Teen who bought a guitar for his friend with Down syndrome is surprised for Feel Good Friday

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  • Опубликовано: 1 фев 2023
  • #eastidahonews #feelgoodfriday #surprise
    EastIdahoNews.com and Ashley in Idaho Falls and Pocatello are partnering to honor people in our community for Feel Good Friday. Every week, we surprise someone deserving of special recognition.
    We recently received an email from Shelby Murdock, the owner of Snake River Strings Co. in Blackfoot. She wrote:
    Dallin Polatis is a 16-year-old guitar student at our school. He takes weekly private lessons and is the best student. His teacher challenges him every week, he takes the critique and improves without a complaint.
    He has been telling his guitar teacher about his friend at Snake River High School who has Down syndrome and even though they have differences, they have become close friends lately because of their shared love for the electric guitar.
    Dallin has been playing music for and teaching this special friend during downtime at school. His friend does not own a guitar and has been wanting one for months now. It’s all he can talk about! He wanted one for Christmas so bad and talked non stop about it to Dallin at school before the break. When they got back from the Christmas break, Dallin noticed this friend was sad. Dallin found out that he did not get a guitar for Christmas.
    Dallin scraped together some cash and came to our store to buy an electric guitar, amp and a cord with cash (over $300 worth) and left. I didn’t know why he was buying the guitar until I talked to his guitar teacher and found out that he was buying the guitar and accessories for this special needs friend from school.
    This 16-year-old young man is such an incredible example for us all. He’s not obsessed with himself or showing off his incredible guitar skills - he just wants to help others play music too.
    We decided to surprise Dallin for Feel Good Friday - and Snake River Strings Co. had a special surprise for him too. Watch the video above!
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  • @flyme2009
    @flyme2009 Год назад +87

    His parents raised him well. Give because you can't take with you

  • @nicoleeisenschmidt8050
    @nicoleeisenschmidt8050 Год назад +782

    Who ever raised this young man, kudos to you! What a selfless thing he has done without wanting recognition or videoing it and putting it on social media, he stands out among his generation! Job well done, thank you for raising a contributing member of society!!

    • @tewaewae
      @tewaewae Год назад +13

      I'm always suspicious of people who do good deeds and tell everyone. much prefer to do it anonymously.

    • @conniewaterman1673
      @conniewaterman1673 Год назад +6

      Amen!

    • @gapeach51170
      @gapeach51170 Год назад +13

      Right!! And he works on a farm. That's not an easy job.

    • @leeteplitz7673
      @leeteplitz7673 Год назад +7

      A simple act of kindness goes a long way❤

    • @carlprince2866
      @carlprince2866 Год назад

      Amen

  • @djlamar2
    @djlamar2 Год назад +1009

    This young man deserves what he got and a hug. Being a disabled person myself this touched me. We need more like him :)

    • @djlamar2
      @djlamar2 Год назад +24

      Whoa. 107 likes. Didn't expect that :)

    • @TheRussiansDidIt
      @TheRussiansDidIt Год назад +13

      Their are alot like him out there,,, it just doesn't go on the internet

    • @watchcityknives
      @watchcityknives Год назад +10

      Your are correct I’m a 54 year old disabled GOD BLESS

    • @oreally8605
      @oreally8605 Год назад +6

      Yall gonna get me crying! God bless!

    • @jordantaylor2509
      @jordantaylor2509 Год назад +10

      I agree we definitely need more young people like him in this world

  • @afullchalicevlogs7979
    @afullchalicevlogs7979 Год назад +501

    Oh I loved this! I especially love that he never even mentioned the friend has special needs. He just sees him as his friend. ❤

    • @scottmichael3745
      @scottmichael3745 Год назад +19

      True that!!

    • @tammytilley6051
      @tammytilley6051 Год назад +15

      With so many kids facing challenges, and disabilities ,it warms my heart to see others treating them with respect …Good job to that young man ,his family has done amazing job raising him with great values ..

    • @simr2435
      @simr2435 Год назад +13

      that touched me, deep when i heard of it. i have special needs and Thank God for Friends, who don't limit you to your special needs, and always supportive.

    • @coolmum47
      @coolmum47 Год назад +12

      Thanks for bringing that to our attention, I hadn't really noticed that, but you're right .... I think that makes that lovely young man extra special.

    • @firemonkey1015
      @firemonkey1015 Год назад +5

      Yep he didn’t give it to him because he “felt about about his special needs” he gave it to him because he’s a great friend.

