REUNITING Owner with FOUND Personal Belongings after More than 20 Years! - Emotional Moment!

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024

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  • @OakedRS
    @OakedRS 5 лет назад +5151

    “I have time everyday!”
    Retired life.

    • @cogidubnus1953
      @cogidubnus1953 5 лет назад +79

      Yeah, just one year in I can really recommend it!

    • @DutchGuyMike
      @DutchGuyMike 5 лет назад +75

      OR have medical issues that prevent you to work but have a government that cares so you are not penniless, like me, lol.

    • @bushwackerbobo8125
      @bushwackerbobo8125 5 лет назад +17

      @@DutchGuyMike I'm in the same boat mate, it's great to have a society that will help the disadvantaged.

    • @DutchGuyMike
      @DutchGuyMike 5 лет назад +3

      Even though the VVD is trying to eradicate it, got to be thankful for what we have.

    • @bushwackerbobo8125
      @bushwackerbobo8125 5 лет назад +8

      @@DutchGuyMike Exactly the same here, the conservatives are trying to cut every benefit they can. But you're right, be thankful for what we have, it may not be here tomorow.

  • @skyliner3367
    @skyliner3367 5 лет назад +4171

    he has a good memory, I can't even remember yesterday.

    • @stakkteam7684
      @stakkteam7684 5 лет назад +6

      SKYLINE R33 lol frfr

    • @katanahunters87
      @katanahunters87 5 лет назад +46

      I cant even recall what happened 5 mins ago

    • @coupa10
      @coupa10 5 лет назад +29

      @@katanahunters87 I can't even remember what will happen in 5 minutes

    • @David-wi1ou
      @David-wi1ou 5 лет назад +28

      because your brain forgets the useless things while you sleep.. but you dont forget a moment which was shocking or something

    • @marv.mon.9845
      @marv.mon.9845 5 лет назад

      Don't do drugs

  • @ALEXGIBSONCMG
    @ALEXGIBSONCMG 5 лет назад +2965

    Don't forget to get coffee with the man, when you're that age a lot of the people you were friends with aren't around anymore, so the company would be good for him.

    • @clintoncalhoun9838
      @clintoncalhoun9838 5 лет назад +56

      yes so true!

    • @clawrie3209
      @clawrie3209 5 лет назад +77

      Yes it would make his day, again

    • @Marie-zb6wi
      @Marie-zb6wi 5 лет назад +80

      I sincerely hope they remain friends, you like, like send food to each other on Holidays like Christmas or New Years etc

    • @ieatass4226
      @ieatass4226 5 лет назад +26

      Yeah, it sounded like he would have preferred to go out and get coffee than do the video in his house bent over back.

    • @poochyboi
      @poochyboi 5 лет назад +24

      its true. i work in a nursing home and most of the people there just want someone to talk to them.

  • @Zolwena
    @Zolwena 3 года назад +673

    My husband found a box of photos and photo albums in a house that was being torn down, he asked the men who were tearing it down, if he could look inside before they started and the let him go inside. We kept those photos and photo albums with us from home to new home to new home and then finally I told my husband that I was going to try one last time to find someone related to the photos.... I found the name of a girl on the back of one of those photos. I looked in the telephone book, this was before the internet. We had moved so many times to different towns and lo and behold I saw the exact name in the telephone book! I called her and sure enough, that house had belonged to an Aunt of hers! She had tiny photos that she owned and I had the full sized photos. 8x10's in the box! We gladly gave her the box! She wanted to give us money, but we could not accept, this was a mission of love! We held onto that box for over 20 years. So glad we found someone who was related to the original owner!

    • @kapenidok4346
      @kapenidok4346 3 года назад +12

      Inspiring

    • @stephanieyee9784
      @stephanieyee9784 3 года назад +9

      This is a wonderful story, good on you for having that last push to find someone to return the photos to.

    • @annatikitiki
      @annatikitiki 3 года назад +5

      So nice!!!

    • @Nia-nm6dl
      @Nia-nm6dl 3 года назад +4

      that is amazing wow

    • @Lalitavonder
      @Lalitavonder 3 года назад +3

      I wish I could hug you 💕

  • @TippyPuddles
    @TippyPuddles 4 года назад +1106

    The older gentleman probably felt a little less lonely on his birthday, wrapped in memories of his mom and wife. It was a simple deed with a huge impact. You made a difference in one person's life and it made all the difference in the world to him.

    • @goinge
      @goinge 4 года назад +8

      That brought tears in my eyes.

    • @Grga-jn4dw
      @Grga-jn4dw 4 года назад +1

      Me to

    • @barrett206
      @barrett206 4 года назад

      Harsh truth

    • @ibunyakaihan5751
      @ibunyakaihan5751 4 года назад

      This is sad 😣

    • @PixelatedSpirit
      @PixelatedSpirit Год назад

      This is life. Once a shitty experience now turned into a beautiful memory. I love when history comes to life!

  • @efigueroa2526
    @efigueroa2526 5 лет назад +8878

    the american accent then switching to your language caught me by surprise.

    • @Lina-jn4cw
      @Lina-jn4cw 5 лет назад +713

      It's dutch

    • @francapoetsch8990
      @francapoetsch8990 5 лет назад +516

      @@ornngaming3762 its not German, it's Dutch. I'm German and some words are the same or similar but still sounds 'weird' to me 😂

    • @Lina-jn4cw
      @Lina-jn4cw 5 лет назад +206

      @@ornngaming3762 it's definitely dutch... I'm German and I live only 30mins from the Netherlands(by car)... Some words sound really similar to German words

    • @biggermanboi4205
      @biggermanboi4205 5 лет назад +82

      @@jeremydipilato1428 It's Dutch. I am a German myself.

    • @wilkorodenboog9632
      @wilkorodenboog9632 5 лет назад +184

      @@ornngaming3762 its dutch. Source: I am dutch

  • @juliannej5826
    @juliannej5826 5 лет назад +1014

    It's like his mother's spirit came visit him, through you, for his 80th birthday

    • @urbex_alex_6964
      @urbex_alex_6964 4 года назад +8

      U already have!

