Salt of the earth. No bull shit. His mind is still sharper than some young people i know. I can listen to these stories all day. Its true America History.
He really wants to take you over there to that 225 year old house. Those are roots you can see and feel. You must understand where they come from to appreciate where they are. They have overcome. Such an indomitable human spirit.
The hotdog story broke my heart, how heartless to leave a small boy that’s worked his ass off hungry and thirsty. To eat with his son a huge meal and not share. The boy trying to be the man of the house to help his mom and his own family treat him like a slave. He was paid 25 cents for a 12 hour days work. His uncle the reason his mother lost her son at 13 to the army. Just terrible. What a lovely man he is. I could talk to him all day.
So ruthless... How does a person like that sleep... Breaks my heart, so disgusting... Bless that man's heart, he wasn't even vindictive when he told his story...💕🙏
I agree with Jill. 🙂. That was heartless maybe ? even. evil 💀. To do that to a boy trying to be a Man 💪🏽. - that is a sorry son of ££€%# - show a boy how to be a man with compassion common sense discretion
@@simplyme9016 Must have been a very good reason his mom didn't take it up with the uncle. It would have taken me @ least a day before I was able to deal with the uncle civilly!!!
I did. He reminded me so much of my great uncle, great aunt and grandmother. All wonderful hard working people that taught me so much with the wonderful stories of their lives. I enjoyed hearing every single one of them even if I had heard them before. If anyone is blessed to have had just one relative like this I hope they know how fortunate they were. We aren't producing many people like this anymore and it is truly sad.
This man is such a sweet soul, he takes pride in himself, he is clean and nicely dressed, he seems happy and mountains are his home.he is definitely a survivor!!!
@@donnasmith6312 @ hello yes I’m Canadian country lol I now live in the city of Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 but u can the the child out of the country but you CANT TAKE THE COUNTRY OUT IF THE CHILD! 🙏🏽 and I’m STILL COUNTRY❤️ we still help& respect our neighbours. We still love one another. And are thankful for what we have. We still share! Love&Light 🙏🏽🦋🇨🇦
@@hellosweetheart3350 @ hello , hello sweetheart thsts the same as a Nova Scotian I’m born & raised in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 but I live in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦. I’m the same way!! I NEVER THROW FOOD OUT, I’ve worked with homeless since 2004, I love my job! ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦
My dad used to use not eating dinner as a punishment. It makes no sense. I told my child about that abs she could not fathom having your dinner taken away as punishment
My uncle docked me a days pay 3:50 an hour for a Drs. Visit. He was wealthy. Needles to say I have nothing to do with his children. He is long gone. Money is thicker than Blood for some.
@@ebeneezerscrooge2942 love it or hate it, itll make a man outta you and instill confidence and give you the tools to overcome almost any challenge in yr way.
You guys, I love your comments, gave me some good chuckles in this trying time. 😄 My granddaughter wants to join the Army out of high school. She's a tough cookie, but she's in for a surprise when she doesn't get to argue about things. She needs to learn humility.
I was actually looking forward to that too... And seeing the bed he and his sister were born in, he said it was still there. What an interesting man he was to listen to. ❤
His voice and body seem so much younger than 90. He seems like a very sweet man, I hope he's blessed with many more years and good memories to come. I hate that he had to deal with such a selfish uncle as a kid.
Honey ur pix clix!!! If that's u then I'll buy the ticket here in London Town by river Thames where I'm raised though I've been through Appalachia . The senior man lived active kept his senses spirit alive . No big pharma in his vein . Raised lived natural eat natural do natural no TV rotting his sharp brain . Kept his body strong . Hats 🎩 off to him . A lesson for sure. Anyhow Honey 🍯 bear 😉 👋🏼
What a wonderful man. I can't begin to imagine being only 13 years old in the Army during WW2. I was hoping to see the home he was born and raised in that is over 225 years old. Sir you are a fine man indeed ~ ✌🌷
@@12yearssober Yes it was. My father joined also partially for the same reason, to not burden his parents during that time of not enough food in the years of a depression in our country. But he was not 13, he was 18. Many of the young men joining did so not only for country but believing they wouldn't feel hunger. My fathers uniform kept in the basement closet had a waist size of 28". He was 6'1" tall. Very thin. Thank you for your reply. ✌🌷
These appalachian people are so interesting to hear, so honest and kind. It's a shame that they are treated as outcasts because of where they were born. This could be anyone of us.... Thanks for highlighting this part of America...
I think they are the blood of America. I never look at them as outcasts, anybody that says so will get a piece of my mind. So proud his daughter got that officer straight. ❤
Up against the suffering shown in the skid row interviews these show a different type of struggle with life and it's obstacles.Each one of them is beautiful in its own way,wonderful and uplifting.Many thanks.
This great man reminds me of my Pap who passed a few days shy of 91. Long ago he told me in passing " Little fellers never forget when they get older, how you treated them when they was growing up". That pearl of wisdom, for whatever reason, has stuck with me thru the years. Thanks, Paps. From your boy's heart.
