Retired officer reunites with man he saved as a baby who followed in his footsteps

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  • Опубликовано: 25 апр 2024
  • Retired police lieutenant Gene Eyster of South Bend, Indiana, had always wondered what became of the abandoned baby he saved 24 years ago. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to reveal how a phone call from a fellow officer revealed their incredible connection.
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Комментарии • 932

  • @mindysuarez1699
    @mindysuarez1699 11 дней назад +1135

    A non biological son but a son nonetheless ❤

    • @dustinmorretti6329
      @dustinmorretti6329 11 дней назад +10

      Nonetheless…. It’s JUST PERIOD💯

    • @dustinmorretti6329
      @dustinmorretti6329 11 дней назад +2

      Or I guess not lol🤪

    • @dustinmorretti6329
      @dustinmorretti6329 11 дней назад +3

      Yes I like my comments🙄

    • @stormangelus6638
      @stormangelus6638 11 дней назад +12

      Family is not blood, but those who want the best for you.

    • @tula1433
      @tula1433 10 дней назад +5

      Hope you keep the same energy when it comes to trans people. Everyone so sweet when it comes to adoptive non biological parents then scream biology at trans people! 😂😂😂

  • @jakemoeller7850
    @jakemoeller7850 11 дней назад +1237

    This is the type of story that I would rather see in the news. My condolences to the older gentleman for his loss. All the best to both of these fellows.

    • @mariadomingo3723
      @mariadomingo3723 11 дней назад +10

      indeed yes we need these stories! God bless you!

    • @domainmailbox3850
      @domainmailbox3850 10 дней назад +13

      Agreed. I was just wondering if there's a way to filter YT to get only videos/stories about the best of humanity.

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy 10 дней назад +5

      Ditto!!!

    • @Chickentheend
      @Chickentheend 9 дней назад

      Did you not see the video it actually came out on the news..

    • @jakemoeller7850
      @jakemoeller7850 9 дней назад +1

      ​@@Chickentheend• No, I didn't see it...I don't have cable or TV.

  • @BobbySanders-bf2fr
    @BobbySanders-bf2fr 11 дней назад +490

    I am not crying......

  • @cornyconnie.
    @cornyconnie. 11 дней назад +703

    God has a "funny" way of blessing us sometimes! He's ALWAYS on time!!! 🙏

    • @johnlee4249
      @johnlee4249 11 дней назад +12

      @cornyconnie "Amen" 🙏✝🛐🙂

    • @tired2993
      @tired2993 11 дней назад +12

      Amen!

    • @me-pz5yi
      @me-pz5yi 11 дней назад +7

      ❤🙏🏽🙌🏽

    • @cornyconnie.
      @cornyconnie. 11 дней назад +5

      @@johnlee4249 Amen ❤

    • @cornyconnie.
      @cornyconnie. 11 дней назад +5

      @@tired2993 Amen 🙏

  • @BellaWorldAni
    @BellaWorldAni 11 дней назад +465

    So sorry for Mr. Eyster's loss of his beloved son. Such divine right timing for this young man to re-enter his life at a time when he really needed connection. What a magical story. Thank you, Steve Hartman!

    • @hollyobrien4665
      @hollyobrien4665 11 дней назад

      I believe is SPOT ON! DIVINE INTERVENTION! AMEN 🙏 ❤

    • @hollyobrien4665
      @hollyobrien4665 11 дней назад +15

      Amen 🙏

    • @stfrancisforanimals799
      @stfrancisforanimals799 9 дней назад +3

      Completely disagree with you. As this is a truly *Miraculous Story, orchestrated by God Almighty. ✝️🙏 Not "magical," as you refer to as.

  • @elleniasiello6271
    @elleniasiello6271 10 дней назад +34

    What a nice-looking young man .His adoptive parents did a great job ❤

    • @larajones175
      @larajones175 9 дней назад +5

      His parents did . Any one can be a mother It takes someone to be a parent. He had two.