  • @johnnycotrel7413
    @johnnycotrel7413 Год назад +384

    I know why the kid followed him around,because this kid would give him the time of day and not to set him up or make fun of him but to see him as an equal,as a friend.It makes me wonder about the rest of the kids in that school. We are all just people here and there are way too many out there that care little for humanity.It's easier and feels better to get along than it does to hurt and fight others. Good job kid.

    • @scottmichael3745
      @scottmichael3745 Год назад +11

      Yes it does.

    • @canefan17
      @canefan17 Год назад +5

      I think most people/kids are good. I have no doubts the kid gets made fun of, but hopefully the good far outweighs the bad.

  • @Spikeswift
    @Spikeswift Год назад +193

    His mum and dad should be so proud.

  • @yanikg-force
    @yanikg-force Год назад +40

    Now that's what I call a role model. No wonder his friend follows him around at school. Despite his disability, he knows who to trust. I wish him all the best in his life. He deserves it.

  • @mayneeyuh8713
    @mayneeyuh8713 Год назад +325

    What a good kid. Not surprised he’s the son of a farmer. 👏🏼

    • @sims2paper
      @sims2paper Год назад +8

      Salt of the earth.

    • @allendionnelastcall3749
      @allendionnelastcall3749 Год назад +6

      What does being the son of a farmer mean? I grew up in the country and there are some pretty nasty farmers.

    • @timbaltutan
      @timbaltutan Год назад +2

      I guess I'm a horrible person then lol ANYONE can be good or bad.

    • @deldridg
      @deldridg Год назад +11

      I'm not surprised either. Farmers work in the physical world and just get the job done with no show or accolades. Generally the case with people who work with their hands. At least that's my experience.

    • @jayvalentine2046
      @jayvalentine2046 Год назад +1

      ???????

  • @lindaward3156
    @lindaward3156 Год назад +31

    this is the kind of guy you want your own teenager to date!

  • @jasontimmins1245
    @jasontimmins1245 Год назад +5

    There's a good man to sail with

  • @nada7.077
    @nada7.077 Год назад +298

    An outstanding, hard working, caring, giving young man!

  • @marikaperlman9404
    @marikaperlman9404 Год назад +19

    Well done to the parents who raised this young man .

  • @christinegallyer9918
    @christinegallyer9918 Год назад +51

    put a smile on an Aussies face half way around the world

    • @Michael-mv3kc
      @Michael-mv3kc Год назад

      Thr smile will go away the second you come across one of.those giant spiders yall have to deal with down there lmfao

    • @wyattfamily8997
      @wyattfamily8997 Год назад +5

      @@Michael-mv3kc I'm also in Australia, those big spiders just protect up from the giant mosquitos.

    • @greenidguy9292
      @greenidguy9292 Год назад

      Gday’ mate from the US

  • @ErintheLiLBucK
    @ErintheLiLBucK Год назад +4

    Get that Led out 🤘🤘🤘 What a great story!!

  • @heidim6885
    @heidim6885 Год назад +197

    What an awesome young man and great friend!!

  • @patrickunderhill2901
    @patrickunderhill2901 Год назад +113

    What a fantastic answer “just because, he makes me smile” well done mom & dad !

  • @loveliberals-pb9yq
    @loveliberals-pb9yq Год назад +5

    Nice.

  • @loveforeignaccents
    @loveforeignaccents Год назад +196

    What an honorable young man. I see great things happening for him in his future simply because he is so likeable, humble, and obviously has a huge heart. I'm so glad he was honored and that both he and his friend will get three months worth of guitar lessons from that establishment as well. This really brought a huge smile to my face, so thank you!!

  • @NathanRyan...
    @NathanRyan... Год назад +3

    ROCK ON!

  • @rykkor
    @rykkor Год назад +10

    Props to the music teacher for saying something too.

  • @marciashiraishi5891
    @marciashiraishi5891 Год назад +164

    This young man is proof that there are wonderful people in the world. He didn't promote himself by posting this on some social media, he didn't even tell his parents, he just did it. A pure, generous soul. He deserves all the best! And I was even happier listening to the song he played. Kashmir, one of Led Zeppelin's masterpieces 😊❤

  • @jeffreybroge9002
    @jeffreybroge9002 Год назад +51

    Heart Warming--the fact that this young man reached out and gifted a guitar and other accesories to a young man with special needs is freakin awesome !!