    • @kenn1936
      @kenn1936 4 года назад +5

      I never thought of it this way! Good observation!

    • @yves3560
      @yves3560 4 года назад

      Spirit.... You´re an American right? ;)

    • @yves3560
      @yves3560 4 года назад

      Spirit.... You´re an American right? ;)

    • @juliannej5826
      @juliannej5826 4 года назад +1

      @@yves3560 i'm from Israel haha 😄 but i guess we learn our English mostly from American content, so we "catch" their slang.
      How do you say it? "Soul"? Where are you from? 👋

  • @hkdoycle
    @hkdoycle 3 года назад +113

    He clearly cared for his personal belongings all those years ago. What a kind gesture and two lovely people

  • @user-vq7yi5oo5d
    @user-vq7yi5oo5d 5 лет назад +781

    The way he says "my mother" is literally everything I love this so much

  • @robzombieshot
    @robzombieshot 5 лет назад +1406

    You guy's made life friends. He probably needed that too..

  • @victordupont602
    @victordupont602 5 лет назад +461

    it made me cry when the 80 yr old man talked about his mother

    • @mparaizza6675
      @mparaizza6675 5 лет назад +4

      You love to comment don't you. I see your comments everywhere. Saludos

    • @Seabeagle10
      @Seabeagle10 5 лет назад +1

      Me too. I'm a military brat.

    • @AnonningAnon
      @AnonningAnon 5 лет назад

      Your name is cool. Victory of the Bridge.

    • @spacelore1210
      @spacelore1210 5 лет назад

      @@mparaizza6675 same same xD

    • @AA-pj2vm
      @AA-pj2vm 5 лет назад

      Vkook_ Yukina chan thanks alot you weeb you’ve just ruined my day
      Cant go anywhere without seeing anime profiles and weeb cocks and weebs weebs weebs dointy weebs

  • @DSHshortz
    @DSHshortz 3 года назад +301

    Imagine how lonely grandparents may feel when no one is around them. I miss my grandparents alot. Please guys spend time with your grandparents ❤️. Please 🙏

    • @justincs0825
      @justincs0825 3 года назад +4

      Ma grandpa DEAD

    • @deboralavalley2577
      @deboralavalley2577 3 года назад +7

      I lost my grandparents and parents a very long time ago and you do miss your loved ones

    • @billsus6046
      @billsus6046 3 года назад +5

      You reminded me make a call man ty.

    • @Moshimulations
      @Moshimulations 3 года назад +3

      I can't actually visit them as they are currently out of the EU in Iraq where I would be required to have a visa.
      but I do call them.

    • @crazysusanaita619
      @crazysusanaita619 3 года назад +2

      I miss mines so much

  • @jeffwold6767
    @jeffwold6767 5 лет назад +673

    Its not often someone returns lost belongings without asking something in return.
    Well done sir. Very well done.

    • @dcruzer1272
      @dcruzer1272 5 лет назад

      Jeff Wold he did ask...to be allowed to film.

    • @海-n9w
      @海-n9w 5 лет назад

      Dylan N did he lie doe

    • @Doomer1121
      @Doomer1121 5 лет назад +2

      Looks like some heroes dont wear capes...

    • @rogrock9509
      @rogrock9509 5 лет назад +1

      I liked it so it wasn’t 666

    • @Doomer1121
      @Doomer1121 5 лет назад

      @@rogrock9509 What a boi

  • @bm0183
    @bm0183 4 года назад +1014

    This was like he’s going back in time honestly this man is so pure.

  • @fumblerooskie
    @fumblerooskie 5 лет назад +784

    You're very kind to have tracked him down and returned his documents.

  • @user-hh9ct1zr78h
    @user-hh9ct1zr78h 3 года назад +406

    I found a newspaper from 1912 hidden under my mom's living room floor, and it had the Titanic incident printed on the first page

    • @single_use_planet_
      @single_use_planet_ 3 года назад +49

      dude that is so fucking insanely cool to me, I am absolutely fascinated with the titanic I think I would have freaked out finding that
      did you frame it?

    • @mikelz4425
      @mikelz4425 3 года назад +21

      If you found that your a lucky guy cause the titanic was one of the worst disasters in the 1900s you should bring it with you when they build the titanic 2

    • @animesenpai1163
      @animesenpai1163 3 года назад +9

      That can be sold at an insane amount btw. Somewhere between 300$ - 500$ or if you have the complete news paper it will be 4 or 5 times that amount.
      That is if its authentic... some of the titanic newspapers had fake news in it like saying there was no lives lost.

    • @jabs_labs6828
      @jabs_labs6828 3 года назад +3

      Could just be a recreation from after the movie came out. Lots were made after the movie came out, their is an episode of one in the tv show Gold and Silver Pawnshop

    • @xbrandi12345x
      @xbrandi12345x 3 года назад +2

      Someone hid it because they thought it was important and they were right. Have it checked for authenticity just in case and keep it. If you decide to sell it, save it for a rainy day when you really need it, plus it will probably be worth more as time goes by

  • @acdesigns3440
    @acdesigns3440 5 лет назад +633

    this guy is one of a kind, the kindness, honesty and respect that he showed, this man deserves some respect! hands down

    • @lisamombarg204
      @lisamombarg204 5 лет назад +1

      Dat zijn Nederlanders😂

    • @Cherokee93
      @Cherokee93 5 лет назад

      @@lisamombarg204 what?

    • @parzivalanonymous3734
      @parzivalanonymous3734 5 лет назад +1

      Simply beautiful.

