This video is five years old. If you’re still somewhere out there Virgil, I hope you’re healthy and happy and very proud of what you did to save 17 people’s lives. May God bless you every day of your life honey. 😊❤✝️
I feel sorry for the people who downvoted this. A 13 year old boy, even a football player, is still a child and yet he jumped into freezing dirty water in the dark to rescue people. What more could someone possibly want?
We always hear people say things like "He's going to change the world one day." No. Virgil already changed the world. Thank you Virgil, you are a hero.
Didn't he though!?! This young man saved and changed 17 lives that day. 🙌🏾 So grateful to witness his genuine kindness and bravery. He didn't even want the attention... #FromTheHeart ☺️ Be well. 🙏🏽💞
@@rwaller2106 not only those he saved, think about the people tethered to these 17 people, kids, grand kids, husbands, wives, fathers, mothers ect... he is an example of how we should be.
@@123MrPker Think about it for a second, being able to ATTEND any school of YOUR choice. Regardless of requirements and knowledge. Attending the best school in Texas without requirements or whatever is messed up
This boy is a hero. Saving 17 people single handedly is something that must be recognized by that town. I'd say name a street after him in that town. God bless him.
@@JonnyQ408 I think gosaku has a nice set as well. Its supposed to be the unbreakable of course! But it's funny it ended up in the hands of a fisherman who ended up saving his village
He is angry because people are treating him like some God just for saving people. Saving someone is just a normal thing for a human being to do and we should stop waiting for a messiah to do it. We all can do it.
What a heroic young man. Others need to see this and be a Virgil in someone's life. His mother is doing an outstanding job raising this young man. Bravo!!
He couldn’t believe it was for him! :) What a kind good hearted and sweet kid! He did it like it was nothing and he saved so many people! He IS a hero for sure :D
Virgil just as your family and friends gave you a standing ovation because they proud of you. I salute you. I would be proud to serve along side you any day.
I was a USCG surface rescue swimmer for years, there's always the "fear" that you might not come back. This young man is an absolute beast. No help, no comms center, no backup. Just sheer will and determination.
@@Roddy556 naturally big guys generally don't do as good in the ocean unless they're basically born in it. Kid should be a PJ, he'd kill it. Seems like he's got the intelligence and we know he's got the strength and will.
the organization giving him the scholarship is so freaking awesome. love he is getting community recognition, and it is even better he is getting resources to further his life!!! this is what community is about!
I can't get over the fact that the air mattress burst after he saved the last person. Thank God it didn't burst any sooner. He was meant to save those people and the dog.
@@zacharybennett7711 woah man, how about you just be happy he DID save those 17 people. Isn't that crazy impressive and fantastic? Arguing about the value of a dog's life versus a humans seems out of order.. this kid did some absolutely fantastic things, celebrate that instead of being negative! Peace and love man, relax :)
This boy is a legend. No fear, just the will to help and determination. The city should honor this kid by naming a street to him instead to politicians.
Jayleen Medina yea same here I read the reply and I think it will be something nice but it’s some guy saying someone is hot AF completely killed my vibe
I got chills when she said the air mattress burst after he rescued the last person because it's like God was saying you have done enough Virgil thank you for your help
@Brallen teutle Honestly why don’t you believe? I not only believe because I was raised that way, but because I’ve seen what He has done for me and for others.
I'm 13, I would probably just stay home, oh, and I just dont know why all of those kids are so freaking tall, I'm as tall as the shortest kid on the team 😂
Standing ovation was good in all..... But this little man needs more recognition ..... He did something that MOST ADULTS wouldn't do..... Little man needs more....
The whole world knows what he did now guys - watching this from England. He's not just a hometown hero, or a Texas hero, or even an American hero anymore. Now _the _*_world_* knows his name and admires what he did. I can only hope to live up to his example some day. Bravo Virgil. --S
He is so cool and respectful other kids will act all thugesh and not help and did help I wish I knew him for I can say nice things to him😎❤️❤️❤️❤️😜😉👍🏾✌🏾
coca-cola man I think he’s going into 11th unless he got held back in which he’d be going into 10th he moved schools to hitchcock that’s one of the reasons we fell off
Ok a medal, then what? Give that kid $10k to buy his favorite games, go on nice holiday with his family, throw a party with his friends. You only live once, he saved 17 lifes who still have the opportunity to enjoy the good things of life. He deserves an amazing real life treat, so he can enjoy life too.
