Rip Nate. I received a kidney in 2018 all because of a hero like you. And thanks to that hero, I'm 38 weeks pregnant and expecting my first child made possible only by people like you. Thank you.
And we all seem to complain over the trivial things in life. All i can say is this..god blessed me with 71 yrs of life, ive been close to death many times, yet im still here. Consider yourselves lucky when we watch sad videos of young innocent beautiful souls leaving us too early, and above all when you feel the need to complain about the little things in life that you can overcome unlike this one? Look back at this story and count your blessings.😢.and never forget to pray everyday for your friends, family, strangers and even your enemies..thank god for helping you with your day, helping you sleep and thanking him for waking you up to see another day. And help your neighbor a homeless person or anyone thats struggling cause god will bless you 10 fold.and hes watching us all so do it with a kind heart.. does god exist? Trust what im saying, cause yes he does.. he appeared to me in 1975.
When his football buddies and friends patted him and told him they loved him, that broke me, I was hanging in there until then. What a terrific guy he must have been.
I sadly have lost students during my teacher career. The devastation felt by their classmates is heart rending. There is no comfort, no easy answers. Even for the kids who didn’t know the person feel the shock.
What a handsome young man and what a wonderful life he is giving to many others. My condolences to Nate's family and friends. Tears are rolling down my face and I'm a 77 year old man........ RIP NATE . You certainly have earned it. 💙🙏
Thank you for your kind words. We miss our son so much, started a non profit, Nate's Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center to honor him. Love, Nate's parents
@@toades54 Примите мои искренние соболезнования родным и близким семье Нейта.Светлая Вечная Память Вашему сыну Нейта, Скорбим вместе с Вами,Царственое небесное, мягкий облочков Нейта,как жаль оборволась жизнь красивому молодому парню жить и жить ему, крепитесь мои родные, это ужасная трагедия потерять любимых своих детей родных близких людей,Я незнал о смерти Вашего сына Нейта, он был игроком,случайно увидел в Ютуби этот ролик,Я из России город Москвы, ❤🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺я люблю США,❤🇺🇸 и Американский народу.❤🇺🇸У меня много друзей из США.❤🇺🇸Я хотель узнать о Вашем сыне больше информацию если можно,я так понимаю он был футболистом что сним случилось???!!! Спасибо за Ваши ответь.🙏🙏🙏🤲🤲😥😥😥😥😥😥❤❤❤💔💔🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Losing a child was the hardest thing I have ever experienced. It has been 23+ years and sometimes I still lose my breath. I am so very sorry for your loss.
I'm a 75 year old fart, known for having a shot fuse and little patience with fools. Yet I still tear, the donours are always so very, very young. I have been on the Canadian donour list for 50+ years, at 75 I doubt a phone call will ever come. My heart and organs have run their usefulness.
My son donated 5.. 2016 July 10th in the state of Missouri.. I have hope to see him again.. This is crushing.. The pain doesn't go away..I miss him..Nate is resting like my son Duncan
I have never cried and sobbed so hard for a complete stranger . Just in this short video I felt all the love that surrounded Nate . It showed me what an amazing young man he must have been. Nate , you're a true hero and you will live on in those you have saved. Much love and prayers to all that knew and loved him xx
I always cry when I see these, as I am remembering my sister. When those doors closed I wanted to say NO, but she was saving lives, as this young man did. He's in Heaven and someday hopefully he will meet those he saved.
As an organ recipient, I am forever grateful for my donor and her family for the precious gift they gave me. I am alive 13 years post-transplant. Please consider being an organ donor. We don't need our organs in heaven. It will be the greatest gift you will ever give. God bless
I’ve been a pediatric nurse practitioner for38 years now and have had the honor to participate in many honor walks. God bless you & Nathan & your gift of life to others.
5:41 скажите пожалуйста, в нащей стране нет еще подрбной аллеи почета донорам, я второй год наблюдаю и хотелрсь спросиьь, а семьям донора потом возвращают ? даже неудобно спрашивать но спрошу, то что остается
My 30 yr old niece had a heart transplant exactly 4 weeks ago today. She looks so healthy now. Even though she is covered in massive bruises, drainage holes all over her abdomen, a cut from her collar bone to her stomach, giant holes on both sides of her neck, she's looks so good! Her skin is a normal color, her face has filled in- its so amazing. It was a bit rough for a few days as the new heart wouldn't kick in. She was on an ECMO and had fluid build up( which is somewhat common because her old heart was so enlarged). But she's home now, and able to walk around a bit. She has 3 young children who would not have a mother today if a parent/ spouse had not made the decision to donate their loved one's organs. It's an incredible thing to give life to someone. So thank you and God bless.
I am a lung transplant recipient of 10 years. I am eternally grateful that I got the chance to live, grow older and see 6 more grandchildren born. The recovery was up and down, but your daughter will be ok given time.
god bless you and your niece.. thank god for this beautiful gift of life for her, her children get to see their mom .. and she gets to see them growing up.. love this story.. thank you for sharing!!!
So happy for your daughter. All because a family during their darkest hour of grief found the strength to donate so the person could live in through other's! Just like Nate & his family May ALL find peace 🕊️ 💔 🤘
This has reached Perth Western Australia - as I just watched this amazing send off for a complete stranger. I shed over five minutes of heart wrenching tears for Nate, whom I didn't know - but aren't we all connected through these amazing gifts.
There's a sadness of course, but to see the impact This young man had on people, in the end you want to live your life to the fullest 💯 and when it's your time, go out with class, like 👍 He did .God bless 🙏
@@davidwilliamson9333 I waited until I was 70 years old before I started living. It’s a long long story not worth typing. I’ll be 72 in a couple of months… I’ve never been so happy to be alive in my entire life. Have a wonderful happy life David! ☺️😉💖
Godspeed Nathan. Fly high beautiful spirit. This young man has done more for others in his short life than all of us combined together. Condolences to his family. You raised a true hero!
