This is where Lester is moving to - Springfield Tiny Homes Ending Homelessness Using Abandoned Mobile Home Parks th-cam.com/video/sd9DyU2LQeE/w-d-xo.html
A father who genuinely misses his children. A man who is struggling with trauma from his childhood. A husband who bears scars of a marriage that broke apart. Lester, I really hope you're in a better spot today. And truly hope your kids come, see you, and probably take you to a better life. Aside from being heartbroken, praying for you.
And now ask a vietnamese, who has lost everything for no reason. Ask a vietnamese, who's mom got raped by a G.I. Ask a vietnamese, being a shame, because his blood is half american. Ask a vietnamese adopted to Germany, never able to know who he really is. Just come to Germany and ask me, what a viet vet deserves.
He's too young to be a Vietnam vet. He was born in 1955. The draft ended in January 1973 when this guy was 17. That's not to say he doesn't need help. No one in the "richest" country in the world should be homeless.
@@lifetimehero9662 Sorry that you are a war casualty. The U.S. should have brought you and the other Amerasian children to the U.S. to live as legal U.S. citizens. America ignores most of you and she makes sanctuary cities for illegals who have no blood ties to the U.S. Shame on the U.S.A!
Just feeling bad for this old, alone and homeless vet isn't enough. You need to do something practically. Help him! He's your hero and now sleeping rough. Shame shame.
Wishing him all the best, and saying you feel sorry for him, is about as fucking useless as saying "I'll pray for you".. Completely meaningless bullshit. If people really give a shit, get off your asses and actually do something to change it.. Telling someone you'll pray for them, is what you say when you don't give a fuck, or don't know what else to say. People can shove that right up their ass.. It does nothing to help the situation, and is a fucking insult.
63, my age. I was homeless for 2 years. You never know what the next day may bring. Don't ever even consider that this couldn't happen to you. Some things you simply cannot prepare for nor avoid. Mercy and humility.
This couldn't happen to me because I took steps so that this couldn't happen to me. In the early years, yes, but as the years rolled by, it was less and less that I could become homeless. Now at the ripe old age of 88, I am fat, dumb and happy (at least the happy part is true).
@@chargetarget5546 I think a lot of people do. Especially if their parents were toxic to them growing up or were violent. My father was violent but because I learned why I stopped holding it against him. I would never allow my parents to be homeless. As long as I have a home they do too. My father died a few months ago from cancer but my mom is still alive and she knows she always has a place with me if she needs it. She's doing OK for herself now thankfully. I hate the thought of elderly not being taken care of. I wish I had a home for all of them. 😔
Not just military. The last Bail out of banks and corporations cost us 4 trillions. This is why I'm voting for Yang to bail out these types of Peoples as Ubi. Our government system is not working properly alright
There are more empty homes in America than homeless people. The houses are here but banks and foreclosers would rather the home rot. For every 1000 dollar bill spent on a mortgage only 100 goes to the actual loan they can so afford it.
@@overyonderways EXACTLY! And the Bible literally says "waste not, want not". But more empty homes & buildings than homeless people, just sitting empty & decaying, wasting away.. while human beings are wanting for shelter, sleeping on the ground outside in the elements and extreme temps. Makes NO SENSE to me! 🤔😢
He just touched my heart. What a good, decent man. I pray only good things come his way. When he spoke of his children it made me so sad. I'm hoping for a miracle. He deserves it. I can't imagine how he's lived homeless so long and still has a positive and realistic attitude. He's very special. I'm sure as a 5 year old he never dreamed his life would be what it has been. It never should've turned out this way yet his goodness still shines through helping others that are homeless.
My mom gets roughly the same amount of money he gets. She’s on social security disability as well. Thank God she paid off her home and lives with her sister so they spilt the bills and live comfortably. If she had to pay rent or lived alone it wouldn’t work financially. We are truly blessed but I feel for those without family or those who have family and they’re on bad terms with them. WE ALL NEED FAMILY TO SURVIVE. WITHOUT FAMILY YOU’RE SCREWED IN THIS COLD WORLD WE LIVE IN. 💜
I'm on disability I fortunately I live with my grown sons. We can split the bills three ways. None of us could afford to live alone. If my sons move out, I would need to share with my sister or move in my aging parents. Family is such a blessing. It's expensive to live alone. You have to fortunately to be able to find someone to rent a room from. That isn't always easy to do.
Marilyn Mitchell I agree. Renting a room from a stranger isn’t always easy nor is it always safe. At least with family, you know they care about you and what happens to you. Like the saying goes, blood is thicker than water. I’m glad you have your sons to split the bills with. Family is everything. God Bless 💜
The first time I was homeless was at 10years old. I attempted suicide 3 times that year, but was always somehow saved right at the point of no return.. This man has been in that struggle since 5years old! I am in awe of his strength. I wish for him to know the comfort of sleeping in his own bed for a long enough time to find some healing💞 Some of us just have it rough, but that's OK as long as we keep our humanity towards each other. In the end that's all any of us will have left to fall back on...
But where was his mother at 5years old??!!!!his life was not qaatws due to his father .his life is like it is due to his drinking and drug use.hebis in his 60's. His father did that at 5vyrs old.It is now over 50 yrs later.he has made bad choices we.yea his father was a shit, but he followed his father's foot steps with alcohol and then drugs.!!!!
Y’all obviously don’t know what it mean to have a dad in your life good or bad you literally do what he does if that’s all you see good or bad that’s all these people know y’all not paying attention at all bro like know one is talking to them putting them on to stuff teaching them nothing y’all act like every homeless person can get off they ass a do something HOW IF SOMEONE NEVER SHOWED THEM I been watching all this mans videos and I can count on one hand how many people got jobs or a houses
I cannot watch this video right now, but feel compelled to say that when I saw this man's face, it hit me to the core. I have severe post-traumatic stress from a childhood of trafficking and can feel his grief and love for humankind in a way I cannot explain, only feel as a result of having lived through my own traumas. I feel like this man is my spiritual brother in a way I rarely feel about others, just from seeing his face. I look forward to hearing what he has to say, although am apprehensive because I am sure it will be difficult. I will comment again when I do.