In return for his selflessness he earned the love and respect of a lot of people. I think he's the kind of person who will treasure this more than anything else.
Young man saving 17 people at 2 am is simply amazing, the community and friends recognizing his deed are simply fantastic. Thank you, Virgil and may God Bless.
"awww, ma, I ain't no hero...please....y'all stop telling others about what I did....it's embarrassing" ....is something most real heroes say. stay brave, young man.
I wonder what his goals are for the future as far as college, and what career would he like to go into? He would be great in anything he chose as long as his heart was in it..
i know i heard about this when this happened but i havent seen this video yet. its crazy to think he saved more people than his own age, a 13 year old saved 17 people. What an amazing human being
I hope he grows up to join the Red Cross or a similar organization, which seems more likely if he’s already doing something like this. We need more people devoted to service to their fellow man. We don’t need another guy crippled by brain trauma from slamming into other people repeatedly while he throws a ball around.
Robert Martin Let him do what he wants, football is a great path for people and especially a guy like Virgil. Quit trying to change how people are. It’s not what you think.
I think that momma is wise beyond her years; as is her son. I'm sure there was no saying no to the look in his eyes knowing his friends might not make it and asking HIM for help as he screams, "momma they need my help". Incredible....
If you watched the video you'd see that he got a scholarship and a huge donation to a Harvey relief under his name. He definitely got a lot more than an ovation :) (watch the entire video before you comment :3)
@CassandraSta.Maria I understand things are bad in this new world of uncertainties but keep your head up and hope in your heart. I hope things get better for you, you deserve Happiness.
If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here for you. I know that depression is personal but if you ever have a bad day and want to talk about it, I'm here for you
This makes me smile. His parents did SO well raising him. I am so happy that there are people out here like him. #CHOOSEKIND#WONDER I would be honored to be a friend of such a hero. Keep being great! ❤️
Everyone is talking about how he saved 17 people but no one is talking about how he risked his life to do it. Waters being that high is only an invite for alligators and other dangerous reptiles/fish to swim about, on top of that, but at 2 AM where he couldn't see anything...
That storm was a joke. Just a couple of meters high water very easy to swim. Anyone think this little storm was bad is fat and have never pushed to the limit.
He deserved all of this praise and so much more. Virgil, you are not a boy, you are a man's man and will go far in this world. Let all the blessings you did that night come back to your life now and always.
It's a shame though. The black community praises Black Panther, a fictional hero, above real heroes like Virgil. Really tells you something about today's society.
Ashley sama Virgil was awsome, A air mattress, This boys mother raised him right, He even rescued a disabled person and their dog, that is no easy feat for a young man, Tiny but Mighty
Ruby Infernum He does indeed, but whatever material reward would be inappropriate I'd say. A scholarship on the other side sounds right! And the love and appreciation of everyone who reads his story! Some things just can't be rewarded, they are priceless!
I’m super proud of you young man; I have so much respect for you and your family. You did a very courageous act of selflessness that many do not possess or courage to take on. I pray for you, your family, and also the families affected by this natural disaster let alone the rest of the world in general at peril… I pray for a great future endeavor you have before you young Sir.
@Matthew Lee That's not a bad thing, especially if you're not into being a youtuber. I got 23.7K likes on a comment but I dont have that many subscribers, what's wrong with that?
Whatever company the Air Matress was needs to sponsor this kid
"technically, the air mattress saved them." haha..
for real.... good kid
FACTS FACTS FACTS FRFR
tg
I hope!
The fact that he didn’t brag about it is just so humble! Bless his soul!
So true!!!
True true so true
UrbanGaming pancake
UrbanGaming exactlyyyyy
Right
Dude straight up saves 17 people and just wants to be treated normally...the humility of this kid is astonishing.
agreed!
humility?
@@thebaconplays5305 it's being humble
@@TheTimePirate oh I thought it meant he was embarrassed
Amazing Young Man!
He may be a 13yr old boy at the time, but based on his actions, demeanor, humblesness etc. That boy is a MAN and a HERO. Bravo Virgil and mom.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
"It feel pretty good"
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT,YOUNG LEGEND !🙏
He’s such an humble young man... his mother raised him right.
Man he really didn’t say anything abt it if that was me I would’ve went to Japan just to tell people I saved lives
yeah so humble, he just knows it was the right thing to do but I'm sure hes proud of what he did :) great young man
But what he becomes for saving 17 life's?