    • @evalinawarne1337
      @evalinawarne1337 5 лет назад +1

      You touched my HEART. YOU are
      a very very SPECIAL MAN. To RETURN this man's things.
      My FAMILY is from Germany. I understood a few words.
      The most important word WAS
      MOTHER. MY MOTHER. I CRIED RIGHT ALONG. BOTH MY PARENTS HAVE DIED. THANK YOU YOUNG MAN. PLEASE TELL HIM HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I LIVE IN AMERICA. HOW FAR HIS STORY WENT. I LOVE YOU BOTH. HUGS.
      GOD BLESS YOU. I HOPE YOU BOTH REMAIN VERY CLOSE FRIENDS. SHALOM🔯🀄🌹CHOW
      I TRULY HOPE TO SEE YOU BOTH TOGETHER AGAIN VERY SOON.
      UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.

    • @AA-pj2vm
      @AA-pj2vm 5 лет назад

      evalina Warne stfu doint

  • @carnum1159
    @carnum1159 5 лет назад +1416

    He seems lonely, you should visit him in the near future

    • @D4RKBRU73
      @D4RKBRU73 5 лет назад +72

      He said he wil

    • @JB-dx4mf
      @JB-dx4mf 5 лет назад +111

      True words, when you were the last time by your grandpartents? We should all take more time for them!

    • @drillah_7249
      @drillah_7249 5 лет назад +5

      Michelle Obama agreed🙏

    • @Azizz1
      @Azizz1 5 лет назад +33

      @@JB-dx4mf Yeah especially for western people Many of them forget their families when they reach 18 It is a bad thing in this culture

    • @AZ-oy5vj
      @AZ-oy5vj 5 лет назад +4

      try to get him into metal detecting, would be awesome as he seems like a cool guy

  • @danielmaloney5959
    @danielmaloney5959 5 лет назад +645

    If only more people were this caring about other people's belongings. Tears of joy

    • @thelegendkillersshittyduff1335
      @thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 5 лет назад +2

      Humans are shit and only care about there shitty ass self.

    • @SmashyPlays
      @SmashyPlays 5 лет назад +1

      @@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 so are you saying history secrets isnt human?

    • @triss4831
      @triss4831 5 лет назад

      Dwn Range That’s so cool dwn range!

  • @jade2933
    @jade2933 3 года назад +29

    Anybody who returns priceless items like this to families is truly wonderful! It means nothing to them, but everything to those who recieve it and that is truly a selfless act. Lovely to see 😁

  • @ruwells5366
    @ruwells5366 5 лет назад +363

    Both of them was really polite, made me warm inside..

  • @anakinskywalker4086
    @anakinskywalker4086 5 лет назад +2738

    You’re a good man, that was one of the most heart warming videos I’ve seen on RUclips

  • @BlessedEraProduction
    @BlessedEraProduction 5 лет назад +746

    He remembers a pen while I can’t remember where I put my key few min ago.

    • @NairAthul
      @NairAthul 5 лет назад +19

      Maybe it's one of those expensive montblanc fountain pens....it seems it was engraved or something

    • @moneysoles5185
      @moneysoles5185 5 лет назад +16

      Athul Nair it’s not about the price, it was about the memories and how it was his mom’s

    • @NairAthul
      @NairAthul 5 лет назад +8

      @@moneysoles5185 no it was engraved ( because he points it out) and he says it's from his mother which implies it was a treasured gift.

    • @nadyavega9689
      @nadyavega9689 5 лет назад +2

      we all will remember precious memories, like when your mom gave something so special or when you won something big, we will always remember the moment

    • @moneysoles5185
      @moneysoles5185 5 лет назад +3

      Athul Nair yeah but he didn’t remember it because it was expensive. He remembered it because it was his mom’s

  • @tuut1241
    @tuut1241 3 года назад +107

    The old man never gave up hope of finding... The young man went to searching hoping to find something... Two humans hopes lead them to cross paths and it was great to see the hopes manifest to real outcome. A bit of optimism goes a long way.

  • @Vault57
    @Vault57 5 лет назад +449

    80 year old man gets back stolen belongings after nearly 20 years, doesn’t lament any monetary losses but reflects instead on who he was with and the memory value of essentially worthless documents. In the end it isn’t about riches. Good video, great lessons for life.

    • @History-Secrets
      @History-Secrets  5 лет назад +6

      Thank you for watching! :)

    • @ghtbb
      @ghtbb 5 лет назад +1

      Well said, it's so true

  • @Omgggitstim
    @Omgggitstim 5 лет назад +246

    The fact that you've returned their belongings years later, gives me faith in humanity. Thank you.

  • @bubgum00
    @bubgum00 5 лет назад +540

    Gold, diamonds, and cash aren’t the only treasures a person can have.

    • @heinzofsmarts
      @heinzofsmarts 5 лет назад +23

      Memories are the best treasures.

    • @chrispy3021
      @chrispy3021 5 лет назад +3

      @@heinzofsmarts The good ones yes

    • @heinzofsmarts
      @heinzofsmarts 5 лет назад +1

      @@chrispy3021 Of course..

    • @ctts9946
      @ctts9946 5 лет назад

      Heinz of course Heinz. All of your flashbacks are terrible XD. Baloonie is a good one I guess

    • @heinzofsmarts
      @heinzofsmarts 5 лет назад +3

      @@ctts9946 yea I miss Balloony

  • @bakeredwards
    @bakeredwards 3 года назад +105

    He's still a strong looking guy even at 80.

  • @Nexis
    @Nexis 5 лет назад +1070

    I'm not sure why RUclips sent me here, but this was heartwarming. Take my Like.

    • @joxxter4797
      @joxxter4797 4 года назад +7

      Michael Woodworth how are you verified? i have more subscribers than you lol. i agree this is a really somber video.

    • @djoutdoorfishing4221
      @djoutdoorfishing4221 4 года назад +1

      ✓√

    • @aidangarrett3018
      @aidangarrett3018 4 года назад +1

      JoxxteR prob works at yt I dunno

    • @wh4836
      @wh4836 4 года назад +1

      anal

    • @yvngvertex
      @yvngvertex 4 года назад

      @@wh4836 why

  • @WW2HistoryHunter
    @WW2HistoryHunter 5 лет назад +2362

    What a hero you are my friend. So good to watch and very touching. Thanks for being you and Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter.