This is one of the few stories where the person has a solution to homelessness and will receive housing in the near future. I understand him being a little worried about it but it looks like everything will work out for him. This will be the best Christmas this gentleman has had in a very long time. God Bless him.💜
My heart sank the 2 times he mentioned his kids, "my kids don't want anything to do with me", "i want to have my kids in my life." Hoping and praying his kids will see this video and find a soft spot in their heart for this old dad who loves them so very much! ❤
Well, I have compassion on him, but the reality is that if you heard their story- from their perspective- many people would advice them to cut off the “ toxic” parent. He said he was using drugs 20 years ago- and I can imagine he wasn’t the father they needed or wished for. His problems didn’t just start now. I know he does care about them, but many neglected and abused children have to heal before forgiving and being able to open their hearts up. They suffered greatly no doubt from his trauma. They are dealing with their own- hopefully getting help and healing. Which he didn’t get- apparently.
A country as prosperous and powerful as the USA allows it's Vets, who fought for the freedoms we all enjoy; to be homeless and destitute. Sometimes I am ashamed I am an American......
He's lying about being a Vietnam Vet. Everyone deserves to be housed, but we are all responsible for our actions. This guy had a class D felony for stalking. It's a fact. I hope the person he stalked is okay.
Our society is really asocial when you think about it. Everyone is expected to move out of their parents home as soon as possible and get their own home, no matter if they have money saved or not and even though it would be much environmentally friendly if the house of the parents was full of people instead of 3 rooms being empty and still heated. Everyone has friends that earn the same amount of money as themselves, there is almost no friendship between poor and rich people and when someone suddenly falls out of that group because of job loss or depression or debts, they immediately loose all their friends and have to find new ones in their new group of poor people. Even relatives try to buy you by giving you money for graduating or for visiting them, these things should come out of your own free will, you should be the one that wants to have a certain degree to be educated and if you don't want that nobody should bribe you to do it with money and you certainly shouldn't visit people that you should care about just to get money or as a kid get some cake or something. Why do we have to be bride to do something for our family, why are we not feeling love for them out of our own heart? Maybe because our parents are always busy with making money when we are young, so we don't learn to love them and when we do love them our heart gets broken when they don't have time for us. Why are kids not allowed in the work place? Why do we need to be judged in school as if we are a product? Why do we learn to work only for ourselves instead of working together even though there are so many group projects in school? Maybe because we are always forced to work with people we don't know and maybe because we have to work with different people each time so we can't get to know them truly. Maybe we need small communities again, people who really know each other, who are really there for each other and help each other without judging.
I hope somehow, someway that his kids see this. His ex might’ve filled their heads with mistruths about him. I hope his kids come back into his life and he’s in his place on Christmas Eve!
what woman stays with a guy who replaces her 2 hours after shes buried in the ground? -_-. what woman wants to be with a guy like that 2 hours after his wife died? sick people all around.
That's insane, tossing a 5 year old out and now days you'd be in jail for neglect and whatever else they could charge you with. What a shame to see this happening
Ralph was so honest about what happens here in America. If people would just start listening.. Maybe things would change. Mental health care is so important. Just listening to his story from his childhood depressed me. 😪 Thank God for survivors.. Keep surviving the game Mr.Ralph.. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🤗
That is the reason why people don't listen, they don't want to be depressed themselves. They want to live in their happy bubble of happy successful people and everyone that doesn't fit in anymore will be replaced by some other person who is still happy. Modern society gives us the opportunity to replace everyone because we are able to meet so many people. But we all know that we can be replaced too and that is really depressing.
As a war time vet you qualify for a lot of different programs. I'm a USMC vet and spent 6 months in a veteran homeless shelter in 2013-14. It's a grant per diem program that will let you stay there up to 2 years free while they assist you finding permanent housing through HUD VASH or similar program. Of course availability depends on where you live, but you can go to any city where these programs exist as a vet. No veteran should be living in their car, there is help but you have to seek it out. The government won't track you down to help you, but help does exist.
No amount will ever be enough, but really the main problem for vets is that they don't know what is even available to them. I do volunteer work with vets and so many of them have no idea that they can get health care, pensions, housing assistance and even money to pay for car repairs. The problem is getting the vets to the right place to talk to the right people to start getting help. I have gotten a lot of help from the VA and non-profits, so I try to get other vets get as much help as they have earned form their service.
I live in springfield, they have built a lot of units and keep building and it has helped many people. 2020 Its a clean community with no issues , they just needed a chance.
I was born 2000 It’s a strange feeling that this guy was homeless and lived on the streets like twenty years before I lived and to this day no one really helped him :/
I think that homelessness for men often comes after divorce. They can't afford to pay for two households and lose touch with their kids .. not making excuses for them but everyone suffers when poor people divorce.
Going from supporting a family running a household to working several jobs dawn til dusk seven days a week, living out of a car away from your children is not fun.
Yeah its like: ''Its no longer your house, John. Also, you are three days late on alimony. If you call again, I will alert the authorities''. MGTOW is the only way
@@eliphas_catdaddy7982MGTOW isn't that just losers who can't get laid? Your teens and early 20s should be about partying/getting laid and working. Then settle down in your 30s with a good woman you trust. Worked for me. If you can't get laid then work on your confidence and hang out with confident people. For about 12 years I worked hard and partied hard then settled down. Used drugs and alcohol but was never homeless. I acknowledge I had a great support network so would never be destitute.
What a sweet man with just bad luck.God is Blessing him with a place to call home,finally.Way too long a time coming for him.Praying all goes well for his life now.Thank you for your service Sir.
I recognize Lester having C-PTSD because of his childhood trauma, then a war veteran - PTSD. I pray Lester gets his wish of being reunited, reconnected with his kids. I wish I could help that happen... My heart goes out to him. I completely understand. I pray he gets divine healing from the LORD. 🕊
The more invisible videos I watch, the more I realize how kind and smart are these people. I know so much as**o*e that have awesome jobs and so much money. Did we built a world were good people are on the street and bad ones at power?
After being homeless myself my heart goes out to many of these beautiful people and the people behind this channel are truly amazing people and really is humbling God bless..