@@albozzkatana8911 what should he become ... a good guy ...
@@SpooN12344321 why nobody spends him money for a gift or anything he risk his life 😕
I don't understand why there's 3k dislikes, he did something heroic for the good of mankind. Really shows the spite of some people
@Wheatley Core still tho
RedRøses no mam
Don’t matter fucked up to dislike
Idk but I think those dislikes aren't real
Its life nothing perfect in life and those dislikes are probably the government or the people that work for him or probably some racists assholes
His parents did one hell of a job in raising this young man. He'll go on to do great things with a heart like that
Amen
He is homeless now
@Donald J. Trump how is it rare for a black person?
Jasmine please don't feed the troll.
@Donald J. Trump get out. You are fired
This was no act of just "kindness". This was an act of pure selflessness and bravery! Well done son!!!
Vergil just got the best story to tell for his college entry essay.
You right my guy
I thought that too lol... we’re on the same wavelength.
@@kindredkate8940 Some constructive interference is increasing our amplitudes.
He's got the scholarship money & he's got the college entry essay. This man is grovin'
@@Silver-mi6di He is even moonwalking on all the upper-middle-class with his easy win.
The fact that he does not talk about it, what a humble child.
he probably does not like to
He’s not shy, “he’s humble”
Jay Vlogs, Gaming and More! don’t comment and expect ppl not to reply
I would say gryffindor for bravery and hufflepuff for not bragging
@@jay._.01010 u could've just deleted the comment cuz u deserve it but k
17 people? Sheesh! He's only a kid.. He is more than a hero. He is a legend!
This is time to call him at goat already
Kid? Naw, that there is what a man looks like.
LEGEND!!!! LEGEND!!!!!! LEGEND!!!! SAVED 17 LIVES IN THE WORST WEATHER CONDITIONS AND IS SUCH A HERO!!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
He saved more people then he is years old
This kid is All-American hero his heart was really big that it inflated and he this is American Hero
This video is five years old. If you’re still somewhere out there Virgil, I hope you’re healthy and happy and very proud of what you did to save 17 people’s lives. May God bless you every day of your life honey. 😊❤✝️
Seconded, for the algorithm lol
The comments I've read seem to imply that members of the Coast Guard and the Navy have been impressed by what he did
Is there any updates on him.... Looking in comments
3rdded for the algorithm
Black kid in Texas? Probably shot by the police or one of his white neighbours...
An outstanding individual. I hope he is doing very, very well.
Everyone says “we need more people like him” but never says “we need to be like him”
Much yes. Best comment.
Big facts
Ong 😭😂
Oh wow!!!! This comment is the best comment I've read since the beginning of this year!!
You need to be like him
This showed up in my recommended.
I'm not disappointed 🙂
Me too
Hi from 2 months ago
Yep so true
I live in Melbourne in Australia 🇦🇺
Same
He’s not just a hero, he’s a guardian angel.
Amen
Amen
Amen
Amen✨
💙🌎
I feel sorry for the people who downvoted this. A 13 year old boy, even a football player, is still a child and yet he jumped into freezing dirty water in the dark to rescue people. What more could someone possibly want?
All I can think is they were the type who would turn the other way when asked for help or they were the type to use the disaster for political ends.
either that or they are this channel's haters, haters just press their video and dislike and leave.
Maybe dislike bots
They racist 😒
@@llama615 how
We always hear people say things like "He's going to change the world one day."
No. Virgil already changed the world.
Thank you Virgil, you are a hero.
Didn't he though!?! This young man saved and changed 17 lives that day. 🙌🏾 So grateful to witness his genuine kindness and bravery. He didn't even want the attention... #FromTheHeart ☺️ Be well. 🙏🏽💞
@@rwaller2106 not only those he saved, think about the people tethered to these 17 people, kids, grand kids, husbands, wives, fathers, mothers ect... he is an example of how we should be.
@Delicate Disaster Wow, great point 👉
He already did! ❤️ An amazing soul for sure!
I agree
Mom: He dont like to talk about it, he's shy.
Me: No ma'am he is humble, a super quality to have.
Rolf Penterman tears...😭
yeah you know more about him than his own mom..