    • @Popinjay-yo4iy
      @Popinjay-yo4iy 9 дней назад +5

      They sure did ❤❤

    • @landang7906
      @landang7906 2 дня назад +1

      2:42 They kind of look alike, though. Like real father and son.

  • @jjf609
    @jjf609 11 дней назад +347

    Wow after losing his son that retired officer really needs this young man in his life. I hope they become close

    • @johnwebster76
      @johnwebster76 9 дней назад +7

      I'm sure they will

    • @IreneArcher-yt1kr
      @IreneArcher-yt1kr 9 дней назад +5

      Some one looking out for this Amazing Officer, Whom looked out for A New Baby all those Years ago. ❤️🌹❤️🌹

    • @orionb5217
      @orionb5217 6 дней назад +2

      His son sent him

  • @vickiefinney6073
    @vickiefinney6073 11 дней назад +173

    God knew this officer and baby would reunite in His perfect timing 🙏

    • @YooZherName
      @YooZherName 10 дней назад +9

      🙏Agreed! His ability to put things in motion decades before we see why is so humbling, too.

    • @kellyshomemadekitchen
      @kellyshomemadekitchen 9 дней назад +4

      Yes, yes and yes! God is so good!

    • @vickiefinney6073
      @vickiefinney6073 9 дней назад +2

      @@YooZherName Amen 🙏

    • @vickiefinney6073
      @vickiefinney6073 9 дней назад +3

      @@kellyshomemadekitchen God is SO good 🙏

    • @gdedmonds2001
      @gdedmonds2001 3 дня назад +2

      Amen…

  • @nicolarushton4451
    @nicolarushton4451 10 дней назад +40

    He actually looks like he could be his son. The same smile. 😊😊

  • @SpotTheBorgCat
    @SpotTheBorgCat 11 дней назад +71

    I'm not crying !! YOU"RE CRYING!!

    • @tonyclifton265
      @tonyclifton265 8 дней назад +1

      no - i just have something in my eye. the wind blew some dust in or something

  • @bobcatbigpaws5597
    @bobcatbigpaws5597 11 дней назад +119

    Such a teary eyed story. So sad he lost his son. God sent him a replacement to fill the emptyness in his life. The boy in the cardboard box. Who would ever think this could happen. ❤

  • @alant5757
    @alant5757 10 дней назад +52

    The baby’s face looks just like him as an adult. Wonderful story

  • @dreamcatcher5502
    @dreamcatcher5502 11 дней назад +109

    There are no consequences. What a beautiful reunion. ❤

    • @gasmith7486
      @gasmith7486 11 дней назад +13

      Coincidences not consequences. 🙄

    • @thefinal9923
      @thefinal9923 10 дней назад +6

      @@gasmith7486 No need to be rude about it, but that IS a hilarious typo. Makes it sooooo much more ominous 😂

  • @anyangthiep8802
    @anyangthiep8802 11 дней назад +115

    It’s a reminder always do good to people you meet because you never know you will meet them again in the future.

  • @robynrains7252
    @robynrains7252 11 дней назад +204

    Steve Hartman does some great stories 🥲🩷💕

    • @tired2993
      @tired2993 11 дней назад

      Have you ever lied? stolen? hated? been prideful? gossiped? swore? Or other bad things? I Can say without a doubt we’ve at least done something that was considered bad, consciously that we shouldn’t have done. this is called sin. It’s the act of doing something against what God wants in our lives.
      Think about this. You have just invited someone over to your house, and that means you can place rules on what they do - because it’s your home! Now lets say this said person directly disobeyed the rules you’ve placed while they were there. you would be offended right?
      This is exactly the situation with us and God. We are the person staying over in His creation, yet we consciously disobey- which is called Sin. We all have this problem and because of this God has to send us to hell because He is so just can’t just let these wrong doings pass. Think of it as a guilty criminal having to be sentenced to jail because the Judge knows it’s right. We are the guilty criminal. Hell is our punishment. And God is that Judge.
      Well, this would mean that everyone would go to hell because we’ve all committed sin-disobedience from God, consciously. But here’s the good news. Jesus came to die on the cross, taking our punishment upon Himself, for our sins so we don’t need to go to hell. Think of that same analogy with the criminal. Now there is a person that’s willing to bail that criminal out and if that criminal accept that gift of bail, then they will be able to legally be free.
      If we accept that, Jesus died on the cross for our sins and repent- turn away from sin-then we will be saved because we take His bail that He offers for free so we can go to heaven.