Wow man I just don't realise how good my life was feel pure shite for this guy I always try get a blanket n some change for homeless people in town but just too hard can't help everyone too many people are homeless these days it's absolutely ridiculous keep safe everyone love from Scotland ♥ ♒
When I was little, the older men were the World War 2 veterans, and the Vietnam War was in full swing. It strikes me that young folks today would see Lester the way I saw the WW II vets (my dad's generation). But I look at Lester and I see a teenage boy going off to war. The Vietnam vets were the teenagers of my childhood. It kills me that any vet is homeless, but especially the Vietnam vets because they got such a shitty deal from society when they came home, as if they were any less heroic than the men who fought in Normandy or Midway or Iwo Jima. Just because our society didn't support what our government was doing in Vietnam was no reason to vilify the poor soldiers who fought for their country just as breavely as in any other war. Lester has had it rough for far too much of his life. I hope he ended up in his little house and can enjoy some peace and stability for the final chapters of his life.
@@infotechsailor I believe in self accountability and all that, but considering this man is a veteran from the Vietnam war I think he has earned a bit more respect than that. What have you done? My guess: It's a big round zero. Good luck with your life, hope you don't end up like this guy, because just like the zero you are, no one will care.
I've been homeless since I was seven years old. Literally, it was just me. I ran off before the foster care people could get or find me. I wasn't going to let them put me in a home that did not want me but only a check every month. I would not have wanted it any other way. No regrets. I lived in the warm states in the winter. I can still hop a train. That culture still exists.
This gentleman in having a real hard time, yet still chooses to go without than steal what he genuinely needs, bless you, I hope your life turns round for you.
I liked this video, but didnt like this poor gentleman's predicament. So sad....we've got to do better in this country. Thank you for producing these videos and opening peoples eyes that need to know, this is going on in our country.
Great hello from Russia! Thank you so much for your story that is full of ups and downs. Be homeless is the worst thing people can ever experience in their lives. Anyone needs his home to settle especially vets.
Even with a home, I want to be by myself. Even if there had been no such thing as government, if the church would just gather together, there would be no homelessness, and whatever homelessness that happens would end almost immediately. The church failed society. And, whatever you want to say about the homeless, or why they are homeless, the fact is, people are homeless, and that's a sad life, and the church is supposed to help, period. Like the guy in the video said, there's more to help than just one meal per week. We're thankful for the one meal per week, but, come on, church! And, no veteran should be homeless, anyway, whether the church helps or not. The VA needs to subsidize housing for vets. They risked their lives to protect the country, drafted or not, yet, when they get back home to this country, the country forgets them. It's like, "Thanks for almost dying for me. Now, go ahead and die in the streets." And, people still call them names, and things, like they call every other homeless person names. That's not right. The VA should pay up to half the vets' rent. So, the vet would still be doing for himself, but the government would be saying, "You are not forgotten." That would be a real "Thank you" for their service.
What hurt was hearing his one wish, and he knew the answer immediately. Hope his kids give him a chance to be a part of their lives, it's his one wish. Not money, or a house but to have his family in his life.
Really a lovely man. Speaks from a practical point of view and shows his kindness for others by volunteering in the newly developed more affordable community there. Loving this concept. It is really quite intriguing. Homelessness is s desperate situation and this kind of progress to help homeless people is certainly a credible idea!!! My three wishes are homelessness can be addressed throughout America. And my prayers are reuniting with his children while still here on Earth.
Lester, thank you for sharing your life story with us. I am 10 years old than you, and listening to you I realize I have been blessed all my life. I have medical problems, but I can still get around by myself, I worked for 40 years and raised 2 kids by myself. I thought that was hard. I admire you for just surviving all these years. I dont think I am strong enough to do what you have done. Best wishes for getting into your own place December 24. You are in my prayers.
People do care. Our vets have been treated so badly for too long. They become homeless, have their meds taken away, are mistreated at the VA & their nursing homes. We need to be yelling & shouting about this I'll treatment of our vets. They were willing to give their all for us, why aren't we willing to give our all to them. Approximately 32 vets commit suicide every day. Very sad.
Why is there so many older people homeless out in the US...jeez thought that was supposed to be a Christian country,trouble with this Country is everything revolves round profit instead people. Poor old chap...this is how great America is...not.
@@igamesometimes2 The reason is not being told the truth about anything. Like the way to live and care for yourself. Never let yourself go down in life. You can go sideways but not down. Always keep your appearance up. Goodwill is my favorite place. Years ago schools were open for showers.
@shadow1 Because (1) some are told unreal stories - sometimes about there literally being gold on the street (I know two different people who were told this before they came to America). In more common cases, they see American television shows, where everyone is wealthy. (2) They hear about making a couple hundred dollars a week, which is worth much more in their country, and they have no idea how little it's worth in America. Yet, if they can even mail 5 bucks back to their family a week, that's a big deal in their homeland. (3) Many are refugees in countries that are in civil wars or international conflict, or they live in an area run by a drug cartel. Sure, America is better than that, no doubt. But that's not a trophy-worthy accomplishment. Don't get me wrong, there are first world offerings in America. But, as this man demonstrates, they are kept from many people, and, as he said "you are not promised nothing'". Far, far from it.
@@InvisiblePeople maybe it's just here in Vegas their building housing out of storage containers and HUD VASH should be available to all homeless vets I've been in HUD VASH for going on 5 years and I was homeless for 7 years
@@kensheeler7914 idk how this work, but I don't think they mind living in another state or the other side of the country. In my home country we let people live in for free and eat from the land. In exchange for taking care of our lands. And protecting it against thieves and wild animals.
1955 doesn't add up, and the Vietnam war was almost over by 1973, he would of only been 18 like you said, and most of the Vietnam War Veterans are alot older than that, at least 5 to 10 years older than him, he would of been too young to be in the Vietnam War Era, could be wrong though, most of all the Vietnam War Veterans I have mostly seen were born in the 1940's to 1950, 1955 seems to young to be in the Vietnam War
Like Mike Miller said. People lied about there age. And he was homeless it was housing..food..abd family for him. And a job. You shouldn't say shitty things. You're in no position to judge. There's very few people in these comments that say rude things..youre the second I see. I think you should think before you speak. And really do your research not just the movies you see. You don't have a heart if you can disregard his story and accuse stolen valor. Shame on you dude.