These people are the most valuable American treasure we have . OMG joining up at 13 pulling that off honorable discharge at 15/16 . Serving in the Pacific Theater talk about culture change. Please update us and show his homeplace. Thanks Mark your interviews of the rural folks are especially appreciated by me .
Oh yeah it happens! Parts of family that are better educated and/or wealthy do look down on you. It definitely happened to me when I was a young girl. & it still happens. Sometimes family just sucks! I come from a small town on the outskirts of Northern Appalachia.
CLEARLY HE'D ALREADY EARNED $0.15 but dude planned to hurt him and seemingly enjoyed this kid's pain. Scrooge committed textbook "Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress" to which there's a high burden of proof; uncle/boss makes that easy to prove as this man clearly remembers 77 years ago like it was just yesterday!! This Uncle better not have a Will & Testament; this may set a precedent!🤣
Mark, I want to adopt this precious man. I promise to give him all the hot dogs and pop his heart can stand. He's a gem! Lehman, thank you for your service. God bless you sir 🙏
I laughed so hard when I read your comment because I was thinking the same thing I would love to buy him all the hot dogs and pop he could eat and drink. God bless him.
Mr. Wilson was a joy.please show us the house. Thank you for this series. These folks are legacy, that sadly may be lost forever, without you. Again thank you. And bless mr. Wilson
What a sweet soul. His loving children and the pride he has in himself is undeniable. This is an amazing man! It's like talking to my grandpa, they grew up much the same way. 💖
This dude joined the army at 13 then went to work in a coal mine. Today guys live with their parents in their 30's and don't work. All this guy wanted was a hot dog and soda.
Wonderful man, wonderful life and story. Having been born in Logan County West Virginia, in 1938, and raised in Mingo, my life parallels his gentleman's in many ways. His story is greatly appreciated. May God grant him meany more years of good health and memories to share with us all.... Thank you for the interview, the video.
I to born and raised in West Virginia a little place called Tyler Mtn all people from his and my generation had a daily struggle thru life his story makes me proud to be raised in Appalachia.God bless you.
@@therainmanofwallstreet7778 Nah. The man is just interesting. He has a lifetime of knowledge to share. I have geriatric friend who tell me all kinds of interesting facts. Living here most of my life, I gain more history about my home.😊👍
This man is awesome, looks great for his age,speaks very well, and has a lot of great stories...he's living history, this kind of stuff is amazing,the older generation has so much great stories to tell . Keep making these videos man,you do a great job interviewing.
I almost cried when he told the story about working for his uncle, and the man wouldn’t buy him a 10 cent hotdog and a 5 cent pop. He remembered those details so clearly.
It is possible. Maybe you are just making the statement because you were in awe like me lol. I started doing the math when I heard it. I just guessed at his father being 18 when he entered the military, if he entered when the war started and didn't fabricate his age to get in, like his son. That would have made him 50 when his son was born, and 60 when he died. I don't know what the age requirement was back during the Spanish American War, but he could have been younger than my calculations.
Well, I’d say his father was probably much older than 32 when he fathered this man if he was actually old enough to also serve in the 1898 war. But there is also a running theme of some tall tales in their family legends. Since they’re not very educated they can tell their youngins almost anything and they’d believe it. And because they’re not educated sometimes the truth gets twisted, even by accident of misremembering, when family history gets passed from generation to generation. They sure do try to instill pride of those mountains in their generations, so I don’t think any of the exaggerations are said with bad intentions. They’re just holding on to their piece of history sprinkled with some fantastical legends. They all seems like good and decent people, just simple. Nothing wrong with that.
It’s quite possible. I am 48 years old. My dad served in WWII He was 51 years old when I was born. My dad was born in 1921. Ole Lehman here was born around 1930 If his dad joined the army when he was 18 (give or take). That put him being born around 1880. Quite easy that he was around 50 or so when Lehman was born. And his dad died when Lehman was five years old.
What a wonderful man! I was blessed to have a great uncle who was very much like him. Fought in WWI, lost a lung due to mustard gas, was told he would die, sent home when the war was over and told he would die. He farmed his parents land in SC, moved to Miami to work as a mechanic for Pan Am, married my great Aunt, helped raise my mom and her sister, rolled his own cigarettes, never said an unkind word about anyone and lived to be 89. I learned so much from him and although it has been decades since he passed away a day doesn't go by that I don't think of him. I hope you let him show you where he was born.
He truly has lived; most people can’t detach themselves from their phones or technology, he has lived memorable moments and he’s still here to tell his stories and remind us of what was considered as the “GOOD OLE DAYS”
Lol, yeah, good ole days of child slave labor, his uncle snatching him up as close to as free as possible child labor and even refusing to feed him. Then you move on to the 13 year old boy in a world war killing people for a living. Then on to the coal mines with little to no regulations, insane levels of toxic black lung and cancer, mines caving in, deadly gas exposure, etc. Sounds like an amazing time, would really want to give up all my modern ties to go back and live it. People remember with rose tinted glasses, there was a lot of bad with the good.
