room and hired him to play the piano. They did it after hearing him play their piano.

    • @doro8856
      @doro8856 Год назад +26

      Hats off to them.

    • @bobmccoy5983
      @bobmccoy5983 Год назад

      Thank you so much for helping that man out I would have gave him and his son a roof over there heads if only I new this one touches HOME 🇺🇸 thanks again

  • @wildcard....4114
    @wildcard....4114 6 месяцев назад +19

    Our veterans deserve so much more...bc they already gave all of themselves. 🥀💖🙏🌱🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌹

  • @youhadmeatag1238
    @youhadmeatag1238 6 лет назад +757

    It is a shame that we treat our soldiers like this! They fought for our freedom and this is how we repay them!

    • @c104ark6
      @c104ark6 6 лет назад +31

      Fi K I agree that's why I don't understand racism a marine vet went into a restaurant for a free meal. Some guy said he wasn't a marine and he was black. Before you disagree with me if he was white he wouldn't got called out like that.

    • @ethanbryan6340
      @ethanbryan6340 5 лет назад +10

      It's Marine no solider

    • @ethanbryan6340
      @ethanbryan6340 5 лет назад +2

      Not*

    • @RICHOCHANGO
      @RICHOCHANGO 5 лет назад +26

      What is this freedom you talk about? Poor bastard wasted his life fighting for the corporate oil machine and miltary industrial complex.

    • @jacobswartz8074
      @jacobswartz8074 5 лет назад +13

      Mark Summers We all need something to fight for man. If not the country least we can do it for our family.

  • @crustytoes1819
    @crustytoes1819 3 года назад +745

    It’s sad that he doesn’t have a home. He fought and risked his life for a Country that didn’t help him. I hope everything is well for this man.

    • @ronhunter4279
      @ronhunter4279 3 года назад +11

      He is not a ex once a marine always

    • @crustytoes1819
      @crustytoes1819 3 года назад +8

      @@ronhunter4279 what? I never said he was an ex marine

    • @BigTomInTheBasement
      @BigTomInTheBasement 3 года назад +13

      He seems content with his life. Notice how he wants his son to come track him down vs him finding his son? or that he's ok playing for tips? I served in the USMC over 20 years ago, this man is 15 years my senior; I would never abandon my children without a very serious reason. Perhaps him staying with his child would have caused more harm than good, so he left. He may have mental issues because of his service experience but he also likely doesn't want to deal with the "system" any more. I don't blame him and wish him well.

    • @jokerkenny1801
      @jokerkenny1801 3 года назад +4

      America is great, aint it?

    • @vincent0123
      @vincent0123 3 года назад +9

      Man I don't understand .. they don't give pensions to vet in USA?

  • @sandradutoit2772
    @sandradutoit2772 Год назад +70

    Breathtaking....hopes he finds someone who will offer him a chance to showcase his natural talent to the world and enjoy better living conditions.

  • @charlettea.p.kealoha8050
    @charlettea.p.kealoha8050 Год назад +36

    My husband is a retired veteran had a hard time watching this ,I'm in tears. The V. A. can help if He is willing to want it. All of our love ( Aloha) goes out to Him coming to You from Honolulu, Hawaii. Welcome Home Sir.

    • @gwen156
      @gwen156 Год назад +1

      His local Social Services Dept. Should be able to help him . Perhaps someone will see this & help give him a ride there. If anyone could do just what they can for him, l suspect he will receive some much needed help. Inside edition aired this story & my hope is someone can help set him up a "go fund me" page. Perhaps he will be able to get on his feet. I'm hopeful for him to be reunited with his son soon. God bless.

    • @charlettea.p.kealoha8050
      @charlettea.p.kealoha8050 Год назад

      @Bod Donnell . Mahalo ( thanks) Bod, coming to You from Honolulu, Hawaii

  • @bethroesch2156
    @bethroesch2156 5 лет назад +2393

    It's sad to think you can serve your country and still end up out on the streets

    • @motorman111jld
      @motorman111jld 5 лет назад +171

      I know. All while the liberals want to pay for illegal immigrants they leave the ones that fought for our freedom on the street.😡

    • @luxuryaboveall
      @luxuryaboveall 5 лет назад +68

      They all mostly do because the government doesnt help them

    • @Combatfanatic
      @Combatfanatic 5 лет назад +47

      Beth Roesch if you think the elite gives a damn about you and the vets than you’re dumber than the Donald dump supporters all the elite cares about is themselves and thier kids it’s called self interests smh

    • @pornneliushubbard1967
      @pornneliushubbard1967 5 лет назад +36

      Tell that to AOC she would rather help illegals then this man

    • @m74796
      @m74796 5 лет назад +26

      The libtards definitely don't care about them.

  • @rosri6225
    @rosri6225 7 лет назад +5506

    all the money made from this better have gone to this man

    • @fluteloops435
      @fluteloops435 6 лет назад +71

      Ro Sri I agree

    • @meawesome2137
      @meawesome2137 6 лет назад +41

      But the video isn't 10 minutes long

    • @gracenambo9219
      @gracenambo9219 6 лет назад +81

      Me Awesome the 10 minute thing just gives you more money. You get a dollar for every thousand views I've heard from other youtubers

    • @meawesome2137
      @meawesome2137 6 лет назад +15

      Hey Now Hey Now if your video is 10 minutes long then u can put more ads in it which gives you more money

    • @gracenambo9219
      @gracenambo9219 6 лет назад +8

      Me Awesome yea ik but you made it seem like you don't get any money at all from videos unless it's 10 minutes long

  • @entrepreneuriatrecherchesetcon
    @entrepreneuriatrecherchesetcon Год назад +34

    Knowing to identify one's talents constitutes an opportunity.