Crazy but the bigger black kids be the most shy & humble ... the sweetest
@@rainsrapidly do you really have to say "bigger black kid" like seriously
@@deboraarkeso1928
Actually yes i do...
...all my exs were BIGGER BLACK GUYS and ppl always assumed they are mean when they are shy teddy bears
5 years later am still in shock what this young man was able to accomplish. Yes there are angels on earth.
I 100000% sure there are angels. On earth wow
This young man deserves a FULL scholarship for this to any school in Texas of his choosing!
You right!!!
Thatd be cruel
@@whooshifgay9833 cruel how?
@@123MrPker Think about it for a second, being able to ATTEND any school of YOUR choice. Regardless of requirements and knowledge. Attending the best school in Texas without requirements or whatever is messed up
@@whooshifgay9833 Believe me there are already plenty of people who think they meet the requirements, who totally don't haha, they just had money.
This boy is a hero. Saving 17 people single handedly is something that must be recognized by that town. I'd say name a street after him in that town. God bless him.
I’m not religious but this dude is a hero so god bless
@B Pril Amen to that!
The government needs to extract some of that bravery and make a team of super soldiers to react during a disaster
@B Pril Amen
He wont eat the sign or pay for college with it they should give him and his family a new home and money for college
Why isn't there a movie already? I'm talking to you, Hollywood.
The movie would be called "Saving 17".
@@dexplays3298 Better yet, just "17"
Amen
Because he is poor black human
That what wrong with this world..
I little kindness..
No pay
No thanks
But vigil your richness is coming
because it would be wayyyyy too short
Virgil is TRULY a rare gem. May his life be filled with love, happiness, and prosperity. ✨️💛
The fact that he doesn't want to tell the story and even gets angry when her mother tells the story shows how genuinely good of a person he is.
I understand being shy. I would feel the same as him
@@carlj7466 He might be shy, but also a very humble person.
@@JonnyQ408 I think gosaku has a nice set as well. Its supposed to be the unbreakable of course! But it's funny it ended up in the hands of a fisherman who ended up saving his village
He is angry because people are treating him like some God just for saving people. Saving someone is just a normal thing for a human being to do and we should stop waiting for a messiah to do it. We all can do it.
Very humble guy
I'm glad he got more than a standing ovation. Saving a single life is uncommon - saving 17 is unfathomable. Way to go, Virgil!
God protected him. And used him to help many other's. He's more likely to understand what he did. As he grows up. And God uses him more.
Same, at first I was like come on y'all can do better than standing and clapping for my man
18 lives including the lady's dog.
What a heroic young man. Others need to see this and be a Virgil in someone's life. His mother is doing an outstanding job raising this young man. Bravo!!
His face when they started clapping was wtf is going on this he is so humble what a great kid
It was so natural for him to do what he done, he doesn't know how to react to the applause...so loving.
@@marlenewhyte9599 your speechless Marlene. Hes a very humble hero!!!!!
He couldn’t believe it was for him! :) What a kind good hearted and sweet kid! He did it like it was nothing and he saved so many people! He IS a hero for sure :D
I think this boy is going to become a saint on a top of a mountain and giving wisdom to whoever will meet him
Ikr I didn’t have no clue what was going on
Let this child humble many adults. Whoever raised him did good. I cried when his friend said he loved him. What a beautiful soul!
Virgil just as your family and friends gave you a standing ovation because they proud of you.
I salute you. I would be proud to serve along side you any day.
Edward D. Taormina this was beautifully said
I would be proud to meet him much less serve along side him
Edward D. Thank you for your service sir. God bless you
Thank you, Truth from the heart.
I must be mistaken otherwise I am offended.
Everyone: starts clapping virgil: dafuq is happening
😂😂😂for real haha he was so humble
Probably thought it, but without your filthy language in his mind.
@@jb6712 cuz I said dafuq? Ok pal welcome to 2021
Lol you funny I didn’t know what was going on 😭
@@fashovj he said the d word :O
I was a USCG surface rescue swimmer for years, there's always the "fear" that you might not come back. This young man is an absolute beast. No help, no comms center, no backup. Just sheer will and determination.
And a freakin mattress...He did a great thing!
Might be a line of work Virgil is well suited for.
@@Roddy556 I was thinking the same thing
@@Roddy556 naturally big guys generally don't do as good in the ocean unless they're basically born in it. Kid should be a PJ, he'd kill it. Seems like he's got the intelligence and we know he's got the strength and will.