    • @e_l_cvidoes9089
      @e_l_cvidoes9089 5 лет назад +40

      WW2HistoryHunter you 2 guys are like my favorite youtubers

    • @TS-bn7zt
      @TS-bn7zt 5 лет назад +16

      WW2HistoryHunter Hi ww2 history hunter.
      I loved this video very much to.
      What a great thing to do.
      Regards TS.

    • @History-Secrets
      @History-Secrets  5 лет назад +64

      Thank you so much my good friend!! :)

    • @thetiesthatbinds3216
      @thetiesthatbinds3216 5 лет назад +3

      ​@Matthew Claffey someone i knew metal detected a tank somehow called the panzer it was really cool

    • @bleachy5390
      @bleachy5390 5 лет назад +4

      @Matthew Claffey go to europe

  • @joseitsme3938
    @joseitsme3938 5 лет назад +322

    I am crying because when he talked about his mom

  • @antiyx4201
    @antiyx4201 3 года назад +30

    Stuff like this brings tears to my eyes, I hope he's still okay during this trouble time

  • @lanavikadorothea1913
    @lanavikadorothea1913 5 лет назад +220

    I’m crying because if someone did this for my grandpa that would melt my heart. You are a beautiful soul. Thank you for this video. This was remarkable.

    • @Toxic2T
      @Toxic2T 5 лет назад +1

      Dont cry hottie lmfao

    • @Roberticus_Gaming
      @Roberticus_Gaming 5 лет назад +2

      incoming thirsty nerds

    • @Toxic2T
      @Toxic2T 5 лет назад

      @@Roberticus_Gaming Hell yeah brother

    • @xerilaun
      @xerilaun 5 лет назад +3

      @The-Man-Who-Chortles cringe

    • @googleuser6342
      @googleuser6342 5 лет назад

      Wanna creampie?

  • @janedoe3880
    @janedoe3880 5 лет назад +761

    Will you stay in touch with him? He seems like a kindly man.

    • @wh4836
      @wh4836 4 года назад +30

      anal

    • @tommygun8256
      @tommygun8256 4 года назад +63

      @@wh4836 lol wtf

    • @THF692
      @THF692 4 года назад +56

      @@wh4836 Disappointing anal

    • @eszurahd4877
      @eszurahd4877 4 года назад +38

      @@THF692 bro you just called anne frank a dissapointment what

    • @pixelkraut3428
      @pixelkraut3428 4 года назад +1

      EszuraHD haha

  • @judya.shroads8245
    @judya.shroads8245 4 года назад +812

    You brought his memories back to him. I'm sure he was so grateful to even get faded papers back, plus the saint metals. You are very nice to track him down and give them back to him. Thank you

    • @LiakkDoesStuff
      @LiakkDoesStuff 3 года назад +6

      plus a story and memory that will surely be passed down

    • @loisdungey3528
      @loisdungey3528 3 года назад +4

      Its like a time capsule.

  • @ChristinaMusicOnly
    @ChristinaMusicOnly 3 года назад +19

    2 years ago yesterday I lost my beloved grandma who was from Belgium... this brought so many emotions to me, hearing them speak her language that I haven't heard in so long 💔 even the handkerchief that he had in his pocket like she always used to

  • @mascoolarrow
    @mascoolarrow 5 лет назад +343

    He carries a handkerchief... God bless our Elders!

    • @whackbag3606
      @whackbag3606 5 лет назад +18

      Thats what got me...my grandfather recently died & he always had a rag in his pocket too.

    • @dmitrijsmironovs7513
      @dmitrijsmironovs7513 5 лет назад +5

      not to be an asshole. but thats what old people do... they tend to get runny noses and general weaker health so being able to wipe their nose is always handy.

    • @franqueee
      @franqueee 5 лет назад +7

      @@dmitrijsmironovs7513 Yeah i guess but its not just because of that.
      Middle and higher class guys have handkerchiefs now but back then, it was very common. Everyone have them, even women. So its not like only old people with runny nose uses them, all old people 'still' uses them

    • @purplesunflower8242
      @purplesunflower8242 5 лет назад

      yes my Dad used to always think of him with his handkerchief

    • @EddVCR
      @EddVCR 5 лет назад +9

      Hey man, to cut down paper waste, I always carry a handkerchief for drying my hands after washing them.
      I thought drying hands with paper at work/public bathrooms is so wasteful, seeing mounds of paper filling up big waste bins everyday. So I started carrying around handkerchief in my pocket everyday.
      I’m grossed out at the idea of blowing phlegm into a handkerchief and sticking it back into your pocket, so I only use it to wipe away clean water or minor tea spills... and of course, tears!

  • @liwmld
    @liwmld 5 лет назад +147

    be sure to invite him over for holidays and such. GOD bless you, man.

  • @ramagia631
    @ramagia631 5 лет назад +962

    This was the most heart warming thing ever man this really got meeeeee

    • @RassionellMaddman
      @RassionellMaddman 5 лет назад +7

      I like that he is street smart enough to not reveal anything that some doxxing bastards would use. This is very well done both emotionally and rationally.

    • @UB_Ram
      @UB_Ram 5 лет назад

      Ya

    • @hobi4lifers201
      @hobi4lifers201 5 лет назад

      666

    • @vanna8259
      @vanna8259 5 лет назад +1

      I was ur 1k liked 😁😁

  • @delishme2
    @delishme2 3 года назад +29

    Was so nice to hear your Dutch, I lived in the Netherlands for several years. I am Australian and have a friend here in Australia who is a marine archaeologist. He did the survey on some Catalina flying boats, that were sunk in Broome Western Australia by Japanese Zero's during WW2. The planes were filled with Ex pat Dutch people fleeing from Indonesia during the war.. The zeros that attacked them here, went on to bomb pearl harbour a few weeks later. During this project he managed to find some toys that belonged to children who survived the attack, and was able to reunite them with their owners after all these years. He managed to have an exhibition in the Netherlands and was able to meet the original owners. Well done you, I hope you went back for coffee with stroopwaffles, They both remind me of rainy days in the Netherlands..... lecker 😋 What a wonderful thing you did 😊

  • @mcomuonobunde-omuono1132
    @mcomuonobunde-omuono1132 5 лет назад +53

    Every time he referred to his mother, the old man became visibly emotional. And to me, that was a high point in the entire video.