  • @kathrynwhittaker9007
    @kathrynwhittaker9007 Год назад +28

    What an amazing man. It must be hard going from being a marine, husband and father to homeless. I hope someone gives him another chance and he gets a bit of comfort in his life. And keep up the piano playing. Sooooooo amazing

    • @sherrilwebb4102
      @sherrilwebb4102 Год назад +3

      No one who served shou be homeless in the country he/she served... especially if that country is the US... there's something very wrong here.😠🇨🇦

    • @gavinholland5685
      @gavinholland5685 Год назад +1

      That's the US alright

    • @principleswise9749
      @principleswise9749 Год назад +1

      @@sherrilwebb4102 *Right!*

  • @deenamarie2558
    @deenamarie2558 8 лет назад +1983

    I almost cried he deserves a house

  • @AJ-xc4nm
    @AJ-xc4nm 5 лет назад +1623

    Man, the U.S really needs to take care of our marines...too many U.S soldiers on the streets.

    • @victoriabarefoot3998
      @victoriabarefoot3998 5 лет назад +17

      AJ Bigfoot Definitely tell me about it!! It's morally wrong.

    • @tamaramadison7563
      @tamaramadison7563 5 лет назад +41

      It Is a shame an ex Marine is homeless he served his country only to become homeless I pray that somone will help find a place live

    • @petert3355
      @petert3355 5 лет назад +39

      Every country has the same failure.
      They train their citizens to go to war. They fail to train them to come home after.
      This failure is why so many veterans have the same problem adjusting to civilian life.
      This is OUR shame. OUR failure.

    • @sparx180
      @sparx180 5 лет назад +8

      AJ Bigfoot I was unaware of this but many young men that arrived home after Vietnam live in the woods.

    • @kano3030
      @kano3030 4 года назад +7

      Look how America did John Rambo! This is Real life! America has NEVER gave ah rats Ass about their veterans!!!!!!

  • @karladuncan4026
    @karladuncan4026 Год назад +19

    Gosh what a talent! I sure hope he gets a lot of money from his playing and his service of course! God bless this man, his family, everyone, and everything!

  • @tonimonteith8125
    @tonimonteith8125 Год назад +6

    God bless this man. I can’t believe what he has seen and he still can play beautiful music.

  • @pagejames8754
    @pagejames8754 3 года назад +2000

    Sad that he wasn't "worthy" of attention until he played the piano. His talent doesn't make him special, being human does

  • @susanacalmo4798
    @susanacalmo4798 6 лет назад +161

    He has a BIG TALENT
    may GOD BLESS YOU 🙏🙏😇😇

    • @saramoreno2357
      @saramoreno2357 6 лет назад

      Susana Calmo hes already blessed with a beautiful talent

    • @kuamez
      @kuamez 6 лет назад

      Susana Calmo I

    • @suomi6769
      @suomi6769 6 лет назад +1

      Susana Calmo Blessed with homelessness🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @kayperry8365
    @kayperry8365 Год назад +9

    Please do not let this talented man go away. Love his piano playing. So thank you for your service in the Marines. God bless you Always.k

  • @marydomenicucci9428
    @marydomenicucci9428 Год назад +8

    Lovely beautiful lord give this man a home🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @ililikeit
    @ililikeit 3 года назад +204

    Nobody should be homeless. With or without talent

    • @HomerSimpson-tq3ym
      @HomerSimpson-tq3ym 3 года назад +2

      I know homeless guys WITH jobs living in their cars in California USA because they don't want to pay rent... rent is too high and weather is good so why not

    • @projectdelta50
      @projectdelta50 3 года назад

      Let alone people who have served our country

    • @masonpointer3383
      @masonpointer3383 3 года назад +1

      Some people deserve it

    • @michaelvicario2584
      @michaelvicario2584 3 года назад

      Mikey gril

  • @PianoMan-hx3ev
    @PianoMan-hx3ev 3 года назад +849

    No one who has EVER served in the military should be homeless. SHAME ON US.

    • @bryanjames5090
      @bryanjames5090 3 года назад +34

      This why i like trump he wants us to put america first not everyone else

    • @sharonlewis7638
      @sharonlewis7638 3 года назад +6

      Well said, I agree

    • @nancycoston4822
      @nancycoston4822 3 года назад +8

      No son leave their father homeless

    • @geoffreyhansen8543
      @geoffreyhansen8543 3 года назад +9

      No one who has served their country should be homeless

    • @miznikkie83
      @miznikkie83 3 года назад +9

      Agreed!! Anyone who served and has been fortunate enough to come home, should have a home waiting for them free of a mortgage. A pension that they can actually survive on, and PROPER mental health support at the snap of a finger to say the least!!

  • @daisyhigel362
    @daisyhigel362 11 месяцев назад +4

    Please. Someone help him.
    God bless him.