    • @myst8217
      @myst8217 8 дней назад

      Always.

  • @amnewyork516
    @amnewyork516 11 дней назад +197

    What an awesome story. God bless them both.

  • @desmeisme
    @desmeisme 11 дней назад +26

    This is definitely a gift/sign from your son

  • @pamelaavila9960
    @pamelaavila9960 11 дней назад +64

    This young man was the cutest little baby, who grew into a handsome young man! God keep him safe always. And to the officer who found him, what a wonderful man with a loving heart you were and are. So sorry for your loss and may this young man help to fill some of the void for you.

  • @totalt6600
    @totalt6600 11 дней назад +66

    This is a deep,deep story,beyond coincidence. 🙏

  • @Star2ice
    @Star2ice 11 дней назад +131

    What a handsome young man. May God blesses both of them. I'm so sorry for him to lose his own son.

  • @user-sw3qs7rq4x
    @user-sw3qs7rq4x 11 дней назад +79

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL STORY 😮😮😮😮😊😊😊😊❤❤❤

  • @suzettecalleja3122
    @suzettecalleja3122 11 дней назад +116

    This has got to be one of the top 5 stories of Steve's if not the best.

  • @katrinabritton8977
    @katrinabritton8977 11 дней назад +34

    It's amazing how GOD works in ministry ways 🙏😢

  • @expertexcavatinginc
    @expertexcavatinginc 11 дней назад +30

    That literally made me burst into tears.

  • @fearlesswolfja9167
    @fearlesswolfja9167 11 дней назад +62

    Really made my night 🌙

  • @CeceBloom-by3io
    @CeceBloom-by3io 10 дней назад +13

    It's like his son came back to him through this rookie officer. 😢

  • @pammiasmr9068
    @pammiasmr9068 8 дней назад +2

    You saved someone who saves others.

  • @trucksimgaming
    @trucksimgaming 11 дней назад +24

    I never thought I could cry over a story on RUclips, this hit me real hard

  • @zzizahacallar
    @zzizahacallar 11 дней назад +49

    Beautiful story about the men reuniting. I'm sorry about the son passing away unexpectedly.

  • @MosesCraig
    @MosesCraig 11 дней назад +39

    Thanks for sharing such an amazing story.

  • @angelique707
    @angelique707 11 дней назад +33

    Amazing story! Thanks for a bit of good news! God bless them both!

  • @nicoletambasco9210
    @nicoletambasco9210 11 дней назад +13

    What a beautiful perfect baby!

  • @meloon5876
    @meloon5876 10 дней назад +8

    What a handsome young man. Look how well he grows up to be !

  • @sylviacarlson3561
    @sylviacarlson3561 11 дней назад +16

    What a wonderful man Gene is. God Bless him. I'm so sorry for the passing of his Son, but so grateful for the start of a relationship with this young man he saved years ago.

  • @carlie22168
    @carlie22168 11 дней назад +18

    Beautiful story, Steve!