@@toades54 I am a medevac nurse of 20 plus years and see both sides. The ones that donate and the ones that receive the donations. We often fly patients that can’t be helped anymore. We fly them to hospitals where their loved ones are waiting and you see parents age 30 years within a matter of minutes. Then we transport organs to patients and their families are waiting. You go from one extreme to another. Some have waited years and are at the edge of deaths door. The hope, life and possibilities, the gift your son has given can’t be measured or explained with words. I hope that one day you will meet the people that your baby has saved. It won’t lessen your pain but it will remind you that not everything was in vain. Nathan means “ gift of god” and although you didn’t know when he was given his name how much he would come to be just like his name. He left this world like a true Nathan by giving the gift of god to many. There is absolutely nothing that I can say to parents that have lost their child. Nothing will express the excruciating pain you will feel until you all meet again, Therefore please take my lack of condolences and lack of comforting words as my way of honoring the sacrifice Nathan and all of you have made. He won’t be forgotten and people from all over the world that have never met your son will remember him and your family. You are in my prayers.
My 17 year old brother donated his organs in 2004 after being declared brain dead. They didn’t offer an honor walk then , I really wish they had. This is a beautiful tribute and send off for the organ donor, their families and friends. This young man was deeply respected and loved by many. I don’t know him or his reason for passing but I do know he is a hero through the gift of organ donation!!
@@toades54 As a heart receipient I'm eternally grateful to the donor's family for their kind gift of life. I maintain contact with them. The picture of the girl who lives in me stands among pictures of my family members. I feel her energy. We share the same interests and passions. To me she is not gone. Sending you comforting vibes. Stay strong...
@@toades54 I’m so very sorry. My deepest condolences. Your video was so beautiful and you could just feel how loved, respected and needed he was . He was a good person even giving in death through organ donation. My brother was murdered in 2004 eight days after his 17th birthday. He was on life support for four days before being declared brain dead. We donated his organs . It’s a hard decision but I’m glad we did it as parts of him still live on. I still miss him dearly and although his loss is several years passed now the pain is still there. It does get easier but it never goes away. As difficult as his loss was for me I cannot imagine your pain. My heart and thoughts are with you.
I had no idea what an honor walk was until I viewed this video. I've cried tears for this young man. To the family of this young man, I send my prayers. In fact, I prayed for everyone during this video. What an unself gift to many, I admire your strength.
I was in the OR with an organ donor only once. It was virtually identical to any major operation. The monitoring was different, of course, and the anesthesiologist had less to do. The atmosphere was perhaps best described as reverential. Most, perhaps all, seemed to have tears in their eyes. I did. Everyone was very attentive to the patient. I would beg everyone to be organ donors.
What a beautiful tribute. It’s very apparent he was loved dearly by many. His decision is heroic. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. May his legacy live on through his donor recipients.
They say that you can only take into the next life what you have left behind. Clearly Nate left a legacy of love based on those present to say goodbye🙏💕
I first saw Nathan's Honor Walk in March of 2023. I never felt so filled emotionally over someone that I never met. He is a very special person his friends and teammates truly loved him. I read about his life saw his Football Highlights and how he overcame his dependency on drugs at a young age. I still think about him often him and his Family and friends are in my prayers every night I'm 75 years old and saw many family and friends pass away for all kinds of reasons sickness war accidents old age Nathan's passing has affected me he truly is a special awesome guy and I will never forget him. Rest In Peace Nathan 🙏 😢
Thank you so much for your kindness in your message. Nate was such a a special guy who helped a lot of people. We started a non profit in his name, Nate's Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center. Love Nate's momma
A beautiful poem: For Nathan Rhoades. God Saw Nathan getting tired, when a cure was not to be. He wrapped his loving arms around him, and whispered come to me. He didn’t deserve what he went through,so God gave him needed rest. Gods garden must be beautiful. Because he only takes the best💐. Rest in heavenly peace dear Nathan .
Beautiful poem thanks for sharing! Nate is a hero ! I’m don’t know him but I know he was a good person! His memory will live on forever ! XOXOXO Rest in Peace my beloved friend! ❤️
This has to be the most emotional videos I have ever watched. Such a handsome giving young man taken from his family and friends much to young. May his legacy live on in all the lives his gift saved.
My 8 year old nephew was a donor bc of the selfless act of my sister. This was 21 years ago and the majority of family were very upset with her decision. I wish they had honor walks back then bc it would have meant so much to my sister. God Bless Nathan and my nephew Joshua who brought life out of death. And God Bless the families who are also heroes. It's so heartbreaking to see young people die but organ donation is a bright light in the midst of complete darkness. My Joshua saved 7 lives, a superhero at the tender age of 8. I'm so sorry for the loss of this incredible young man.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can see in your words how proud you were of Joshua. May his spirit live on and be a bright light to those who were facing dark days. Thank you Joshua and his momma.🙏
@@bethlouden971 thanks for your kind words. I'm am very proud of my Joshua and my sister Cindy. August 28 will mark 21 years since his passing. I miss everything about him.😓😓😢
Patty so sorry to hear about your nephew 😢❤️ losing him was bad enough and your sister shouldn’t have to put up with family giving her grief over it. May Joshua Rest In Peace. ❤️🕊🙏💐.
This one tore me apart watching this young man's friends cry as Nate took his walk of honor. I have watched several of these tonight but this one really got to me. I have ambued those that were taking this walk as a Respiratory Therapist. Bless all these people.
I started tearing up 30 seconds in, but the guy in the black and white plaid shirt took me to a place I didn't want to go, it is clear that he meant alot to him...may he RIP.
As a parent, I can't imagine the anguish they truly feel. At the same time, pride in their son who saved so many. His team mates in their jerseys hit me the hardest.
Yes it has been so hard. We started a non-profit in our sons name, called Nate's Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center. We miss him terribly. Love, Nate's momma
What a beautiful and healing video. I am an RN (ICU) and a death doula. The Walk of Honor is such a powerful way to mourn his dying and celebrate his living and gift of life to others. I have no doubt it was a healing experience for those present. What a mensch he was.