  • @pmshea63
    @pmshea63 Год назад +16

    What a sweetheart ❤️
    🎶 🎸 🎶

  • @brandoboyer731
    @brandoboyer731 Год назад +13

    This is how i hope my son will be

  • @susanharvey7733
    @susanharvey7733 Год назад +16

    FINE young man! His friend will be a friend for life….

  • @gloriaromero6112
    @gloriaromero6112 Год назад +3

    what a great story

  • @mikelundquist4596
    @mikelundquist4596 Год назад +46

    Every time life kinda kicks me in the butt and I get a little down, I see a kid like this and my faith in humanity is restored. Hats off to him and his folks.

  • @justinjohnson9203
    @justinjohnson9203 Год назад +162

    I appreciate young men like this. His parents need to be commended. Also Nate, what an incredible thing to do for a community. This is what news should be about. I’m from out of your state but subscribe to your channel because it is such an uplifting and encouraging thing to watch

  • @shaynaletter5589
    @shaynaletter5589 Год назад +47

    One of my favorite Feel Good Friday segments. 🎸 Nice guy.

  • @ONNpankaj
    @ONNpankaj Год назад +14

    Secret Santa and EIN precious work always and Love from India 🇮🇳

    • @loveforeignaccents
      @loveforeignaccents Год назад +3

      You know this has nothing to do with Secret Santa though, right? Feel Good Friday is a totally different segment, sponsored by Ashley Home Furniture.

    • @ONNpankaj
      @ONNpankaj Год назад +4

      @@loveforeignaccents Thanks you for update

    • @loveforeignaccents
      @loveforeignaccents Год назад +1

      @@ONNpankaj 👍

    • @cnatview
      @cnatview Год назад +3

      PANKAJ......I come in to watch EIN's Feel Good Friday segments to feel good. It also makes me feel good when I see your post. Take care and be well. Thanks for supporting Feel Good Friday and EIN! Peace.

    • @ONNpankaj
      @ONNpankaj Год назад +5

      @@cnatview Thank you so much
      please spread Love and Kindness

  • @raggedyann4372
    @raggedyann4372 Год назад +50

    How sweet! So glad you recognized a giving teenager🙏🏻🥰❤️

    • @thomashaugh8720
      @thomashaugh8720 Год назад

      Don’t forget the “carb cutter” some may say especially his mama that he is a totally bodacious young dude(said in an 80’s surfer voice)

  • @Irishguy334
    @Irishguy334 Год назад +13

    This dude is so humble. I love that he didn't brag about his actions on social media or call the news himself. This is what doing good deeds is all about, not the recognition.

  • @debraallen63
    @debraallen63 Год назад +12

    God tells us that "when you give in secret He will Reward you openly"
    This is a perfect Example of That 🙌
    God bless EIN and everyone involved in this and God Continue to bless this young man and keep his heart 💖💞💖

  • @saraanderson6615
    @saraanderson6615 Год назад +96

    As the parent of a disabled adult now son this makes my heart smile. There’s not a lot of teenagers like him out there. When my son was in school he did have a couple of friends that were really nice to him.

  • @jacquelyngardner4932
    @jacquelyngardner4932 Год назад +2

    With his attitude he will go far. 👍

  • @carolshepherd1325
    @carolshepherd1325 Год назад +2

    What A Wonderful Selfless Young Man.

  • @kathleenardrey5094
    @kathleenardrey5094 Год назад +14

    This is incredible! I'm not crying -it's raining in my office!

  • @-D-W
    @-D-W Год назад +39

    MAJOR KUDOS to everyone involved!!
    This teen, for buying the guitar for the teen that he had befriended;
    This teen's parents, for raising & instilling terrific values/morals in this fantastic young man;
    East Idaho News, for giving this teen the recognition that he wholeheartedly deserves (but was not seeking);
    and to Snake River Strings, for also stepping up and rewarding this teen - along with his friend - with some free music lessons!!
    This story truly warms the heart!! 💖

  • @AuntClara0911
    @AuntClara0911 Год назад +49

    With all the awfulness these days especially for you all in Idaho this SO beautiful & heartwarming. This restores my faith in humanity & in the younger generation.

  • @maryjones6580
    @maryjones6580 Год назад +30

    God bless this young man for doing the right thing ❤️❤️

  • @debfox
    @debfox Год назад +4

    I love his heart!

  • @jessicaparker374
    @jessicaparker374 Год назад +4

    I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying!!!!

  • @dw-nb2zh
    @dw-nb2zh Год назад +15

    Oh my gosh, his parents have to be over the moon

  • @rjprivate
    @rjprivate Год назад +4

    He is going to be a big star someday. Awesome Led Zeppelin at the end

  • @grumpyoldlady_rants
    @grumpyoldlady_rants Год назад +16

    What an awesome young man - and he plays Zeppelin!