Wht a beautiful and happy man. I pray tht i can be tht happy now... and at 90! I could just sit and listen and walk with him, esp the house... let's go to the house! I admire him for his service at 13 and it broke my heart when he could remember so clearly the way his uncle treated him. Tht hotdog and pop story shows how things we say and do affect people, even up into their 90's. Loved this interview Mark! My father in law was from Hazard.. he's passed now. But he told stories all the time. We did a family reunion up there.. I'm from Louisiana. And had never seen anything like it. Beautiful place and wonderful people!!
The Apallachian series are amazing. Just so inspiring. Single fathers raising kids on their own, and people loving and living well till they are in their 90s. And just their resilience and outlook on life is so awe-inspiring! And Mark, you do such an amazing job making them feel at ease to be so honest. And the way you present them too, the angles you catch them in! Each interview is a work of art!
After listening to this great man and his life experience, it's apparent that I spoiled my son. The emotion in his voice is still raw after 80+ years. I hope he lives with some luxuries now.
Damn, I love this channel, I love talking to people like this, if you just take 5 minutes to talk to someone like this you could learn a lifetime of knowledge.
I like Lehman's story at the end... good lesson about young whipper snapper state trooper learnin' a thing or two about a thing or two from an elder who's been around the barn once or twice.
This interview made me smile. What a good man this is. Makes you see how much things have changed over his lifetime and wonder what is to come in the future. I personally don’t think the future is looking to bright but I hope I am wrong.
I love this. Thank you for letting him just talk and not cutting him off most people would have. Ur awesome and ur guest are better 💜💜💜 sending much love from St Louis MO
what a great story teller! Mark can you go see everything he wants to show you? he’s absolutely adorable & i thought he was going to say he’s in his early 70’s! between him & Ruby “limber as a dishrag “ these salt of the earth folks could teach all of us a lesson! can y’all imagine him teaching this upcoming generation? another classic Mark just awesome!!🇨🇦🇺🇸🙏💜
so are we not gna talk about how he said he's 90 years old !!! I was thinking 75ish ! wow ! and I'm almost certain even tho he didnt show the home that this man still took him on a tour. I'm glad the interviewer said he'd love to see it bc from the comments I was thinking he bypassed the house conversation. so again I'm sure he was able to tour the home , sucks we couldn't go along for the ride !. I love this interview hes so pure & sweet I hate hearing of older ppl telling sadish stories. this guy is a diamond in the rough
What a wonderful and sweet man. I loved this interview. My grandfather also from KY somehow joined the service at a very young age too. My grandfather was a very tiny man and I often wondered how he could have ever passed for 17, but he did.
I could listen to this fine gentleman all day and then some. I love hearing stories from our Elders, we learn so much from them. And this Elder was an absolute gem. Thank you so much for these videos, Mark. I think you are doing so much more than just documenting, you are allowing others to speak from their heart and tell us their story of who they are, and to me that is powerful in itself.
I wish they had PO boxes that we could send cards or letters to. All of these stories are so heartwarming. Most of us work too much to be able to go visit family the way we should. These mountain people know exactly where the true reward lies. I miss going down home and miss my family so much.
My family is from Letcher/Knott county line in eastern Ky., my papaw was a coal miner and mamaw was a house wife. It's one of the most beautiful places in Kentucky.
Please keep sharing these peoples stories. Please. My 94 year old grandmother passed away just yesterday. The stories these folks share are history and always looked upon as the greatest generation- and it’s for good reason. My grandmother spoke just like this. Could tell stories from her wonderful beautiful life that we all loved to hear. 💜
My brother joined the Navy at 16 and said he was 18. Went to California and was never out of the state of Kentucky . A big culture shock for sure. Appalachian people can survive. I’m a Coalminers daughter Proud of it . My daddy raised 5 kids on a miners pay and mommy kept the house and the garden. Grew up on food from the garden . Canned enough from the garden to get thru the winter . My dad “ batched “ in a boarding house during the week and came home on the weekend. Had to leave home for work. My best memories are getting daddy’s lunch bucket and finding a cake when he came home. Keep up the interviews showing the people of Appalachia not as hillbillies but a proud and resilient people
Very interesting interview Mark, thank you so much for showing us a little glimpse into lives of Americans all over the country. This gentleman is amazing , still driving !! Sharp as a tack , awesome stories.
Lehman has to be one of the best interviews... I wish I had gotten an oral history from my grandparents before they passed. I would love to see a follow-up and see the house he was born in.
Lehman you’re a Gem, just like my friend Bis said. That uncle of yours was a selfish, cold hearted person. Disgusting that he couldn’t even get you that hotdog and pop.
And he still remembers how that made him feel, even at 90 years old. Sometimes the smallest things have the most profound impact. I just wish people were kind.
My mother in law grew up like that in Harlan county in a tiny town, father was a coal miner, etc. I took her back every year for family reunions every year and it's beautiful country and those people are amazing.
That hot dog dinner event has bothered this man his entire life. He’s 91 yrs old. Bless his heart.
Whole life lol
I didn't have the best upbring (not as hard as him) but some events stick to you for life. If I was to run into him I would treat him a good dinner
I don't blame him.
People are selfish idiots.
Would me too. 10c for a hot doggy, a nickel for a pop. I'd never forget that either if my Uncle sat thur eaten when I was hungry.