  • @patriciaguenzler9150
    @patriciaguenzler9150 Год назад +5

    Someone has helped him thank you and thank you sir for your service and we enjoyed your playing the piano

  • @temmietem9973
    @temmietem9973 8 лет назад +2419

    I wanna donate money to this amazing man

  • @brettayres420
    @brettayres420 3 года назад +212

    This guy doesn't want our pity. He is deeper than most. Godspeed, sir!

    • @pamk9333
      @pamk9333 3 года назад +5

      Agreed. He's a warrior. Thank You For your service. sir. Best of luck..

    • @milotorres6894
      @milotorres6894 3 года назад +4

      Just wants to see his son miss him so much in his life, heart broken Godspeed his healing process of lost loved one and get back on his own 2 a better life moving forward,👍😔.

  • @markmace1824
    @markmace1824 Год назад +1

    Someone who gives to the world his good spirit through music like this and touches people helps all who come upon him. He deserves respect an thank you for your service. Wow ! Can you play the piano. Mark. Westchester NY

  • @stacey8262
    @stacey8262 Год назад +4

    Hope he'll go from strength to strength.It's a gift to be shared!

  • @thestewarts3459
    @thestewarts3459 3 года назад +650

    There shouldn’t be one single homeless veteran in America. Their country has failed them after they sacrificed for their country

    • @honeyneal7751
      @honeyneal7751 3 года назад +6

      Amen

    • @timtheenchanter6896
      @timtheenchanter6896 3 года назад +29

      Have to take care of the worthless welfare rats instead.

    • @nunyabizness8799
      @nunyabizness8799 3 года назад

      They only made this country worse.

    • @AnyMalaysian
      @AnyMalaysian 3 года назад +8

      He deserved to be treated with respect and cared for.

    • @ibanez0711
      @ibanez0711 3 года назад +9

      Now that we have Biden, he says all illegals in U.S. will have citizenship and gov't assistance. But, somehow this guy is a bum?

  • @crashoverride4881
    @crashoverride4881 5 лет назад +320

    This man is not an ex-marine. He is a veteran of this country, like all veterans who served this country, should be taken care of. To all these veterans thank you for your service. Liberty and freedom.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @ajg8600
      @ajg8600 5 лет назад +16

      He's not an ex marine, he is a marine! Once a marine, always a marine. He earned that title.

    • @ajg8600
      @ajg8600 5 лет назад +7

      @WorldRenownedCFE it seems nobody does, because i know the VA isnt run by Democrats.

    • @leroywangsness6412
      @leroywangsness6412 4 года назад

      @@ajg8600 my

    • @phoenixd9679
      @phoenixd9679 4 года назад +3

      Patrick Guy How is this possible our country's HEROES TO BE HOMELESS ??? I get so angry to see how the system let down those who SACRIFICE AND SERVE ! I am a Coast Guard proud mom ! Thank you for you're service to all who serve and they're families and more to be done for our HREOES !!!

    • @andy6043
      @andy6043 4 года назад +3

      There is no such thing as an Ex Marine ! It stays with you forever !

  • @michellemesser9342
    @michellemesser9342 2 года назад +3

    Proves no matter what..none can silence the beauty inside....I love stories like this..it's heartwarming inspiration to never give up🌹

  • @sallytidwell7804
    @sallytidwell7804 11 месяцев назад +7

    Our veterans deserve better! They have lost more than sleep for the nation!

  • @creator_chan3289
    @creator_chan3289 4 года назад +1285

    He looked after our ungrateful nation,
    He helped us, he's homeless.
    He needs help
    He needs a home

    • @phyllismizzi8828
      @phyllismizzi8828 4 года назад +31

      Its shameful that ds great nation has homeless veterans, amongst which ex marines!
      Gdbls them!

    • @petergunner8666
      @petergunner8666 4 года назад +14

      It's more important to help refugees from Syria! Ask Angela Merkel😂🙏🏻They don't care about us....sad story

    • @queentot3692
      @queentot3692 4 года назад +7

      SEMPER FI NOT ONLY DID YOU SERVE OUR COUNTRY BUT YOU GAVE US WONDERFUL MUSIC. THANK YOU. SIR FOR YOU SERVICE YOUR SACRIFICES AND YOU WILL TO KEEP GOING MY COVER OFF TO YOU

    • @almareyes2192
      @almareyes2192 4 года назад +9

      Yup that's the army for you guys dont let your kids join

    • @creator_chan3289
      @creator_chan3289 4 года назад +3

      @Rogeball PB true

  • @taz200032
    @taz200032 5 лет назад +556

    Ex Marines dont exist. Once a Marine always a Marine.

    • @taz200032
      @taz200032 5 лет назад +12

      Cowboy Curtis have a little respect man

    • @taz200032
      @taz200032 5 лет назад +13

      Cowboy Curtis obviously you have unreasonable hate towards military. Thats cool i get it. But some people go as a choice man. I loved highschool.. english and history were my best subjects.

    • @taz200032
      @taz200032 5 лет назад +3

      Cowboy Curtis i agree he's those things but i just feel like when a man earns that awesome title of Marine, it should stay with him forever

    • @norwegiannignog2470
      @norwegiannignog2470 5 лет назад +7

      Cowboy Curtis those things have nothing to do with being a marine, you’re just venting your anger and putting aside logic. You can’t compare earning the title of marine and being stripped of your title as a Doctor because of medical malpractice... come on, even a middle schooler can see that.