I could listen to this man speak about his stories for hours just because how responsive and how he maintains eye contact so it’s more of a conversation than a story lol god bless and hope you all a beautiful evening
Staci B Depending on what kind of work you have experience in moving can help sometimes. Some cities have emergency funds to help people who are relocating with children. In my case moving to an area where I knew no one and starting over was scary and I even questioned my own sanity but I knew that nothing was going to get better where I was. Sometimes we have to take a chance and jump. In your case I would head east or southeast.
At the end when he says have a good day really got me choked up. He's very kind and sweet. And he deserves much more. I hope all the luck goes his way. I hope his wish comes true. As for the negative comments on here..its disgusting . .hiding behind a phone and saying the awful things that people have written on here. Very heartless people seeking attention. I hope they get the attention they want, karma. It made me sick to see what some people have said. You're what's wrong with the world.
I actually can offer him a job with about 50,000 dollars annual income for a year in china. the only requirement for the job is that the interviewee must be a white color person between 50 to 70 years old @originally from America or Europe.
There’s something about that 3 wish question and it’s very touching. I think the awareness your spending is important, keep up the good work and I wish everyone the best. ❤️✌️
This is where Lester is moving to - Springfield Tiny Homes Ending Homelessness Using Abandoned Mobile Home Parks th-cam.com/video/sd9DyU2LQeE/w-d-xo.html
Don't talk like tha t.Black or white was created by God.If you insult them that mean you insult The God.Peace.
@@sterlingprice5963 what ever
He can get food stamps actaully. To feed himself
H. N. That’s so messed up. What in the world is wrong with you
That's awesome congrats ! Hugs and Prayers 🙏
A father who genuinely misses his children. A man who is struggling with trauma from his childhood. A husband who bears scars of a marriage that broke apart. Lester, I really hope you're in a better spot today. And truly hope your kids come, see you, and probably take you to a better life. Aside from being heartbroken, praying for you.
This man shouldn't be homeless. Shame on us.
Nancy absolutely correct damn shame 🤦♀️🤷♀️
I sure hope he finds a safe space to live in.
My heart goes out to soldiers, especially Vietnam war vets.
*Heartbreaking!!*
I agree
nobody should be homeless.
Send them to war theyre empty vessels. Cone back from war they are crazy old hobos . Love america .
Does a Vietnam vet deserve this? Absolutely not! Thank you for your service. Praying for you.
And now ask a vietnamese, who has lost everything for no reason. Ask a vietnamese, who's mom got raped by a G.I. Ask a vietnamese, being a shame, because his blood is half american. Ask a vietnamese adopted to Germany, never able to know who he really is. Just come to Germany and ask me, what a viet vet deserves.
He's too young to be a Vietnam vet. He was born in 1955. The draft ended in January 1973 when this guy was 17. That's not to say he doesn't need help. No one in the "richest" country in the world should be homeless.
You do understand most Americans who served in Vietnam were drafted right? It was either serve or serve time in prison.
@@lifetimehero9662 Sorry that you are a war casualty. The U.S. should have brought you and the other Amerasian children to the U.S. to live as legal U.S. citizens. America ignores most of you and she makes sanctuary cities for illegals who have no blood ties to the U.S. Shame on the U.S.A!
@@planitjanit5719 17 year olds went to Vietnam.
I feel so bad for him. Wishing him all the best.
Just feeling bad for this old, alone and homeless vet isn't enough. You need to do something practically. Help him! He's your hero and now sleeping rough. Shame shame.
Taha Feroz shame on me? How do you know what I’m doing to help him? How dare you judge me without knowing me.
@@kimbasciano_ Because of your comment
Wishing him all the best, and saying you feel sorry for him, is about as fucking useless as saying "I'll pray for you".. Completely meaningless bullshit. If people really give a shit, get off your asses and actually do something to change it.. Telling someone you'll pray for them, is what you say when you don't give a fuck, or don't know what else to say. People can shove that right up their ass.. It does nothing to help the situation, and is a fucking insult.
Wishes and prays...
63, my age. I was homeless for 2 years. You never know what the next day may bring. Don't ever even consider that this couldn't happen to you. Some things you simply cannot prepare for nor avoid. Mercy and humility.
This couldn't happen to me because I took steps so that this couldn't happen to me. In the early years, yes, but as the years rolled by, it was less and less that I could become homeless. Now at the ripe old age of 88, I am fat, dumb and happy (at least the happy part is true).
The guy is right got a nice raise.. But it didn't matter rent up food went up.... Praying your kids see this video...
Do americans take care of their old parents or they just put them on that house for old people
@@chargetarget5546 both my parents died when I was 2 and 20....
@@chargetarget5546 I think a lot of people do. Especially if their parents were toxic to them growing up or were violent. My father was violent but because I learned why I stopped holding it against him. I would never allow my parents to be homeless. As long as I have a home they do too. My father died a few months ago from cancer but my mom is still alive and she knows she always has a place with me if she needs it. She's doing OK for herself now thankfully. I hate the thought of elderly not being taken care of. I wish I had a home for all of them. 😔
@@rebeccaspratling2865 Terrible American Wall street funded war machine. 》》》th-cam.com/video/oNe-EDJoZj4/w-d-xo.html
@@chargetarget5546 most parents kick their child out of the house once they turn 18, USA is a terrible place to raise children anyway
Wonder how much of the 892 billion spent on military for 1 year would be required to sort out housing for the homeless
About 900 billion once the government gets involved.
Not just military. The last Bail out of banks and corporations cost us 4 trillions. This is why I'm voting for Yang to bail out these types of Peoples as Ubi. Our government system is not working properly alright
There are more empty homes in America than homeless people. The houses are here but banks and foreclosers would rather the home rot. For every 1000 dollar bill spent on a mortgage only 100 goes to the actual loan they can so afford it.
When the fossil fuels run out there aren't going to be homes for anyone.