Ah yes childhood trauma
so happy to call him my uncle!! he is truly an amazing man and he has many more amazing stories to tell! he has a heart of gold
Wow lucky you, he's so nice, you should record the stories and make a book or a podcast !
He's lovely 😊 and doesn't look 90, fresh air and home grown food sure has its benefits!
You should make a channel for him.
@emily Howard You are truly lucky and blessed !!!! I will keep him in my prayers
US CONSERVATIVES ARE PROUD OF GOOD PEOPLE LIKE HIM ...
I really wanted to see his 225 year old estate. He sounded very proud of it.
Me too. I hope Mark went up to see it after the interview. It would have meant the world to him.
Hey lemme tellyousomethinnother bout that house
He looks amazing for his age. I would have guessed that he was in his 70’s
Me too!
exact. thought that too
True
He looks wonderful for his age. God bless him!
100% Most of the time I see people saying things like this they’re off. But I had no idea this guy was gonna say 90!
So glad you’re interviewing this type of Appalachians too. Not all poor people are drug addicts. This man is full of dignity and wisdom.
This!!!!
Yes!
Right? I could listen to him four hours.
drug addicts can be too
This is my mammaws brother and I love my uncle Lehman
I wanna buy him a hot dog and soda pop!
I am Ed Wilson's daughter. I love your uncle Lehmann and my mom and his sister, Fern, were very good friends.
What a wonderful rich family history you have
I wanted to see his 225 year old house though
I'm glad he shared his story with everyone. He definitely seems like a great person who's had a hard, but meaningful life .
Salt of the earth. No bull shit. His mind is still sharper than some young people i know. I can listen to these stories all day. Its true America History.
No doubt! Shoot I'm almost 49 and don't have 1/2 the memory as he does.
FACTS‼️💯
Absolutely the honest truth!
Amen
Didn't he bullshit his way into the army?
I want to hangout at his 225 year old house and listen to more stories about his 90 year and 2 month old life! Extraordinary man!
He really wants to take you over there to that 225 year old house. Those are roots you can see and feel. You must understand where they come from to appreciate where they are. They have overcome. Such an indomitable human spirit.
@JILL WILSON l
I would love to see that house. I think he should have filmed it.
Please show us the house , he is so proud of his roots.
What a lovely old gentleman.
I know, I’d love to see it too! Plus the bed he was born in. That’s fantastic that it’s still there. It should be made into a historic facility
The hotdog story broke my heart, how heartless to leave a small boy that’s worked his ass off hungry and thirsty. To eat with his son a huge meal and not share. The boy trying to be the man of the house to help his mom and his own family treat him like a slave. He was paid 25 cents for a 12 hour days work. His uncle the reason his mother lost her son at 13 to the army. Just terrible. What a lovely man he is. I could talk to him all day.
There were no minimum wages back then, My Grandfather told me about working for 25 or 50 cents a day and was thankful for it.
@@kennethkeeton6560 usually taught them how to manage, money or at least my grandpa says that
So ruthless... How does a person like that sleep... Breaks my heart, so disgusting...
Bless that man's heart, he wasn't even vindictive when he told his story...💕🙏
@@brigittevourtos2512 yeah, not vindictive, but he never forgot that treatment
I agree with Jill. 🙂. That was heartless maybe ? even. evil 💀. To do that to a boy trying to be a Man 💪🏽. - that is a sorry son of ££€%# - show a boy how to be a man with compassion common sense discretion
Did anyone else want to see the house he grew up in?
Yes
Yes!
Yes!! I live in an old two story farm house and couldn't be happier. I want a simple life.
His uncle needed a dadgum beatdown, that's exactly what. That makes me sick. Evil man.
@@simplyme9016 Must have been a very good reason his mom didn't take it up with the uncle.
It would have taken me @ least a day before I was able to deal with the uncle civilly!!!
Did anyone else feel that this man truly appreciated telling his story? He seemed so grateful at the end to have someone listening.
A lot of older people just want to talk and tell their story the sad thing is the younger generation rarely finds time to listen
I did. He reminded me so much of my great uncle, great aunt and grandmother. All wonderful hard working people that taught me so much with the wonderful stories of their lives. I enjoyed hearing every single one of them even if I had heard them before. If anyone is blessed to have had just one relative like this I hope they know how fortunate they were. We aren't producing many people like this anymore and it is truly sad.
This man is such a sweet soul, he takes pride in himself, he is clean and nicely dressed, he seems happy and mountains are his home.he is definitely a survivor!!!
He has a lawyer daughter, I bet she is loving his soul to death... he seems like a good heart.
He always goes dressed up so clean.
He i handsome and interesting. A very good example for his folks🤍
I luv him! ❤
...and treated with snobbery by some around him...3:50
He's 90 years old and 2 months, what an outstanding young man. He's so sweet and patient, so respectful and grateful. I smiled the whole interview. 💝
I would like to see a tour of the house and places that he was wanting to show.
Me too!
I was hoping it would be at the end of the interview Smh...Mark dropped the ball.
Same!!
SAME. I bet that place is fascinating.
Me too! He seemed very proud of his house.