    • @sheremetbyevo
      @sheremetbyevo 5 лет назад +4

      Homeless marines exist. Period.

  • @catherinebrodie3067
    @catherinebrodie3067 Год назад +1

    Gee he is just so talented,,beautiful music, he doesn't deserve to be homeless. God bless him.

  • @camolynx
    @camolynx Год назад +3

    Beautiful music , I hope the gentleman is now having a beautiful life and met his son again 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

  • @roberthaines1227
    @roberthaines1227 3 года назад +493

    No such thing as an ex-Marine. No veteran should ever be homeless. Semper Fi brother.

    • @RGRundeRGRound
      @RGRundeRGRound 3 года назад +8

      Yes sir! You GET IT!
      I am a Proud MARINE DAD!!

    • @darrellwilliams1714
      @darrellwilliams1714 3 года назад +3

      You mean.. Noone would be homeless right?

    • @kimheinis8201
      @kimheinis8201 3 года назад +5

      @@darrellwilliams1714 Especially a marine/veteran... We owe them

    • @darrellwilliams1714
      @darrellwilliams1714 3 года назад +5

      @@kimheinis8201 we owe them what? Basic human rights like very one else? Nobody should be homeless regardless of what they chose for a job. And yes the military is a job. They chose to do it ,so we don't really owe them anymore than anyone else.

    • @TheDonz1943
      @TheDonz1943 3 года назад

      What is Semper Fi

  • @evelyntarawa7140
    @evelyntarawa7140 4 года назад +197

    He served his Country
    And this is how he's treated
    Shame on his own Country.
    Your so talented 🙏

    • @almareyes2192
      @almareyes2192 4 года назад +9

      That's what the army is about hun they just use you

    • @almareyes2192
      @almareyes2192 4 года назад +2

      @Rogeball PB oh please, like that's every ex-marine that's on the street🙄🙄🙄

    • @evelyntarawa7140
      @evelyntarawa7140 4 года назад +1

      @Rogeball PB whatever 🤪

    • @evelyntarawa7140
      @evelyntarawa7140 4 года назад +2

      Unbelievable sad 💜

    • @almareyes2192
      @almareyes2192 4 года назад

      @@evelyntarawa7140 it really is, I get rogeball PB but idk the army does drive some people insane.

  • @whatisthat4556
    @whatisthat4556 2 года назад +2

    thank you to this marine for his service and beautiful music god bless

  • @Michael_Triplett_7515
    @Michael_Triplett_7515 3 года назад +160

    He went and fought & served for this country and he's homeless WTF this is crazy sad...hopefully his luck changes around.

    • @gunrunners1348
      @gunrunners1348 3 года назад +4

      FORMER Marine... Once a Marine ALWAYS a Marine. Semper Fi, brother.

    • @Michael_Triplett_7515
      @Michael_Triplett_7515 3 года назад +2

      @@gunrunners1348 Semper Fi brother and thanks for your services and yoyr hard work while there so i and everyone else here could enjoy our lives as free men! U a hero to all of us never forget it!!!

  • @og_rini_san
    @og_rini_san 6 лет назад +121

    He deserve a nice house with lots of food and this srsly bothers me how he doesn't have a home.

    • @Mario_Gillette
      @Mario_Gillette 6 лет назад +1

      Rini M. • 80 years ago *seriously

    • @light0789
      @light0789 6 лет назад +11

      Mario Gillette You do realize that srsly is an abbreviated term for seriously.

    • @jadgabe
      @jadgabe 6 лет назад +1

      Well then he should go find a job. Like every other american wishing for a home. Period.

    • @og_rini_san
      @og_rini_san 6 лет назад +1

      Yeah but he did a lot for ur country. Ur just sitting on ur couch never thinking about homeless people cuz you were born with a home. :/

    • @walkingreddead1455
      @walkingreddead1455 6 лет назад

      He does now!!! YAYAYAY!!!!!!!!

  • @joycesanderson2459
    @joycesanderson2459 Год назад

    Oh my goodness this man is absolutely amazing he's more than that he's phenomenal I hope you find your son sir you're absolutely fabulous God bless you sir ❤️❤️

  • @timothyaaron235
    @timothyaaron235 Год назад +1

    Sometimes there's those that no one imagines anything of, that do things no one can imagine. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @briancarrier9299
    @briancarrier9299 3 года назад +255

    More importantly he served this country. He should not be homeless.

    • @ZandrichMynhardt
      @ZandrichMynhardt 3 года назад +8

      But folks still voted Biden.

    • @shornandkenny
      @shornandkenny 3 года назад +3

      And people shouldn't be killed by drunk drivers. It's a mad world.

    • @frieza65
      @frieza65 3 года назад +3

      ​@@ZandrichMynhardt Meaning...?

    • @V1RT8
      @V1RT8 3 года назад +1

      I was in the Army, if he is homeless it’s because in one way or another he decided to do so. And leave politics out of this.

    • @dj-rocketman8545
      @dj-rocketman8545 3 года назад

      meaning their retarded.
      Edit* trump fixed VA clinics and increase solider pay, while every dem was against it.
      Remember when trump increased military spending... how outraged the Demonrats were...