  • @veronicae2291
    @veronicae2291 5 лет назад +223

    He got his mother's scarf back, that must have been a little extra special. I know I'd be ecstatic if someone found and let me buy my grandmothers old accordion of them. Dad sold it when she passed, and it is really the only thing I remember about her.
    She didn't speak too much swedish, mainly German, so she would just play the accordion when I was sad or upset.

    • @paulpierce6165
      @paulpierce6165 5 лет назад

      Veronica Ebeling why would your dad sell it even if she died wtf?

    • @veronicae2291
      @veronicae2291 5 лет назад +8

      @@paulpierce6165 my dad is a psychopath. To him, her death was just reason to sell all her stuff and cash in. He had already sold her organ (a type of piano) and got the house she lived in evaluated as soon as she had her second stroke.
      He withheld some of the money after the sale from his three brothers and never even told them he had sold her instruments until the oldest one asked about the accordion.

    • @paulpierce6165
      @paulpierce6165 5 лет назад +1

      Veronica Ebeling Damn Wtf

    • @huzaifayousaf9524
      @huzaifayousaf9524 5 лет назад

      Veronica Ebeling I don’t know if it’s a coincidence, but my dad’s brother was exactly like that.

    • @TheeZombieDinosaurs
      @TheeZombieDinosaurs 5 лет назад +5

      @@veronicae2291 my grandfather is like that a psychopath, burnt all my grandmothers belongings minus a few hidden items. We later found out he actually murdered her so it makes sense why but its still awful

  • @matsnyster4687
    @matsnyster4687 5 лет назад +404

    He sounds like he was so glad to Get it back!

    • @History-Secrets
      @History-Secrets  5 лет назад +24

      He was, and i'm so happy i was able to do that!

    • @luisperez5462
      @luisperez5462 5 лет назад +1

      Ya

    • @aartboerland31
      @aartboerland31 5 лет назад

      History Secrets ga jij hem nog meer bezoeken hij ziet er namelijk eenzaam uit en vindt het vast leuk als iemand hem af en toe komt bezoeken

  • @amazingsupergirl7125
    @amazingsupergirl7125 3 года назад +19

    You’ve had the BEST experience and got to give him a precious gift. I wish I could return someone’s special belongings like this!

  • @liiisajarviiis
    @liiisajarviiis 5 лет назад +1524

    Please do go back to see him and have coffee and cake, you dont have to record it

  • @Kagarin05
    @Kagarin05 5 лет назад +217

    He was so excited on the phone, it was sweet.
    Also, this was the most amount of Ja's ive heard in a small time frame in my life lol

  • @Razzy1312
    @Razzy1312 5 лет назад +318

    This is the kind of content RUclips was made for, not silly want to be sitcoms and variety shows.

    • @soggytoad6795
      @soggytoad6795 5 лет назад +15

      Razzy1312 youtube was made for content creators to release any content they wish to, while i agree this content is good, youtube wasnt made for this.

    • @TwiceButt
      @TwiceButt 5 лет назад +16

      "the only videos that should exist are the videos i watch"

    • @siemkidane9177
      @siemkidane9177 5 лет назад +3

      RUclips wasn’t made for a particular content, but boy do I hate the wanna be sitcoms and those fake videos, it’s so annoying

    • @RunningGrass-we7tm
      @RunningGrass-we7tm 5 лет назад

      Theres sitcoms and variety shows

    • @chuckb8007
      @chuckb8007 5 лет назад

      Razzy1312 ok boomer

  • @mollyweis5321
    @mollyweis5321 3 года назад +15

    aw why am I crying😂😂
    That’s so awesome. I had lost a wallet for a year and a half in a town 2 hours away and it made its way back to me from a stranger. So I couldn’t even imagine how that guy felt. I’m so happy right now I’m glad I watched this! (:

  • @yisuschrist7996
    @yisuschrist7996 5 лет назад +146

    Imagine this old man telling his sons or daughters the stories behind all of his stuff and then passing them and then the cycle continuing

  • @victoryvishmasterblader5020
    @victoryvishmasterblader5020 5 лет назад +175

    Now why cant youtube recommend beautiful stories like this more often.

  • @camerrill
    @camerrill 4 года назад +827

    His mother wanted to give him a birthday surprise.

    • @Wa3ypx
      @Wa3ypx 4 года назад +30

      wow, you're right!

    • @thegamersguild9953
      @thegamersguild9953 3 года назад +33

      Why you gotta make me cry like this?

    • @mikmar6904
      @mikmar6904 3 года назад +6

      Yes! Same thoughts here 🙏🏻

    • @earlarthur672
      @earlarthur672 3 года назад +13

      His mother gave the best and the most unxpected gift for his 80th 🎂

    • @Aldo1232able
      @Aldo1232able 3 года назад +7

      why are you cutting onions!?

  • @JodieAnn67
    @JodieAnn67 3 года назад +8

    Wow, that was awesome. Thank you for being so kind to a sweet old man 💜

  • @spinosaurus9518
    @spinosaurus9518 4 года назад +67

    seeing an elderly being happy is just what i need.

  • @stimkirkhanh4265
    @stimkirkhanh4265 4 года назад +499

    I don’t get why anyone would unlike this.

    • @BombFlks
      @BombFlks 4 года назад +13

      they unlike it because he does stuff about germany in ww2,they will dislike all his vids.

    • @nance4277
      @nance4277 4 года назад +13

      There are some people in this world that dislike anything happy.. poor them.

    • @peejee1963
      @peejee1963 4 года назад +1

      thats what i thought too....