My dad's first cousin. Yes. My dad grew up like this, too. He is mentioned in this video, Ed Wilson.
Proud legacy.
God bless the three of you.
I love how hospitable and welcoming Appalachian folk are to Mark, making him feel right at home.
I'm sure they have an Appalachian pipeline and they all know Mark is good people!
That’s just the way it is with us country ppl
@@donnasmith6312 @ hello yes I’m Canadian country lol I now live in the city of Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 but u can the the child out of the country but you CANT TAKE THE COUNTRY OUT IF THE CHILD! 🙏🏽 and I’m STILL COUNTRY❤️ we still help& respect our neighbours. We still love one another. And are thankful for what we have. We still share! Love&Light 🙏🏽🦋🇨🇦
I'm raised in Michigan and I love feeding people 😁, you don't leave my house hungry.
@@hellosweetheart3350 @ hello , hello sweetheart thsts the same as a Nova Scotian I’m born & raised in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 but I live in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦. I’m the same way!! I NEVER THROW FOOD OUT, I’ve worked with homeless since 2004, I love my job! ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦
Caught a bus to Indiana at 13 . Most kids that age today can’t spell bus. This was when men were men. True grit!
Lol,very true!
Buss
Poor guy worked so hard and his cruel uncle wouldn’t even let him eat.
My dad used to use not eating dinner as a punishment. It makes no sense. I told my child about that abs she could not fathom having your dinner taken away as punishment
OMG Some people have no freaking heart, makes me sick
I cried when he said that just so heartless
Humanity? 😞
My uncle docked me a days pay 3:50 an hour for a Drs. Visit. He was wealthy. Needles to say I have nothing to do with his children. He is long gone. Money is thicker than Blood for some.
Did not expect this guy to say he was almost 92. Hard work and home cooking really is the fountain of youth
in the army at 13, my 12 year old niece can barely get herself a glass of water
Love the army. I was raised by the government myself.
@@ebeneezerscrooge2942 love it or hate it, itll make a man outta you and instill confidence and give you the tools to overcome almost any challenge in yr way.
A real man!
Raised by a military father, work work work, my kids can't pour themself water either, not for trying hard, it's their mothers codling
You guys, I love your comments, gave me some good chuckles in this trying time. 😄 My granddaughter wants to join the Army out of high school. She's a tough cookie, but she's in for a surprise when she doesn't get to argue about things. She needs to learn humility.
Don’t leave us hanging Mark show us the house.
I know I was looking forwards to seeing all the antiques x
Yeah really! Wanted to see the house!
I was actually looking forward to that too... And seeing the bed he and his sister were born in, he said it was still there. What an interesting man he was to listen to. ❤
His voice and body seem so much younger than 90. He seems like a very sweet man, I hope he's blessed with many more years and good memories to come. I hate that he had to deal with such a selfish uncle as a kid.
Honey ur pix clix!!! If that's u then I'll buy the ticket here in London Town by river Thames where I'm raised though I've been through Appalachia . The senior man lived active kept his senses spirit alive . No big pharma in his vein . Raised lived natural eat natural do natural no TV rotting his sharp brain . Kept his body strong . Hats 🎩 off to him . A lesson for sure. Anyhow Honey 🍯 bear 😉 👋🏼
@@andrewnicholas4951 lol, it is me but I admit I'm unsure what you mean by buying the ticket lol?
Impression of him is that he's strong, clean, quick minded, and well-spoken. I hope I fair as well at 92.
These people are American history.
Amen
Great story Teller we can learn from him alot of knowledge
a true pioneer.
MARK WE WANTED TO SEE THE DAMN HOUSE.
It's a white home you would never know it was that old. They keep it up so nice.
Yes show that house
@Charles Hall like i don't care what you think
@Charles Hall no matter how many messages you send I still don't care what you think
@Charles Hall nope
What a wonderful man. I can't begin to imagine being only 13 years old in the Army during WW2. I was hoping to see the home he was born and raised in that is over 225 years old. Sir you are a fine man indeed ~
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@@12yearssober Yes it was. My father joined also partially for the same reason, to not burden his parents during that time of not enough food in the years of a depression in our country. But he was not 13, he was 18. Many of the young men joining did so not only for country but believing they wouldn't feel hunger. My fathers uniform kept in the basement closet had a waist size of 28". He was 6'1" tall. Very thin. Thank you for your reply.
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he said he went to the south pacific as well, which I cant even imagine at that age.
@@12yearssober thought someone suicided you bro
In the Army at 13... sent to the south pacific...what a life! Thank you for your service.
Yeah, wow… hard to imagine.
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I didn't know that was possible.
An honor to hear him talk about his life... Respect sir!
These appalachian people are so interesting to hear, so honest and kind. It's a shame that they are treated as outcasts because of where they were born. This could be anyone of us.... Thanks for highlighting this part of America...
not kind of uncle to not feed him while eating right in front of him
9:21
These are real americans. Not like the re tarded "interviewer"
I think they are the blood of America. I never look at them as outcasts, anybody that says so will get a piece of my mind. So proud his daughter got that officer straight. ❤
Up against the suffering shown in the skid row interviews these show a different type of struggle with life and it's obstacles.Each one of them is beautiful in its own way,wonderful and uplifting.Many thanks.