  • @randyporter3491
    @randyporter3491 Год назад +61

    A genuine good guy right there. Selfless, caring and giving. He was clearly raised well and has a kind heart. Great story !

  • @1jamie214
    @1jamie214 Год назад +2

    Now that there's a great young man! =)

  • @zsong9600
    @zsong9600 Год назад +30

    What a fantastic kid - I couldn’t help but notice he referred to him as his buddy he didn’t point out that he was different than anybody else just that he was his buddy.
    He almost gives me hope for the future. We need to hear more about kids that do things like this.

  • @legneil
    @legneil Год назад +6

    Good man

  • @mistypfitzer111
    @mistypfitzer111 Год назад +9

    PRAISE GOD!! AWWW MY HEART! GOOD ON THAT YOUNG MAN🥰👌💯🙌

  • @johnsonfamilyvidsvlogs3745
    @johnsonfamilyvidsvlogs3745 Год назад +4

    Cool buddy

  • @oconnorjames
    @oconnorjames Год назад +11

    I like that the music school also stepped in. Lessons are not cheap so three months is a great savings for these kids. Most of all doing good brings good.

  • @scrappingscootergirl
    @scrappingscootergirl Год назад +55

    What an amazing young man! The fact that he went above and beyond for his friend with DS and didn't even tell family, shows what a wonderful young man he is. I was very touched by this story because I too have a disability! His parents must be wonderful people and so proud!

  • @andyhamm1109
    @andyhamm1109 Год назад +60

    This young man's parents are raising a damn good man.. making choices as he is, he is on the road to being an amazing asset to this world !

  • @michellejames5953
    @michellejames5953 Год назад +3

    Love it!!!!

  • @joannayeo9545
    @joannayeo9545 Год назад +12

    Young man, how wonderful you are.

  • @josiewathen8772
    @josiewathen8772 Год назад +49

    His parents raised him well. What an inspiration he is. This touched my heart . Keep being an inspiration you just may change how some high school kids are even if it's one person that would be such a blessing.

  • @louieflash7190
    @louieflash7190 Год назад +13

    Great job, young man. We need more kids like you in the world.🤗

  • @louisetringham5830
    @louisetringham5830 Год назад +2

    Wow tears to my eyes bless his heart ♥️

  • @khalilahel-amin3060
    @khalilahel-amin3060 Год назад +26

    This young man is a beautiful soul who has an amazing heart!❤😊

  • @eldaveo9356
    @eldaveo9356 Год назад +13

    My favourite people are the ones that do great things and don't tell a soul. What a legend. The world needs guys like him.

  • @bertmiranda8103
    @bertmiranda8103 Год назад +25

    What a great young man!! Faith in humanity restored!

  • @susanclow5384
    @susanclow5384 Год назад +18

    What a wonderful young man. He was very kind to buy his friend a guitar when he wanted one. I hope his friend can learn how to play and nice of the store to give some free lessons to both of them. This is what life whould be like. Help people in need.

  • @UnBoxLifeWithLori
    @UnBoxLifeWithLori Год назад +1

    Thank you Nate Eaton for sharing good news. And thank you Dallon for having a big heart

  • @osoe1989
    @osoe1989 Год назад +14

    Incredible young man. Definitely is being raised right!

  • @ericaber9083
    @ericaber9083 Год назад +9

    One of my favorite Feel Good Friday! What a great young man. (Watching y’all from Maryland)

  • @Teresajoys2
    @Teresajoys2 Год назад +22

    Praise the Lord for this young man. God bless you Dallen for listening to your heart.

  • @audioinstigator821
    @audioinstigator821 Год назад +8

    What a dam good kid, raised right !!

  • @NS-lx4hx
    @NS-lx4hx Год назад +8

    What a precious son!

  • @cindykuhnau2410
    @cindykuhnau2410 Год назад +13

    This young man will go far in life!

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 Год назад +2

    What a Great Young Man. He is going to do Very Well in Life. Thanks for the Weekly Feel Good Friday Story and Posting it on RUclips for the World to See. 👍🙏

  • @glorial1569
    @glorial1569 Год назад +11

    What a wonderful young man.

  • @cynthiabustamante2884
    @cynthiabustamante2884 Год назад +22

    What a wonderful young man. I'm so happy for him and his friend.

  • @BurtW546
    @BurtW546 Год назад +2

    🙏❤️😇 you're an angel.Heart bud.