@@overyonderways EXACTLY! And the Bible literally says "waste not, want not". But more empty homes & buildings than homeless people, just sitting empty & decaying, wasting away.. while human beings are wanting for shelter, sleeping on the ground outside in the elements and extreme temps. Makes NO SENSE to me! 🤔😢
I hope his kids try and find him, i hope they see this and find thier dad, and help him 😭
Bitchin’ Fishin’ y
His x probably talk Shit about him and then probably spoiled the kids! Our World is growing Colder by the minute.
@Nicoletta Ciccone it is same on Turkey too, realted to human species...
Sadly and angrily I wouldn't bet on it😡
Nice thought isn't it!!!
He just touched my heart. What a good, decent man. I pray only good things come his way. When he spoke of his children it made me so sad. I'm hoping for a miracle. He deserves it. I can't imagine how he's lived homeless so long and still has a positive and realistic attitude. He's very special. I'm sure as a 5 year old he never dreamed his life would be what it has been. It never should've turned out this way yet his goodness still shines through helping others that are homeless.
Jan Warriner I’m glad there’s still thoughtful kind minded people out there..who have empathy for his fellow man...this is what God teaches us.
You are right, God is watching him. He will help him again.
My mom gets roughly the same amount of money he gets. She’s on social security disability as well. Thank God she paid off her home and lives with her sister so they spilt the bills and live comfortably. If she had to pay rent or lived alone it wouldn’t work financially. We are truly blessed but I feel for those without family or those who have family and they’re on bad terms with them. WE ALL NEED FAMILY TO SURVIVE. WITHOUT FAMILY YOU’RE SCREWED IN THIS COLD WORLD WE LIVE IN. 💜
I'm on disability I fortunately I live with my grown sons. We can split the bills three ways. None of us could afford to live alone. If my sons move out, I would need to share with my sister or move in my aging parents. Family is such a blessing. It's expensive to live alone. You have to fortunately to be able to find someone to rent a room from. That isn't always easy to do.
Marilyn Mitchell I agree. Renting a room from a stranger isn’t always easy nor is it always safe. At least with family, you know they care about you and what happens to you. Like the saying goes, blood is thicker than water. I’m glad you have your sons to split the bills with. Family is everything. God Bless 💜
Some people don't have anyone to help them, and that's the reason you have to depend solely on God to help you. It won't be easy but necessary.
So very true. 💙
@@ladytea697 Why does everyone speak of renting rooms instead of actually owning a house?
The first time I was homeless was at 10years old. I attempted suicide 3 times that year, but was always somehow saved right at the point of no return.. This man has been in that struggle since 5years old! I am in awe of his strength. I wish for him to know the comfort of sleeping in his own bed for a long enough time to find some healing💞 Some of us just have it rough, but that's OK as long as we keep our humanity towards each other. In the end that's all any of us will have left to fall back on...
I feel so horrible for him. His life all wasted because of his stupid father.
Mm.. yea...let's continue our Netflix series...
But where was his mother at 5years old??!!!!his life was not qaatws due to his father .his life is like it is due to his drinking and drug use.hebis in his 60's. His father did that at 5vyrs old.It is now over 50 yrs later.he has made bad choices we.yea his father was a shit, but he followed his father's foot steps with alcohol and then drugs.!!!!
Y’all obviously don’t know what it mean to have a dad in your life good or bad you literally do what he does if that’s all you see good or bad that’s all these people know y’all not paying attention at all bro like know one is talking to them putting them on to stuff teaching them nothing y’all act like every homeless person can get off they ass a do something HOW IF SOMEONE NEVER SHOWED THEM I been watching all this mans videos and I can count on one hand how many people got jobs or a houses
@@mazieg7072 Daddy I wanna be like you!
Poor old boy if you lived in the UK..I’d give you a place to live..God bless you.
@may day are you a cat?
Susane what a angel heart, Lord bless U.
Plenty of them in the UK if you got room!
Why not help the homeless in the UK then,there are 1000s homeless in England .
yeah, sure you would. Put your money where your mouth is.
My kids in my life that's all I want too. God bless you sir
I understand your pain.
Mary Blair I ask, you and the homeless man, were you in your kids life when they needed you?
I too. My kids are adults now, have been for a long time, without them in my life I battle with my mortality every day 💜😪💔
God bless you...I really hope your kids see this❣
I cannot watch this video right now, but feel compelled to say that when I saw this man's face, it hit me to the core. I have severe post-traumatic stress from a childhood of trafficking and can feel his grief and love for humankind in a way I cannot explain, only feel as a result of having lived through my own traumas. I feel like this man is my spiritual brother in a way I rarely feel about others, just from seeing his face. I look forward to hearing what he has to say, although am apprehensive because I am sure it will be difficult. I will comment again when I do.
God bless you. You sound like a person with empathy and compassion for another person. I agree, the video is difficult to watch.
Thank you for your service.
It's heart breaking to se a veteran ho served this country to be treated this way 😵
God bless you and keep you.
This is one of the few stories where the person has a solution to homelessness and will receive housing in the near future. I understand him being a little worried about it but it looks like everything will work out for him. This will be the best Christmas this gentleman has had in a very long time. God Bless him.💜
I wish this man the best! Thank you for your service..No veterans should be homeless
My heart sank the 2 times he mentioned his kids, "my kids don't want anything to do with me", "i want to have my kids in my life." Hoping and praying his kids will see this video and find a soft spot in their heart for this old dad who loves them so very much! ❤
Well, I have compassion on him, but the reality is that if you heard their story- from their perspective- many people would advice them to cut off the “ toxic” parent.
He said he was using drugs 20 years ago- and I can imagine he wasn’t the father they needed or wished for. His problems didn’t just start now.
I know he does care about them, but many neglected and abused children have to heal before forgiving and being able to open their hearts up.
They suffered greatly no doubt from his trauma. They are dealing with their own- hopefully getting help and healing. Which he didn’t get- apparently.
God Bless you sir. Thank you for your service. Homeless doesn't mean heartless.
I hope is kids come across this video and look him up. If you are his kids reading this message, go and see your dad. Its worth it!
A country as prosperous and powerful as the USA allows it's Vets, who fought for the freedoms we all enjoy; to be homeless and destitute. Sometimes I am ashamed I am an American......