And when you ask them, they aren't struggling one bit.
This great man reminds me of my Pap who passed a few days shy of 91. Long ago he told me in passing " Little fellers never forget when they get older, how you treated them when they was growing up". That pearl of wisdom, for whatever reason, has stuck with me thru the years. Thanks, Paps. From your boy's heart.
These people are the most valuable American treasure we have . OMG joining up at 13 pulling that off honorable discharge at 15/16 . Serving in the Pacific Theater talk about culture change. Please update us and show his homeplace. Thanks Mark your interviews of the rural folks are especially appreciated by me .
Its so hard for me to wrap my mind around the idea of not giving a man working for you food and drink.......let alone a family member. ...wow.......
So cruel for one of your own people to do this to you... Very purposefully mean... Especially by Appalachian standards... Hunger is Real there.
A kid at that
Oh yeah it happens! Parts of family that are better educated and/or wealthy do look down on you. It definitely happened to me when I was a young girl. & it still happens. Sometimes family just sucks! I come from a small town on the outskirts of Northern Appalachia.
I know .That story makes me cry and makes me so angry
CLEARLY HE'D ALREADY EARNED $0.15 but dude planned to hurt him and seemingly enjoyed this kid's pain. Scrooge committed textbook "Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress" to which there's a high burden of proof; uncle/boss makes that easy to prove as this man clearly remembers 77 years ago like it was just yesterday!! This Uncle better not have a Will & Testament; this may set a precedent!🤣
Mark, I want to adopt this precious man. I promise to give him all the hot dogs and pop his heart can stand. He's a gem! Lehman, thank you for your service. God bless you sir 🙏
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💚💚💚your comment made me cry 💚💚💚
@@louisianarainwater ♥️
I laughed so hard when I read your comment because I was thinking the same thing I would love to buy him all the hot dogs and pop he could eat and drink. God bless him.
Mr. Wilson was a joy.please show us the house. Thank you for this series. These folks are legacy, that sadly may be lost forever, without you. Again thank you. And bless mr. Wilson
Has a beautiful tone in his voice...strong & gentle at once
What a sweet soul. His loving children and the pride he has in himself is undeniable. This is an amazing man! It's like talking to my grandpa, they grew up much the same way. 💖
This dude joined the army at 13 then went to work in a coal mine. Today guys live with their parents in their 30's and don't work. All this guy wanted was a hot dog and soda.
Right
Right?! Makes it blatantly clear how soft and dependable people have become. That’s going to go bad for people….and probably soon
He's a sweetheart! We're losing these old guys who went through so much. Bless them. (My dad included.)
Breaks my heart
Wonderful man, wonderful life and story. Having been born in Logan County West Virginia, in 1938, and raised in Mingo, my life parallels his gentleman's in many ways. His story is greatly appreciated. May God grant him meany more years of good health and memories to share with us all.... Thank you for the interview, the video.
Happy 85 years!!!! 🤣🤣 from FLORIDA ☀🐊🇺🇸
I to born and raised in West Virginia a little place called Tyler Mtn all people from his and my generation had a daily struggle thru life his story makes me proud to be raised in Appalachia.God bless you.
I could listen to his stories forever 💔🥺
Yes.😊❤
Daddy issues
@@marylougeorge9890 daddy issues
@@therainmanofwallstreet7778 Nah. The man is just interesting. He has a lifetime of knowledge to share. I have geriatric friend who tell me all kinds of interesting facts. Living here most of my life, I gain more history about my home.😊👍
He is precious!!! I would love to listen to more of his stories about life. He does not look his age at all!! Just precious ❤️
Mr.
Lehman
Sir, thank you for your service and sharing your life story. 💝❤💝❤💝
My cousin, Lehman
(Thank you for mentioning my Dad, Edward Wilson your 1st cousin ❤️)
This man is awesome, looks great for his age,speaks very well, and has a lot of great stories...he's living history, this kind of stuff is amazing,the older generation has so much great stories to tell .
Keep making these videos man,you do a great job interviewing.
Makes me sad that these type of folks are going to be all gone soon. Society has fallen so far away from this.
I almost cried when he told the story about working for his uncle, and the man wouldn’t buy him a 10 cent hotdog and a 5 cent pop. He remembered those details so clearly.
Im sure karma got him.
i’m sobbing right now like it hurts from crying
So nobody’s gonna talk about his daddy serving in the SPANISH AMERICAN WAR IN 1898
It is possible. Maybe you are just making the statement because you were in awe like me lol. I started doing the math when I heard it. I just guessed at his father being 18 when he entered the military, if he entered when the war started and didn't fabricate his age to get in, like his son. That would have made him 50 when his son was born, and 60 when he died. I don't know what the age requirement was back during the Spanish American War, but he could have been younger than my calculations.