14 Surgeons. WOW one Hero young man. Lots of love towards this young man shown in the Honour walk. Thank you to the hospital for doing this. Thank you for the surgeons for helping to save lives. Thank you to this young Hero. R.I.P. ❤
Back here❤Nate , I am still hang up, This popped here and made me rearrange my priorities Gained perspective.. It’s the way we each must go when it comes! Heaven gained an 👼 and a super hero! In the midst of the heartbreaking loss,I /wechoose to celebrate how Nate touched lives as well as how he overcame odds to live the best way possible for the time he breathed his first breath to when God called him ❤to that land wherethere are no more heart aches. Nate ❤though physically absent is present in all who knew and loved him and whose families are changed because of his selflessness. And he keeps touching the lives of virtual strangers who never met him but left an indelible mark🎉 Keep shining your light from above ! All the love and comfort to his loving Parents … You are so lucky and blessed that Nate chose you ❤ May you lack for nothing, Thanks so much for sharing this video ❤
Thank you for your very kind words. Yes we were lucky to have Nate as our son. We started a nonprofit in his name, Nate's Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center. Love, NATE'S mom
I've watched this over and over thinking bout this young fella I dont know what it is but I would put youtube to watch he must been such a good angel just lent to his parents gained your wings to soon nathan hope god gave you the best bed in heaven one special young lad so so sorry for your loss sending you loads of ❤❤❤l❤❤ from northern ireland xx
R.I.P Nate, I never met you but you left a great impression on alot of People. Thank you for living and sharing your life with many friends and family who loved you. May our lord and Savior Jesus Christ ✝️ continue to comfort your family and friends. 🙏
I was saved almost two years ago by my selfless donor and their family who gave me the ultimate gift of more time, just like Nate and his family have done for so many others. Sending so much love to this hero's family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Grief is love that has lost its home. The death of this young man and the example he could have been to so many. The young people who knew him. They should never have to grieve the death of one of their own. Tragic beyond words. Bless you to the family for the foundation in his name. It and the beyond generous donation of your precious son, both with save many lives that will result in the birth of countless future generations. 31 years sober, much affection from Seattle
Losing someone especially a child is emotionally devastating. I lost my only daughter 3 yrs ago and I still cry. Every birthday and holiday has never been the same and will never be again.
You have my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved son Nate. He is a true hero for his organ donation. He lives on in the people who received his organs.
Oh my God! There couldn’t be one dry eye there!! I know I bawling my eyes out. My heart going out to each and everyone for God’s peace. In Jesus name!! AMEN!! 🙏🏻
My heart goes out to this young man's family and friends. I know the bittersweet emotions that accompany this walk. My precious 20 year old grandson, also named Nate, took this walk in April, 2022. The ache is always there.
My condolences to you and your family. Hold on to the Good Lord Jesus Christ for He is the Almighty Comforter, Creator , Savior and Redeemer of the universe. He is God. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
God bless this young man & those that receive his gifts of life. This was a beautiful send off by his family and friends. God please be with them all at this difficult time.my heart, & prayers are with you all. What a hero he is !!!!!
Precious. What a precious honor to those who receive his organs. I am so very, very sorry for this great loss to his family & friends. Prayers for you all! You can see how loved he is! ❤️✝️✝️✝️
Just a beautiful and unselfish thing this young man and his family did so that others may live. Truly deserving of such a tribute. Rest In Peace and suffer no more gallant Ranger.
This young man was deeply loved. How beautiful is that! ❤ I believe the many recipients of his donations will feel that love transferred in both body and spirit. Sending heartfelt condolences to his Father, Mother, Siblings, and friends. Thank you for sharing this deeply personal farewell (until you meet again). ❤
These videos just tear me up but the gift they leave to others such a BLESSING AND GIFT🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾PEACE FOR THIS FAMILY N FRIENDS as GOD HAD HIM NOW🙏🏾🙏🏾🤷🏽♀️
When I see videos like this it makes me think of those people who are not happy in their own bodies! You know like the young 20 year old who doesn't like her lips or eyes or nose! Everyone needs to just enjoy life while you can live it ! This lovely lovely boy can't enjoy life anymore god bless him ❤
So sad but yet so beautiful. This is how I would like to go. I understand he went way to early, but he was surrounded by people who loved him dearly. Fly high! Love from Sweden
this was the first video from an honor walk that touched me deeply. we can all see Nathan, a young man most of us didn't know. we can all see how many of his friends, colleagues and family members are there with genuine sadness and we hear the beautiful speech of the uncle. a farewell forever, but with hope that other people will live on.
This was an absolutely beautiful honour walk. He was so, so loved by so many people, and I have no doubt his Spirit was right there with all of you. Bless all of you
The love and heartbreak felt by those in that hall during Nate's Walk of Honour truly shows that his legacy and generosity will never be forgotten. Adieu Young Man.
I was having a bad day and then I came across this video and started crying because of the positive impact this beautiful human being left behind for me, and for others. I felt so much better after letting all my tears and emotions out. Nate, thank you for lifting me up when I’m feeling down and thank you for a powerful legacy you left behind. You will be remembered. 🙏
As a heart organ recipient from a donor I’ll never know my heart aches for all of these people yet I’m rejoicing for those who he gave the gift of life too.
I am from Melbourne, Australia. When I watched Nathan’s “Walk Of Honour” I stood up and applauded. I am so sorry for your loss, but so grateful for his organ donation. Nathan is a hero and I have a wall of hero’s. He is one of them. God bless your family.
Exactly as described beautiful but heartwrenching soaked in tears. As a mother of two boys my hear aches for the parents family and friends loss. Indeed a wonderful legacy. Love prayer and currently tears from Ireland 🇮🇪 xxxx
My condolences goes out for his family and friends. Every time I come across one these video’s I feel so sad I cry every time. Last year I decided to be an organ donor so I signed up for it. This way I can help others that needs organs to save their life.❤❤❤
I just cried for a good half an hour over a young man who I have never met. But Nate is a true hero as the friend of a few people who have received organ transplants. Thank you Nate and thank you to his family for being so brave and strong to post this
What an honorable send off. You have my deepest condolences for the loss of your son. I know that pain oh so well. May Nate live on in eternal bliss. Welcome home Nate.❤️
As humans, we mourn the loss of a complete stranger.. the engergy that those give off around you truly show what an amazing person you were, even a hero to some.. May your spirit rest in paradise my friend, and continue to watch over us though the good and bad times. Your strength passes on to us, and with that strength we will come together as one and bring peace and happiness amongst each other for as long as we live.