And the mattress burst on the last one, that;s insane
the organization giving him the scholarship is so freaking awesome. love he is getting community recognition, and it is even better he is getting resources to further his life!!! this is what community is about!
I can't get over the fact that the air mattress burst after he saved the last person. Thank God it didn't burst any sooner. He was meant to save those people and the dog.
Absolutely
The dogs nails probably popped it?
screw the dog you think a human lifemis worth a dog what is wrong with you people
@@zacharybennett7711 What is your problem? He saved them, nothing you could ever even think of doing in your life.
@@zacharybennett7711 woah man, how about you just be happy he DID save those 17 people.
Isn't that crazy impressive and fantastic? Arguing about the value of a dog's life versus a humans seems out of order..
this kid did some absolutely fantastic things, celebrate that instead of being negative!
Peace and love man, relax :)
You can still tell in his eyes that he doesn't feel he did anything special. Humility. Makes me realise that everyone and anyone can be a superman.
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Lordparyer l
He probably has depression
Or he humble
Anon anon you can be super man or super woman
Hé was high
True heroes don't want attention, just like Virgil Smith. True hero this young man is. Most kids wouldn't respond to a disaster this way but he did!
He’s not a boy, he’s a young man
@@kingmekhi2429 A is young man boy
he is the man of the people
he is 13.. not a young man
@@bungeegum9286 r/wooooosh
@@dotdotdot9024 hes not making him older... hes saying he's a man because of his bravery
This boy is a legend. No fear, just the will to help and determination. The city should honor this kid by naming a street to him instead to politicians.
Very humble young man. The fact that he didn’t brag about it at school, shows character!
This made me tear up.
Yulissa Salcedo Caraballo you are mad gorgeous
Jayleen Medina yea same here I read the reply and I think it will be something nice but it’s some guy saying someone is hot AF completely killed my vibe
We still watching this
@@aalvarez8557 ...AWKWARD
Yulissa Salcedo Caraballo ikr
I got chills when she said the air mattress burst after he rescued the last person because it's like God was saying you have done enough Virgil thank you for your help
Wow that sounds nice if there is something higher then this is what happened!!!
Me too
@@hallow6763 There is someone higher, Jesus Christ. Be safe out there and have a blessed day brother.
@Brallen teutle Honestly why don’t you believe? I not only believe because I was raised that way, but because I’ve seen what He has done for me and for others.
@@AuraSphereGaming yup Jesus is real!!
I bet that 99.99999% of people wouldn't do what he did and at his age I have a lot of respect for him
I'm 13, I would probably just stay home, oh, and I just dont know why all of those kids are so freaking tall, I'm as tall as the shortest kid on the team 😂
Your so wrong
@@reneeburton8623 who me?
Renee Burton no. You're wrong
I know I would
I hope this kid is encouraged to join the Coast Guard, or even the Navy. Our country needs more young people like him.
Standing ovation was good in all..... But this little man needs more recognition ..... He did something that MOST ADULTS wouldn't do..... Little man needs more....
He needs a place with the police, heck, give him ZERO training.By doing this before police and firemen, he don't need no training!
dude's getting tail till the cow's come home.
Little man? Dudes got 17 lives under his belt. He's big man to me. Keep doing you big dog.
he needs way more. I live in Houston and hurricane Harvey was tough!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The whole world knows what he did now guys - watching this from England.
He's not just a hometown hero, or a Texas hero, or even an American hero anymore.
Now _the _*_world_* knows his name and admires what he did.
I can only hope to live up to his example some day.
Bravo Virgil.
--S
He didn’t even brag this boy god will bless him
Maria Kamara I love you
Darrius Mclane aww love u 2 ☺️
He is so cool and respectful other kids will act all thugesh and not help and did help I wish I knew him for I can say nice things to him😎❤️❤️❤️❤️😜😉👍🏾✌🏾
He’s humble and that’s awesome
Mo’nique Kamara p
That boy is the definition of humble .
Not to mention a hero
He's a humble hero
Someone should recognize the leadership qualities this young man has.
This is a young man who one day will be a leader
He’s got my vote
He got robbed of his glory. You deserve way more keep being yourself .The day will come you will rise to the top..🦸🤙
Wow all is not loss love love and more love blessings
I know him irl and he was pretty cool we kinda fell off in 7th grade though
coca-cola man I think he’s going into 11th unless he got held back in which he’d be going into 10th he moved schools to hitchcock that’s one of the reasons we fell off
How’d he get robbed?