Well, I’d say his father was probably much older than 32 when he fathered this man if he was actually old enough to also serve in the 1898 war. But there is also a running theme of some tall tales in their family legends. Since they’re not very educated they can tell their youngins almost anything and they’d believe it. And because they’re not educated sometimes the truth gets twisted, even by accident of misremembering, when family history gets passed from generation to generation. They sure do try to instill pride of those mountains in their generations, so I don’t think any of the exaggerations are said with bad intentions. They’re just holding on to their piece of history sprinkled with some fantastical legends. They all seems like good and decent people, just simple. Nothing wrong with that.
@@NativeNYerChicHK math eludes you.
It’s quite possible. I am 48 years old. My dad served in WWII He was 51 years old when I was born. My dad was born in 1921. Ole Lehman here was born around 1930 If his dad joined the army when he was 18 (give or take). That put him being born around 1880. Quite easy that he was around 50 or so when Lehman was born. And his dad died when Lehman was five years old.
@@NativeNYerChicHK Right, except he has a picture of his father in uniform from 1899.
What a wonderful man! I was blessed to have a great uncle who was very much like him. Fought in WWI, lost a lung due to mustard gas, was told he would die, sent home when the war was over and told he would die. He farmed his parents land in SC, moved to Miami to work as a mechanic for Pan Am, married my great Aunt, helped raise my mom and her sister, rolled his own cigarettes, never said an unkind word about anyone and lived to be 89. I learned so much from him and although it has been decades since he passed away a day doesn't go by that I don't think of him. I hope you let him show you where he was born.
I could listen to him all day...Love our older generation!💕
He truly has lived; most people can’t detach themselves from their phones or technology, he has lived memorable moments and he’s still here to tell his stories and remind us of what was considered as the “GOOD OLE DAYS”
Lol, yeah, good ole days of child slave labor, his uncle snatching him up as close to as free as possible child labor and even refusing to feed him. Then you move on to the 13 year old boy in a world war killing people for a living. Then on to the coal mines with little to no regulations, insane levels of toxic black lung and cancer, mines caving in, deadly gas exposure, etc. Sounds like an amazing time, would really want to give up all my modern ties to go back and live it. People remember with rose tinted glasses, there was a lot of bad with the good.
Wht a beautiful and happy man. I pray tht i can be tht happy now... and at 90! I could just sit and listen and walk with him, esp the house... let's go to the house! I admire him for his service at 13 and it broke my heart when he could remember so clearly the way his uncle treated him. Tht hotdog and pop story shows how things we say and do affect people, even up into their 90's. Loved this interview Mark!
My father in law was from Hazard.. he's passed now. But he told stories all the time. We did a family reunion up there.. I'm from Louisiana. And had never seen anything like it. Beautiful place and wonderful people!!
I would love to spend a day talking with this man. Such a great person.
That would be a good day
The Apallachian series are amazing. Just so inspiring. Single fathers raising kids on their own, and people loving and living well till they are in their 90s. And just their resilience and outlook on life is so awe-inspiring! And Mark, you do such an amazing job making them feel at ease to be so honest. And the way you present them too, the angles you catch them in! Each interview is a work of art!
My grandpa went into the Army/Air Force when he was 15 but his Mother signed an affidavit saying her was 17. It happened a lot back then.
Man, this guy was a treat to listen to. I could listen to him all day.
What a wealth of knowledge.He should write a book on all of his experiences.
After listening to this great man and his life experience, it's apparent that I spoiled my son. The emotion in his voice is still raw after 80+ years. I hope he lives with some luxuries now.
Damn, I love this channel, I love talking to people like this, if you just take 5 minutes to talk to someone like this you could learn a lifetime of knowledge.
I’d rather learn things from any of these people vs anyone with college degrees.
Mark, did you see the house? He seemed awfully proud of it and it might be a good idea to let him show it off.
Yes please!!!! We want to see this man's house that he's so proud of!! Do it Mark!!!
I would love to see the house also.
Yea wtf wheres this house? 225yrs my man wanted this displayed
I want to see the bed that him and his sister were born in!! Let's see the house!!
Yes! Need to see the house
I like Lehman's story at the end... good lesson about young whipper snapper state trooper learnin' a thing or two about a thing or two from an elder who's been around the barn once or twice.
This was a fantastic interview. This man was absolutely fantastic, I could of listened to him all day.
Thank You Sir for your service.....you deserve a lot more than life dealt you....humans are sad and bad...........bless your soul......
His daughter sounds awesome. Thanks for another neat interview! Guy seems like he's had a good life.
She has an awesome Dad !
his voice, his face, his vibe, i just love Lehman!!!! 😩😩😩😩😩😩
This interview made me smile. What a good man this is. Makes you see how much things have changed over his lifetime and wonder what is to come in the future. I personally don’t think the future is looking to bright but I hope I am wrong.
Mark has never shown where these people live, he needs to make an exception in this case. This gentleman is so proud of his 225 year old family home
Imagine being 13 and enlisting! I was still playing in the dirt.
This makes me miss my grandpa 😢 I wish we could have seen the house.