I hate all kind of deaths, but for me the most moving donors are kids, and young people, which you see have been so young, so "new", beautiful, strong and still with a little twinkle in their eyes that remind me that they were kids not so long ago. It's horrible. It's so surreal, so hearbreaking and at the same time, so hopeful see your loved one recover from the surgery, whereas you know that somewhere else some family is utterly destroyed, trying to just understand a "why" which will never come to mind, no matter the cause of the demise. I remember clearly have all these thoughts the first time I saw my mum's new kidney taking and expelling blood in the ecography, just a few hours after the operation. I had to get out of the icu box and cry. I thank everyday that unknown donor and his or her family. Here in Spain there are no such things like walks of honor. We have assumed very quickly that it's the best we can do when we no longer need the organs. The fact that there is no money involved for nobody - I mean the health system, or rather, health insurance companies above all, bc it's strictly forbidden by the law - helps us to think it's really a present to another, unknown human being. However, I think the family deserves some kind of acknowlegment for the great sacrifice they have made. Anyway, what I really wanted to say is this : Thanks from the bottom of my heart to all donors and their families. TRULY. FOR EVER. YOU ARE INCREDIBLY GENEROUS, AND YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. Also, if you allow me to say so, a BIG THANK YOU too to all the staffs who make possible this miracle.
I have been crying since watching this video. Oh my heart aches for his friends and family and I’m happy that he will live on in the 14 lives who will benefit from this selfless act. May you rest in peace Nate.
Rip Nate. I received a kidney in 2018 all because of a hero like you. And thanks to that hero, I'm 38 weeks pregnant and expecting my first child made possible only by people like you. Thank you.
Thankyou for your kind words so happy you received a kidney. Love, Nate's Mom
Želim Vam od ❤️srećan i dugovečan život, kao i zdravlje od Boga🙏🙏🙏
Thankful I'm a donar
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I am so happy for you. God Bless!!
How can anyone watch these and not cry their eyes out. Because I sure did.❤
Yeah....tell me,,,,I am crying my eyes out!
Me too!
me too
Gut wrenching. Whenever I feel the need to cry and release some of my own grief, I'll watch an honor walk.
Because some people are born evil and don't have heart
And we all seem to complain over the trivial things in life. All i can say is this..god blessed me with 71 yrs of life, ive been close to death many times, yet im still here. Consider yourselves lucky when we watch sad videos of young innocent beautiful souls leaving us too early, and above all when you feel the need to complain about the little things in life that you can overcome unlike this one? Look back at this story and count your blessings.😢.and never forget to pray everyday for your friends, family, strangers and even your enemies..thank god for helping you with your day, helping you sleep and thanking him for waking you up to see another day. And help your neighbor a homeless person or anyone thats struggling cause god will bless you 10 fold.and hes watching us all so do it with a kind heart.. does god exist? Trust what im saying, cause yes he does.. he appeared to me in 1975.
I love you man!!!! He's with God NOW happy and healthy. Such a beautiful SOUL and smile.
When his football buddies and friends patted him and told him they loved him, that broke me, I was hanging in there until then. What a terrific guy he must have been.
Ditto!!!!!
I sadly have lost students during my teacher career. The devastation felt by their classmates is heart rending. There is no comfort, no easy answers. Even for the kids who didn’t know the person feel the shock.
More to the story. Nate’s family created a non-profit, Nate’s Place for young people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
Thats when I lost it too. You can tell he was loved by so many people. RIP Nathan Elliot Rhoades.
@@gailmcmillan4094 makes you never take life for granted, be kind , be positive. God bless 🙏
Вічна пам'ять 😥🕯️🙏💔 Співчуття рідним від українців. Тримайтеся, дуже шкода😢 гарний хлопець 😢🕯️🙏
What a handsome young man and what a wonderful life he is giving to many others. My condolences to Nate's family and friends. Tears are rolling down my face and I'm a 77 year old man........ RIP NATE . You certainly have earned it. 💙🙏
Thank you for your kind words. We miss our son so much, started a non profit, Nate's Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center to honor him. Love, Nate's parents
@@toades54 Примите мои искренние соболезнования родным и близким семье Нейта.Светлая Вечная Память Вашему сыну Нейта, Скорбим вместе с Вами,Царственое небесное, мягкий облочков Нейта,как жаль оборволась жизнь красивому молодому парню жить и жить ему, крепитесь мои родные, это ужасная трагедия потерять любимых своих детей родных близких людей,Я незнал о смерти Вашего сына Нейта, он был игроком,случайно увидел в Ютуби этот ролик,Я из России город Москвы, ❤🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺я люблю США,❤🇺🇸 и Американский народу.❤🇺🇸У меня много друзей из США.❤🇺🇸Я хотель узнать о Вашем сыне больше информацию если можно,я так понимаю он был футболистом что сним случилось???!!! Спасибо за Ваши ответь.🙏🙏🙏🤲🤲😥😥😥😥😥😥❤❤❤💔💔🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Why he died ?
Losing a child was the hardest thing I have ever experienced. It has been 23+ years and sometimes I still lose my breath. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Agree. Its been 20 years and it always hurts.
Sending both you and the Nate’s parents love.❤
I cannot imagine a pain greater than losing a child.
I am so sorry for your loss.x
As a heart donor recipient, thank you Nate, you are a true hero. ♥️
He is a true hero 👍
How are you doing?
Живите долго 🌼🙌
My drivers license indicates I'm a donor. 👍😊
Heart recipients do not live long. I can't understand his relatives,who permit for money sure, to brake him into many pieces
@@RomashkaRomashkovna Per recent research at least fifty percent of heart receipents will live an additional ten years.