Old King Crow ok teacher thx for the essay 😂
When his friend said I love you I teared up bc boys at that age never say that to anyone let alone one of their homies
What kind tf Homies you got?
Think that is just you buddy
Nah you right. Dudes would get clowned for being in their feelings at that age
Me too
I would have cried and been like no homo
He really has a heart of Gold. Saved 17 lives and never brags about. He's an angel.
Amen
17 people rescued, I salute you.
I’m 30 and I couldn’t say I’d be so brave. This kid deserves an amazing life, I hope he gets it all.
Agree!!!!
A standing ovation?? This kid deserves a medal
Subfire gaming fax
more like key to the city.
Ok a medal, then what? Give that kid $10k to buy his favorite games, go on nice holiday with his family, throw a party with his friends. You only live once, he saved 17 lifes who still have the opportunity to enjoy the good things of life. He deserves an amazing real life treat, so he can enjoy life too.
I’m just horrible nothing for me
At the very least, he should have a standing ovation from the whole school. Not just from the football team.
A standing ovation ? This man deserves more
He got a scholarship
i legit thought they were going to build a small statue or give him a trophy for a moment lmao
In return for his selflessness he earned the love and respect of a lot of people. I think he's the kind of person who will treasure this more than anything else.
Matt Parks exactly
Matt Parks he earned a hamburger
This world needs more young men like Virgil. What a beautiful young man. Thankyou Virgil. You will go far in life.
Young man saving 17 people at 2 am is simply amazing, the community and friends recognizing his deed are simply fantastic. Thank you, Virgil and may God Bless.
Yeah especially with that alligator infested ass water 💀 .
@@1PerfectAgony i was in harvey flood and i saw no alligators
saw a snake tho
@@pack7961 just because you saw none, doesn’t mean there were none….it’s Florida, gators are everywhere .
17 people and a dog, everyone forgets the dog lol
Ye 😒😤
@@BornTwizted87 I mean, that's your opinion, but many would disagree lol. Life is life
I only care about the dog haha
@@amberthemagnificent7259 i think he deleted his comment lol
@@JayDrawsManga I think so too lol
"awww, ma, I ain't no hero...please....y'all stop telling others about what I did....it's embarrassing" ....is something most real heroes say. stay brave, young man.
A very modest self effacing humble man. A credit to your race sir. The human race that is
@@davidlyndhurst4509 awhh
I wonder what his goals are for the future as far as college, and what career would he like to go into? He would be great in anything he chose as long as his heart was in it..
i know i heard about this when this happened but i havent seen this video yet. its crazy to think he saved more people than his own age, a 13 year old saved 17 people. What an amazing human being
*This boy deserves so much more for his greatness*
A small lone of a million dollars.
Shy Fie he goes to my school he is in the same grade
Shy Fie everyone thinks he did amazing!
Shy Fie that boy goes to my school
CometHitz bruh...
His mother raised a good kid I pray he stays on this path and don’t let the evil in this world take him down the wrong path!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Yes the Christ god❤🇬🇷✝️🙏🏿
Thank you for everything i love you and my family forever🙏🏿✝️🇬🇷❤
That ain't no act of kindness, that's one of the greatest acts of heroism! God bless you
Dark Tempest I was about to say
Dark Tempest not even heroism, he’s saving the faith of humanity he’s the spark to our life.
He did both
He did something not many 13 year olds can do he has a big heart and may God bless him 4 the rest of his life
Technically he's not heroic, free will is an illusion. Everyone else would have done the same thing if they had the same configuration of particles.
I'm 63 and tearing up. God bless that young man!
Hope he grows up to be in the NFL
Yeah. 😊😇
@@ryukokanami7645 If not NFL maybe president.
I hope he grows up to join the Red Cross or a similar organization, which seems more likely if he’s already doing something like this. We need more people devoted to service to their fellow man. We don’t need another guy crippled by brain trauma from slamming into other people repeatedly while he throws a ball around.
YESssss! future cowboys linebacker
Robert Martin Let him do what he wants, football is a great path for people and especially a guy like Virgil. Quit trying to change how people are. It’s not what you think.
I celebrate this mom. She didn't hold her son back due to her fears. That took courage. Go, Mom; you rock!