  • @brendawilson1625
    @brendawilson1625 11 дней назад +24

    Thank you for sharing such good news ❤️🙏making the world a better place❤

  • @gmanette188
    @gmanette188 11 дней назад +16

    Moving story
    Thank you

  • @olivia1577
    @olivia1577 11 дней назад +9

    There are times in our life where we cross paths with kindred spirits. This is a beautiful example of that 💗

  • @reflectionOfLyf
    @reflectionOfLyf 6 дней назад +2

    Steve never fails to makes me smile with a pinch of tears

  • @chicagolifetv
    @chicagolifetv 11 дней назад +5

    Same thing happend to me but they found me in front of a fire station. Fast forward to today I am a Marine now and have 2 daughters

  • @flynndiesl
    @flynndiesl 11 дней назад +13

    How beautiful! Said about the officer who lost his son Ooty. I knew chapter opening , May you both and made you have a wonderful Friendship ❤

  • @melody7779
    @melody7779 11 дней назад +191

    That is Jesus Christ intervention. Praise the living God!!!!

    • @joy4249
      @joy4249 11 дней назад +1

      im sorry but Jesus is dead peace and blessings be upon him 💕 only God does things 🥰Allah

    • @elpatriquo
      @elpatriquo 11 дней назад +4

      AMEN

    • @elpatriquo
      @elpatriquo 11 дней назад +9

      @@joy4249 oh boy dont make me bust a laugh in this comment section 😂😂😂

    • @kellyshomemadekitchen
      @kellyshomemadekitchen 9 дней назад +2

      @@joy4249
      Jesus is alive and well still performing miracles in His Father’s name.

  • @valerieriver7447
    @valerieriver7447 11 дней назад +8

    Such a handsome young man! God bless them both ❤

  • @coffee735
    @coffee735 11 дней назад +5

    What.a wonderful story. God bless them both

  • @alicetheegreet
    @alicetheegreet 11 дней назад +15

    They have the same exact smile; and wouldn't have known they weren't biologically related if we weren't told.

    • @bubblybubbles4023
      @bubblybubbles4023 10 дней назад +3

      Maybe there's more to the story. Maybe he is his father.

    • @alicetheegreet
      @alicetheegreet 9 дней назад

      That would be a nice coincidence . They should do a DNA test, if they haven't already.
      @@bubblybubbles4023

  • @jodydorsett8726
    @jodydorsett8726 11 дней назад +9

    Outstanding! Such great men. Steve IS America's reporter.

  • @kaeci.
    @kaeci. 5 дней назад +1

    This is the kind of news that should be bombarded in the media not some negative sh*ts.
    This is the kind of news I want to see everyday and what I want the future generation to see.

  • @lucycabana9970
    @lucycabana9970 8 дней назад +1

    That is the best story. So glad the young baby grew up healthy and successful.

  • @selena6954
    @selena6954 11 дней назад +6

    2:43 They Really Look Like Father And Son …Like Wow 🫣

    • @mariadomingo3723
      @mariadomingo3723 11 дней назад +1

      yes they absolutely do!!!!❤

    • @user-jl8jt6jn4s
      @user-jl8jt6jn4s 10 дней назад +2

      They do look alike. Wonder if they are related through their grandparents or great grandparents. They should do a DNA test.

  • @frankcastle3971
    @frankcastle3971 11 дней назад +6

    What a great story it came full circle the young man followed in the footsteps of the officer who saved him, and brought him into his life after he lost his son.

  • @lisadc4681
    @lisadc4681 9 дней назад +2

    This needs to be made into a movie!!! Amazing and wonderful story!!!

  • @AndrewGrey22
    @AndrewGrey22 10 дней назад +1

    That's a great story. I hope this officer has a long safe career.

  • @mariacabrera9922
    @mariacabrera9922 11 дней назад +4

    Oh my god he was beautiful as a baby and now he is a good looking man. This is absolutely a wonderful and happy ending true story. I always say, when you do good things you receive it good thing in return and this one can not be ignored. He became a police officer. Wao! God is perfect. Officer I am sorry for your loss but God has given you a son again. Your son’s soul is involved in the return of what was supposed to be your second son. Enjoy your life with your new son and God bless both of you.