I can't help but sobbed during these walks of honor it's so bittersweet
I'm a 75 year old fart, known for having a shot fuse and little patience with fools. Yet I still tear, the donours are always so very, very young. I have been on the Canadian donour list for 50+ years, at 75 I doubt a phone call will ever come. My heart and organs have run their usefulness.
My son donated 5.. 2016 July 10th in the state of Missouri.. I have hope to see him again.. This is crushing.. The pain doesn't go away..I miss him..Nate is resting like my son Duncan
So sorry for the loss of your son. Yes it us heartbreaking 💔
I am sorry for your loss, hope you will both meet again in the hereafter.💔
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That’s my birthday 10 July I lost my granddaughter on the 16 th July 2010 god bless you and your loss all the way from Britain 🇬🇧🇬🇧
What a beautiful way to honor this young man who was obviously so very loved. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah.
I have never cried and sobbed so hard for a complete stranger . Just in this short video I felt all the love that surrounded Nate . It showed me what an amazing young man he must have been. Nate , you're a true hero and you will live on in those you have saved. Much love and prayers to all that knew and loved him xx
Shae,
I concur with your sentiment 100% 💟
Australia.
When they shut the elevator door….😓.. Fly high young man. We all grieve with your family.
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Thank you so much, from Nates mom Heidi
I always cry when I see these, as I am remembering my sister. When those doors closed I wanted to say NO, but she was saving lives, as this young man did. He's in Heaven and someday hopefully he will meet those he saved.
I cried my eyes out watching Nate's last walk. RIP Nate. Thank You for being a Hero 😢
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As an organ recipient, I am forever grateful for my donor and her family for the precious gift they gave me. I am alive 13 years post-transplant. Please consider being an organ donor. We don't need our organs in heaven. It will be the greatest gift you will ever give. God bless
I’ve been a pediatric nurse practitioner for38 years now and have had the honor to participate in many honor walks. God bless you & Nathan & your gift of life to others.
5:41 скажите пожалуйста, в нащей стране нет еще подрбной аллеи почета донорам, я второй год наблюдаю и хотелрсь спросиьь, а семьям донора потом возвращают ? даже неудобно спрашивать но спрошу, то что остается
My 30 yr old niece had a heart transplant exactly 4 weeks ago today.
She looks so healthy now. Even though she is covered in massive bruises, drainage holes all over her abdomen, a cut from her collar bone to her stomach, giant holes on both sides of her neck, she's looks so good! Her skin is a normal color, her face has filled in- its so amazing. It was a bit rough for a few days as the new heart wouldn't kick in. She was on an ECMO and had fluid build up( which is somewhat common because her old heart was so enlarged). But she's home now, and able to walk around a bit.
She has 3 young children who would not have a mother today if a parent/ spouse had not made the decision to donate their loved one's organs.
It's an incredible thing to give life to someone. So thank you and God bless.
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Hope you daughter is doing well and maybe some time down the road your daughter may get to meet the family of the donor
I am a lung transplant recipient of 10 years. I am eternally grateful that I got the chance to live, grow older and see 6 more grandchildren born.
The recovery was up and down, but your daughter will be ok given time.
god bless you and your niece.. thank god for this beautiful gift of life for her, her children get to see their mom .. and she gets to see them growing up.. love this story.. thank you for sharing!!!
So happy for your daughter.
All because a family during their darkest hour of grief found the strength to donate so the person could live in through other's!
Just like Nate & his family
May ALL find peace 🕊️
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You can tell what a lovely human being he was by how heartbroken his many friends were. Rest in peace special man.
This has reached Perth Western Australia - as I just watched this amazing send off for a complete stranger. I shed over five minutes of heart wrenching tears for Nate, whom I didn't know - but aren't we all connected through these amazing gifts.
So true my friend...same here ~
It’s hard to type with tears in my eyes. Rest In Paradise Nate. 💙🙏💙
There's a sadness of course, but to see the impact This young man had on people, in the end you want to live your life to the fullest 💯 and when it's your time, go out with class, like 👍 He did .God bless 🙏
@@davidwilliamson9333 I waited until I was 70 years old before I started living. It’s a long long story not worth typing. I’ll be 72 in a couple of months… I’ve never been so happy to be alive in my entire life. Have a wonderful happy life David! ☺️😉💖
He was obviously well loved and popular. Look at all the young people there.
@@davidwilliamson9333do you want a boyfriend
Godspeed Nathan. Fly high beautiful spirit. This young man has done more for others in his short life than all of us combined together. Condolences to his family. You raised a true hero!
Thank you so much, love 💘 Nates mom
@@toades54 I am a medevac nurse of 20 plus years and see both sides. The ones that donate and the ones that receive the donations. We often fly patients that can’t be helped anymore. We fly them to hospitals where their loved ones are waiting and you see parents age 30 years within a matter of minutes. Then we transport organs to patients and their families are waiting. You go from one extreme to another. Some have waited years and are at the edge of deaths door. The hope, life and possibilities, the gift your son has given can’t be measured or explained with words. I hope that one day you will meet the people that your baby has saved. It won’t lessen your pain but it will remind you that not everything was in vain. Nathan means “ gift of god” and although you didn’t know when he was given his name how much he would come to be just like his name. He left this world like a true Nathan by giving the gift of god to many. There is absolutely nothing that I can say to parents that have lost their child. Nothing will express the excruciating pain you will feel until you all meet again, Therefore please take my lack of condolences and lack of comforting words as my way of honoring the sacrifice Nathan and all of you have made. He won’t be forgotten and people from all over the world that have never met your son will remember him and your family. You are in my prayers.
@@leylag1466 wow thank you for sharing ❤️ the donation of his organs makes us so proud of him. We miss him terribly but he has saved lives
@@leylag1466 Such beautiful words. Bless you. ❤
My 17 year old brother donated his organs in 2004 after being declared brain dead. They didn’t offer an honor walk then , I really wish they had. This is a beautiful tribute and send off for the organ donor, their families and friends. This young man was deeply respected and loved by many. I don’t know him or his reason for passing but I do know he is a hero through the gift of organ donation!!