  • @EarMode
    @EarMode 6 лет назад +374

    Seriously, the VA should be taking care of him. They need to reach out to him.

    • @steve19745
      @steve19745 6 лет назад +19

      EarMode he is like most of us i was also in the corp we see our friends go to
      the va for help and a lot of times the va makes matters worse they killed three of my best friends with toxic pill cocktails before they hit 40

    • @mauserk98bnz44
      @mauserk98bnz44 6 лет назад +8

      steven chamberlain Yeap helped kill my Dad with medication changes. I’m also A Marine served 82-86 Camp LeJeune was a 3521.

    • @jimbobojim4634
      @jimbobojim4634 5 лет назад +6

      If he was Excommunicated like the title says then I don't believe that the VA will treat him. If he's a FORMER Marine, they have a duty to help him.

    • @djpak1
      @djpak1 5 лет назад +5

      EarMode they should be taking care of all veterans. Not just ones that play piano.

    • @EarMode
      @EarMode 5 лет назад +1

      Agreed. They certainly take care of me after serving 21 years in the Army. My body is broken.

  • @ernavooys3060
    @ernavooys3060 Год назад +5

    Very special, I was watching this in Holland and on the radio at the same time: moonriver by Andy Williams. Gave me the shivers and I really hope someone out there helped this hero!

  • @susankelley8276
    @susankelley8276 Год назад +7

    Wow this is so sad he's only 51years old. Looks like he's been threw alot more hard times then what she said ,I hope his son finds him and opens his heart and helps him.

  • @geraldchesnut2017
    @geraldchesnut2017 5 лет назад +379

    Judge no one until you've walked a "mile" in their shoes!

  • @boscogonc
    @boscogonc 3 года назад +102

    An Ex-Marine deserves a Home. He deserves a truly life, as each one of us.

  • @juliebecker6049
    @juliebecker6049 Год назад +12

    Amazing talent

  • @cookla3050
    @cookla3050 2 года назад +1

    God bless this man
    Thank you for your service
    I pray his son finds him
    My brother was a Marine he lived
    His life as a proud Marine serving our country.
    No Service Men should be homeless ever...

  • @pmnoble4959
    @pmnoble4959 3 года назад +270

    This was five years ago, so I hope he now has a home.

    • @erinc1958
      @erinc1958 3 года назад +8

      He Actully passed away

    • @Reidmerck7
      @Reidmerck7 3 года назад +9

      @Cyn Dee he's not dead

    • @Jayson_Tatum
      @Jayson_Tatum 3 года назад +4

      @@Reidmerck7 what's the story here. Fr

    • @Reidmerck7
      @Reidmerck7 3 года назад +29

      @@Jayson_Tatum his name is Donald Gould and he blew up after this video. He's now under contract with broadcast networks. He has an album on Amazon called walk on water. He's in a better place in life for sure :)

    • @Reidmerck7
      @Reidmerck7 3 года назад

      @Brusko Brothers he's not dead bruh

  • @mystery4373
    @mystery4373 6 лет назад +2352

    Who got a piano ad before the videos

  • @haroldcooper1903
    @haroldcooper1903 Год назад +1

    Such talent,so sad he is on the street,if someone could give him a job, his life could change immensely!

  • @kathyallman6178
    @kathyallman6178 Год назад +2

    God, bless this gentleman, help him find his way. AMEN! God bless us all! 🙏❤️🙏

  • @michaeldunkin8642
    @michaeldunkin8642 5 лет назад +170

    There is no EX- Marine...once a Marine always a Marine! Semper Fi!

    • @wolfsden3812
      @wolfsden3812 5 лет назад +1

      Atta boyyyyyy

    • @wolfsden3812
      @wolfsden3812 5 лет назад +6

      @John Dohn
      What the hell is that supposed to mean? First of all its President Trump second of all when is he in charge of social services? Is everything his fault......get a grip

    • @joshuatafili759
      @joshuatafili759 5 лет назад +1

      I’m army! But when you put us all together we’re ruthless killing machines 💀

    • @XploreAz
      @XploreAz 5 лет назад +3

      @John Dohn this video is from 2015 you idiot.

    • @Jonsweets
      @Jonsweets 5 лет назад +1

      Agreed

  • @soiriliensthilaire3333
    @soiriliensthilaire3333 6 лет назад +271

    It's a shame our government has so much to wasted on war but nothing to save a man like this one with his beautiful talent

    • @spaceman-pe5je
      @spaceman-pe5je 5 лет назад +5

      Joey's mother sorry mate but it is

    • @Rachel-kx1qb
      @Rachel-kx1qb 5 лет назад +10

      soirilien st hilaire more like they waste money on illegals and not our homeless.

    • @kennyr1161
      @kennyr1161 5 лет назад +1

      spaceman1980 its actually not

    • @jamebrooke894
      @jamebrooke894 5 лет назад +4

      soirilien st hilaire Its as a shame the Government would rather spend our tax dollars on illegals , than those who served. Where's the love and repect? 2015

    • @bigmicro5639
      @bigmicro5639 5 лет назад +1

      your government better then Indian government.

  • @annaciesielska4463
    @annaciesielska4463 Год назад +2

    I hope that someone helps this man and now he's living better life now ❤🇵🇱❤🇩🇬

  • @lavernewarren6414
    @lavernewarren6414 7 месяцев назад

    Just Beautiful. Such talent literally on the streets. Just shows you thumbing noses up and don't want to make contact and he made me smile and cry at the same time. I hope his son finds him. May GOD bless him and keep him.