  • @janetkennedy5920
    @janetkennedy5920 11 дней назад +6

    These stories are THE best!!!! 🥲❤️

  • @aliceclark9120
    @aliceclark9120 3 дня назад +1

    Its a full circle feel of coming back when the one who found the baby was able to reconnect after the loss of his child 💔

  • @breathej.4872
    @breathej.4872 9 дней назад +1

    If this isn't a miracle, then I don't know what is. This is truly a beautiful act of God. Thank you so much for your service, Officers.

  • @susanmurillo9544
    @susanmurillo9544 10 дней назад +3

    I am so sorry for the loss of the older officers son. Looks like God and the officers son gave him a gift after he left the physical world. God never closes one door without opening another.

  • @hamzaouamrouche57
    @hamzaouamrouche57 11 дней назад +25

    The Good Samaritan

  • @IHazMunchies91
    @IHazMunchies91 9 дней назад +2

    His son sent him his way to fill the void. What a miracle.

  • @shelligray1872
    @shelligray1872 9 дней назад +1

    A true miracle of divine intervention!!! God bless and continue to watch over and protect you both!!!❤❤❤

  • @jenniferg749
    @jenniferg749 11 дней назад +3

    God bless them both! They are clearly meant to be in each other’s lives. ❤

  • @8309barbie
    @8309barbie 11 дней назад +12

    The sons spirit guided them together 🙏🏻

  • @Stressed2Capacity
    @Stressed2Capacity 11 дней назад +2

    They couldn't have been reunited at a better time. God bless them both!

  • @veemccoy617
    @veemccoy617 10 дней назад +2

    I’m not crying!! Ok I ammmm😢😢
    Rest in heaven to your son 💐

  • @juliaarellano9524
    @juliaarellano9524 11 дней назад +12

    God Bless you Sir, for finding this precious baby.
    Now u. will not be alone.
    Angels, watching over You!!!

  • @mindysuarez1699
    @mindysuarez1699 11 дней назад +13

    God works in mysterious ways❤🙏God bless you both

  • @sarahw.mcelyea5655
    @sarahw.mcelyea5655 9 дней назад

    He's absolutely the handsomest and, no doubt, an amazing young man. Any mother would be blessed and so proud to call him "Son." 🥰

  • @JojieAlcantara
    @JojieAlcantara 15 часов назад

    Two beautiful men with beautiful same smiles. Bless both hearts that are connected. Thank you for this reunion.

  • @yogiyogesh-vh2zx
    @yogiyogesh-vh2zx 11 дней назад +4

    wow such a beautiful story , it’s Divine Miracles n Blessings for both ❤️

  • @GrandmaTurtle
    @GrandmaTurtle 11 дней назад +6

    Such a great story!!!!

  • @cynthiaholland13
    @cynthiaholland13 10 дней назад +2

    I'm so sorry for the loss of his own son. I'm so glad he gets to see the positive impact he had on that baby.

  • @chameleonlux8642
    @chameleonlux8642 10 дней назад +1

    Narrator
    "He'd always knew he'd been left in a box."
    Lol, what a line. I had to chuckle at that because of the way he said it. It's an amazing story, and I'm glad his parents told him the story of how he was found.

  • @ellenm2873
    @ellenm2873 11 дней назад +4

    Great and moving story! Touches your heart! Btw, I think they look related- he looks like he could be a son if you look at both of their faces! They were there when each needed each other.

  • @rebelduck9077
    @rebelduck9077 11 дней назад +4

    That’s freaking amazing!! ❤❤❤

  • @sharita7270
    @sharita7270 9 дней назад +1

    This is NOT a coincidence, that was destined!
    His heart to serve, his lose of his son and his gain from his answering the call to serve! God is awesome 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @Elohims1
    @Elohims1 10 дней назад +1

    They have the same smile 😊😊
    God blessed them with eachother ❤

  • @hollyobrien4665
    @hollyobrien4665 11 дней назад +3

    Fantastic story, ANGELS EXIST! ❤

  • @anapadilla8287
    @anapadilla8287 11 дней назад +3

    What a amazing story 😢

  • @joseHernandez-xc4ix
    @joseHernandez-xc4ix 11 дней назад +2

    Wow that's so Awesome.
    He turned to a handsome young man to .