They spend more money helping poor ppl in forigen countries than our own ppl in the US
By far the most money, however, goes to themselves.
He's lying about being a Vietnam Vet. Everyone deserves to be housed, but we are all responsible for our actions. This guy had a class D felony for stalking. It's a fact. I hope the person he stalked is okay.
@@planitjanit5719 and you know this information, how ???
We rented from the same landlord. He's lying about his substance abuse. He has a class D felony for adult stalking.
try being homeless or being locked up in jail/prison -then you'll see how many friends/family you really have
Our society is really asocial when you think about it. Everyone is expected to move out of their parents home as soon as possible and get their own home, no matter if they have money saved or not and even though it would be much environmentally friendly if the house of the parents was full of people instead of 3 rooms being empty and still heated. Everyone has friends that earn the same amount of money as themselves, there is almost no friendship between poor and rich people and when someone suddenly falls out of that group because of job loss or depression or debts, they immediately loose all their friends and have to find new ones in their new group of poor people. Even relatives try to buy you by giving you money for graduating or for visiting them, these things should come out of your own free will, you should be the one that wants to have a certain degree to be educated and if you don't want that nobody should bribe you to do it with money and you certainly shouldn't visit people that you should care about just to get money or as a kid get some cake or something. Why do we have to be bride to do something for our family, why are we not feeling love for them out of our own heart? Maybe because our parents are always busy with making money when we are young, so we don't learn to love them and when we do love them our heart gets broken when they don't have time for us. Why are kids not allowed in the work place? Why do we need to be judged in school as if we are a product? Why do we learn to work only for ourselves instead of working together even though there are so many group projects in school? Maybe because we are always forced to work with people we don't know and maybe because we have to work with different people each time so we can't get to know them truly. Maybe we need small communities again, people who really know each other, who are really there for each other and help each other without judging.
That even goes for people that haven't been in jail.
They will only pray for you, just that
@@noway4517 I don't read actually a text if it has not punctuation, but i did stick on text and keep reading your wise opinion...
@@shinjiikari3614 It's not their fault, they might have their own problems/situations that they are facing themselves too.
I hope somehow, someway that his kids see this. His ex might’ve filled their heads with mistruths about him. I hope his kids come back into his life and he’s in his place on Christmas Eve!
This is one of your best interviews. God bless this gentleman and others like him.
A beautiful and amazing giver, in a world of takers. Your are special my friend.
Every time I watch these type of videos I feel like crying. No one deserves to be homeless :/
Who throws out a 5 year old
*evil*
Judy Vaughn ...monsters do
Heartless humans
what woman stays with a guy who replaces her 2 hours after shes buried in the ground? -_-. what woman wants to be with a guy like that 2 hours after his wife died? sick people all around.
That's insane, tossing a 5 year old out and now days you'd be in jail for neglect and whatever else they could charge you with. What a shame to see this happening
Dude god bless this channel you have really opened my eyes.
Ralph was so honest about what happens here in America. If people would just start listening.. Maybe things would change. Mental health care is so important. Just listening to his story from his childhood depressed me. 😪
Thank God for survivors.. Keep surviving the game Mr.Ralph.. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🤗
That is the reason why people don't listen, they don't want to be depressed themselves. They want to live in their happy bubble of happy successful people and everyone that doesn't fit in anymore will be replaced by some other person who is still happy. Modern society gives us the opportunity to replace everyone because we are able to meet so many people. But we all know that we can be replaced too and that is really depressing.
Poor man. Great heart. God bless him please.
As a war time vet you qualify for a lot of different programs. I'm a USMC vet and spent 6 months in a veteran homeless shelter in 2013-14. It's a grant per diem program that will let you stay there up to 2 years free while they assist you finding permanent housing through HUD VASH or similar program. Of course availability depends on where you live, but you can go to any city where these programs exist as a vet. No veteran should be living in their car, there is help but you have to seek it out. The government won't track you down to help you, but help does exist.
This is more help than before but it’s not even close to enough to get all of the homeless veterans the help they need.
No amount will ever be enough, but really the main problem for vets is that they don't know what is even available to them. I do volunteer work with vets and so many of them have no idea that they can get health care, pensions, housing assistance and even money to pay for car repairs. The problem is getting the vets to the right place to talk to the right people to start getting help. I have gotten a lot of help from the VA and non-profits, so I try to get other vets get as much help as they have earned form their service.
Haywood great advice. So many vets aren’t even aware of what they’re entitled to . I hope he sees this somehow or the vlogger can get the word to him
@@haywood4299 Well said.
Haywood people in the military doesn’t know what’s available to them because their leaders don’t know. I have been putting the word out!
what a sad life! Poor people have few options.
I'm so sorry you life has been so hard. My heart goes out to you.
I lived in Gainesville for 3 years. He's kind and caring even without money
Sad that a veteran has to go through this 😥
Sad that anyone has to go through such shit😡
This breaks my heart about family neglecting their own when they end up in this state x
I live in springfield, they have built a lot of units and keep building and it has helped many people. 2020 Its a clean community with no issues , they just needed a chance.
Hope better things come for this men ,God bless you
Great video, like always
Thank you for your service and for your sacrifice GOD bless.
Damn, this country is just bursting with happy stories.
Read my comment in the comment section of this story😋😋😋
I was born 2000
It’s a strange feeling that this guy was homeless and lived on the streets like twenty years before I lived and to this day no one really helped him :/
Wow!
I worry about the normalization of homelessness among your generation. Just know that it wasn't always this way.
Guessing who normalizes this stuff, who controls the world i suppose
@@JW-uy2on of course the illuminated ones of baviera
I think that homelessness for men often comes after divorce. They can't afford to pay for two households and lose touch with their kids .. not making excuses for them but everyone suffers when poor people divorce.
xrcrx ftfghjg everyone suffers but do you believe the rich become homeless?❤️
Going from supporting a family running a household to working several jobs dawn til dusk seven days a week, living out of a car away from your children is not fun.
Women become homeless after divorces too.