  • @monimoni8141
    @monimoni8141 3 года назад +118

    WHY....WHY is this HERO homeless? He's a marine and just like that he should have a home! That's messed up that our country doesn't care. What a beautiful gift he has. God bless 🙏

    • @mikedamacenos
      @mikedamacenos 3 года назад +5

      Democrats don't care*

    • @monimoni8141
      @monimoni8141 3 года назад +2

      @@mikedamacenos this HAS to change......😢

    • @jamietung8233
      @jamietung8233 3 года назад +2

      It seems that's what happens when a lot of your money goes to buying drugs.

    • @nyrockchicxx
      @nyrockchicxx 3 года назад +2

      The Marines should make a living barracks for ex-soldiers so at least they have a place.

    • @monimoni8141
      @monimoni8141 3 года назад +1

      @@nyrockchicxx they should let them go on any of the bases and stay there right... something is better than nothing

  • @galacticfoxgaming7807
    @galacticfoxgaming7807 6 лет назад +511

    No Marine should be homeless

    • @aleksandaraleksic8104
      @aleksandaraleksic8104 6 лет назад +73

      No one should be homeless

    • @galacticfoxgaming7807
      @galacticfoxgaming7807 6 лет назад +55

      Lenny The Troller that's true but a Marine (and other service personnel) was willing to give his/her life for America and America isn't willing to help them when they need it

    • @emilyaleman7007
      @emilyaleman7007 6 лет назад +1

      Galactic Fox Gaming well we pay taxes 😂

    • @3lli0
      @3lli0 6 лет назад +15

      Well they serviced, they risked their life for you. Also they paid taxes when they had a job so..

    • @harrietscren5505
      @harrietscren5505 6 лет назад +3

      Shay Exactly! Some people just don’t understand.

  • @lisasalmon997
    @lisasalmon997 Год назад +1

    Omg I only hope there kindness and somebody helps him in finding his forever home 🙏🙏🙏he deserves it sooo much , wish I could help but how about someone starting a collection for him to achieving this , hope the right person can start the collection for this amazing wonderful talented guy godbless him🙏🙏❤❤

  • @judyeyler7833
    @judyeyler7833 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful ❤ I hope someone will help him ! We need to help our service men and women. His gift is a true blessing!

  • @BobRooney290
    @BobRooney290 4 года назад +605

    its not a shame he is homeless. its a shame nobody helped him when he gave his life to his country.

    • @sbc2954
      @sbc2954 4 года назад +7

      Right

    • @shestheone1503
      @shestheone1503 4 года назад +11

      The country should help him but America is horrible even to those who fight for it

    • @fang_uk
      @fang_uk 4 года назад +5

      I agree. I really hate the way they framed this video in that respect. It was quite demeaning. Not necessarily on purpose, but it shows that people still look down their noses at people who have fallen on hard times and live on the street. A little more thought in what they were saying and HOW they were saying it would have gone a long way in my opinion.

    • @299panthers
      @299panthers 4 года назад +6

      It is funny how we have a supposed president who is so about the flag and patriotism and taking such great care and respecting our troops........ but have yet to see him ever do anything to help if it doesn't fill his pockets

    • @llanasofiall
      @llanasofiall 3 года назад +4

      SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!

  • @lolarene210
    @lolarene210 3 года назад +476

    FORMER MARINE. not ex marine. Once a marine always a marine. God bless him and all vets

    • @HaveUSeenMyBaseball86
      @HaveUSeenMyBaseball86 3 года назад +9

      Definitely the title should be changed.

    • @meepcrow6307
      @meepcrow6307 3 года назад +2

      Amen brother

    • @popcorn913.
      @popcorn913. 3 года назад +2

      Amen

    • @Brian-js6me
      @Brian-js6me 3 года назад +6

      Aren’t “former” and “ex” synonymous?

    • @lolarene210
      @lolarene210 3 года назад +6

      @@Brian-js6me saying ex marine is disrespectful. Talk to anyone in the military and they will say the same thing.

  • @user-ij6ip2di5e
    @user-ij6ip2di5e 8 месяцев назад

    Brought tears to my eyes god bless this man and thank you for service

  • @suehart6399
    @suehart6399 Год назад

    It's beautiful someone hear him and offer him a job loved the whole thing,💕

  • @theduckexploreswolf6612
    @theduckexploreswolf6612 8 лет назад +818

    I fell bad for homeless pepole

    • @randomaccount2185
      @randomaccount2185 6 лет назад +3

      TheDuckExplores Wolf me too 😓

    • @jackalsniper
      @jackalsniper 6 лет назад +57

      TheDuckExplores Wolf How bad have you fallen?

    • @chuwuly5533
      @chuwuly5533 6 лет назад +14

      But some homeless us not talented like this guy, other homeless can get a job. But they don't want to

    • @f4iry431
      @f4iry431 6 лет назад +20

      I feel bad for your spelling

    • @xo.karrot9299
      @xo.karrot9299 6 лет назад +12

      TheDuckExplores Wolf don't trust all some could be fake, waste drugs, etc

  • @gazelled1065
    @gazelled1065 8 лет назад +57

    IM SAILINGGGG AWAYYYY

    • @ryandickerson9699
      @ryandickerson9699 7 лет назад +1

      Gazelle No! Now I have to sing the whole song through!