  • @gginternational.8868
    @gginternational.8868 8 дней назад +1

    God bless your heart for Saving the young baby, who in return today, is the replica of the uniform you used to serve your country and community. May God bless you both, all the days of your lives.

  • @Only1QueenOfEverything
    @Only1QueenOfEverything 11 дней назад +3

    Love this story! 🥰

  • @marcellemcdonald7762
    @marcellemcdonald7762 11 дней назад +3

    😢😢😢
    Tears of joy.
    *Absolutely DEVINE INTERVENTION*

  • @nereidatorres7613
    @nereidatorres7613 9 дней назад +1

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BLESSFUL STORY FOR BOTH OF THESE TWO MEN. MAY THEY SHARE MANY HAPPY MOMENTS TOGEATHER.GOOD HEALTH TO BOTH.👍👍

  • @JazHdz1
    @JazHdz1 9 дней назад +1

    Wow truly amazing.. and it's crazy that they kind of even look like father and son if u didn't know

  • @puudavis2007
    @puudavis2007 11 дней назад +4

    Straight out of heaven, not a coincidence

  • @AlphaandOmega-mb1wg
    @AlphaandOmega-mb1wg 11 дней назад +2

    Look at God. Definitely Divine. 😢😢 Happy tears. God bless both of them. I'm glad he was adopted.

  • @loiserwin5991
    @loiserwin5991 День назад

    The tears are flowing 😭😭😭 beautiful story of survival...for both♥️♥️

  • @curtbrown7718
    @curtbrown7718 9 дней назад

    Gene gave me a moving violation ticket when I was a young man, and to see him here with this story makes me proud he did. So happy for you, Gene.

  • @rncine
    @rncine 11 дней назад +1

    If you don’t cry listening to this, you have no heart. Wish them both the best years to come 💙🩵

  • @logicalrealistic3139
    @logicalrealistic3139 10 дней назад +1

    GOD IS GOOD
    SO AMAZING...
    The young man really looks like him😍

  • @georgetterobinson01
    @georgetterobinson01 11 дней назад +2

    This made me cry and the shot of them two standing together at the end of this they both have the same smile!! How crazy is that?!!

  • @zephirinedrouhin3735
    @zephirinedrouhin3735 10 дней назад +1

    Aww, I didn’t want to cry, but can’t help it. I’m sorry for his loss, yet this was a sweet blessing to fill that void, like he said.

  • @rjprivate
    @rjprivate 10 дней назад +1

    Respect to Gene 👍👍👍

  • @raynardwallace5662
    @raynardwallace5662 11 дней назад +1

    Wow this is truly
    Amazing God works in mysterious ways ❤❤

  • @dougmorse599
    @dougmorse599 9 дней назад

    You became a Public service officer for a reason.youre clearly compassionate for others as we seen here .sorry you lost your son but you gained a friend bcuz of your past works and I hope you two grow through the years and praise the Lord for what you did many years ago God's always watchin

  • @theresa1305
    @theresa1305 11 дней назад +1

    This brought tears to my eyes. We must remember how blessed we have Police that are outstanding and doing their best. Thank you for sharing this story.

  • @anarosabasquez9955
    @anarosabasquez9955 6 дней назад

    God bless these 2 courageous men. Need more like these men in the world.

  • @catdevereux1274
    @catdevereux1274 9 дней назад

    A son re discovered. How beautiful!

  • @georgeredhawk1996
    @georgeredhawk1996 10 дней назад +1

    Things happen for a reason.
    Miracles happen as we speak.

  • @robinlinton0
    @robinlinton0 10 дней назад +1

    What a beautiful story.