    • @TimoVerducci
      @TimoVerducci 4 года назад +1

      they have no soul or feelings or they though the grandpa was a paid actor and this all was a clickbait

    • @A.V-Azazel
      @A.V-Azazel 4 года назад +4

      It’s probably the guys who robbed the old Guy That is disliking

  • @janicec8621
    @janicec8621 5 лет назад +567

    Me: watching in a public transport with a dozen people
    Also me: *holds back tears*

    • @joshuaavila8317
      @joshuaavila8317 5 лет назад +3

      I was wonder what's with all the yes and yeah

    • @higherground711
      @higherground711 5 лет назад +4

      @@joshuaavila8317 Just something people do. We all have words or phrases that we tend to repeat in certain situations.

    • @janicec8621
      @janicec8621 5 лет назад

      @jay bell LOL wait there's more, even tho i succeeded in holding back the tears, i couldnt stop them from coming out my nose! Those tears find a way!

  • @shesyrablavkdemon7242
    @shesyrablavkdemon7242 3 года назад +13

    Just hearing them talking through phone, i suddenly miss my grandpa, hes also talkative as him. My granda passed away 4 years ago, i cant see him for the last time cause i missed my flight due to accident

  • @universal_wisdom3416
    @universal_wisdom3416 5 лет назад +69

    That old man seems in such good shape for his age. Maybe it’s how you lived your life that determines how you live out your days.

    • @cantecleer
      @cantecleer 5 лет назад +4

      The Dutch are hardy people. A nation of cyclists. I lived there for two years. You bike down the street and it is amazing how many Dutch ride bicycles. Women with children in the bike equivalent to a car seat, teenagers, adults, and the elderly.... all cycling along and it is 100% normal. Very good bike lanes for it and the traffic is used to it and has a lot of regard for cyclists, normally. Some are carting around groceries with them, other briefcases full of important papers... I've even seen people carrying things like lamps. Most impressive was watching the Dutch cycle in the rain while holding an umbrella like it was second nature. A lifetime of that keeps your body strong (and the cheese and milk and bier!). It was no wonder to me when that the old man said he was fine standing like that. After what I saw of how they cycle everywhere for a large part of their daily lives, young and old alike, you know that the older people in the Netherlands are probably stronger in body (and mind) than many people the same age in other parts of the Western world.

  • @shaquilleoatmeal5975
    @shaquilleoatmeal5975 5 лет назад +1118

    I'm in the area of youtube where someone is cutting up onions.

    • @wenzel9408
      @wenzel9408 5 лет назад +16

      those damn ninjas cutting onions

    • @RK831
      @RK831 5 лет назад +3

      Eh, it's just the sappy music in the background.

    • @auspiciouscloud8786
      @auspiciouscloud8786 5 лет назад +2

      Onions here too... ❤️

    • @therelentlessgamer4642
      @therelentlessgamer4642 5 лет назад +5

      I was brought up to not show any weakness but i cannot explain these feelings... I love it

    • @ejwats101_3
      @ejwats101_3 5 лет назад +10

      Your username is priceless

  • @juliannej5826
    @juliannej5826 5 лет назад +123

    This is probably the BEST THING I'VE SEEN ON THE INTERNET in a while!!!

    • @orlandonavarro5674
      @orlandonavarro5674 4 года назад +2

      That fact speaks so highly of yourself, Julianne !

    • @juliannej5826
      @juliannej5826 4 года назад +1

      @@orlandonavarro5674 Thank you so much, that comment and free love speaks highly of yourself 😄🙌💖

  • @soulvaccination8679
    @soulvaccination8679 3 года назад +6

    We need more folks like you in this world.

  • @angeofdeth6552
    @angeofdeth6552 5 лет назад +123

    if someone was to bring me things from my childhood or early teens I would cry too.

    • @AA-pj2vm
      @AA-pj2vm 5 лет назад

      ༒☬AŇgeℓofdeสth☬༒ yea cry from all the past abuse you got you nerd

    • @majesticallymanny836
      @majesticallymanny836 5 лет назад +1

      A A well shit 😂

    • @madbb0147
      @madbb0147 5 лет назад +1

      A A ccchiiiiilll 😂😂😂

    • @angeofdeth6552
      @angeofdeth6552 5 лет назад +1

      @@AA-pj2vm I didn't get abuse I would just cry to see my super nintendo my bike clothes kuz it will bring back memories. what's your facebook or location and I'll show you how much of a nerd I am my boy.

    • @angeofdeth6552
      @angeofdeth6552 5 лет назад

      @@AA-pj2vm speak for yourself 😂 you just gave your past away ,😂

  • @juliestevens6931
    @juliestevens6931 5 лет назад +56

    That wonderful feeling of reuniting someone with something they thought gone forever. I experienced something like when I was able to save my mom's cat when she told the vet to put the cat to sleep after it had been hit by a car and the surgery to heal the cat was more than my parents could afford at the time. My best friend worked for the vet and knew what my mom had said. He and I talked to the vet and asked if he would take payments over time to do the surgery. He agreed. The surgery went well and my friend and I snuck the cat (in a large dog cage) down into our basement. We told my mom we had something for her downstairs. When she saw the cat, she started crying for joy. I think that was the first time (I was about 20) I had ever seen my mom sobbing! She was so happy!! The cat lived for many more years. :o)

    • @phoebegayle4153
      @phoebegayle4153 5 лет назад

      wow that is such a sweet thing to do 🥺💖🥰

  • @doraexplora177
    @doraexplora177 5 лет назад +176

    For once, I’m grateful for the algorithm here on RUclips and getting this on my recommended

  • @dazedreamr
    @dazedreamr 3 года назад +8

    It was so heartwarming to see him light up & become excited over each piece shown especially the items that belonged to his mother since she has passed on. What a beautiful opportunity to share that with him. I bet he really enjoyed your visit & the chance to share a bit about his family. You have done so much good right there!