So Very Sorry For Your Loss; Precious Soul!
Thank you. Sadly nate died in a car accident. He was the best son we could ever have. From his mom, Heidi
@@toades54 As a heart receipient I'm eternally grateful to the donor's family for their kind gift of life. I maintain contact with them. The picture of the girl who lives in me stands among pictures of my family members. I feel her energy. We share the same interests and passions. To me she is not gone. Sending you comforting vibes. Stay strong...
@@zytaanna thank you for your words of kindness
@@toades54 I’m so very sorry. My deepest condolences. Your video was so beautiful and you could just feel how loved, respected and needed he was . He was a good person even giving in death through organ donation. My brother was murdered in 2004 eight days after his 17th birthday. He was on life support for four days before being declared brain dead. We donated his organs . It’s a hard decision but I’m glad we did it as parts of him still live on. I still miss him dearly and although his loss is several years passed now the pain is still there. It does get easier but it never goes away. As difficult as his loss was for me I cannot imagine your pain. My heart and thoughts are with you.
I had no idea what an honor walk was until I viewed this video. I've cried tears for this young man. To the family of this young man, I send my prayers. In fact, I prayed for everyone during this video. What an unself gift to many, I admire your strength.
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Thank you for your courage in allowing Nate to give the most precious gift - life. He was so precious and loved. In return he gave healing to others.
I’ve watched a lot of honor walks but this one was the most emotional one. RIP, Nate ❤
I was in the OR with an organ donor only once. It was virtually identical to any major operation. The monitoring was different, of course, and the anesthesiologist had less to do.
The atmosphere was perhaps best described as reverential. Most, perhaps all, seemed to have tears in their eyes. I did. Everyone was very attentive to the patient. I would beg everyone to be organ donors.
What a beautiful young man RIP ❤
Gosh....i cried like crazy...I am a moroccan..muslim..allow me to pray for him and for his family...may god bless his soul and his family
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What a beautiful tribute. It’s very apparent he was loved dearly by many. His decision is heroic. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. May his legacy live on through his donor recipients.
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It says that his brain was too damaged to be used. I think that his family must have been the brave ones.
@Madronaxyz don't think they do brain transplants yet.
They say that you can only take into the next life what you have left behind. Clearly Nate left a legacy of love based on those present to say goodbye🙏💕
I first saw Nathan's Honor Walk in March of 2023. I never felt so filled emotionally over someone that I never met. He is a very special person his friends and teammates truly loved him. I read about his life saw his Football Highlights and how he overcame his dependency on drugs at a young age. I still think about him often him and his Family and friends are in my prayers every night I'm 75 years old and saw many family and friends pass away for all kinds of reasons sickness war accidents old age Nathan's passing has affected me he truly is a special awesome guy and I will never forget him.
Rest In Peace Nathan 🙏 😢
Thank you so much for your kindness in your message. Nate was such a a special guy who helped a lot of people. We started a non profit in his name, Nate's Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center. Love Nate's momma
Hi my name is summer genola I am sorry for your lost and my heart goes out to the family in Jesus name amen
A beautiful poem: For Nathan Rhoades. God Saw Nathan getting tired, when a cure was not to be. He wrapped his loving arms around him, and whispered come to me. He didn’t deserve what he went through,so God gave him needed rest. Gods garden must be beautiful. Because he only takes the best💐. Rest in heavenly peace dear Nathan .
Thank you Jan. Love, Nate's parents
Beautiful poem thanks for sharing! Nate is a hero ! I’m don’t know him but I know he was a good person! His memory will live on forever ! XOXOXO Rest in Peace my beloved friend! ❤️
@@toades54condolences 🙌🏽
Man this took a toll on my emotions!! Fly high prayers
This has to be the most emotional videos I have ever watched. Such a handsome giving young man taken from his family and friends much to young. May his legacy live on in all the lives his gift saved.
Thank you for your kind words, love, Nate's Mom
My 8 year old nephew was a donor bc of the selfless act of my sister. This was 21 years ago and the majority of family were very upset with her decision. I wish they had honor walks back then bc it would have meant so much to my sister. God Bless Nathan and my nephew Joshua who brought life out of death. And God Bless the families who are also heroes. It's so heartbreaking to see young people die but organ donation is a bright light in the midst of complete darkness. My Joshua saved 7 lives, a superhero at the tender age of 8. I'm so sorry for the loss of this incredible young man.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can see in your words how proud you were of Joshua. May his spirit live on and be a bright light to those who were facing dark days. Thank you Joshua and his momma.🙏
@@bethlouden971 thanks for your kind words. I'm am very proud of my Joshua and my sister Cindy. August 28 will mark 21 years since his passing. I miss everything about him.😓😓😢
And we are so very sorry for your loss as well. God bless everyone 🙏
@@cheryladucatte9756 thanks. It means a lot to my sister and Joshua's twin brother.
Patty so sorry to hear about your nephew 😢❤️ losing him was bad enough and your sister shouldn’t have to put up with family giving her grief over it. May Joshua Rest In Peace. ❤️🕊🙏💐.
This one tore me apart watching this young man's friends cry as Nate took his walk of honor. I have watched several of these tonight but this one really got to me. I have ambued those that were taking this walk as a Respiratory Therapist. Bless all these people.
I started tearing up 30 seconds in, but the guy in the black and white plaid shirt took me to a place I didn't want to go, it is clear that he meant alot to him...may he RIP.
As a parent, I can't imagine the anguish they truly feel. At the same time, pride in their son who saved so many. His team mates in their jerseys hit me the hardest.
Yes it has been so hard. We started a non-profit in our sons name, called Nate's Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center. We miss him terribly. Love, Nate's momma
What a beautiful and healing video. I am an RN (ICU) and a death doula. The Walk of Honor is such a powerful way to mourn his dying and celebrate his living and gift of life to others. I have no doubt it was a healing experience for those present. What a mensch he was.