  • @jo8726t
    @jo8726t Год назад +12

    Oh, what a beautiful story! I love FGF!

  • @xxLyriqsxxx
    @xxLyriqsxxx Год назад +45

    What an amazing bloke. Wish there were more people like him, the world would be a much better place for it. Bless you mate from Australia

  • @JulieSaldanaKaty
    @JulieSaldanaKaty Год назад +9

    His parents must be very proud of the fine job they did in raising this young man. May the good Lord bless him and his parents always.

  • @geebee3256
    @geebee3256 Год назад +14

    Way to go Dallen!!!!
    The Zep sounds awesome!!!!!!

  • @stewartew
    @stewartew Год назад +12

    This young man proves that all hope isn't lost with todays youth. Great parents to instill good values in this young man.

  • @sharonott7513
    @sharonott7513 Год назад +28

    What a great kid. He is certainly a gift to his family and community.

  • @teedub127
    @teedub127 Год назад +24

    We need more people like this young man in our lives and in the world.

  • @gregburrows4192
    @gregburrows4192 Год назад +5

    You don't have to do "big things" in this world... just showing Love like this is what it's all about. Blessings to this young man, we need more souls like his.

  • @StickyAudits
    @StickyAudits Год назад +24

    I love seeing the good that people do. Shows the love and faith in humanity. This young man will go far in life

  • @BonnieJeanTlq
    @BonnieJeanTlq Год назад +36

    There is hope for the world. Thanks Dallen!❤

  • @annemacleod1421
    @annemacleod1421 Год назад +10

    Your friend follows you round because you have a kind heart…it’s pretty simple, Dallin. Nice work! Cheers from Christchurch, New Zealand 👏🏼👏🏼🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿

  • @debbycolflesh7892
    @debbycolflesh7892 Год назад +1

    What an awesome thing to do. God Bless you young man.

  • @realpocahontas1776
    @realpocahontas1776 Год назад +18

    This young man deserves a million thanks! God bless you Dallin!!! ❤❤❤❤
    Brings tears to my eyeballs 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

  • @norahmcphee4928
    @norahmcphee4928 Год назад +19

    What a wonderful young man who has a big heart. I hope that his parents know just how good a job they did in raising him to be a son to be so very proud off. The youngsters get a bad press for being up to no good, vandalising the place, getting drunk and making older people scared to go out, because we have that here in Scotland as well, but it is the rotten few that gives them all a bad name. This young man has shown that they aren't all alike and that there are still good children being brought up that are caring and thoughtful, that want to do something to bring a smile to someone else and boy did he do that for this young man, thank you Dallin for the kindness in your soul. Norah, Scotland

  • @stageluvr91
    @stageluvr91 Год назад +16

    What an awesome young man. ❤

  • @davidlund3420
    @davidlund3420 Год назад +1

    The world needs this young man!

  • @lesliebaxley5517
    @lesliebaxley5517 Год назад +1

    What a precious young man!

  • @natesworld315
    @natesworld315 Год назад +14

    I am disabled myself and we need more people like this. Too many people don’t give us the time of day and it’s very sad. We have personalities, too.

  • @Jimsalos
    @Jimsalos Год назад +17

    Very nice young man! God bless him, his friend, and the store staff

  • @djsamples3777
    @djsamples3777 Год назад +1

    What an amazing wonderful kind young man!

  • @vampiregoat69
    @vampiregoat69 Год назад +1

    This made me cry what a good kid

  • @forestforthetrees1111
    @forestforthetrees1111 Год назад +10

    What a kind and generous friend, we need more young men like him. The whole time he was being interviewed I kept thinking, stand up, stand up. Ha.
    What a cool kid.

  • @mariannedressler6784
    @mariannedressler6784 Год назад +4

    What a great kid!

  • @8ofwands300
    @8ofwands300 Год назад +2

    OMG! 😢😢😢. This young man is gold. His parents must be so proud. I'd take a kid like this over a top scholar/ athlete any day of the week! Kindness rules the world.

  • @kaycampbell8532
    @kaycampbell8532 Год назад +21

    What a sweet soul to help his friend. I'm sure his kindness meant the world to him. I love how he said his friend is just funny and makes him smile.❤I hope their friendship lasts a lifetime and they play some great music together.

  • @sherylbates4375
    @sherylbates4375 Год назад +38

    Thank you to East Idaho News for showing uplifting stories (love the Secret Santa stories!) and also to Dallin for being such a nice person!