  • @thomasod0591
    @thomasod0591 5 лет назад +79

    This genuinely made me cry seeing him talkin and receiving it and he remembered it so much as if it was yesterday

  • @hummingbird2254
    @hummingbird2254 5 лет назад +89

    There's nothing more heart warming then seeing an old man with tears of joy in his eyes. Great video ! Wishing you many blessings from Canada ! ❤ 🇨🇦

    • @Potjenjks2988
      @Potjenjks2988 5 лет назад +1

      Hummingbird 22 ♥️ canadians will always/ have always been the best! To many more years of friendship ♥️

  • @msms1149
    @msms1149 4 года назад +104

    The relief on his face after getting all those things back specially the ones which belonged to his mum. Moms are treasure.He surely loved his mom more than any thing.

  • @Hoangish
    @Hoangish 3 года назад +7

    So wonderful. My brother searches for things too, He treats every item of a personal nature with such respect. Because they belonged to someone. It represents a life. To be able to find the long lost owner must be the greatest feeling. My brother would understand the feelings that you can not find words for. My brother, you are great men.

  • @Tylorian
    @Tylorian 5 лет назад +108

    What a heart warming story! Now he has his belongings and a new friend.

  • @basbasotto
    @basbasotto 5 лет назад +436

    him: ja
    the old guy: ja
    him: ja
    the old guy: ja
    him: jaaaaaaaa

  • @thatgirl3757
    @thatgirl3757 4 года назад +92

    Omg, I got chills when he finally realized it was himself and not his sons! Just makes me want to cry. You are such a nice young man. God bless you!

  • @kimberlywheeler8596
    @kimberlywheeler8596 3 года назад +5

    I love the soul inside you my dear how sweet are you to find these belongings and simply return , my dear ur special to GOD ans to all us out here who also care , thank you.from ky

  • @Plague_Doc22
    @Plague_Doc22 5 лет назад +95

    Dutch sounds so much like a hybrid between german, danish and swedish. Even as a Swed I can pick up like every 4-6 word. Man it's so neat to hear that something thats so old can be so similar.

    • @Potjenjks2988
      @Potjenjks2988 5 лет назад +1

      Plague Doc they’re all germanic so ofc they are quite the same.

    • @Plague_Doc22
      @Plague_Doc22 5 лет назад +7

      @@Potjenjks2988 I know but it's just neat to see how even though we've been seperate countries for hundreds of years we can still pick up words.

    • @012345678944107
      @012345678944107 5 лет назад

      @@Plague_Doc22 I speak german and I can pickup everything

    • @Plague_Doc22
      @Plague_Doc22 5 лет назад

      @@012345678944107 yeah dutch and german is quite similar. I think me being fluent in german as a very young child helps. Sadly I cant really speak german anymore as I never used it past 5 years old.

    • @palwashak854
      @palwashak854 5 лет назад

      Frrr samee im part swedish and understand some words too

  • @leefelix0325
    @leefelix0325 4 года назад +118

    I love how this RUclipsr really made an effort to find the man.

    • @virginiajabalde5955
      @virginiajabalde5955 4 года назад +3

      Oi! Felix I did not know you watch these stuff hahah ah

  • @saucejohnson9862
    @saucejohnson9862 5 лет назад +725

    Damn your English is good. It's sometimes hard to tell you're not American.

    • @sophiaperennis2360
      @sophiaperennis2360 5 лет назад +26

      Plot twist: he is really American and he is speaking Dutch with an accent.

    • @Zawfee
      @Zawfee 5 лет назад +7

      He's not American?!

    • @Zawfee
      @Zawfee 5 лет назад +6

      @H7r S7sbe as a solely English speaking person I disagree

    • @tahn1229
      @tahn1229 5 лет назад +3

      H7r S7sbe English is incredibly more difficult because most other languages share the same accents and alphabet.

    • @AnGhaeilge
      @AnGhaeilge 5 лет назад +8

      One of my friends from long ago online is Dutch and speaks with an American accent because he said he watch lots of American movies as a kid to learn better.

  • @ldeeptogiola7655
    @ldeeptogiola7655 3 года назад +15

    It is very sentimental to the old folks, especially when they were the only cherished jewels he had! God bless! 😍

  • @jgjg3848
    @jgjg3848 4 года назад +47

    You gave that man a little piece of his mum back. I'll bet that scarf is now one of his most precious possessions.

  • @nostromo2871
    @nostromo2871 5 лет назад +93

    That was really nice of you tracking him down and returning his belongings. Respect !

  • @kentonbaird1723
    @kentonbaird1723 5 лет назад +76

    You're an absolute legend for doing that.
    There will be a cold beer waiting should you ever find yourself in Western Australia.
    Cheers Mate.

    • @22ergie
      @22ergie 4 года назад

      hilarious how males OVERUSE the word legend. And don't feed us the lame excuse that it's "slang" smfh

    • @kentonbaird1723
      @kentonbaird1723 4 года назад +9

      @@22ergie you really want to just make an enemy, eh?
      Or, you're looking to see a negative in praise for a good deed.
      Go and get coughed on, mate. I've got no patience for trash like you.

    • @hiimryan2388
      @hiimryan2388 4 года назад +3

      SmutnaJules007 rychwalska you are the human definition of a participation award.

    • @22ergie
      @22ergie 4 года назад

      @@hiimryan2388 typical male...

    • @ugotrektdude824
      @ugotrektdude824 4 года назад

      SmutnaJules007 rychwalska Typical Karen.

  • @yvonnewilkinson9855
    @yvonnewilkinson9855 3 года назад +5

    This really touched my heart. My children and I lost all our belongings 33 years ago and I still think and dream of them. You gave that dear man a wonderful gift. God Bless you

  • @mineman2142
    @mineman2142 5 лет назад +805

    the 22 dislikes were from the people who stole this old mans stuff

    • @xander5678
      @xander5678 5 лет назад +26

      That's a lot of people for three bags

    • @nytrex_yt7417
      @nytrex_yt7417 5 лет назад +13

      54 dislikes now? Jeez alot of people robbed it i guess lol

    • @Macedthur
      @Macedthur 5 лет назад +10

      Most of them are Kids who dont understand their language

    • @sinavarroni35
      @sinavarroni35 5 лет назад +6

      The ones who robbed his mother's life

    • @johannlagman4980
      @johannlagman4980 5 лет назад +5

      Nov.9,2019
      Triple the dislikes now.