  • @user-om4hg7hc3w
    @user-om4hg7hc3w 6 месяцев назад +1

    We all need families, friends and support May God help this talented man it’s time for him. Don’t let drugs destroy.

  • @13BGunBunny
    @13BGunBunny Год назад +4

    All I can say is "Wow!"
    That man has some magical fingers.

  • @adamjackson2955
    @adamjackson2955 3 года назад +252

    No one who served their country should never be on the street, breaks my heart 😟

    • @pacearrow4620
      @pacearrow4620 3 года назад +1

      Murder has a price

    • @adamjackson2955
      @adamjackson2955 3 года назад +4

      @SDWS JASALSACS homelessness is a choice? Why would you make such a choice?

    • @jasonsullivan2775
      @jasonsullivan2775 3 года назад +3

      @@adamjackson2955 Some people just prefer to live a life unmoored from the rest of the world. I used to volunteer at a homeless shelter and there were definitely more than a few clients who had zero desire to take advantage of our services to help them find permanent housing.

    • @jasonsullivan2775
      @jasonsullivan2775 3 года назад +1

      @Will Tube I'm always amazed when someone manages to make a new dumbest post. Congrats on amazing me.

    • @JoKujo
      @JoKujo 3 года назад +1

      @Will Tube this was 5 years ago dimwit

  • @nishanthbutta2898
    @nishanthbutta2898 6 лет назад +143

    This is proof that poverty unnoticed leads to a loss of talent
    Hope this guy finds his son!☺

    • @Jargas101
      @Jargas101 5 лет назад +1

      His son probably wants nothing to do with him

    • @libertyann439
      @libertyann439 5 лет назад +2

      Nick Butta
      Yes. Imagine what people could accomplish if we weren't in constant survival mode.

    • @humanitiessaviorlistenanda4444
      @humanitiessaviorlistenanda4444 5 лет назад +1

      I carry with me information that could save the world but without a platform it is worthless. Evil runs the planet.

    • @Trident_Euclid
      @Trident_Euclid 5 лет назад

      Carl sagan talked about this many years ago.

    • @sf8262
      @sf8262 5 лет назад

      P North what caused him to take this drugs? Hmm, possibly PTSD, which is caused by going into war

  • @gailweatherall1215
    @gailweatherall1215 Год назад +1

    so beautiful, someone should hire this man - amazing.

  • @bobsimpson7451
    @bobsimpson7451 Год назад

    Thank You 4 your Service Sir🤠. I feel 4 U, spent 14yrs on the streets in Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas and Indiana. Stay Safe out there Brother 🤛.

  • @WeirdSmellyMan
    @WeirdSmellyMan 4 года назад +248

    Why is everyone so surprised when a homeless person is good at something? Homeless people lived a normal life at one point in time, they had hobbies and interests just like everyone else.

    • @reavers4129
      @reavers4129 4 года назад +4

      Jeremy Staples it’s hard playing a piano bruv.

    • @WeirdSmellyMan
      @WeirdSmellyMan 4 года назад +7

      @@reavers4129 a lot of people play instruments, he just happens to be homeless.

    • @chrisinfiesto835
      @chrisinfiesto835 4 года назад +2

      Amen! 🙏🏼🤙🏽

    • @donovans6472
      @donovans6472 4 года назад +5

      @jeremy staples ....to be homeless and still maintain your piano skills is impressive....a piano is physical instrument that you have to keep playing to stay good at it.....its not like a singing voice where you can just sing anytime and anywhere....if there is no piano around this guy how will he practice and keep playing well.....he'll probably stuck playing the same thing just based on muscle memory.....

    • @WeirdSmellyMan
      @WeirdSmellyMan 4 года назад +2

      @@donovans6472 I'm sure most people aren't thinking that when they see him, I think they're surprised that a homeless person isn't entirely worthless and without talent or skill.

  • @darknontix4524
    @darknontix4524 6 лет назад +196

    This is actually sad. What if the 18 year old son never found him and the old man died.

    • @heyitslouieza1185
      @heyitslouieza1185 6 лет назад +14

      DarkNontix I'm crying and this is so sad he doesn't care if he is homeless he just wants to make people happy, and that's what makes him happy....

    • @kiyavas1879
      @kiyavas1879 6 лет назад

      A how?

    • @anthonygumbo8837
      @anthonygumbo8837 6 лет назад

      A link please

    • @bluewendigo672
      @bluewendigo672 6 лет назад

      DarkNontix alot of reasons to became depressed and fall apart...but he'll came back to normal life by the grace of God.

    • @jennymosca2178
      @jennymosca2178 6 лет назад +1

      DarkNontix he's not old..51...he's Bergen down..geez..Brad Pitt s older

  • @allisoncox8431
    @allisoncox8431 11 месяцев назад

    Just beautiful. God bless you and thank you for your service ✝️

  • @user-bw8ny2ig7s
    @user-bw8ny2ig7s 6 месяцев назад

    At this time in my life lm lost, trying to find purpose going through similar situation. That’s beautiful brother, don’t give up. I feel your pain, fellow brother in arms.