Yeah its like: ''Its no longer your house, John. Also, you are three days late on alimony. If you call again, I will alert the authorities''. MGTOW is the only way
@@eliphas_catdaddy7982MGTOW isn't that just losers who can't get laid? Your teens and early 20s should be about partying/getting laid and working. Then settle down in your 30s with a good woman you trust. Worked for me. If you can't get laid then work on your confidence and hang out with confident people. For about 12 years I worked hard and partied hard then settled down. Used drugs and alcohol but was never homeless. I acknowledge I had a great support network so would never be destitute.
What a kind-hearted, down-to-earth person he is! I wish him all the best.
What a sweet man with just bad luck.God is Blessing him with a place to call home,finally.Way too long a time coming for him.Praying all goes well for his life now.Thank you for your service Sir.
I recognize Lester having C-PTSD because of his childhood trauma, then a war veteran - PTSD. I pray Lester gets his wish of being reunited, reconnected with his kids. I wish I could help that happen...
My heart goes out to him. I completely understand. I pray he gets divine healing from the LORD. 🕊
Empty prayers with positive vibes won't put food in his belly...if you want Change, you have to get up off the chair.
I was Lester’s case manager at one time. Glad he’s getting housed soon. Great news!
The more invisible videos I watch, the more I realize how kind and smart are these people. I know so much as**o*e that have awesome jobs and so much money.
Did we built a world were good people are on the street and bad ones at power?
After being homeless myself my heart goes out to many of these beautiful people and the people behind this channel are truly amazing people and really is humbling God bless..
Wow man I just don't realise how good my life was feel pure shite for this guy I always try get a blanket n some change for homeless people in town but just too hard can't help everyone too many people are homeless these days it's absolutely ridiculous keep safe everyone love from Scotland ♥ ♒
When I was little, the older men were the World War 2 veterans, and the Vietnam War was in full swing. It strikes me that young folks today would see Lester the way I saw the WW II vets (my dad's generation). But I look at Lester and I see a teenage boy going off to war. The Vietnam vets were the teenagers of my childhood. It kills me that any vet is homeless, but especially the Vietnam vets because they got such a shitty deal from society when they came home, as if they were any less heroic than the men who fought in Normandy or Midway or Iwo Jima. Just because our society didn't support what our government was doing in Vietnam was no reason to vilify the poor soldiers who fought for their country just as breavely as in any other war. Lester has had it rough for far too much of his life. I hope he ended up in his little house and can enjoy some peace and stability for the final chapters of his life.
Shame on u America!
These people are homeless most always because of drug use. I can guarantee his ex wife and kids would say the same.
Its not America's fault. It is the person's decision making for the most part. I know I was homeless
@@infotechsailor Get real dude. A missed paycheck is all it takes for you to get stuck. Don't close your heart on homeless people. Or anyone.
@@infotechsailor grow up dude
@@infotechsailor I believe in self accountability and all that, but considering this man is a veteran from the Vietnam war I think he has earned a bit more respect than that. What have you done? My guess: It's a big round zero. Good luck with your life, hope you don't end up like this guy, because just like the zero you are, no one will care.
What an amazing story about this man. God Bless. A real survivor!
I've been homeless since I was seven years old. Literally, it was just me. I ran off before the foster care people could get or find me. I wasn't going to let them put me in a home that did not want me but only a check every month. I would not have wanted it any other way. No regrets. I lived in the warm states in the winter. I can still hop a train. That culture still exists.
This gentleman in having a real hard time, yet still chooses to go without than steal what he genuinely needs, bless you, I hope your life turns round for you.
I liked this video, but didnt like this poor gentleman's predicament. So sad....we've got to do better in this country. Thank you for producing these videos and opening peoples eyes that need to know, this is going on in our country.
Great hello from Russia! Thank you so much for your story that is full of ups and downs. Be homeless is the worst thing people can ever experience in their lives. Anyone needs his home to settle especially vets.
Even with a home, I want to be by myself.
Even if there had been no such thing as government, if the church would just gather together, there would be no homelessness, and whatever homelessness that happens would end almost immediately. The church failed society. And, whatever you want to say about the homeless, or why they are homeless, the fact is, people are homeless, and that's a sad life, and the church is supposed to help, period. Like the guy in the video said, there's more to help than just one meal per week. We're thankful for the one meal per week, but, come on, church!
And, no veteran should be homeless, anyway, whether the church helps or not. The VA needs to subsidize housing for vets. They risked their lives to protect the country, drafted or not, yet, when they get back home to this country, the country forgets them. It's like, "Thanks for almost dying for me. Now, go ahead and die in the streets." And, people still call them names, and things, like they call every other homeless person names. That's not right. The VA should pay up to half the vets' rent. So, the vet would still be doing for himself, but the government would be saying, "You are not forgotten." That would be a real "Thank you" for their service.
What hurt was hearing his one wish, and he knew the answer immediately. Hope his kids give him a chance to be a part of their lives, it's his one wish. Not money, or a house but to have his family in his life.
4:38 to 4:51 every single one person on earth should listen to this, at least once in their lifetime
People who don't curse so impresses me. SUCH CLASS! When I see people in his predicament that has class is so impressive.
Precious soul! Any updates on this morning this precious one! How he is doing? Just curious. Absolutely many thousands warm ambracements to him!
This is heartbreaking...God bless him,I hope his situation changes soon like he said
It hurts that we give so much to other countries but refuse to to take care of our own people....Shameful
Omgoodness!!! May God bless you!!! Love&Hugs
Been homeless in Springfield myself. Cops are your greatest threat and worry....
Really a lovely man. Speaks from a practical point of view and shows his kindness for others by volunteering in the newly developed more affordable community there. Loving this concept. It is really quite intriguing. Homelessness is s desperate situation and this kind of progress to help homeless people is certainly a credible idea!!! My three wishes are homelessness can be addressed throughout America. And my prayers are reuniting with his children while still here on Earth.
My heart aches for you Sir. Please can we help him. There has got to be something we can do to help this nice man. Does he have a Po Box?
I just want to move him in my house and adopt him as my uncle. Thank you for your service sir and Welcome Home!
Lester, thank you for sharing your life story with us. I am 10 years old than you, and listening to you I realize I have been blessed all my life. I have medical problems, but I can still get around by myself, I worked for 40 years and raised 2 kids by myself. I thought that was hard. I admire you for just surviving all these years. I dont think I am strong enough to do what you have done. Best wishes for getting into your own place December 24. You are in my prayers.