💯
I think that momma is wise beyond her years; as is her son. I'm sure there was no saying no to the look in his eyes knowing his friends might not make it and asking HIM for help as he screams, "momma they need my help". Incredible....
she raised a kid and a half
He needs much more than a standing ovation.
Seriously
I was hoping a NFL player would show up
@@DM-nt1dl yeah fr. He deserved it
My first thought too!
If you watch the video you wouldn't say this
Beautiful child! May he be loved, safe, protected, cared and provided for at all time under grace in the best way possible.
I want and need the movie "Saving 17"
thanks for the likes :)
There are 17 likes...amazing...i would like but #Saving17
true that would be a good movie
#Saving17
#Saving17
#saving17
Saved 17 people... gets a standing ovation.... I think he deserves a bit more than that
Zack Amig he should be in Ellen and others but he's a minority so it won't happen
Silver Time that comment doesn't make sense.... Ellen has minorities on her show all the time
Zack Amig yes
Zack Amig me too
If you watched the video you'd see that he got a scholarship and a huge donation to a Harvey relief under his name. He definitely got a lot more than an ovation :) (watch the entire video before you comment :3)
The fact he didn’t brag about it says a lot about him he’s humble bless this kid
His parents raised this kid right! Mom should get a reward for mom of the year
his MOM did. Black single mothers raise these men
This young man is a shining example of what it means to be a good man and good person. God bless you kiddo.
God is fake
SAMZIRRA my like is 123🤣
@@pres753 nice :)
@@jsn4853 There always has to be an ass clown like you .🖕
I’m confused, there should be no dislikes on this video.
This guy is a hero, like if u TRULY agree.
Ronda Fuehrer the dislikes are from bullys
Yes he lucky (I'm scare cat for going 2am in 3 ft water with a floating mattress and save someone or maybe 17 ) he is very brave boy
They are haters
Ronda Fuehrer the hurricane disliked on multiple devices
Ronda Fuehrer people are just haters because there evil this kid is amazing
Standing ovation...damn. He deserves one of the highest civilian honours your state or country has to offer...
I agree. Get this video on the desk of the President.
agreed
Such a good point!
Exactly...
Give him the key to the town 😂💯
Thank you, Virgil for your incredibly selfless heroic acts.
I’m in a depressed state now and this clip made me cry, not because I’m sad, but because I’m grateful, Bless this young man’s heart. ❤️
@CassandraSta.Maria
I understand things are bad in this new world of uncertainties but keep your head up and hope in your heart. I hope things get better for you, you deserve Happiness.
@@mika1835 awww thank you! Same to you ❤️
God bless him!
If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here for you. I know that depression is personal but if you ever have a bad day and want to talk about it, I'm here for you
@@coffee4tweek717 thank you dear ❤️
people started clapping i burst into tears and my mom thought i was hurt
same happend to me but i smoked a joint before i watched it and then i cried and my eyes got red and my mom came in and immediatly said i was high..
I Haven’t cried in years and I mean years
What happened after that?
@@yojoraps649 smell
If you were hurt Virgil would save you.😁
Can't believe that young man is 17 years old now, god bless him.
He's only 13. He saved 17 people. Awesome!!!
@@gracesecondchances484 This video is from 2017 so he's 17 now
Grace Second Chances the video was posted 5 yrs ago
Wow! Absolutely amazing young man. He is so humble, we need more people in this world like him. You are an Angel!
Make that 18
Wow. God anointed him and used him. The air mattress burst at the end. God’s unfailing love using his boy. God Bless him.
I love that hearing his friend say he loved him gave Virgil the biggest smile
I loved that too!
He protecc
He attacc
But most importantly
We respecc❤
Adam Abdelaziz what’s wrong? You hate being respectful to a kid? Huh?
This makes me smile. His parents did SO well raising him.
I am so happy that there are people out here like him.
#CHOOSEKIND#WONDER
I would be honored to be a friend of such a hero. Keep being great! ❤️
You have 666 likes lol
@Erica Ofosaren noooooo
@Erica Ofosaren 👍😂
You know that he truly wasn’t afraid to risk his life to save others because he wasn’t bragging when he came to school🙂 He is a hero😀
It is something to be proud of tho
Kapriece Coffel
He didn’t even think the just did!!☺️ he’s a hero of 17 people or more!! He did hero without thinking he just did hero🥰
Looking back he might realise that he risked his life that night but as you say, he just did it.