He was stationed here in the Philippines,Thank you sir
A very nice man. I am so sorry his Uncle was so cruel. Thank you for the interview Mark
I love this. Thank you for letting him just talk and not cutting him off most people would have. Ur awesome and ur guest are better 💜💜💜 sending much love from St Louis MO
what a great story teller! Mark can you go see everything he wants to show you? he’s absolutely adorable & i thought he was going to say he’s in his early 70’s! between him & Ruby “limber as a dishrag “ these salt of the earth folks could teach all of us a lesson! can y’all imagine him teaching this upcoming generation? another classic Mark just awesome!!🇨🇦🇺🇸🙏💜
I adore this sweet old man and his stories. I could listen to him tell stories all day everyday. American history.
I just want to give this old man a hug. The things he lived through.
Amazing as usual. Much appreciated. I love seeing interviews of the old school backbone of this country.
so are we not gna talk about how he said he's 90 years old !!! I was thinking 75ish ! wow ! and I'm almost certain even tho he didnt show the home that this man still took him on a tour. I'm glad the interviewer said he'd love to see it bc from the comments I was thinking he bypassed the house conversation. so again I'm sure he was able to tour the home , sucks we couldn't go along for the ride !. I love this interview hes so pure & sweet I hate hearing of older ppl telling sadish stories. this guy is a diamond in the rough
I wish this interview was longer...I love his spirit ❤️
Almost 91 yrs old, and he seems to be doing great! God Bless you Lehman!!! Loved hearing your stories- hugs from southern WV.
What a wonderful and sweet man. I loved this interview. My grandfather also from KY somehow joined the service at a very young age too. My grandfather was a very tiny man and I often wondered how he could have ever passed for 17, but he did.
Maybe your grandfather was more muscular when he was a young man. It's hard to tell what an old man looked like as a young man.
We have a gentleman in our neighborhood 98 yrs 👍 still driving. He does 10 under. And I have all the respect . It's earned stay blessed brother
I could listen to this fine gentleman all day and then some. I love hearing stories from our Elders, we learn so much from them. And this Elder was an absolute gem.
Thank you so much for these videos, Mark. I think you are doing so much more than just documenting, you are allowing others to speak from their heart and tell us their story of who they are, and to me that is powerful in itself.
Old Tymer: My daughter a lawyer
State Trooper: Have a nice day
My absolute favorite Channel.
Yesss... it's Simply the Best !!
It was a joy listening to Lehman's story and wishing him a (early) Happy Birthday too!
This story makes me want to cry and miss my own grandpa. Ugh why do ppl have to get old 😢
I wish they had PO boxes that we could send cards or letters to. All of these stories are so heartwarming. Most of us work too much to be able to go visit family the way we should. These mountain people know exactly where the true reward lies. I miss going down home and miss my family so much.
Yessssss! Mark, please do an interview of Mr. Lehman giving us a tour of his home, their well and the bed he and his sis were born in!
I love this guy. He's so proud of his upbringing and where he lives. I'd like to see the house.
My family is from Letcher/Knott county line in eastern Ky., my papaw was a coal miner and mamaw was a house wife. It's one of the most beautiful places in Kentucky.
Lehman, you are an amazing man. And thank you Lehman for serving your country so young. Great interview.
Please keep sharing these peoples stories. Please. My 94 year old grandmother passed away just yesterday. The stories these folks share are history and always looked upon as the greatest generation- and it’s for good reason. My grandmother spoke just like this. Could tell stories from her wonderful beautiful life that we all loved to hear. 💜
What a great soul. I hope he continues to live and enjoy life for many years to come. He's a treasure.
My brother joined the Navy at 16 and said he was 18. Went to California and was never out of the state of Kentucky . A big culture shock for sure. Appalachian people can survive. I’m a Coalminers daughter Proud of it . My daddy raised 5 kids on a miners pay and mommy kept the house and the garden. Grew up on food from the garden . Canned enough from the garden to get thru the winter . My dad “ batched “ in a boarding house during the week and came home on the weekend. Had to leave home for work. My best memories are getting daddy’s lunch bucket and finding a cake when he came home. Keep up the interviews showing the people of Appalachia not as hillbillies but a proud and resilient people
Very interesting interview Mark, thank you so much for showing us a little glimpse into lives of Americans all over the country. This gentleman is amazing , still driving !! Sharp as a tack , awesome stories.
He doesn't look 90 yrs 2 months old! Love watching this channel! So interesting and educational 🥰
Enjoyed this talk alot. What a real and kindhearted man. Wish him all the best
Lehman has to be one of the best interviews... I wish I had gotten an oral history from my grandparents before they passed. I would love to see a follow-up and see the house he was born in.
Lehman you’re a Gem, just like my friend Bis said. That uncle of yours was a selfish, cold hearted person. Disgusting that he couldn’t even get you that hotdog and pop.
And he still remembers how that made him feel, even at 90 years old. Sometimes the smallest things have the most profound impact. I just wish people were kind.
Great point!
Very sad & I wouldn't like to have to answer to God for stingyness like that!
Yeah we'll be there
How greedy!
He was a boy with no father. What a bad uncle.
My mother in law grew up like that in Harlan county in a tiny town, father was a coal miner, etc. I took her back every year for family reunions every year and it's beautiful country and those people are amazing.
My favorite interview. I love listening to him tell his stories. We can learn alot if we listen to our elders. Thank you ❤
Great video! This man is living history. Thank you for taking the time to do this interview!