Mark, I really enjoyed your talk at MSU today. God bless you, Lester and all the homeless.
Thanks for your kind words
People do care. Our vets have been treated so badly for too long. They become homeless, have their meds taken away, are mistreated at the VA & their nursing homes. We need to be yelling & shouting about this I'll treatment of our vets.
They were willing to give their all for us, why aren't we willing to give our all to them. Approximately 32 vets commit suicide every day. Very sad.
Hopefully dear lady they go to a loving, kinder and compassionate world. 😔
@@peterturley1331 Yes, I truly hope so.
thank you for your service
Why is there so many older people homeless out in the US...jeez thought that was supposed to be a Christian country,trouble with this Country is everything revolves round profit instead people.
Poor old chap...this is how great America is...not.
susan brown and people are selfish. And no one cares. Fkn shame
I know right. I work and still struggle. I'm confused too
My guess bc they never saved for retirement
@@igamesometimes2 The reason is not being told the truth about anything. Like the way to live and care for yourself. Never let yourself go down in life. You can go sideways but not down. Always keep your appearance up. Goodwill is my favorite place. Years ago schools were open for showers.
@shadow1 Because (1) some are told unreal stories - sometimes about there literally being gold on the street (I know two different people who were told this before they came to America). In more common cases, they see American television shows, where everyone is wealthy. (2) They hear about making a couple hundred dollars a week, which is worth much more in their country, and they have no idea how little it's worth in America. Yet, if they can even mail 5 bucks back to their family a week, that's a big deal in their homeland. (3) Many are refugees in countries that are in civil wars or international conflict, or they live in an area run by a drug cartel. Sure, America is better than that, no doubt. But that's not a trophy-worthy accomplishment.
Don't get me wrong, there are first world offerings in America. But, as this man demonstrates, they are kept from many people, and, as he said "you are not promised nothing'". Far, far from it.
Thank you for your ministry.
The VA will house this guy he just needs to ask and they will help!!
Sadly, there is not enough support for all of the homeless veterans.
@@InvisiblePeople maybe it's just here in Vegas their building housing out of storage containers and HUD VASH should be available to all homeless vets I've been in HUD VASH for going on 5 years and I was homeless for 7 years
@@kensheeler7914 idk how this work, but I don't think they mind living in another state or the other side of the country. In my home country we let people live in for free and eat from the land. In exchange for taking care of our lands. And protecting it against thieves and wild animals.
What a beautiful soul
We treat immigrants better then we do our vets. Shame on the USA😭😭😭praying for this man.
I disagree watch this th-cam.com/video/X3uHlc75_og/w-d-xo.html
and take a look at the source in the description.
Such a sweet guy. Hope all is good for him now.
2018-63 means he was born in 1955. He would have been 18 at the most in ‘73. I have met a lot of homeless “Vietnam vets” and the math does not add up.
1955 doesn't add up, and the Vietnam war was almost over by 1973, he would of only been 18 like you said, and most of the Vietnam War Veterans are alot older than that, at least 5 to 10 years older than him, he would of been too young to be in the Vietnam War Era, could be wrong though, most of all the Vietnam War Veterans I have mostly seen were born in the 1940's to 1950, 1955 seems to young to be in the Vietnam War
People lied about their ages
Like Mike Miller said. People lied about there age. And he was homeless it was housing..food..abd family for him. And a job. You shouldn't say shitty things. You're in no position to judge. There's very few people in these comments that say rude things..youre the second I see. I think you should think before you speak. And really do your research not just the movies you see. You don't have a heart if you can disregard his story and accuse stolen valor. Shame on you dude.
That's the kind of help that makes them feel better
I think the hardest thing about living in a car is finding somewhere safe to park where you won't get run off by cops, security or whoever.
God bless you Lester your heart is as big as this country. I pray for you an I love what your doing!
kudos...to that guy...but at point does life become more of burden and no joy to be found...and you start to ask...why
Hope his kids can see this video, see their father seems like a good man and help him in some ways.
In so many of these stories, it seems the kids of homeless ppl don't care or don't help their parents
My heart is truly broken
Surly there is help for veterans who served there country in Battle.😭🤦♂️🤦♂️🎚🙏🏻jimmy the Hat 🎩👍🇬🇧
I could listen to this man speak about his stories for hours just because how responsive and how he maintains eye contact so it’s more of a conversation than a story lol god bless and hope you all a beautiful evening
Most of us are 3 months away from being homeless take a moment and think about that.
You are right. Me n my 12 year old are on the brink
Staci B
I’m sorry to hear that. If you don’t mind sharing what state do you live in?
@@chrisj197438 Pheonix az. I cant BELIEVE this is my life. Like everyone says..1 paycheck away...nd shitty family
Staci B
Depending on what kind of work you have experience in moving can help sometimes. Some cities have emergency funds to help people who are relocating with children. In my case moving to an area where I knew no one and starting over was scary and I even questioned my own sanity but I knew that nothing was going to get better where I was. Sometimes we have to take a chance and jump. In your case I would head east or southeast.
Staci B god bless princess
At the end when he says have a good day really got me choked up. He's very kind and sweet. And he deserves much more. I hope all the luck goes his way. I hope his wish comes true. As for the negative comments on here..its disgusting . .hiding behind a phone and saying the awful things that people have written on here. Very heartless people seeking attention. I hope they get the attention they want, karma. It made me sick to see what some people have said. You're what's wrong with the world.
I actually can offer him a job with about 50,000 dollars annual income for a year in china. the only requirement for the job is that the interviewee must be a white color person between 50 to 70 years old @originally from America or Europe.
There’s something about that 3 wish question and it’s very touching.
I think the awareness your spending is important, keep up the good work and I wish everyone the best. ❤️✌️
Yup,, ss gives U a $5.00 raise and yer rent jumps up $10.00 !!
What a Hard Life You have had Lester ~ I am sorry ~ Take Care x
If I’m rich and famous I’m WILL do something about homelessness
Imagining a 5 year old little boy wandering in the streets with no place to go makes me want to cry....