All I can think of is that he is going to have one hell of a college essay
Lol you right this is Virgil btw
@@fashovj proud of you man, good things happen to good people
@@VakzFFA thanks, god bless 💕
@@fashovj nah fake
@@fashovj no, I'm not calling that.
My eyes are stinging with tears. You can just look at him. He was destined to do great things. Bless his soul
Tears rolled of my eyes effortlessly
It's crazy I'm too old to be tearing up over stuff
Everyone is talking about how he saved 17 people but no one is talking about how he risked his life to do it. Waters being that high is only an invite for alligators and other dangerous reptiles/fish to swim about, on top of that, but at 2 AM where he couldn't see anything...
Virgil like: "Tf yall clapping for???"
Mans a g tho
This is the kind of person Virgil is and this is how his mother raised him. HERO.
How could u dislike this, I don’t understand
Call me Oof sorry for 70th like
Idk, maybe accidentally
@@navenn just like what I thought
Racists bro 😏
I dislike this anyone can do this im 14 and i easily can do this like bruh 😂
This kid is a young man now. What a credit to any community. Virgil Smith is a hero.
He's a humble hero. God bless Virgil....you are a wonderful young man
cathy trifeletti talk about humble
True
+edward fletcher go to help God is NOT fake
YOU ARE A LOSER EDWARD FLETCHER!!!
He is so adorable. He didn't think about it, he just did it, the heart of a true hero. I wish him all the best in this life.
We need more people in the world like him.
Mikeandtoni Mckinney i saved somone
From drowning
He should be put in hero movie
Why can't you be like him
We need more people in the world not like him.
Virgil you put your life on the line to save people. I respect that. You didn't have to do that but you did. You are a hero.
only because he didn't know his life was on the line
Hunter Gaming same 😰😰😰😰😰😰😘😙😏😔😭😭😭😭😭
That storm was a joke. Just a couple of meters high water very easy to swim. Anyone think this little storm was bad is fat and have never pushed to the limit.
Nah man, only Izuku Midoriya is a hero. This fella is just a well-intentioned guy.
He deserved all of this praise and so much more. Virgil, you are not a boy, you are a man's man and will go far in this world. Let all the blessings you did that night come back to your life now and always.
It's a shame though. The black community praises Black Panther, a fictional hero, above real heroes like Virgil. Really tells you something about today's society.
Ashley sama who are you?
A lady who admires and respects a young man that was willing to put his life out there for others.
Ashley sama Virgil was awsome, A air mattress, This boys mother raised him right, He even rescued a disabled person and their dog, that is no easy feat for a young man, Tiny but Mighty
I could not agree with you more.
This boy deserves a LOT more than a standing ovation.
Indeed .. Paradise :)
He's getting lot's of love from more than 2 and a half Million people on TH-cam! But yes, considering what he did, he definitely deserves more.
Ruby Infernum he got a scholarship! ☺️
Ruby Infernum yea
Ruby Infernum He does indeed, but whatever material reward would be inappropriate I'd say. A scholarship on the other side sounds right! And the love and appreciation of everyone who reads his story! Some things just can't be rewarded, they are priceless!
I’m super proud of you young man; I have so much respect for you and your family. You did a very courageous act of selflessness that many do not possess or courage to take on. I pray for you, your family, and also the families affected by this natural disaster let alone the rest of the world in general at peril… I pray for a great future endeavor you have before you young Sir.
Wow 13 years old and he is already saving lives without 2nd thought of his own. True heroism 👏👏👏
This kid be giving the world some hope. Bless him and his family for raising him right
Virgil: *arrives*
People: *stands up and claps*
Virgil: what the fu-
HAHAHAHAHHAAAHAHAHAHA!!!!
lol he was too cute! looking around like "who we clappin' for?" ..he's truly a badass.
@Matthew Lee u ain't had to do him like that
probably was thinking: "what this prank is ? or am i really that late?"
@Matthew Lee That's not a bad thing, especially if you're not into being a youtuber. I got 23.7K likes on a comment but I dont have that many subscribers, what's wrong with that?
The world needs many more people like this young man!
This kid is a legend.
WolvezzGaming no he’s a bloody legend
No he's the king of braveness👑
I know bro
He might be shy but these 19,000,000 million people don’t think so.
It’s almost 20 000 000 now