  • @cerealenjoyer3000
    @cerealenjoyer3000 5 лет назад +79

    this is the recommended videos i want. youtube, take notes

  • @tmontero8492
    @tmontero8492 4 года назад +119

    You're a good guy. The world needs more human beings with big hearts like you. Thank you for your uplifting story.

    • @Hivaan06
      @Hivaan06 3 года назад +2

      Definitely but people go through a lot and change

  • @delirivera3634
    @delirivera3634 3 года назад +9

    You just brought that man so peace and closure he has his moms things and his wife memories great thing thank you

  • @TuftyVFTA
    @TuftyVFTA 5 лет назад +27

    You are a special guy.
    There aren't enough like you around any more.
    It's so wonderful to see someone giving unconditionally.
    Keep that attitude and spread it around!

  • @SLAVNIKonYT
    @SLAVNIKonYT 4 года назад +211

    Me who speaks Afrikaans and can understand almost everything they say it is truly amazing and hart warming for the man to get his belongings back

    • @SLAVNIKonYT
      @SLAVNIKonYT 3 года назад +2

      @Pickle 😂😂well ek kan dan nie verstaan nie

    • @missladyanonymity
      @missladyanonymity 3 года назад +10

      Germanic languages rule!

    • @chantellagrey9412
      @chantellagrey9412 3 года назад +3

      yes its easy to understand if you listen carefully because the words are so similar so you can piece together what they are saying.

    • @benjolicious
      @benjolicious 3 года назад +4

      yeah, after all, afrikaans is basically just dutch spoken by boers

    • @SLAVNIKonYT
      @SLAVNIKonYT 3 года назад

      @@benjolicious 😂

  • @stetsonator
    @stetsonator 5 лет назад +82

    You young man are a top-shelf individual...

  • @gingercatzz3024
    @gingercatzz3024 3 года назад +5

    You, sir, are a gentleman! God Bless you for your kindnesses to him. 🇨🇦

  • @jimmy_james_bou3800
    @jimmy_james_bou3800 5 лет назад +71

    He seemed like a nice man. So glad you did the right thing and returned it to him.

  • @karanshukla6889
    @karanshukla6889 5 лет назад +66

    This is one of the most humane things that I have ever seen

  • @CaptainPoverV
    @CaptainPoverV 4 года назад +110

    When he said he had a tear In his eye, I aswell had a tear in my eye

  • @nelfagerardino3713
    @nelfagerardino3713 3 года назад +5

    I've been smiling all the time. You're a kindhearted man. BLess you.

  • @hesselbleeker6353
    @hesselbleeker6353 5 лет назад +1783

    damn you sound like an american but your dutch verry wel

    • @KP-vg3zn
      @KP-vg3zn 5 лет назад +146

      Exactly! I've never heard anyone sound like they were a native speaker of two different languages. He was switching back & forth.

    • @Wormhole798
      @Wormhole798 5 лет назад +21

      Wow! You sound like your from Seattle...

    • @avian9033
      @avian9033 5 лет назад +77

      Yeah I've noticed that when Dutch people speak English their accents are hardly detectable

    • @texasgina
      @texasgina 5 лет назад +8

      I’m part friesian Dutch and I don’t know one word 😢

    • @auspiciouscloud8786
      @auspiciouscloud8786 5 лет назад +8

      This American will take that as a compliment ❤️, the Russians sound this way too, many heartwarming and caring people in Russian RUclips videos.

  • @cherylm9770
    @cherylm9770 4 года назад +44

    Please go back and see him again!! He's a Sweetheart

  • @NostalgiaMan
    @NostalgiaMan 4 года назад +742

    I went to college for Anthropology and wanted to be an Archaeologist but it never happened for me. I would love to do this so much on my channel.

    • @johnvanegmond1812
      @johnvanegmond1812 4 года назад +41

      I wanted to be a treasure hunter but now I am a garbageman. Treasure comes to me everyday. I don't look for it. It presents itself. The template of a treasure hunter fits nicely over garbageman. I have a great life. Maybe your Anthropology/Archaeologist template will fit in a way you don't expect also. Happy hunting. :)

    • @evaw6342
      @evaw6342 3 года назад +10

      @@johnvanegmond1812 you make everything a little better:)

    • @crunkboy
      @crunkboy 3 года назад +9

      @@johnvanegmond1812 great perspective bro

    • @Brann1k
      @Brann1k 3 года назад +3

      i see you everywhere

    • @ni4ni07
      @ni4ni07 3 года назад +1

      I am a History Major w/ an Anthro Minor, but I too have a huge Archaeology interest! Fun, fun, fun, eh?

  • @darrellemutu4690
    @darrellemutu4690 3 года назад +5

    That's so heart warming, just wonderful seeing this humble man happy and excited 💞

  • @Guigui_82
    @Guigui_82 5 лет назад +227

    "One man's trash, is another man's treasure." 😀

    • @SERGEANTDlCK
      @SERGEANTDlCK 4 года назад +4

      Watch out and don't get called trash in a game

    • @spyc4892
      @spyc4892 4 года назад +1

      @AMlol

  • @ultimatefrog720
    @ultimatefrog720 5 лет назад +75

    when he asked if he was sure he could stand like that instead of sitting down i was like 😪 i was thinking that too

  • @maintenanceman596
    @maintenanceman596 5 лет назад +27

    Don't wait to go back and have that coffee with him. Time is precious and can slip away before you know it.

    • @mrdarren1045
      @mrdarren1045 5 лет назад

      and how sad that we only learn that lesson when it is too late.

  • @DawnOldham
    @DawnOldham 4 года назад +6

    What an honest reaction he had, even with a stranger. It is amazing how quickly we can connect with others on a deep level if we take the time.