14 Surgeons. WOW one Hero young man. Lots of love towards this young man shown in the Honour walk. Thank you to the hospital for doing this. Thank you for the surgeons for helping to save lives. Thank you to this young Hero. R.I.P. ❤
Back here❤Nate ,
I am still hang up,
This popped here and made me rearrange my priorities
Gained perspective..
It’s the way we each must go when it comes!
Heaven gained an 👼 and a super hero!
In the midst of the heartbreaking loss,I /wechoose to celebrate how Nate touched lives as well as how he overcame odds to live the best way possible for the time he breathed his first breath to when God called him ❤to that land wherethere are no more heart aches.
Nate ❤though physically absent is present in all who knew and loved him and whose families are changed because of his selflessness.
And he keeps touching the lives of virtual strangers who never met him but left an indelible mark🎉
Keep shining your light from above !
All the love and comfort to his loving Parents …
You are so lucky and blessed that Nate chose you ❤
May you lack for nothing,
Thanks so much for sharing this video ❤
Thank you for your very kind words. Yes we were lucky to have Nate as our son. We started a nonprofit in his name, Nate's Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center. Love, NATE'S mom
Angels going home.
Eternal love and blessings.
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What an amazing tribute to this young man! May God bless his family! Gone too soon. Thank you for being an organ donor so that others may live. RIP!
He is a hero👍
How are you doing?
I've watched this over and over thinking bout this young fella I dont know what it is but I would put youtube to watch he must been such a good angel just lent to his parents gained your wings to soon nathan hope god gave you the best bed in heaven one special young lad so so sorry for your loss sending you loads of ❤❤❤l❤❤ from northern ireland xx
I never cried so much for someone I never met. Nate seemed to be a sweet, young man. May his memory live on.
How loved was this lovely boy...omg what a send off. Xx
R.I.P Nate, I never met you but you left a great impression on alot of People. Thank you for living and sharing your life with many friends and family who loved you. May our lord and Savior Jesus Christ ✝️ continue to comfort your family and friends. 🙏
I was saved almost two years ago by my selfless donor and their family who gave me the ultimate gift of more time, just like Nate and his family have done for so many others. Sending so much love to this hero's family. I am so sorry for your loss.
OMG I can't stop crying HOD BLESS YOU NATHAN you'll continue to live
Grief is love that has lost its home. The death of this young man and the example he could have been to so many. The young people who knew him. They should never have to grieve the death of one of their own. Tragic beyond words. Bless you to the family for the foundation in his name. It and the beyond generous donation of your precious son, both with save many lives that will result in the birth of countless future generations. 31 years sober, much affection from Seattle
Just heartbreaking. My sincere condolences to all of Nate’s friends and family. What a beautiful gift, 🙏
As a nurse of 40+ years. This is never easy. Thank you.
Losing someone especially a child is emotionally devastating. I lost my only daughter 3 yrs ago and I still cry. Every birthday and holiday has never been the same and will never be again.
Its been said nurses are hard but we never get used to it
You have my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved son Nate. He is a true hero for his organ donation. He lives on in the people who received his organs.
Oh my God! There couldn’t be one dry eye there!! I know I bawling my eyes out. My heart going out to each and everyone for God’s peace. In Jesus name!! AMEN!! 🙏🏻
Thank you for your kind words, Love, Nate's Momma
My heart goes out to this young man's family and friends. I know the bittersweet emotions that accompany this walk. My precious 20 year old grandson, also named Nate, took this walk in April, 2022. The ache is always there.
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God bless you all!
My condolences to you and your family. Hold on to the Good Lord Jesus Christ for He is the Almighty Comforter, Creator , Savior and Redeemer of the universe. He is God. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss
This is so heartbreaking and yet a beautiful gift from this young man’s family in their deepest time of sorrow.
Thank you, love Nate's parents
Beyond sad, so young to die.
Bittersweet
Crying with you in Germany 🇩🇪
Lots of love ❤
And Thank You!!
God bless this young man & those that receive his gifts of life. This was a beautiful send off by his family and friends. God please be with them all at this difficult time.my heart, & prayers are with you all. What a hero he is !!!!!
Thank you he is.
To Nate's family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace. Nate is a Hero denoting to save lives. You are loved.
Precious. What a precious honor to those who receive his organs. I am so very, very sorry for this great loss to his family & friends. Prayers for you all! You can see how loved he is! ❤️✝️✝️✝️
Thank you so much and yes he was sooo loved. Nates mom
A hero , one more star in the night , from Argentina , hugs to his family and friends . Nate is THE real example of life , God bless you ....
Just a beautiful and unselfish thing this young man and his family did so that others may live. Truly deserving of such a tribute. Rest In Peace and suffer no more gallant Ranger.
This young man was deeply loved. How beautiful is that! ❤ I believe the many recipients of his donations will feel that love transferred in both body and spirit. Sending heartfelt condolences to his Father, Mother, Siblings, and friends. Thank you for sharing this deeply personal farewell (until you meet again). ❤
Nate, you are with God now. Thank you for donating. May God hold all of your family in His arms while they grieve
This made me cry, what a wonderful young man, beautiful, ripped my heart out. still and always making a difference, amazing, , truly heart breaking.
Wow that was beautiful and moving. Such a handsome young man-RIP 🤍🕊🙏🏻
Nate is truly a hero and now he's in gods good grace. RIP with our lord and savior.
WHAT A TRIBUTE!
What a legacy!
What a hero!
...and look at all that love.
Bless you all.
May God help ease the pain of all suffering this loss. Yes, he lives on, by the generous gift made.
These videos just tear me up but the gift they leave to others such a BLESSING AND GIFT🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾PEACE FOR THIS FAMILY N FRIENDS as GOD HAD HIM NOW🙏🏾🙏🏾🤷🏽♀️
I never knew this young man but I appreciate his willingness to donate his organs so others may have life
When I see videos like this it makes me think of those people who are not happy in their own bodies! You know like the young 20 year old who doesn't like her lips or eyes or nose! Everyone needs to just enjoy life while you can live it ! This lovely lovely boy can't enjoy life anymore god bless him ❤
I'm so very sorry for you and your family and friends I send my condolences and prayers
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My condolences to Nate's friends & family. Sending loving energy your way.