  • @timkennedy2837
    @timkennedy2837 4 года назад +130

    With tears in my eyes, I love you my brother.
    Semper Fi.

  • @suzannenichols6900
    @suzannenichols6900 3 года назад +394

    Someone who fought for this country should NEVER be homeless.😡

    • @ahalpert
      @ahalpert 3 года назад +15

      Yes, and no one should b homeless rly.

    • @nikita251
      @nikita251 3 года назад +10

      This kind of thing always sickens me... This man,,any man or woman that offers their life to defend our freedom (no matter your country) should NEVER be left without anything..Their country owes them and should never forget them any day or any year....November 11th is but one day...They fought for us EVERY day and still do...This is where the governments fail.. "fight for us you're the greatest hero...come home and you're forgotten"..Disgusting

    • @jaimefernandez1998
      @jaimefernandez1998 3 года назад

      Yes👏 It’s a shame!

    • @Dubst3pFriki17
      @Dubst3pFriki17 3 года назад +1

      Welcome to reality

    • @joshuamatana8708
      @joshuamatana8708 3 года назад +4

      he's serving his country,but his country doesn't serve him back i think.because of stupid politics may be

  • @user-os7ui8vw1l
    @user-os7ui8vw1l 10 месяцев назад

    So sad he isn't been picked up & produced his awesome talent. God Bless you sir. 😢❤ prayers for you & your talent and the reunion of you & your son.

  • @jojogurl83021
    @jojogurl83021 Год назад +2

    WOW!!! God bless him, 🙏🙏🙏❤️

  • @brendalee8831
    @brendalee8831 3 года назад +85

    This is awesome, God bless him, and no, our vets should never be homeless, may God richly bless him.

    • @iamgreg3834
      @iamgreg3834 3 года назад

      Why not us? Why not all of us?

  • @wobblemcdonald1411
    @wobblemcdonald1411 3 года назад +162

    It's sad this man served our country and isn't getting housing assistance. Poor guy looks 70, I hope he's ok and off the streets.

    • @iflick7235
      @iflick7235 3 года назад +4

      Not to worry, the police beat him to death in a bus depot not long after this was taped.

    • @adameliasson715
      @adameliasson715 3 года назад +1

      @@iflick7235 ok good

    • @thisaccounthasbeenmuted2769
      @thisaccounthasbeenmuted2769 3 года назад +3

      @@iflick7235 only bad police do that

    • @robdavey9435
      @robdavey9435 3 года назад +1

      @@iflick7235 apparently he was being a public nuisance, know body likes that sort of music.

    • @chaos-strife5172
      @chaos-strife5172 3 года назад +1

      @@robdavey9435 I see

  • @cantgobck69
    @cantgobck69 10 месяцев назад +1

    Reminds me of my first wife many years ago she could play the grand that would bring tears to smiles and take breath away

  • @user-nl2uo3db8g
    @user-nl2uo3db8g Месяц назад

    Wow he plays so beautiful praying his son see this and try to help him 🙏🙏 ❤ ❤

  • @elenafoleyfoley168
    @elenafoleyfoley168 Год назад +1

    I hope he is doing well now 🙏🏻 Wonderful playing the piano 🎹 A pleasure to listen to him 🤍💙🤍

  • @joelgriddle8899
    @joelgriddle8899 3 года назад +198

    No u.s. soldier should ever be homeless ever. I pray that he finds his son and way back on his feet.

    • @reggaejoe4562
      @reggaejoe4562 3 года назад +6

      BRO, Amen..... its insane and such a shame

    • @chizurumizuhara6523
      @chizurumizuhara6523 3 года назад

      How bout try some research on him he good now

    • @kissPANCRASION
      @kissPANCRASION 3 года назад

      @@chizurumizuhara6523 fr?

    • @BenDover-yv9zh
      @BenDover-yv9zh 3 года назад

      Amen!

    • @adameins5622
      @adameins5622 3 года назад +1

      I agree but a "soldier" is what you call someone in the army. It's specific to the army. A marine is a marine. Although they're sometimes referred to as jarheads.

  • @GrgeCostanza
    @GrgeCostanza 3 года назад +80

    The song he's playing is called Come Sail Away by Styx in case anyone was wondering

  • @dianeblom7566
    @dianeblom7566 Год назад +3

    Amazing pray God will open doors for you brother

  • @jeannetterodriguez1987
    @jeannetterodriguez1987 Год назад +1

    He's incredible very talented God-bless you ❤

  • @youngskennels5381
    @youngskennels5381 3 года назад +43

    I pray to God this man isn't homeless anymore this legit just made me cry man he risked his life to make all of ours better

  • @wms7004
    @wms7004 4 года назад +65

    This is what we need in life now, the little things, a glimpse of beauty under the surface. God bless.

    • @steelersgirl3063
      @steelersgirl3063 4 года назад +3

      That was a beautiful comment, thank you for being so beautiful!!! It’s rare nowadays

  • @luzponce9630
    @luzponce9630 Год назад

    It’s a blessing he is a homeless. God is always with him. Thank You God for everything he has. God bless him.

  • @barbnbirds
    @barbnbirds 10 месяцев назад

    How sad,what a beautiful person & pianist.I hope someone will discover his talent and that his son will find him and reunite.I will pray for this too.I hope and pray ,too, that he can come off the streets.God Bless 🙏
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