Being a kidney transplant recipient this video is so touching. What an incredible life changing legacy he had ❤️❤️
So sad but yet so beautiful. This is how I would like to go. I understand he went way to early, but he was surrounded by people who loved him dearly. Fly high!
Love from Sweden
It is impossible to be sad, and at the same time you experience some kind of inner delight and spiritual trembling. Thank you Nate. You're a Hero
this was the first video from an honor walk that touched me deeply. we can all see Nathan, a young man most of us didn't know. we can all see how many of his friends, colleagues and family members are there with genuine sadness and we hear the beautiful speech of the uncle. a farewell forever, but with hope that other people will live on.
Thank you Barbara, our son was so special. Thx for your kind words. Love Heidi
This was an absolutely beautiful honour walk. He was so, so loved by so many people, and I have no doubt his Spirit was right there with all of you. Bless all of you
@@beverlymeaker7566 Absolutely his spirit was with us and still is now. Thank you. Heidi
The love and heartbreak felt by those in that hall during Nate's Walk of Honour truly shows that his legacy and generosity will never be forgotten. Adieu Young Man.
I was having a bad day and then I came across this video and started crying because of the positive impact this beautiful human being left behind for me, and for others. I felt so much better after letting all my tears and emotions out. Nate, thank you for lifting me up when I’m feeling down and thank you for a powerful legacy you left behind. You will be remembered. 🙏
❤❤❤❤ love, Nate's momma
Im Indonesian watching this....just so heartbreaking.... cried a lot .. especially when the door closed...wow....so young...
GOD BLESS YOU, MY BROTHER. WE AS AMERICANS SHALL RISE TOGETHER AND WE SHALL BE ONE AGAIN!
As a heart organ recipient from a donor I’ll never know my heart aches for all of these people yet I’m rejoicing for those who he gave the gift of life too.
I am from Melbourne, Australia. When I watched Nathan’s “Walk Of Honour” I stood up and applauded. I am so sorry for your loss, but so grateful for his organ donation. Nathan is a hero and I have a wall of hero’s. He is one of them. God bless your family.
So Sorry for the families loss but his generous gifts of life will bring much joy to many Wishing him well on his Spiritual Journey
So much love. You'll live on Nate. Prayers for the family
Exactly as described beautiful but heartwrenching soaked in tears. As a mother of two boys my hear aches for the parents family and friends loss. Indeed a wonderful legacy.
Love prayer and currently tears from Ireland 🇮🇪 xxxx
💔 Lord please comfort this family. Beautiful tribute.😢❤️🙏🏾
May God 🙏🙏 Bless you Nate, you are Loved, n an angel 😇😇😇
My condolences goes out for his family and friends. Every time I come across one these video’s I feel so sad I cry every time. Last year I decided to be an organ donor so I signed up for it. This way I can help others that needs organs to save their life.❤❤❤
I just cried for a good half an hour over a young man who I have never met. But Nate is a true hero as the friend of a few people who have received organ transplants. Thank you Nate and thank you to his family for being so brave and strong to post this
Thank you so much for your kind words Olivia. From his parents. Heidi and Larry
What an honorable send off. You have my deepest condolences for the loss of your son. I know that pain oh so well. May Nate live on in eternal bliss. Welcome home Nate.❤️
Thank you, love his parents.
As humans, we mourn the loss of a complete stranger.. the engergy that those give off around you truly show what an amazing person you were, even a hero to some.. May your spirit rest in paradise my friend, and continue to watch over us though the good and bad times. Your strength passes on to us, and with that strength we will come together as one and bring peace and happiness amongst each other for as long as we live.
God bless you Nate! You have earned your Angel wings.😢
God bless you, Nate! What a precious, graceful gift! Love to all who knew this amazing young man! ❤️🙏❤️
God bless you Nathan….you are loved…you are a hero for helping others….
This young man was loved and is providing new hope and health to the donors. Beautiful, simply beautiful.
Yes he is Kris. We get to meet the young man who is Nates heart and liver recipient this week. Love, Nate's momma
As a Mother of a liver recipient Thank you Nate God bless your family and friends. Because of people like you my Son celebrates his Birthday today🤗💙🕊️
Congratulations, blessings and a long life to your son! Amen.
Thank you and so happy your son is well
I hate all kind of deaths, but for me the most moving donors are kids, and young people, which you see have been so young, so "new", beautiful, strong and still with a little twinkle in their eyes that remind me that they were kids not so long ago. It's horrible.
It's so surreal, so hearbreaking and at the same time, so hopeful see your loved one recover from the surgery, whereas you know that somewhere else some family is utterly destroyed, trying to just understand a "why" which will never come to mind, no matter the cause of the demise. I remember clearly have all these thoughts the first time I saw my mum's new kidney taking and expelling blood in the ecography, just a few hours after the operation. I had to get out of the icu box and cry. I thank everyday that unknown donor and his or her family.
Here in Spain there are no such things like walks of honor. We have assumed very quickly that it's the best we can do when we no longer need the organs. The fact that there is no money involved for nobody - I mean the health system, or rather, health insurance companies above all, bc it's strictly forbidden by the law - helps us to think it's really a present to another, unknown human being. However, I think the family deserves some kind of acknowlegment for the great sacrifice they have made. Anyway, what I really wanted to say is this : Thanks from the bottom of my heart to all donors and their families. TRULY. FOR EVER. YOU ARE INCREDIBLY GENEROUS, AND YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. Also, if you allow me to say so, a BIG THANK YOU too to all the staffs who make possible this miracle.
I have been crying since watching this video. Oh my heart aches for his friends and family and I’m happy that he will live on in the 14 lives who will benefit from this selfless act. May you rest in peace Nate.